By the rest of the world’s standards, the INEOS Grenadier might be somewhat overkill as an off-roader, more than capable of tackling the worst that Mother Nature has to throw at you. But, by Australian standards, where even the toughest of 4x4s get split in half once exposed to just 1 second when it drives into the Outback, it wouldn’t hurt to get some upgrades. Although the majority of 4×4 off-roaders and Utes in the land Down Under get third-party modifications, at times, the actual carmakers themselves have a bit of fun with it, too. And, it looks like INEOS wants to get in the action, having since shown off the extremely cool Kaiju Quartermaster.
It’s a fitting name too, since ‘Kaiju’, in Japanese, means ‘giant creature’ or ‘monster’. It kind of reflects not only how capable the INEOS Grenadier platform is, but it’s a pretty nice homage to just how many Aussies love their modified Japanese 4x4s. It’s basically a sub-culture on its own down there, though it’s a bit of a shame that the Kaiju Quartermaster is a one-off model. Still, while this might be INEOS’s first-ever special projects build, it does help to showcase the many customisation options and versatility that will be available with the Grenadier Quartermaster. And hey, with how easy it is to modify, it may not be that hard to replicate the Kaiju, too.
A British-Borne Monster Off-Roader For The Outback
INEOS wasn’t alone in creating the Kaiju Quartermaster, mind you. They’ve worked alongside some of Australia’s top accessories providers, such as Norweld, REDARC, and JMACX, as well as the folks over at BF Goodrich, MAXTRAX, GME, STEDI, and Brown Davis. In so doing, this build was meant to highlight the sort of blank canvas design of the INEOS Grenadier, and it also includes the Quartermaster pickup truck or Ute variant. In other words, you can easily install and swap things around on the Grenadier, tailoring it for your specific needs or use case. So, if you want to use it for hardcore off-roading or doubling as a tradesperson’s workhorse, it’s all possible!
Some of the noteworthy design elements of the INEOS Kaiju Quartermaster include the nice, custom Norweld Elite Tray and Compact Deluxe Lite Canopy, made to be durable as it is light. The addition of some hardy JMACX off-road suspension ought to ensure far improved off-road capability, too. In particular, it includes 16-stage adjustable remote reservoir shocks, and built-in bump zones to protect your shiny new INEOS from damage in extreme conditions. Ah, and I would be remiss to not mention those chunky sets of BF Goodrich KM3 mud-terrain tyres, fitted in 315/70 R17 size all-around for maximal grip and performance on challenging terrains.
Showcasing What’s Possible With The INEOS Grenadier
Just in case something goes wrong, you’d of course need a reliable backup source of power. It is nice to know then, that the Kaiju Quartermaster comes with a handy REDARC 150A lithium battery, a 2000W RS3 inverter, and advanced energy management tech, to boot. This should let you easily swap between the battery and your mains. Alongside the bigger battery is now an even bigger, long-range expedition-spec fuel tank. Specifically, you’re looking at a Brown Davis 168-litre fuel tank. Moreover, when paired with the 40-litre water tank and a Bushman fridge, you would likely be able to live off the grid in the Outback for quite some time.
To ensure that you’re able to get top-notch visibility, the Kaiju Quartermaster has been fitted with STEDI lighting systems, including spotlights and flood beams. Additionally, a set of GME XRS-660 and XRS-370C4P UHF radios makes sure that you have a robust communication set-up, working in tandem with the heavy-duty UFH antenna. Pair this all as a complete package, between the INEOS Grenadier’s front and rear diff locks, raised air intake, and tonnes of off-road capability, you have what could be one of the most capable from-factory Overlanding vehicles ever made. If you live Down Under, check out this mighty Kaiju while you still can!