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From a single site in Antwerp bought for £84 million and employing just 400 people, INEOS has grown exponentially since it was formed in May 1998. INEOS is led by its founder and Chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe and co-owners Andy Currie and John Reece.

The INEOS Grenadier was launched in July 2020.

2026 entrants

INEOS Automotive Grenadier Trialmaster

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight over 2000kg
Family Towcar

Judges' comments:

"Looks like it could go anywhere you choose: A campsite or the desert. If you need a car to go on safari and tow a caravan then this is the one."

SUV, OEM, fixed

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 6
  • Size of engine in cc: 3000
  • Number of gears / gearbox: 8 / Automatic ZF
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Drive Train: All Wheel Drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 252 @ 3250 - 4200
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 405 @ 1250 - 3000
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 18.41s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 9.66s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 71.44m
  • CO2 g/km: 276 - 319

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (including driver) (kg): 2815
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3500
  • Caravan (kg): 2393
  • Noseweight (kg): 302

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £62,495 - £69,995
  • £ (price as tested) includes £630 towing gear charges: £71,480
  • Insurance group: 50
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Not tested yet

Read more about the INEOS Automotive Grenadier Trialmaster

Check with your local INEOS retailer for the latest prices and availability

Previous  years' entrants

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INEOS Grenadier Trialmaster

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight over 1800kg

 

Judges' comments:

"The undisputed champion of the rally field with a beautiful utilitarian aura."

Station wagon, INEOS, three in one (INEOS’ patented vertical towing interface)

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 6
  • Size of engine in cc: 3000
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / automatic
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 248 @ 3,250 - 4,200                     
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 406 @ 1250 - 3000                          
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 18.71s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 9.63s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 80.09m
  • CO2 g/km: 276-319

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2828
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3500
  • Caravan (kg): 2404
  • Noseweight (kg): 350

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £76,000 - £79,420
  • £ (price as tested) includes £630 towing gear charges: £76,630
  • Insurance group: 50
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2

Read more about the INEOS Grenadier

Check with your local INEOS dealer for the latest prices and availability