Ineos Automotive on Friday introduced the follow-up to its Grenadier off-roader.
Referred to as the Ineos Fusilier, this new mannequin is a smaller SUV that can be provided with each all-electric and range-extended electrical powertrains, Ineos confirmed in a press launch. Launch timing can be introduced later this 12 months.
Ineos Fusilier
Exterior styling has an analogous retro look to the Grenadier, however with some modifications to reduce drag, in keeping with Ineos. Chamfered edges and corners permit for smoother airflow across the physique, whereas flush home windows, recessed door handles, and built-in fender flares, facet steps, and skid plates purpose to provide the Fusilier a smoother form. Ineos additionally gave the Fusilier energetic grille shutters.
The Fusilier is barely shorter in general size and decrease than the Grenadier. Whereas the latter is out there in each SUV and Quartermaster pickup truck physique types, Ineos has solely confirmed the Fusilier as an SUV for now. Ineos started constructing Grenadier SUVs for the U.S. market in 2023, and has stated the Quartermaster can be offered within the U.S. as effectively, so the Fusilier looks like a chance for this market.
Ineos Fusilier
Powertrain particulars can be revealed at a later date, however Ineos confirmed that the Fusilier is predicated on a “bespoke skateboard platform.” Many of the construction is constituted of metal, with aluminum doorways and closures.
Just like the Grenadier, the Fusilier can be constructed by Magna at that firm’s facility in Graz, Austria. Magna has expertise with EVs. It additionally manufactures the Jaguar I-Tempo and Fisker Ocean, and did a lot of the engineering work for the Fisker.
