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Genre: Autos & Vehicles
Date of upload: Mar 11, 2024 ^^
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Before seeing more information about the two vehicles, I would have said the Grenadier was my pick. Now that I have more information, I'm leaning heavily towards the GX550 in the Overtrail trim.
It's easy to forget the importance of on-road refinement shopping overland type vehicles, but the reality is, most routes are 80% or more on-road in North America. The GX550 is heads and tales better on-road while retaining 90%+ of the Grenadier's offroad chops. It's a better balance of the core considerations. Tack on Toyota's history in this market space, and the decision becomes clear.
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Even though they are priced the same, the Grenadier comes from the factory ready for offroading. You don't have to spend extra $$ after buying the vehicle to get it ready for overlanding like you would on the GX (rock sliders, steel bumper, etc). I think both vehicles will be a hit in their own target markets. Lastly i would say that if I drove more than 15,000 miles a year then I would get the GX, if I drove less than 15k the Ineos for me.
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I am really rooting for the Grenadier to be a success in the US. There are so many more positives than negatives for this 4x4, and I'm hopeful that the engineers will make some of the recommended enhancements. Most are minor, but a major one is the steering radius. I just can't envision the Grenadier to be suited for trail switchbacks or tighter trails that a Wrangler, FJ Cruiser/GX, or Bronco would explore.
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I have a deposit down for a GX 550 Overtrail and nothing I saw here has changed my mind. These two vehicles weigh about the same and I think the Ineos is going to feel underpowered. Especially once you put 35 or 37 inch tires on. While I do like the old school look of the Ineos, the Lexus style and elegance really speaks to me. And honestly, I think the Overtrail is going to out perform the Ineos by leaps and bounds.
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As an older Australian..what can i say..i worked for while with Toyota, so i know the quality build of the Lexus..but as the owner of a 1985 series landcruiser (HJ75 with a 2H diesel engine) the man was right about what he said about the Australian market π
I love the look of the grenadier...and give me toggle switches every day!
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@1022gtv
1 month ago
The white GX has an extra Stormtrooper feel.
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