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Auto Blog
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
You can now buy an Ineos Grenadier with portal axles (in Europe, at least)
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Portal Axles Boost Grenadier's Off-Road Capability At last year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, Ineos showed off a fleet of prototypes, including a Grenadier with portal axles by German firm LeTech, which designs off-road accessories and suspension kits, as well as building custom off-roaders and doing small-batch contract manufacturing for larger firms. Now this even more capable Grenadier is headed to showrooms. 0:01 / 0:09 Walmart is selling an 'amazing' $47 tire inflator for $25, and shoppers say it's 'portable and efficient' Walmart is selling an 'amazing' $47 tire inflator for $25, and shoppers say it's 'portable and efficient' Watch More Marketed as the Grenadier Trialmaster X LeTech, the portal-axle conversion increases the ground clearance of this mid-level version of the Grenadier by 7.4 inches, to 17.7 inches, and the wading depth by 9.9 inches, to 41.3 inches. In SUV form, the approach angle improves by 10 degrees to 45.5 degrees, the departure angle increases by 8.9 degrees to 45 degrees, and the breakover angle increases from 28.2 degrees to 43 degrees. The Quartermaster pickup truck sees similar improvements. More Room For Big Tires Portal axles drop the wheel hub below the axle centerline, allowing for that improved off-road geometry while also making room for 37-inch BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain KM3 tires, mounted on 18-inch Hutchinson Industries forged beadlock alloy wheels. Ineos says the portal-axle conversion also gives the Grenadier greater wheel travel, better axle articulation, and a wider footprint as well. LeTech also adds its own coil springs and shocks, upgrades the brakes, and decks out the Grenadier with fender flares, running boards with jacking points, a roof rack, LED light bar, and front winch. Options include a tire-pressure control system, loadspace drawers, and rear working lights. Will It Come To The U.S.? Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Ineos said it plans to offer the LeTech upgrade not only to private customers, but rescue services and other commercial operators that could make use of its considerable capability. However, the company hasn't specifically discussed U.S. sales. Europe is definitely first in line, as the press kit states that the LeTech upgrade will be available with the BMW B57 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six diesel that isn't available in the U.S. The Grenadier is sold here exclusively with the gasoline B58 3.0-liter turbo-six, which is also available in Europe and can also be had with the LeTech kit. About the Author Stephen Edelstein View Profile
Top Gear
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
You can now officially buy the portal axled Ineos Grenadier, if you've got £150k lying around
You can now officially buy the portal axled Ineos Grenadier, if you've got £150k lying around Ineos teams up with LeTech to put its monstrous conversion kit into production after over 1,000 people expressed interest Skip 10 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 10 Remember the Ineos Grenadier LeTech prototype we drove up a mountain in Iceland, and then again in a muddy field in the UK? Well, after over 1,000 people expressed their interest in buying one, it'll soon be officially available to order at your local Ineos showroom. Well, so long as you live in Germany, with the LeTech being offered to the rest of Europe thereafter. And so long as you have a spare €170,000 excluding VAT lying around for the Station Wagon version, or €171,000 excluding VAT for the giant Quartermaster pickup. Advertisement - Page continues below Yeah, it's not cheap. But you are getting a lot of off-road kit for the cash. These Grenadiers will start life at the Ineos factory in Hambach as muddy spec Trialmasters with front and rear locking diffs. They will then be taken to LeTech's facility near Stuttgart in Germany where they'll be fitted with 'a new heavy-duty five-link front and rear suspension layout, portal axles with wheel hubs offset from the main axle and larger 37in BFGoodrich Mud Terrain off-road tyres'. The 3.0-litre turbo straight-six from BMW remains unchanged no matter whether you spec the petrol or diesel option, but LeTech also adds 18in forged beadlock alloy wheels, new brakes, wider wheel arches and running boards, a front winch, a rear ladder, a roof rack and a lightbar with six LED spotlights. A tyre pressure control system and LED rear lamps are also options. Yes, give us all of the spotlights. The tiptoed Grenadiers also come with a full leather interior, heated front seats, safari windows and a 'premium sound system'. Orders will open later this month and Ineos has had 'numerous enquiries' from rescue services and aid agencies that operate in less-than-ideal driving conditions. They will be pleased to hear the modifications enhance ground clearance to 450mm (a 186mm improvement) and wading depth to 1,050mm (up from 800mm as standard). The new setup also provides much greater wheel travel and improved axle articulation, while the 3,500kg towing capacity remains. As does the standard car's five-year, unlimited mileage mechanical warranty, apparently. Very sensible. Anything else you should know? Ah yes, it's now officially called the Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster X LeTech, because every collaboration needs to include an 'X' these days. Advertisement - Page continues below Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Success Your Email*
