by Updates in Response to Criticism
Ineos has introduced the most significant update yet for the rugged Grenadier off-roader, clearly heeding critics who claimed it drove like agricultural machinery with license plates. According to early reviews, the good news is that it has gotten better. The bad news is that it still feels closer to an old Defender than a new one.
Since its launch, reviewers have praised the Grenadier’s unparalleled off-road capability but have been less kind about its on-asphalt behavior. Slow, vague steering and a workman-like, stiff suspension were common complaints. For 2026, Ineos engineers have tackled one of these pain points directly, introducing a new steering system.
New Steering System
The main change is a new steering gear with a variable ratio. Around the center position, the steering has become more precise and direct, which should improve confidence during high-speed driving, lane changes, and on sweeping bends. In theory, this should reduce the feeling that a Grenadier driver is guessing where the front wheels are pointed.
More Maneuverable in the City
Ineos has also reduced the turning radius by approximately 5 percent, which should help in the city and on narrow trails. This may not sound impressive, but anyone who has wrestled with a long-wheelbase off-roader without rear-axle steering in a tight parking lot will certainly appreciate even a small improvement.
Early test drives by British media suggest the changes help a bit. It’s noted that the Grenadier has become slightly more precise on asphalt, although it still has a somewhat odd lack of clear steering self-centering. In other words, there is progress, but don’t expect Porsche Cayenne-like steering sharpness. This vehicle still drives and handles like a serious, utilitarian off-roader, because that’s essentially what it is.
Updates to Driver Assistance Systems
Other updates mostly concern comfort and compliance. The climate control system has been refined for more predictable cabin temperature, and driver assistance systems have been updated to meet the latest European safety regulations. Fortunately, Ineos has added a quick-access button to disable some of the most annoying warnings.
Also new is the Black Edition, available for both the Grenadier SUV and its pickup sibling, the Quartermaster. Based on the luxurious Fieldmaster trim, it features darkened exterior elements, black wheels, and a full black theme for the exterior and interior, likely in an attempt to attract Mercedes G-Class enthusiasts.
Prices Remain Unchanged
But the most surprising update might be the prices, which, like the 3.0-liter gasoline engine producing 282 hp (286 PS) and the diesel engine producing 248 hp (252 PS), have remained completely unchanged. This doesn’t happen often.
In the UK, both the MY26 Grenadier and Quartermaster start from £62,495, while the Black Edition costs from £71,995.
In the US, Ineos is taking the same approach. Prices remain unchanged: the SUV, officially classified as a station wagon, starts from $72,995, and the pickup from $86,395. Black Edition versions cost from $84,990 and $90,390 respectively, including a designated $1,995 destination charge.
Despite the technical refinements, the Grenadier’s philosophy remains unwavering. It is a vehicle built with a focus on reliability and the ability to overcome any obstacle, not on luxury or sporty handling. Its market niche is clearly defined—it’s for those seeking a modern alternative to classic four-wheel-drive workhorses, ready for the harshest conditions. Price stability in a world where they are constantly rising is a rare and pleasant bonus, which could be a decisive argument for a buyer hesitating between a new Grenadier and a used premium vehicle with similar ambitions.
