This all new Ute was released late in 2024 and has a retro design.

In fact, its retro meets modern, without a lot of the painful safety stuff.

Im a bit if a fan of the boxy styling and it certainly attracted a lot of attention when I was driving it. Probably because people didn’t really know what it was.

It comes in three models, with a choice of two straight six 3.0L BMW engines, one diesel and one petrol. Thos is combed with an 8 speed ZF AT and permanent 4WD. Both engines provide plenty of power and torque with reasonable economy.

Around town it drives ok. With reasonably compliant suspension it doesn’t quite suffer the same bouncy ride many Utes have. One major issue though is the huge turning circle. That provided some interesting times in tight suburban car parks over the Christmas shopping rush.

I did use the Quartermaster to move a couple of loads of pavers, and it handled that quite well.

I’ve driven the INEOS Quartermaster around town, on motorways, outback highways, desert tracks, on forest trails, and beaches. I’ve also towed with it.

Overall, the Quartermaster makes an excellent outback tourer, whether towing or not. It feels at home out there.

While there are a couple of niggly issues, I have to say I love driving the Quartermaster.

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INEOS Quartermaster Ute – Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the  INEOS Quartermaster Ute are in unusual territory. There isn’t a real direct competitor.

However, I would suggest buyers also look at: Toyota LC79 series Utes, Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, Ford Ranger Super Duty.

At full price, the Quartermaster is nudging smaller American Pickup truck territory, but the internal space amongst them makes that a mute comparison.

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It’s hard to come up with a more iconic Australian brand that personifies the rugged Australian bush heritage.

Cleverly called “The Drover” it’s a one off custom-built Grenadier Quartermaster, designed for R.M. Williams to journey deep into Australia’s remote heartland.

This is a rugged tribute to the people, places and skills that define Australia’s outback spirit.

Now having driven the INEOS Quartermaster through some of the harshest outback conditions through the Flinders Ranges. I can attest to its off road ability.

Purpose built for adventure and utility, INEOS Australia delivered ‘The Drover,’ the second ‘special project,’ following the successful debut of its ‘Kaiju’ Quartermaster in late-2024.

Built as a workshop on wheels to be used with a matching custom enclosed trailer, ‘The Drover’ will initially appear at agricultural shows, regional festivals, rodeos, and equestrian events across Western Australia.

R.M. Williams ambassador Ange Butler, whose connection to Australia’s landscapes runs deep. will drive ‘The Drover’ across Australia

Keep an eye out for the INEOS Quartermaster ‘Drover” Ute when it rolls into a show near you

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 Well, they have just released a five seat dual cab chassis version of the Quartermaster.

It shares the same

• five-seat double cab,
• full box-section ladder frame chassis,
• heavy-duty solid beam axles,
• two-speed transfer case,
• and up to three locking differentials.

Power comes from a choice of BMW 3.0-litre turbo-charged inline six-cylinder petrol or diesel engines, driving all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission from ZF.

This combination will allow towing of up to 3500kg and a 350kg tow ball rating.

With a 3,227mm wheelbase – 305mm longer than the Grenadier Station Wagon – the Chassis Cab features an exposed ladder frame behind the passenger cabin, giving customers and aftermarket vehicle converters a wide range of body-building option.

The INEOS Grenadier wagon combines prodigious off-road capability with SUV like on road ride and handling dynamics. The Quartermaster Ute continues this balance.

Prices in Australia will begin at AUD $102,000 plus the usual costs.

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