2023 differences to 2025

[Forbsey]

I am about to buy a late 2023 station wagon with some really nice extras. I was wondering what are the real differences between a 2023 and 2025 model. I was told the reversing camera display is a little smaller on the 2023 version but what about more important differences????

 

[AztecGrenadier]

My understanding is that 2023 cannot be software updated to newest version.

This was what a dealer told me when I asked about adding trailer controller.

 

[Jeremy996]

There is a change with the display unit and processor that makes not all updates retrospective - look for a 2024 or later. (Mine's a 2023).

(From the manual and parts list, there is an upgrade path, replace bits for the more recent, but it is unproven and likely to be very costly. Something to dream of in 10+ years time and I can find an abandoned/wrecked Gren to part out).

 

[RY-Journeyman]

I am about to buy a late 2023 station wagon with some really nice extras. I was wondering what are the real differences between a 2023 and 2025 model. I was told the reversing camera display is a little smaller on the 2023 version but what about more important differences????

I have an MY23. Have driven the MY24 and 25 as loaner vehicles during service works and tbh other than minor cosmetic differences like the rear camera size and the menu position when apple CarPlay is active there was nothing obvious. I have a fully loaded MY23 diesel trialmaster with dual batteries, dual lockers, safari windows and almost all options except the winch. Love it. Wouldn’t change it for a new one.

 

[AztecGrenadier]

Can you turn off the over speed reminder, if you have it in your Country?

 

[shakesc]

No speed warning on MY23 UK variants

 

[OkGo]

Folks who have the 23 don't realise the challenges of a 24+ with the ADAS and the safety systems.

I would say if you can get the entire work history of the 23, and get the Ineos dealer to sign off on all recalls, then get a good check at the axels to make sure there is no past or present leaks / signs of leaks, check the drive shafts, boots for them. If all this looks good, check of signs of water ingress inside the cabin, make sure the HVAC works to heat and cool, and then finally see what you make of the power steering pump noise.

If all that is positive, good clean car, get the 23 over the 24/25 model. And don't be afraid of work done, work done is a good positive thing. And just an emotional thing for me is to never buy a car that's been sat around for periods of time. A Grenadier used, maintained and looked after is likely a better than option than one sat at a lot or in a garage for months on end.

Just a side note - depending on where you are in the country, someone on the forum maybe willing to come look at the car with you once. Generally a motivated bunch on here.

All the best!