Would the Ineos Grenadier have been an alternative for the new Defender for you?
Won’t speak for Ewan but Ineos did not achieve commercial vehicle status in the UK, therefore the tax implications for business owners are markedly different. This, in my opinion, is a mistake and a member of their executive team went as far as to state that they were ‘focusing on a world vehicle’ hence it wasn’t a priority. Perhaps this position will change in time but at the moment, they don’t offer a passenger van style vehicle which complies commercial status.
Personally I liked the idea of the vehicle; however, some of the less than ideal press and reviews the Grenadier received at launch caused me to pause, even before the tax status. This was exacerbated by the owners forum and some of the owner reports I have read.
