Made in France at the former Smart factory, The Ineos Grenadier is a new 4×4, despite its rather classic styling inspired by the good old Land Rover Defender. Ineos is a company specializing in the chemical sector, but CEO Jim Ratcliffe decided develop and manufacture an all-terrain vehicle, intended to be the spiritual successor to the Land Rover Defender. The story goes that this decision was made by Jim Ratcliffe after he was denied the desire to buy the rights of the former Defender.

a true franchisor

Now the Ineos Grenadier is ready for a market you can rely on two BMW 3.0L six-cylinder engines under its hood. The gasoline version develops 281 horsepower, and the diesel – 245 horsepower. On the transmission side, a ZF automatic gearbox is installed Grenadier can count on three differentials like the Mercedes G-Class.

Lewis is feasting

This allows this 4×4 to claim reliable opportunities for passage and that’s exactly what it is Lewis Hamilton going to check it out in this video. More used to tracks and various supercars that make up his garage, the driver of the Mercedes team (partly owned by Ineos) seems to have enjoyed the video. Lewis Hamilton pushed the Ineos Grenadier to its limits with excellent steering and cornering handbrakes. Not to mention several fords.

shake well

As a scheme driver, Lewis Hamilton also pushed the Ineos Grenadier to its limits on the test track. According to CEO Jim Ratcliffe, who got a good shake in the passenger seat, the Grenadier had never before experienced such treatment during its trials!