Ineos Grenadier

SINCE its arrival in 2023, the Ineos Grenadier has established itself as a rugged, all-purpose 4x4 that can go pretty much anywhere once the tarmac stops. It takes its inspiration from the classic Land Rover, so although it's large and expensive, it's designed more for adventure than the school run, and this focus on off-road ability means that it doesn't really compete with the likes of the modern Defender or Mercedes G-Class.

- By Dean Gibson

Early drives highlighted this, and there was lots of criticism of the Grenadier's steering and some of the more agricultural aspects of the driving experience. But for the 2026 model year, there's been a series of updates to help improve the car's all-round ability.

From the outside, though, things look largely the same. The main change is to the headlights, which now come with double-ring daytime running lights, while a new wheel design, carried over from the limited-run 1924 Edition, is now available on the standard car. There are updated tyres, too, with the latest Bridgestone Dueler AT002 or optional BF Goodrich All-Terrain KO3 tyres now on offer.

It's under the skin where the most significant updates have been made, with the steering coming in for a complete overhaul. The 2026 car retains the same recirculating ball setup as before, but Ineos and supplier Bosch have gone back to the drawing board and reconfigured the system for improved responses. The steering now has a variable ratio, so that it needs less adjustment around the dead-ahead – the outgoing car required constant adjustment to keep it tracking straight – but it retains the increased sensitivity at the greater lock angles necessary for off-road use.