Britain’s Ineos continues to demonstrate the versatility of its Grenadier off-roader with Wednesday’s unveiling of the Grenadier Quartermaster Kaiju, a wild overlander built to conquer Australia’s rugged terrain.
The Grenadier Quartermaster is the pickup brother of the Grenadier SUV, and the new Kaiju version– the name is derived from the Japanese word for ‘monster’ or ‘gigantic creature’ – is a one-off special edition, built as a nod to the custom off-roaders from Japanese brands popular in Australia.
Ineos is working with companies including Norweld, Rhino-Rack, Brown Davis, REDARC and STEDI on the project and has added upgrades such as additional storage boxes, a 44-gallon long-range fuel tank, an increase over stock 24, 16 – step adjustable suspension, and BFGoodrich KM3 Mud Terrain tyres.
The vehicle is also equipped with an off-grid power and storage solution from REDARC, including RS3 Pure Sine Wave inverters, an Alpha150 150A lithium battery and a complete battery management system.
Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster Kaiju
The regular Grenadier Quartermaster is available in the US for € starting price of $86,900. It comes equipped here with a BMW-sourced 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 rated at 282 horsepower (other markets have a diesel option). The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel drive system with a center differential lock and a 2-speed transfer case. Also included as standard are LED headlights, Recaro seats, roof rails and front and rear towing eyes.
Production of the Grenadier is currently on hold, likely due to the recent change of ownership of Recaro, but is expected to resume in early 2025.
Ineos plans to launch more special editions in small volumes. The automaker said in August that it plans to focus on launching higher-end versions of the Grenadier and remain an exclusive brand, something dealers have been asking for.