Model Year 2026 (MY26) – Confirmed & Speculated Changes

[AWo]

Interesting - the fact that nobody offers these as primary OEM. There must be some mystical factor that precludes it which I don’t understand.

Have you read my fomer post(s)? I tried to answer that for you. However...

Ahh! Another reason I already said here somewhere else....at least the Nolden LED headlights are not of a standard size like 7". That was requested by Ineos against the advice of Nolden. Maybe 7" will fit, maybe with small adjustments...but if not, you'll hardly will find a light on the market which will fit as a unique size was choosen (8.somewhat")

BTW, just that I do not know anyone producing it doesn't mean that there is no one....

AWo

 

[Sammyd]

I have a 2023 model, bought 10 months old with 4,500 miles on it. I hit 29,000 yesterday. I have probably done 5 miles off road, but do plan to do more, it's finding the time. So, yes, it can be used as an everyday vehicle. I came from a Freelander 2 which I did use off road a lot more. I have had most of the early issues but they are all fixable. I do believe that even the HVAC is fixable if all the air is out the system. I would say mine is now ok but is took until over 20,000 miles of use to clear all the air out.

Does the my2026 have different HVAC hardware components or just software upgrades?

 

[CrazyOldMan]

Have you read my fomer post(s)? I tried to answer that for you. However...

Ahh! Another reason I already said here somewhere else....at least the Nolden LED headlights are not of a standard size like 7". That was requested by Ineos against the advice of Nolden. Maybe 7" will fit, maybe with small adjustments...but if not, you'll hardly will find a light on the market which will fit as a unique size was choosen (8.somewhat")

BTW, just that I do not know anyone producing it doesn't mean that there is no one....

AWo

Yes I did - but you have to remember I have the attention span of a squirrel on steroids. It’s that my mind is so full of so many important and profound thoughts. And I’m more than happy to make sweeping generalizations based on a sample size of 1 - “well, @AWo hasn’t seen one - must mean it doesn’t exist.” That’s what people mean when they say “rigorous analysis grounded in empirical evidence.”

 

[FlyersFan76]

Is the HVAC single zone or dual zone? I always thought it was single but the US website now says it’s dual zone (is that new)? Maybe I’m just crazy and always had it wrong.

I had a '26 loaner for a day and certainly didn't notice it having dual zone. I wasn't looking for it either though and didn't see how it could be dual zone.

 

[CRH]

Does the my2026 have different HVAC hardware components or just software upgrades?

There are various reports on this but it seems as though it's mainly software related. I'd say 'ask the dealer' but they can be a bit hit & miss with their information

 

[landmannnn]

Are you aware of any OEM that offers heated headlights, or just headlight wash with heated fluid?

Headlight wash wouldn't need to be heated if winter screen wash were used.

 

[FlyersFan76]

I am restoring an old Porsche 964 and have been sorting out the HVAC. It just occurred to me that it could be the prototype for the Grenadier design... 3 fans and 5 servos to control the air flow and temperature. To make it even more complicated it has these vents that work off pressure differentials so you get hot or cold depending on which system has more pressure...

Kind of like the Defender. My '97 NAS truck had dual zone. You could run the heater and AC at the same time at full blast.

 

[Tenac]

did they fix the fuel door to ensure it’s not crooked relative to the adjacent body panels?

No

 

[FlyersFan76]

I’m generally a (small) city dweller and have no experience in off-roading, but I am an auto enthusiast (sports cars). The Grenadier really interests me and my English wife. When I showed her a review video, she really showed a keen interest in the wagon, especially the flag on the side. We typically drive comfy vehicles (Lexus RX and LX), but are open to the Grenadier and less comfort and its quirks. I would like to learn about the off roading hobby and attend some events to learn. The dealership is about 80-90 min away in Atl.
I may take a flogging for asking this question. Would we be able to use (MY 2026) this a daily driver? It will spend 99% of its life on pavement. I have watched most of the reviewer videos, perused over this forum and have read about some major disasters about the earlier models. Some new MY 2025 are now coming with ~$15k off.
Are the MY 2026 changes worth the extra cost?

BTY, I have scheduled a test drive tomorrow.

I drive my '24 every day. Except to the airport because the of the 6'2" height restriction.

I really like some of the small mods that can be done for everyday use. I bought a wolf box mirror pretty earlier in my ownership so the sensor in the '26 rearview mirror would be an issue. Maybe not a deal breaker for some.

 

[Krabby]

THAT’S IT!!!! Exactly what I was looking for.

Coming soon to the forum shop:

 

[Jeremy996]

Coming soon to the forum shop:

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That is a bit too Land Rover 110 with sealed beams for me!

 

[agcheck]

There are various reports on this but it seems as though it's mainly software related. I'd say 'ask the dealer' but they can be a bit hit & miss with their information

It is different hardware including duct routing.

 

[Tenac]

Are you aware of any OEM that offers heated headlights, or just headlight wash with heated fluid?

Yes my last Continental GT has a heater element inside the lens, though I never used it being in AZ lol.

 

[landmannnn]

I drive my '24 every day. Except to the airport because the of the 6'2" height restriction.

I really like some of the small mods that can be done for everyday use. I bought a wolf box mirror pretty earlier in my ownership so the sensor in the '26 rearview mirror would be an issue. Maybe not a deal breaker for some.

Maybe a typo, but 81" which is 6'11"

 

[LC0013]

I’m generally a (small) city dweller and have no experience in off-roading, but I am an auto enthusiast (sports cars). The Grenadier really interests me and my English wife. When I showed her a review video, she really showed a keen interest in the wagon, especially the flag on the side. We typically drive comfy vehicles (Lexus RX and LX), but are open to the Grenadier and less comfort and its quirks. I would like to learn about the off roading hobby and attend some events to learn. The dealership is about 80-90 min away in Atl.
I may take a flogging for asking this question. Would we be able to use (MY 2026) this a daily driver? It will spend 99% of its life on pavement. I have watched most of the reviewer videos, perused over this forum and have read about some major disasters about the earlier models. Some new MY 2025 are now coming with ~$15k off.
Are the MY 2026 changes worth the extra cost?

BTY, I have scheduled a test drive tomorrow.

I do not see how it would not work as a daily driver but this is coming from a guy that drove a 1978 Toyota FJ40 (w/o AC) as a daily driver for 3 years...
I would jump on a MY 2025 with $15k off if it had all the options I wanted. You can do a lot of stuff for $15,000.

 

[LC0013]

Maybe a typo, but 81" which is 6'11"

Hmmm, I am not used to metric but 81" is 6' 9". Right?

 

[Krabby]

Hmmm, I am not used to metric but 81" is 6' 9". Right?

How many bananas is that?

 

[Krabby]

I’m generally a (small) city dweller and have no experience in off-roading, but I am an auto enthusiast (sports cars). The Grenadier really interests me and my English wife. When I showed her a review video, she really showed a keen interest in the wagon, especially the flag on the side. We typically drive comfy vehicles (Lexus RX and LX), but are open to the Grenadier and less comfort and its quirks. I would like to learn about the off roading hobby and attend some events to learn. The dealership is about 80-90 min away in Atl.
I may take a flogging for asking this question. Would we be able to use (MY 2026) this a daily driver? It will spend 99% of its life on pavement. I have watched most of the reviewer videos, perused over this forum and have read about some major disasters about the earlier models. Some new MY 2025 are now coming with ~$15k off.
Are the MY 2026 changes worth the extra cost?

BTY, I have scheduled a test drive tomorrow.

I daily my 2024 - but I live four miles from work in very suburban (bordering on whatever the next level down is) area. There are zero parking issues, wide streets, etc. If I lived in a very urban area I would be less inclined to daily simply because it's by no means a "city" car. Turning radius is wide, vehicle is tall (and wide), etc and I believe there are other vehicles that might fit your use case better. Having said that, it's a great vehicle for what it is. The HVAC is quite the disappointment and there are some driveline issues that have been identified, but I'm still a big fan.

I only know what I've read and discussed here about the 2026 version but nothing I've heard would entice me to not buy a 2025 at a huge savings. In fact, the new nannies included would steer me away from a 26.

 

[FlyersFan76]

Maybe a typo, but 81" which is 6'11"

Our airport is a joke.

 

[landmannnn]

Hmmm, I am not used to metric but 81" is 6' 9". Right?

I have no excuse for my poor mental arithmetic.