by Ineos has introduced the new Grenadier Game Viewer model, with its launch scheduled for early next year. This vehicle is an updated version of a previous concept that generated significant interest from nature reserves, safari lodges, ranches, and private estates worldwide.
Production and Construction
The Game Viewer is the result of in-house, bespoke conversion of base Grenadier models with long and extra-long wheelbases. Partially assembled vehicles are shipped from the Ineos plant in Hambach to the Ineos Kavango unit in Botswana for completion.
They arrive on-site without paint, rear doors, seats (except the front ones), side windows, roof, interior trim, and superfluous electronic features. These ‘bare’ bodies are then transformed into fully-fledged Game Viewers, capable of accommodating from four to nine passengers in the rear.
Flexibility and Warranty
Buyers are offered a wide range of options for customization. They can choose seat configuration, storage systems, and roof design according to specific needs. Importantly, the conversion process does not require changes to the chassis. This means the vehicle retains the right to a full manufacturer’s warranty and service support from the company, which is a significant advantage over other similar conversions.
Testing and Implementation
As early as next month, four such vehicles will begin operations at Hiddn Lodge near the city of Gqeberha in South Africa. These vehicles served as a ‘testing ground’ for refining the concept before the start of series production.
Technical Features
Although detailed specifications for the Game Viewer itself have not yet been disclosed, standard Grenadier models are equipped with 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engines from BMW. The gasoline unit produces 282 hp, and the diesel produces 245 hp, providing high torque for challenging off-road conditions.
Inspiration Story
Ineos Automotive CEO Lynn Calder called the new model a logical completion of the Grenadier’s development circle. She recalled that the primary inspiration for creating the vehicle for the company’s founder, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, was precisely a safari trip in Botswana almost ten years ago.
The teams in Hambach and Ineos Kavango have been working together over the last 18 months to bring the Grenadier Game Viewer to life as a full series model, and we look forward to seeing it in action
– noted Lynn Calder.
The emergence of the series-production Grenadier Game Viewer demonstrates how a niche idea, born during a journey, can evolve into a commercially successful product aimed at a specific market. This market is not just about leisure, but often professional activity in the field of eco-tourism and natural area management. Ineos’s ability to offer bespoke solutions without losing the factory warranty could become a new standard for the specialized vehicle conversion sector, where reliability is often a critical factor in remote regions. The success of this model also highlights the growing demand for robust, versatile vehicles designed for extreme conditions, not just for urban environments.
