Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster Kaiju revealed as wild overlander

The U.K.’s Ineos continues to showcase the versatility of its Grenadier off-roader with the reveal on Wednesday of the Grenadier Quartermaster Kaiju, a wild overlander built to conquer Australia’s harsh terrain.

The Grenadier Quartermaster is the pickup sibling to the Grenadier SUV, and the new Kaiju version—its name derived from the Japanese word for “monster” or “giant creature”—is a one-off special edition built as a nod to the modified off-roaders from Japanese brands popular in Australia.

Working with companies like Norweld, Rhino-Rack, Brown Davis, REDARC, and STEDI on the project, Ineos has added upgrades such as extra storage boxes, a long-range fuel tank able to hold 44 gallons, up from the stock 24, 16-stage adjustable suspension, and BFGoodrich KM3 Mud-Terrain tires.

The vehicle is also equipped with an off-grid power and storage solution from REDARC, which includes RS3 Pure Sine Wave Inverters, an Alpha150 150A lithium battery, and a complete battery management system.

The regular Grenadier Quartermaster is available in the U.S. for a starting price of $86,900. It comes equipped here with a BMW-sourced turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 rated at 282 hp (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 towing eyes front and rear.

Production of the Grenadier is currently on hold, likely due to the recent change in ownership of Recaro, but it is expected to resume in early 2025.

Ineos plans to launch additional low-volume special editions. The automaker said in August it plans to focus on launching more upmarket versions of the Grenadier and remaining an exclusive brand, something dealers have requested.