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Take a look at the current crop of luxury mid-size SUVs, and the Ineos Grenadier stands out like a pager in a pile of iPhones. Its rugged, vintage design calls back to a bygone era of boxy 1980's adventure rigs—it looks almost identical to an old Land Rover Defender 110—and its cabin is filled with toggles and switches rather than screens and touch-capacitive buttons.

Most of the Grenadier's underpinnings are old-school, too. With body-on-frame construction, recirculating ball steering, solid front and rear axles, three locking differentials, and a two-speed transfer case with manual engagement, the Grenadier rejects modernity to be the most capable off-roader that it can be. The tradeoff for its mighty OHV-trail aptitude is subpar on-road behavior despite a gutsy BMW-sourced turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six under the hood. Be that as it may, the Grenadier's five-seat cabin is roomy and its cargo hold is spacious, making it a tempting option for well-to-do automotive luddites with an adventurous side.

Expert Tip: Ineos makes a pickup-truck version of the Grenadier called the Grenadier Quartermaster. We review that model separately.

The Ineos Grenadier picks up two new trims for the 2027 model year. A nautical-themed Helmsman special edition model slots in between the base and the Fieldmaster, splitting the difference between the two in terms of price and features. In addition to black exterior trim, the Helmsman's standard fare includes 17-inch wheels wrapped in Bridgestone all-terrain tires, black leather seats with white inserts, a manual split sunroof, and the choice of Whiteout Blue metallic, Eldoret Blue, or Scottish White exterior paint colors with contrasting black or white roofs.

There's also a new top-trim Fieldmaster Highlands Edition that adds unique 17-inch wheels and heated, leather-trimmed front seats.

• Engine: 282-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Drivetrain: four-wheel drive

The Grenadier is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six sourced from BMW. The engine is good for 281 hp and 331 pound-feet of torque. Drive is to all four wheels through a standard eight-speed automatic gearbox and a two-speed mechanical transfer case, which is operated by a chunky mechanical lever next to the gear selector.

All versions of the Grenadier get a locking center differential as standard, which is engaged by moving the low-range selector lever sideways. The electrically locking front and rear axle differentials that come with the optional Rough Pack package are controlled by buttons on the overhead console and, in our experience, are a little tricky to engage. The Grenadier Trialmaster Edition brings much more off-road equipment, including BF Goodrich all-terrain tires and a snorkel air intake. It also has a second battery, which allows it to power 110-volt appliances drawing up to 400 watts and is pre-wired to allow fitment of additional off-road lighting and other accessories.

Unlike many plusher rivals, the Grenadier doesn’t have selectable terrain response modes or a smart traction control system, so skill is required to get the most from it off-road. Given its off-road priorities, it's little surprise the Grenadier's on-road demeanor feels as if it comes from an earlier era than luxurious rivals like the Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5, and Genesis GV80.

• C/D 60-mph Test: 7.3 seconds

In Comparison: While the Grenadier's acceleration is respectable for a vehicle this size, the current production six-cylinder Land Rover Defender 130 is much quicker, with a time of 6.2 seconds to 60 mph.

• Max Towing: 7716 pounds

In Comparison: The Grenadier can out-tow the BMW X5, which is rated for 7200 pounds of towing capacity, but the current Land Rover Defender can still tow more, with a maximum of 8201 pounds.

• C/D 75-mph Highway Fuel-Economy Test: 16 mpg
• EPA City Ratings: 14-15 mpg
• EPA Highway Rating: 14-15 mpg

The EPA estimates that the Grenadier Station Wagon should deliver fuel economy as high as 15 mpg city, 15 mpg highway, and 15 mpg combined. On our 75-mph highway fuel economy route, the Grenadier delivered 16 mpg. For more information about the Grenadier's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

In Comparison: Among its rivals in the mid-size two-row luxury SUV segment, the Grenadier is the least fuel-efficient.

First Row: The Grenadier's cabin is trimmed with durable-feeling materials clearly designed for hard use, but the interior also features several neat design touches. Our favorite is the dashboard's center panel, with large physical switchgear clearly labeled in the manner of an airliner's control console. The aircraft impression continues with secondary switchgear, including the controls for the optional locking differentials, on the roof behind the rear-view mirror. We also love the secondary "toot" horn control, which produces a softer sound designed to warn cyclists and pedestrians.

Second Row: Despite being longer than many contemporary three-row SUVs, the Grenadier is only offered with two rows of seats, and rear legroom is more limited than in most similarly sized vehicles.

Cargo Capacity: Utility is generally good, with the Grenadier having a deep storage box between its front seats, a big glovebox, and several other smaller stowage compartments. The luggage compartment is big, too, with 44 cubic feet of volume with the rear seats in place. We fit 17 carry-on suitcases behind the Grenadier's rear seat; when we folded the rear seat, we squeezed in a total of 30. Accessing the cargo hold means swinging open a pair of rear doors, the larger of which mounts the spare tire.

• Infotainment: 12.3-inch touchscreen
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Audio System: 4-speaker stereo (standard), 5-speaker stereo (optional)

The Grenadier gets a single 12.3-inch central screen that handles both instrumentation and infotainment functions. What initially looks like a smaller digital display in front of the steering wheel is a binnacle for warning lights; speed, fuel level, engine temperature, and revs are displayed in a small area on the left side of the center-stack screen.

The main section of the screen can be reconfigured to give more off-road driving data, as well as control entertainment functions. The Grenadier supports both wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Grenadier doesn't have a phone-charging wireless pad, but individual USB-A and USB-C charging ports are located inside the storage box between the front seats.

All Grenadier models come with a lane departure warning system, automatic emergency braking, speed limit detection, and a driver drowsiness monitoring system. If you want more advanced driver-assistance tech, you'll have to look elsewhere.

• Standard Safety Features: automated emergency braking, lane-departure warning, front and rear parking sensors

For information about the Grenadier's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.

Ineos offers a standard warranty of five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. Maintenance is more intensive than most rivals, with standard intervals of 12,000 miles or one year, but 6000 miles and six months "under heavy or extreme use." So, if you plan to tackle rough terrain regularly, be prepared to visit the service center more frequently.

• Limited Warranty: three years or 60,000 miles
• Powertrain Warranty: five years or 60,000 miles
• Complimentary Maintenance: none

Each year, we put hundreds of vehicles through our rigorous instrumented testing regimen. If the data in the chart below is for a different model year, that's because this vehicle hasn't changed since we last tested it, and the test results remain accurate.

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C/D SAYS: The Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster Pickup is far from perfect, but it's a unique and capable choice for those seeking more than just a typical 4x4 pickup. Learn More