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Does anybody have any information on the updates coming to the Weber Summit Charcoal Grill?

Thanks,

Here are some links...there is still some discussion on what will be included now at the reduced cost.  I'm waiting for them to show up here in Western Canada...nothing yet at local dealer.

Maybe no diffuser?  Slightly lighter construction?  No propane starter?  No charcoal bin or diffuser shelf?


https://bbqquebec.com/barbecue-au-charbon-summit-24po

https://homefires.com.au/charcoal-barbecues/641-weber-summit-charcoal-grill-61cm.html

https://bbqquebec.com/centre-de-cuisson-au-charbon-summit-24po

https://homefires.com.au/charcoal-barbecues/642-weber-summit-charcoal-grilling-centre-61cm.html

The stand alone version is going to lose the snap-jet propane igniter and the pricepoint is going to be lowered I believe. The cart model will be keeping the propane assist - I assume this is to better justify the difference in price between the cart and stand alone models. Both units will also now have the standard chrome weber logo located right in the center of the belt strap support.

Edit - may just be the stand alone with the new logo placement but i swear i saw a pic of the cart with the same layout

I think they will sell a lot of these at the ~$1000 price point.   That will compete well with KJ and BGE.   Probably undercuts them at a 24 inch model.   


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It looks like the cart model also no longer comes with the hard plastic charcoal bin - it now comes with a new accessory Weber charcoal holder bag

From the Aussie link above, it appears the table version does not have the ignition system either...but who knows...

It Canada, they wanted $2600 for the original.  We'll see where the new model comes in....

(https://homefires.com.au/1235-large_default/weber-summit-charcoal-grilling-centre-61cm.jpg)

Interesting! Thats a completely different pic than whats in our dealer book (Canada)

This is the Aussie version. No gas assist and has the plastic charcoal holder. Expensive but worth every cent.


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Bad pic but all I can provide atm...

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All I can say is I sure hope they get the price down....a LOT!  Would have happily gone without the propane starter (for example).

I'm pretty sure I'm going to order one. I guess I should probably wait for the price drop but I do like the gas assist.

They are up on the Weber (US) website with new price.  Listing says coming soon.


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I'm curious if there are more changes to it. Sounds like they're adding "kamado" to their name.


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Funny, the new kamado does not show the diffuser plate.  To me, that's a must have for this style of cooking. 


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I read it might not be included, or will be a single wall version.  I would agree that "kamado" cooking certainly needs a diffuser, but they might be thinking people will just supply their own (ceramic, steel, water pan) instead of the air-gap one.  Personally, I don't really care if it has it or not...though the little hinge on the current one is nice.

So, reading further on the Weber website, it is the same double walled construction and does include the diffuser. 


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Oh that's good. I'm kind of really excited for this :)


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Weber's US website has the "new" Summit Kamado K6 charcoal grills:

https://www.weber.com/US/en/grills/charcoal-grills/summit-kamado-series/

Looking at the pics (and I have zero inside info or anything, just comparing the info on the weber website), the K6 visually looks very similar.  The price for the base cooker (no table) is significantly less than the current Summit Charcoal grill.  Aside from the lack of ignitor, it's possible that to get to the lower price point for K6 that the diffuser plates, heavy duty charcoal basket, etc. may not be included in the new K6 model and those would be add ons.  Complete conjecture on my part.  Although if the K6 is does include everything you need, then that lower price point minus the ignitor seems like a great price, no brainer.

Nice! Looks like the stand-alone now has a new lower triangle without the angle iron type triangle support. Also now has 3 x 360 deg castors which is a welcomed update IMO.

I'll be ordering one as soon as Weber lets me. Also watching the price on the older model at BBQGuys.com to see if they do a price drop on existing inventory.

It's available


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Ordered mine yesterday morning and got a ship notification this morning.

Nice send photos when it arrives


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Quote from: mcyork28 on November 24, 2020, 07:10:30 AM
Ordered mine yesterday morning and got a ship notification this morning.

Nice!  Wonder if it comes with the charcoal grate and diffuser.


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Quote from: baguns on November 25, 2020, 09:35:30 PM

Quote from: mcyork28 on November 24, 2020, 07:10:30 AM
Ordered mine yesterday morning and got a ship notification this morning.

Nice!  Wonder if it comes with the charcoal grate and diffuser.


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I will post a bunch of pics as soon as I get it. Looks like early next week according to the tracking info.

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Totally jealous....not available anywhere in Canada I can find yet. Waiting for your pics so I can live through your BBQ!

Any word on when your new E6 is coming? I can't wait for pictures. I've been selling my collection to raise funds for one I'm hoping by Christmas/New Years time I can order one


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According to the tracking info it looks like it should be here on Tuesday. I have had shipments come in on that freight company in the past and their delivery estimate wasn't very accurate though.

Quote from: blu082003 on November 28, 2020, 06:12:10 PM
Any word on when your new E6 is coming? I can't wait for pictures. I've been selling my collection to raise funds for one I'm hoping by Christmas/New Years time I can order one


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Quote from: mcyork28 on November 28, 2020, 06:25:19 PM
According to the tracking info it looks like it should be here on Tuesday. I have had shipments come in on that freight company in the past and their delivery estimate wasn't very accurate though.

Quote from: blu082003 on November 28, 2020, 06:12:10 PM
Any word on when your new E6 is coming? I can't wait for pictures. I've been selling my collection to raise funds for one I'm hoping by Christmas/New Years time I can order one


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Any luck with the delivery? I'm wanting the grilling center version, and just spoke to Weber on the phone - they indicated it was a rebranding/and might have some slight upgrades (I asked specifically about smoke leakage and the CS rep indicated the lid may have had minor updates to address it), but otherwise was the same grill with new branding and a new price. Hopefully this is all true, because that issue was my only hesitation, and the lower price is great.

Just picked it up at the terminal. Will start a new thread after I get it put together.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201201/2fd9913a5fbf0b9a5a86af5238f7dc5a.jpg)

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I'm keen to see the difference between them.


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Oh snap!! It's happening :)


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