Fans of the Ineos Grenadier in the United States who are keen to experience the old-school off-roader, but balk at the $71,000-plus asking price, have been given a reprieve. Hertz Global, the company famous for renting Shelby Mustangs among other performance heavy hitters, will soon add the Grenadier to its US fleet. Just One Grenadier Trim And Engine Will Be Available Hertz GlobalLaunched in the UK in late 2022 as a niche rival to Mercedes-Benz’ G-Class, the French-built Ineos Grenadier has been available to the North American market since 2023, albeit in low numbers. Hertz has announced the specialty off-roader will join other premium vehicles like the Range Rover Velar and the Cadillac XT5 on its US fleet sometime in the spring. In fact, Hertz states that its Ineos fleet will be “the largest availability of Grenadiers for rent anywhere in the US,” albeit only at “select airport locations nationwide.”CarBuzz.com can confirm that 2025 model year Grenadiers will be available from the below 21 US airport locations, and for an average daily rate of $100 to drivers that are 25-plus years of age:Hertz GlobalHertz’ decision to introduce Ineos to the fleet is, apparently, based on “travelers’ evolving preferences for unique, premium driving experiences.” Accordingly, the only Grenadier confirmed for the fleet is the near-top-spec, $79,000 Fieldmaster trim.And now for the sad and ironic part of this rental plan. Though the Grenadier is designed to be a highly-capable off-road machine, renters are not allowed to use the SUV in its natural habitat. Hertz confirmed to CarBuzz that its rental vehicles "are not permitted to be driven off-road." More to the point, “renters must keep the vehicle on paved, maintained roads in accordance with Hertz rental terms.” So apparently, that even leaves out dirt roads leading to your favorite State Park. The Latest Step In Ineos’ Expansion Into The US Hertz GlobalThe announcement from Hertz is the latest step in a slow but determined effort by Ineos to extend into the North American market, despite formidable competition from the likes of Jeep and the Ford Bronco, and even with significant price drops. Indeed, “strong demand” from potential North American customers for the specialist off-roader was among the reasons cited for this move:“This partnership represents an exciting step forward for our continued expansion in North America…. It also highlights the strong demand we’re seeing as our brand continues to grow its presence across North America.”-Gregor Hembrough, Ineos Automotive AmericaIneos Automotive targeted 12,000 sales in the US for 2025, more than double the units sold nationally the previous year. A successful program with the Grenadier could not only attract further US customers, but might even open the door for a similar program for Ineos’ Quartermaster pickup truck down the line.Source: Hertz Global