Ineos Automotive’s Hambach plant resumes production

Ineos has announced that its Hambach plant is back in action after a pause in production for its Grenadier and Quartermaster 4X4s. The resolution of a critical shortage of seats after supplier insolvency at the end of last year sees the production line restart on-time.

The plant celebrates the start of its third full year of Grenadier series production, with customer orders already leaving the plant gates. The first vehicle off the line on 16 January 2025 was a five-seater Scottish White Utility Wagon destined for southern France, which was followed by a pair in Devil Red, a new exterior colour that marks the first opportunity to tweak the product offering for the Grenadier Station Wagon and Quartermaster by adding the 11^th shade: A solid red available with the contrast roof in white or black.

Also joining the Devil Red off the line for the new year will be customer orders of the Grenadier 1924, which adds a package of key lifestyle accessories and premium design flair for customers that want a splash of timeless and durable style to their vehicles. The Belstaff centenary celebration special edition is limited to 1,924 units.

With smart ForTwo production coming to an end earlier in 2024, its production line has been dismantled to open further space for future Ineos product developments.