LeTech’s Ineos Grenadier conversion is definitely one for the inner child. How can you not love this thing? The trick bit is the portal axle: simply put, the differential and driveshafts connected to it are repositioned higher up and hub reduction gear makes mincemeat of the toughest going. The Grenadier’s ground clearance increases from 186 to 450mm, its wading depth to 1,000mm. There are bigger coil springs and shock absorbers, it’s fitted with one piece forged alloys and massive BF Goodrich Mud Terrain KM3 tyres, and our car also has a Warn Zeon 12V electric winch with a pull capacity of 12,000 pounds. And roof mounted LED lights that could floodlight Wembley stadium.
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BBC Top Gear (digital) - 1 Issue, February 2025