Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The robot wanted me to say this, but I had to make some changes since this one was wildly off....
bought my 2024 INEOS Grenadier with one big question in mind: Was I making a huge mistake?
After a full year of ownership, thousands of miles of driving, and doing my own maintenance, I'm finally ready to answer that question honestly. In this video I break down everything I've learned about living with the Grenadier every day—including the good, the bad, and the expensive.
When I placed my order, I had three major concerns:
• Would it actually be reliable?
• Could I perform my own maintenance without dealer dependence?
• Would ownership costs get out of control?
Now that I've lived with the truck for an entire year, I can give real answers instead of first impressions.
In this ownership update I'll cover:
✅ Real-world reliability after one year
✅ DIY maintenance and how easy it is to work on
✅ Service costs and parts pricing
✅ Fuel economy
✅ Daily driving experience
✅ Build quality and durability
✅ Would I buy it again?
The INEOS Grenadier isn't perfect. Some parts are expensive, fuel economy isn't great, and there are definitely compromises. But there are also reasons I've come to love this truck more than I expected. It's unique, incredibly solid, surprisingly fun to drive, and feels like one of the last truly purpose-built 4x4s on the market.
If you're considering buying a Grenadier, Defender, Land Cruiser, Jeep Wrangler, Toyota 4Runner, Lexus GX, Ford Bronco, or another body-on-frame SUV, I hope this honest ownership review helps you decide whether the Grenadier is worth the money.
If you enjoy honest reviews, DIY projects, garage builds, classic cars, overlanding, and making awesome things in your own garage, consider subscribing to Zero To Awesome. New videos every week featuring automotive projects, tool reviews, home projects, organization, fabrication, and whatever challenge we decide to tackle next.
The robot wanted me to say this, but I had to make some changes since this one was wildly off....
bought my 2024 INEOS Grenadier with one big question in mind: Was I making a huge mistake?
After a full year of ownership, thousands of miles of driving, and doing my own maintenance, I'm finally ready to answer that question honestly. In this video I break down everything I've learned about living with the Grenadier every day—including the good, the bad, and the expensive.
When I placed my order, I had three major concerns:
• Would it actually be reliable?
• Could I perform my own maintenance without dealer dependence?
• Would ownership costs get out of control?
Now that I've lived with the truck for an entire year, I can give real answers instead of first impressions.
In this ownership update I'll cover:
✅ Real-world reliability after one year
✅ DIY maintenance and how easy it is to work on
✅ Service costs and parts pricing
✅ Fuel economy
✅ Daily driving experience
✅ Build quality and durability
✅ Would I buy it again?
The INEOS Grenadier isn't perfect. Some parts are expensive, fuel economy isn't great, and there are definitely compromises. But there are also reasons I've come to love this truck more than I expected. It's unique, incredibly solid, surprisingly fun to drive, and feels like one of the last truly purpose-built 4x4s on the market.
If you're considering buying a Grenadier, Defender, Land Cruiser, Jeep Wrangler, Toyota 4Runner, Lexus GX, Ford Bronco, or another body-on-frame SUV, I hope this honest ownership review helps you decide whether the Grenadier is worth the money.
If you enjoy honest reviews, DIY projects, garage builds, classic cars, overlanding, and making awesome things in your own garage, consider subscribing to Zero To Awesome. New videos every week featuring automotive projects, tool reviews, home projects, organization, fabrication, and whatever challenge we decide to tackle next.
