Off-Roading and Overlanding

Your favorite pastime is exploring the great outdoors, engaging in active pursuits that elevate your heart rate and deliver an adrenaline rush. The Grenadier Station Wagon and the Defender can take on a variety of terrain, offering raw off-road performance that matches your adventurous spirit. While the Defender provides several powertrain options, the Grenadier's single award-winning BMW 3.0L straight-six engine proves that, when it comes to capabilities, sometimes one is all you need.

Both models are well-equipped with similar off-road systems, including:

• Permanent 4WD (All Wheel Drive in the Defender)
• Locking differentials
• 2-speed transfer case
• Multiple drive modes

With these features and the Grenadier's 10.4 inches of ground clearance (the Defender offers 8.5 inches), you'll conquer demanding environments and maintain optimal traction on steep inclines, muddy trails, rocky paths, and sand dunes. And with wading capabilities exceeding 31 inches in either model, you'll easily ford streams and ponds. Virtually nothing will stand in your way!

Rugged Utility

Time doesn't stand still—and neither do you—when you're tackling DIY projects at home. Whether you're hauling stone, pavers, drywall, mulch, and more, the Grenadier Station Wagon's class-leading 1,889-pound payload capacity ensures you can handle it all. Plus, its 30/70 split rear doors provide easy access to your gear. Both the Grenadier and the Defender can tow up to 7,716 pounds, handling everything from utility trailers and campers to small boats, motorcycles, and even construction equipment.

The Grenadier also features built-in roof rails with a Dynamic Roof Load capacity of 330 pounds, ideal for transporting gear like bikes, kayaks, skis, and snowboards. Its Static Roof Load capacity of 925 pounds allows for roof-top tents on camping or extended trips. In comparison, the Defender offers roof rails as an accessory with a 220-pound standard load capacity but is not rated for Static Roof Loads, limiting its roof usage.

Durability in Design

Serious off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the Grenadier Station Wagon and the Defender, as both are engineered with toughness in every detail. Ready for the rough, they conquer the road less travelled and uncharted areas with ease. Both feature squared-off designs, with the Grenadier paying homage to its military roots. Its high ground clearance and wide fender arches are designed to withstand dents, scratches, and bumps from rocks and branches along the way.

Like you, the Grenadier is made of the right stuff. This overlanding machine is built to handle even the toughest terrain with:

• Rigid full box-sectioned ladder frame chassis
• Reinforced galvanized steel body
• Carraro beam axles, front and rear
• Front and rear skid plates
• Heavy duty coil suspension
• Steel wheels with All-Terrain tyres

Meanwhile, the Defender features an aluminum monocoque chassis and aluminum wheels. As a result, the Grenadier's structure is stronger and may prove more durable.

Functional Interior Design

While the Defender embraces the philosophy that more is always better, the Grenadier fully commits to a more minimalistic approach, proving that a no-nonsense attitude can still be enjoyable. With analog buttons and without unnecessary gadgetry or excessive digital electronics, the Grenadier prioritizes practicality, offering essential features that serve you just as well off the road as on it.

The Defender upholsters its seats in leather, while the Grenadier Station Wagon features stain-resistant, water-repellent RECARO™ seats as standard, making them durable and easy to clean. The Defender's rubber floor helps with mud and debris, but the Grenadier goes further with its heavy-duty utility flooring and drain valves, allowing you to hose them down for easy clean-up. The Grenadier redefines luxury, reminding you that it's built to go where others fear to tread.

The Grenadier Station Wagon is a versatile rig that offers comfort for passengers and ample space for gear, with a standard loadspace over 71 cubic feet. In comparison, the Defender's 58.3 cubic feet of loadspace may require you to leave something behind—or hold it on your lap.

Smart Tech, No Overload

When planning to explore the great outdoors, you're mindful of what you need to pack and take along. While a high-end sound system with double-digit speakers may not be necessary, a reliable touchscreen interface with navigation and Bluetooth® connectivity is essential. Tech overload can become tiresome, which is exactly why you're looking to escape the daily grind and head off the beaten path in the first place.

The Grenadier Station Wagon and the Defender both keep you informed and engaged with similar in-vehicle infotainment systems that include:

• Bluetooth® hands-free calling & audio streaming
• Voice control
• Wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™
• SiriusXM® radio
• Multiple USB ports and a 12-volt socket

That said, the Grenadier Station Wagon's display can be controlled via touchscreen, multifunction steering wheel, or rotary dial, making it easy to use with gloves on and minimizing distractions while driving. Plus, only the Grenadier Station Wagon offers access to the exclusive off-road Pathfinder Navigation system.

Superior Safety Standards

Both automakers prioritize your safety, which is especially critical when you're venturing off the beaten path. Both the Grenadier Station Wagon and the Defender come equipped with these similar standard driver-assistance features, ensuring your confidence every time you get behind the wheel:

• Intelligent Speed Assist
• Lane Departure Warning
• Automatic Emergency Braking
• Driver Drowsiness Detection
• Park Assist

However, the Grenadier Station Wagon stands apart with over 1.1 million miles of global testing in 15 different countries in all climates and across all terrains, ensuring this overlanding vehicle can endure whatever challenges you put it through.