Video Review: Ineos GRENADIER Fieldmaster and Quartermaster

The retro styling, the boxy shape, the unique interior, the Grenadier is very cool, in my opinion. I wasn't disappointed in the driver experience either. I took the Grenadier on a circuit track and on an off-road course at an event this Spring and the Grenadier is simply made for off-road drives.

The Grenadier uses a BMW-sourced 3.0-liter turbo inline-six with 282 hp, paired with an eight-speed automatic and offers four-wheel drive. It comes with a locking center differential, while the optional Rough Pack adds electric locking front and rear diffs, off-road tires, and a snorkel. The Trialmaster Edition boosts capability further with extra power supply, accessory wiring, and rugged gear. Built for tough terrain rather than luxury, it lacks modern terrain modes, requires driver skill off-road, and feels old-school on-road with heavy steering, solid axles, and an engine that needs working to accelerate quickly.

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You guys, I have the 2025 INEOS Grenadier, and this is the long-wheelbase Station Wagon Fieldmaster. Yes, it’s a long name. I’m also going to review the Quartermaster Trialmaster pickup in this video, because I have both here at Mudfest in southern Washington State.

First of all, I absolutely love the looks of both Grenadiers—the pickup and the SUV. They look cool and rugged, almost like a vintage off-road Defender. The styling is very boxy and sturdy, with big all-terrain tires and 18-inch wheels on this spec. I love the round headlights; the design is very unique to the Grenadier.

This version has a skid plate and tow hooks, and when we get to the pickup, you’ll see it also has a winch. This color is called Donny Grey. Yes, it has a BMW engine, and right on the hood it says “Powered by BMW.” These vehicles are built in France.

Let’s take a closer look. You can see the “Powered by BMW” badging up front. The styling really is fantastic and very retro. We’ve got tow hooks, a skid plate, 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, and this model comes with the Rough Pack. There’s Fieldmaster badging and rock rails that also act as side steps. Up top, there are small safari-style sunroof windows and roof rails for strapping gear down.

Ground clearance is excellent, and the rear end looks sharp and purposeful. I love the spare tire mounted on the back, along with the dual exhaust. This can tow up to 7,700 pounds. The rear doors open in a split design, which is very cool, and there’s tons of cargo room back here. You also get tie-downs, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, and a 12-volt outlet.

Overall, I really love this thing.

Now I’m going to take you on an off-road course with the Grenadier Quartermaster Trialmaster. Both vehicles use the same engine, though this one is longer and may handle a bit differently. I’ll be taking the SUV on the same trail as well.

The engine is a BMW-sourced 3.0-liter inline-six, producing 282 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. It’s paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and full-time four-wheel drive. Towing capacity is also 7,700 pounds.

As you can see, it’s very capable. We’re using hill descent control here—this is exactly what this vehicle is made for. And yes, this is fun.

This event is called Mudfest, but it’s pretty dry, so we’re dealing with a lot of dust instead of mud.

Inside, the seats are manual rather than power-adjustable. The steering wheel is really cool, and you use a traditional key to start the engine, which feels very old-school. The driver display is quite small, and cruise control controls are mounted on the steering wheel. There’s Grenadier embossing, nice stitching, and music controls. There’s also a red “toot” button for the horn.

You get wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the large touchscreen, though I haven’t had time to try it yet. Below that are physical controls for fan speed, climate settings, heated seats, defrost, auto start-stop, volume, and the four-wheel-drive system, including high and low range. The gear selector is BMW-style, and the whole center console has a very retro look.

There’s a good-sized center console with a 12-volt outlet, USB, and USB-C ports. Up top, you’ll see the small sunroof panels and a row of auxiliary switches for accessories like fog lights or light bars. There are also switches for front and rear differential locks, off-road mode, water fording mode, traction control, downhill assist, and exterior lighting. It all feels a bit like an airplane cockpit.

Tomorrow, we’ll be taking both the Grenadier and the Quartermaster on a proper off-road trail, so we’ll see how they perform where they’re meant to be used.

In the rear seats, headroom is excellent. I’m 5’1”, and there’s plenty of space. These are Recaro seats, with LATCH anchors for two child seats and tethers for three. Rear passengers get USB and USB-C ports and air vents. With the driver’s seat in my position, there’s still lots of room.

Now let’s look at the Quartermaster pickup. This is the Trialmaster spec in Shale Blue Metallic, and it looks really good. I’ve driven it today on a circuit track and did a 0–60 test, but I think it will really shine off-road. The steering feels wide and a bit loose, which makes it very different to drive compared to most trucks.

As tested, this one has the Rough Pack, front and rear locking differentials, and serious off-road hardware. The Quartermaster Trialmaster starts at around $93,000, and as optioned, it’s likely just over $100,000. This one even has a built-in winch, heavy-duty skid plates, and recovery hooks.

You’ll see Trialmaster badging, big all-terrain tires, and 17-inch wheels on this spec. The rear bed has tie-downs, a liner, power outlets, and a spare tire mounted at the back. Towing capacity is again 7,700 pounds, and there are rear tow hooks and a rear skid plate.

Inside, the layout mirrors the SUV, with the same auxiliary switches, locking differentials, off-road and water fording modes, traction control, downhill assist, and lighting controls. You again get wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a BMW-style shifter, physical buttons, cup holders, and the small driver display. There’s the same “toot” horn button and a classic keyed ignition.

In the back seat, even with the front seat pushed all the way back, there’s still plenty of headroom thanks to the boxy shape. Rear passengers get a 120-volt outlet, USB and USB-C ports, air vents, and Recaro seats with LATCH anchors. There doesn’t appear to be under-seat storage, though there is a hydraulic jack mounted behind the seats.

So which would I choose—the pickup or the SUV? For me, I’d choose the SUV. It just makes more sense for my lifestyle. Pricing puts both around the $100,000 mark, making them luxury-priced but extremely rugged vehicles. They’re built in France, very off-road capable, and unlike anything else on the road.

I think they’re really cool, but I’d love to hear what you think. Leave a comment or question, and we’ll see you soon.