Yup, all on fire roads that a Honda Pilot would crush.
Aside from the $25K difference in starting price, the Grenadier is a very different animal.
).
They look cool, no doubt. I feel like they are a great vehicle for somebody who wants a classic Land Rover body style with the modern creature comforts and luxury. It’s not going to compete with the off-road capability of Broncos and Wranglers, but I don’t think it was meant to be in the same category.Aside from the $25K difference in starting price, the Grenadier is a very different animal.
From a driver perspective, the recirculating ball steering system is the very first thing you notice, well, maybe after you notice there is no push button start. Personally, I like the feel of the steering. It’s a little more point and shoot. But it’s probably not for everyone. I would imagine that if you live in a dense, urban / suburban area, the steering would eventually be a bit of a workout. I live in the boonies of Colorado so no big deal for me. However, the Grenadier’s steering system is far and away the more robust trail solution - (that is as long as the tie rods hold out
The Recaro seats are very nice. They’re supportive and very comfortable. I’m 6’2 / 215 lbs and they feel great on my frame. I prefer the Grenadier seats and the driver position to my Bronco. I can bend my knees a little more in the Grenadier.
The Grenadier is also full-time four wheel drive with a solid front axle. It feels more like a Land Cruiser than a Jeep or a Bronco. A lot more. The Bronco feels lighter and more nimble. The Grenadier feels more substantial - like it would drive smoothly through an earthquake.
One big win for the Bronco is the turning radius. The Grenadier turns like a small yacht. A U-turn on a three lane highway has to be planned just right to remain on the pavement. Thats gonna hurt on some of our mountain switchbacks.
Overall, the quality feel of the Grenadier is reflective of the price difference. it oozes quality. I’ve owned Lexus LX’s and a Range Rover. So far, I would put the Grenadier in the same category. There are no rattles, or hard plastic parts (except the floors - there are no floor mats available yet - but there are drain plugs!).
Ergonomically, the safari windows, rooftop switches and airplane cockpit in the Grenadier are a step above. Definitely a win for the Grenadier. However, you can’t remove the roof or doors so, if going convertible is important, it’s definitely a win for the Bronco.
The Grenadier has a little more storage behind the seats vs a hard top 4-door Bronco. 40.6 to 35.6 ft3, respectively. The Grenadier also has more tie downs and latches for storing gear internally. One bummer for the Grenadier is that the folded rear seats create a floor that is approx 2 inches higher than the floor of the rear cargo area. You would have a very uncomfortable bunk if you tried to make a bed with the seats folded down in the Grenadier.
The exterior L-track on the Grenadier is also very handy for securing gear. Lighter items like shovels and traction boards can be attached. I’ve even seen a small, fold down step attachment.
I also like the ladder on the Grenadier. I spent a few hours installing a Kuat ski rack, Gobi tool box and Rhino jerry can holder on the Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform. It was nice to climb the ladder and walk around on the roof trying different placements for the gear.
Towing capacity is 7,716 lbs on the V6 Grenadier vs 4,500 lbs for the four cylinder Bronco.
Fuel efficiency is stated at 15 mpg for the Grenadier. I believe I was getting around 17 mpg in the Bronco.
The Sasquatch Bronco wins big on ground clearance - 11.6 inches vs 10.4 inches.
All in all, I’m very happy with the Grenadier so far. However, the nearest Grenadier service center is 120 miles from my house. The Ford dealer was approximately 15 miles away. If reliability is an issue, I’m gonna have regrets.
Doesn’t it have the BMW inline-6? You stated V6.Aside from the $25K difference in starting price, the Grenadier is a very different animal.
From a driver perspective, the recirculating ball steering system is the very first thing you notice, well, maybe after you notice there is no push button start. Personally, I like the feel of the steering. It’s a little more point and shoot. But it’s probably not for everyone. I would imagine that if you live in a dense, urban / suburban area, the steering would eventually be a bit of a workout. I live in the boonies of Colorado so no big deal for me. However, the Grenadier’s steering system is far and away the more robust trail solution - (that is as long as the tie rods hold out
The Recaro seats are very nice. They’re supportive and very comfortable. I’m 6’2 / 215 lbs and they feel great on my frame. I prefer the Grenadier seats and the driver position to my Bronco. I can bend my knees a little more in the Grenadier.
The Grenadier is also full-time four wheel drive with a solid front axle. It feels more like a Land Cruiser than a Jeep or a Bronco. A lot more. The Bronco feels lighter and more nimble. The Grenadier feels more substantial - like it would drive smoothly through an earthquake.
One big win for the Bronco is the turning radius. The Grenadier turns like a small yacht. A U-turn on a three lane highway has to be planned just right to remain on the pavement. Thats gonna hurt on some of our mountain switchbacks.
Overall, the quality feel of the Grenadier is reflective of the price difference. it oozes quality. I’ve owned Lexus LX’s and a Range Rover. So far, I would put the Grenadier in the same category. There are no rattles, or hard plastic parts (except the floors - there are no floor mats available yet - but there are drain plugs!).
Ergonomically, the safari windows, rooftop switches and airplane cockpit in the Grenadier are a step above. Definitely a win for the Grenadier. However, you can’t remove the roof or doors so, if going convertible is important, it’s definitely a win for the Bronco.
The Grenadier has a little more storage behind the seats vs a hard top 4-door Bronco. 40.6 to 35.6 ft3, respectively. The Grenadier also has more tie downs and latches for storing gear internally. One bummer for the Grenadier is that the folded rear seats create a floor that is approx 2 inches higher than the floor of the rear cargo area. You would have a very uncomfortable bunk if you tried to make a bed with the seats folded down in the Grenadier.
The exterior L-track on the Grenadier is also very handy for securing gear. Lighter items like shovels and traction boards can be attached. I’ve even seen a small, fold down step attachment.
I also like the ladder on the Grenadier. I spent a few hours installing a Kuat ski rack, Gobi tool box and Rhino jerry can holder on the Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform. It was nice to climb the ladder and walk around on the roof trying different placements for the gear.
Towing capacity is 7,716 lbs on the V6 Grenadier vs 4,500 lbs for the four cylinder Bronco.
Fuel efficiency is stated at 15 mpg for the Grenadier. I believe I was getting around 17 mpg in the Bronco.
The Sasquatch Bronco wins big on ground clearance - 11.6 inches vs 10.4 inches.
All in all, I’m very happy with the Grenadier so far. However, the nearest Grenadier service center is 120 miles from my house. The Ford dealer was approximately 15 miles away. If reliability is an issue, I’m gonna have regrets.
