The primary sequence manufacturing variations of the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster dual-cab ute have began rolling off the manufacturing line on the firm’s manufacturing facility in Hambach, France.
First buyer deliveries are set to start in Europe in December. Shipments to the Asia Pacific area – which incorporates Australia – in addition to to Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Center East shall be “following quickly after”. North American gross sales alternatively are set to start in early 2024.
The Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster was revealed earlier this yr on the Goodwood Pageant of Velocity. It was developed in tandem with the Grenadier Station Wagon and is constructed on the identical manufacturing line.
The fledging carmaker has additionally introduced a cab-chassis model of the Grenadier Quartermaster will enter manufacturing in 2024, and shall be geared toward “conversion specialists and business physique builders”.
As beforehand reported, pricing for the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster begins from $110,000 earlier than on-roads and extends to $123,000 earlier than on-roads.
Primarily based on the Grenadier wagon and sharing a lot of its underpinnings, the dual-cab Quartermaster is 545mm longer general – 305mm longer within the wheelbase alone.
The bathtub measures 1564mm lengthy and 1619mm large, making certain it could actually match an ordinary Euro pallet. The Grenadier’s 3500kg braked towing capability additionally carries over, whereas payload is rated at 832kg.
There are 4 tie-down rings within the tub plus an built-in mounting bar and a 400W energy takeoff.
Ineos additionally says the tailgate measures 1280mm large and might help as much as 225kg.
A variety of equipment is out there, together with a water-proof canvas cover, lockable curler tonneau, utility rails, and a roof rack that may help mounts for important gadgets like jerry cans and shovels.
Energy comes from the identical 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six petrol and diesel engines because the Grenadier wagon, which are sourced from BMW. Additionally acquainted are the ZF-sourced eight-speed computerized, Brembo brakes, and five-link entrance and rear suspension with strong beam axles sourced from Carraro.
A recirculating ball steering system options, in addition to a centre differential lock and two-speed switch case are commonplace, with locking entrance and rear differentials non-obligatory.
“The beginning of manufacturing for our second mannequin line is one other extraordinarily thrilling and necessary milestone for Ineos Automotive,” stated CEO Lynn Calder.
“As a part of the ultimate sign-off course of I drove a late prototype in each Spain and the African bush and it’s unbeatable off-road, combining the rugged functionality and refined efficiency of the Station Wagon with the big load bay that may carry an enormous quantity of package and cargo.
“It’s an excellent addition to our mannequin line-up.”
