Ineos Fusilier 4WD coming in 2028 as mini rival to the 2026 Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol

Ineos is still pushing to launch its follow-up model to the Grenadier off-roader later this decade despite delays.

As reported by Autocar, Ineos Automotive CEO Lynn Calder said the smaller Fusilier off-road SUV will launch “probably by 2028”.

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“We're not building any other cars from the ground up, like we have with the Grenadier,” said Calder to Autocar.

“Now for us, it is about technology sharing, and once we have got that set, we will be able to bring more models to market in shorter order.”

Previous reports have indicated the Fusilier will come with a range-extender (REEV) powertrain that is sourced from Chery’s iCar brand, which is known as iCaur in international markets.

The iCaur V27, which has been confirmed for an Australian launch in 2027, features either a single- or dual-electric motor setup with a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that acts purely as a generator to charge up the battery pack.

Maximum power is up to 335kW and, depending on the battery size, it offers up to 210km of electric range, according to lenient CLTC testing.

Ineos hasn’t officially confirmed if the Fusilier will receive this iCar REEV powertrain, nor any other partnerships it has made to bring the car to life.

The British carmaker first revealed imagery of the Fusilier in early 2024 and confirmed that production would commence around 2027. This was later postponed.

Unlike the Grenadier, which is a rugged, body-on-frame SUV or ute, the smaller Fusilier is understood to be built on a monocoque platform but will likely still offer a degree of off-road capability.

At this stage it’s unclear what models Ineos is planning to build after the Fusilier, however Calder did say the Grenadier will stay largely the same.

“We don't plan to change the wheelbase of the Grenadier or do a huge amount more work on the Grenadier platform. So you won't see a short-wheelbase Grenadier, but you will see a smaller 4x4,” said Calder to Autocar.