After years of work, the Ineos Grenadier is inching closer to reality and has been previewed in a new video available on the company’s website.
The clip will form part of a comprehensive series that takes a deep dive into the creation of the Grenadier. During the video, some key aspects of the off-roader are showcased, including its box-section ladder frame chassis and beam-axle front and rear suspension.
“Using a ladder frame is the only way to build a proper off-road vehicle,” the company’s chief engineer of vehicle integration Andreas Albrecht said. “We are not using a monocoque because we are not building an SUV.”
Related: Ineos Teams Up With Magna Steyr To Make The Grenadier
The frame underpinning the first vehicle from Ineos is made with high-tensile steel up to 0.15-inch thick. While solid axles are being ditched by many large automakers, Ineos says the Grenadier will use solid axles at both ends because they provide better articulation, ground clearance, and are stronger. In addition, they are easier to fix.
As Elon Musk will tell you, starting a car company from the ground-up isn’t easy so Ineos is working hand-in-hand with Magna Steyr to bring Grenadier to life. Magna has been tasked with developing the chassis and suspension used by the off-roader while power will be provided by turbocharged six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines from the BMW Group.
Production of the off-road will be handled by a facility in Bridgend, South Wales. The first units are scheduled to roll off the assembly line in 2021.
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