The Ineos Grenadier project is up and running. There are already 1,500 examples of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 4×4 project on UK roads, and annual UK sales are expected to ramp up to around 6,000 units by the end of 2026.

As for the rest of the world, the French-built, BMW-powered vehicle is already offered in more than 40 countries, with the US on course to being the largest single market at around 60% of total sales.

Annual production capacity is about 34,000 units. The waiting list is currently six to nine months, and prices start at around £65,000. Watch out for an upcoming driving impression in profi.

First Grenadiers leave the line – Profi