INEOS Automotive has used the 2026 model year to refine, rather than reinvent, the Grenadier. Entering its third full year of production, the brand’s utilitarian 4×4 receives a series of targeted updates aimed at improving everyday usability and on-road confidence, while deliberately preserving the characteristics that define it off-pavement.

Alongside these mechanical and comfort improvements, INEOS has introduced a new Black Edition, expanding the range of pre-configured models with a high-spec option positioned as a ready-to-go package rather than a bespoke build.

Steering revised, character retained

The most significant update for 2026 sits at the steering wheel. INEOS has introduced a new steering box with a variable ratio for the first time, altering how the Grenadier behaves on the road without compromising its off-road geometry.

Around the central steering position, the ratio is now lower, delivering a firmer, more precise feel. The result is improved confidence during high-speed cruising, lane changes, and overtaking, as well as more controlled handling on fast A- and B-roads. Crucially, the ratio at the ends of the steering rack remains unchanged, ensuring steering articulation and feedback off-road are unaffected.

INEOS has also reduced the turning circle by around five percent. Revised steering stops improve manoeuvrability both in urban environments and on tight trails, making the Grenadier easier to place in confined spaces.

Cabin comfort and driver control

Beyond steering, the 2026 Grenadier benefits from upgraded climate control hardware. INEOS says the changes improve both performance and predictability of heating and cooling, making the cabin a more comfortable place to spend long days behind the wheel.

Driver assistance systems have also been updated where required to meet the latest regulations. A new home-screen shortcut now allows one-touch deactivation of the audible alert for Intelligent Speed Assist … a small but welcome change for drivers who regularly operate off-road or in variable speed environments.

Black Edition expands the range

Joining the line-up for 2026 is the Grenadier Black Edition, offered as both a station wagon and Quartermaster pick-up. Based on the well-specified Fieldmaster trim, it is intended to provide a high-spec configuration without the need to navigate the options list.

The Black Edition is available exclusively in Inky Black and features a series of darkened exterior details, including gloss black 18-inch alloy wheels, a Dark Exterior Pack with black grille and skid plates, privacy glass, and a lockable spare wheel storage box. Inside, dark headlining and carpet flooring complete the theme.

Pricing starts at £71,995 on the road. While production volume is not capped, the Black Edition will be available for a limited production window, with order books now open.

Pricing unchanged elsewhere

Pricing across the rest of the 2026 Grenadier range remains unchanged. The Grenadier Utility Wagon starts at £51,930* (€71,140), with both the Quartermaster pick-up and the standard Grenadier priced from £62,495* (€72,640). Trialmaster and Fieldmaster editions are available from £69,995* (€81,890).

INEOS’s approach for 2026 is clear: incremental improvements driven by real-world use, not a shift in positioning. The Grenadier remains a deliberately uncompromising 4×4 … just one that is now easier to live with day to day.

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* Prices are exclusive of VAT