Regards the application for Australian LCT exemption - based on the numbers from the Grenadier it would seem to satisfy the specific weight carrying test applied to determine the exemption from LCT, however, under the tax provisions the ATO can, in it's assessment as to whether LCT applies, take into account other aspects of the vehicle, (e.g. marketing information and sales presentations etc.).
if I had to choose, I reckon it's more likely than not a LCT exemption ruling will be granted. However, from personal experience in the tax space - I am assuming worst case and LCT applying to the Grenadier and hopefully will be pleasantly surprised.
Justin Hocevar, INEOS Automotive Head of APAC, has confirmed a few days ago that the LCT exemption application is still being assessed by the ATO but he hopes to receive a response by end of July/early August.