INEOS GRENADIER EXPANDS INTO A TAX-SAVING VAN VERSION
Ineos has launched a van derivative of its rugged Grenadier 4×4, designed for those who need an off-roader for work purposes.
Unlike the regular version of the vehicle – and the previous Grenadier Utility Wagon – the Grenadier Commercial allows business buyers to reclaim VAT and receive lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax rates compared with the standard SUV.
It features a full-length flat floor with a full-height cargo barrier behind the two front seats, and can carry a standard 1,200mm x 800mm Euro pallet.
The Commercial also has a braked 3.5-tonne towing capacity, more than 2,000 litres of load space and 5.5 tonnes of winching power – the latter useful to potentially recover other, less capable cars.
No rear seats for Grenadier LCV
The Grenadier Commercial is only available in the UK. As part of the modifications to make it VAT-exempt, Ineos has removed the chassis mounting points to prevent a second row of seats being added.
The rear passenger windows have also been replaced with aluminium panels, plus there is blacked-out glazing on the 30:70 split rear doors.
Like its five-seat counterpart, the Commercial is powered by a 3.0-litre turbocharged BMW straight-six engine in petrol or diesel guises.
VAT-free prices from £51,931
“Customers in the UK have been asking for this addition to our model line-up since we launched in 2022, so we’re pleased to make this available,” said George Ratcliffe, commercial director at Ineos Automotive.
“The versatility of the Grenadier platform allows this level of modification without any compromise to the driving dynamics or off-road capabilities.”
The Grenadier Commercial is priced from £51,931 excluding VAT and is available to order now.
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