I think the main hang-up I have with the Grenadier is that it does have the same electric functions these other vehicles share, and is reportedly already suffering problems with them. I would’ve held on to my reservation for dear life if it was what it was initially advertised to be: a no-nonsense off-roader. Yet here we are, with a digital center speedo, infotainment, heated leather seats, etc at $72k starting price in the US. I want this vehicle at its initially advertised price without the aforementioned junk.
I see posters on here disillusioned into thinking that this is somehow different from other modern vehicles in this respect. It is a cosplay of the image portrayed by the old Defender. I think Harry’s review reflects merely his opinion; that the Grenadier could be improved if Ineos bought into the possibilities of todays tech. And, in that respect, I disagree with him. The entire initial premise of this vehicle was an offering free of the nonsense, and it appears to be anything-but. I’ve said it on here before, it seems apparent to me that Ineos was to scared too go in either direction - so here we are, with what I see as a lukewarm result/reception.
But, in retrospect, im not sure that’s even possible to produce for the mass market in 2023’s world of regulations.