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This adventure-ready vehicle is the culmination of Ineos Automotive's recent acquisition of Botswana-based Kavango Engineering, a renowned vehicle conversion specialist with a strong heritage in the Southern African region. The acquisition has resulted in the creation of a new subsidiary, Ineos Kavango, which will focus on conversions for the safari, filming, veterinary and healthcare sectors.
As a proof of concept for the collaboration, Ineos Kavango breathed life into a Grenadier production prototype vehicle (starting at $71,500 in the U.S.), creating the Grenadier Safari with minimal technical modifications. These include a slightly raised ride height and repositioned switchgear, but the vehicle retains its core attributes.
Most importantly, the original vehicle's roof-mounted structure has given way to a lightweight, retractable canvas roof flanked by a fold-down windshield that brings adventurers closer to nature. Tiered seating maximizes panoramic views for passengers.
Ineos Grenadier Safari
Located in Maun, a strategic gateway to the Okavango Delta in northern Botswana, Ineos Kavango's facilities will house a skilled team of 70 experts working on Ineos products. To date, the company has built a reputation for delivering around 200 conversions per year and key members of the original Kavango Engineering team will continue to play a key role in the new company.
The new partnership will extend the company's expertise to the conversion and maintenance of both the Grenadier Station Wagon and the Grenadier Quartermaster Truck. The acquisition also paves the way for visionary expansion, with adjacent land earmarked for development that will double the size of Ineos Kavango's operations.
The debut of the Ineos Grenadier Safari follows closely on the heels of another new product from Ineos Automotive - the Grenadier Quartermaster truck. Unveiled in July, this pickup combines the rugged look of the Grenadier with a 61.5-inch (1,564-millimeter) long bed and BMW-sourced inline-six engine.
Source: Ineos
