GAC Aion V vs Ineos Grenadier

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

The Ineos Grenadier is in a class ANCAP doesn't assess, so it has no ANCAP rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The GAC Aion V features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.9-inch digital dash, while the Ineos Grenadier gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GAC Aion V stands out with Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Ineos Grenadier. The Ineos Grenadier counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and JBL audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GAC Aion V gets pvc upholstery while the Ineos Grenadier offers cloth.

Drivetrain

The GAC Aion V uses a Electric producing 150kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The Ineos Grenadier responds with a Twin-turbo diesel making 183kW and 550Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The Ineos Grenadier has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the GAC Aion V is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The GAC Aion V measures 4,605mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 290mm shorter than the Ineos Grenadier at 4,895mm (2,922mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Grenadier generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 427L in the GAC Aion V and 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 828L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the GAC Aion V's turning circle is 2.3 m tighter, 11.2 m against 13.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the GAC Aion V costs about $816 a year (17 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Ineos Grenadier about $3,363 a year (11.8 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 8 years / Unlimited (GAC Aion V) and 5 years / Unlimited (Ineos Grenadier). Capped-price servicing: no data (GAC Aion V), 5 years (Ineos Grenadier).

Where each one leads

The GAC Aion V: the lower starting price ($42,590 against $107,000) and the longer warranty (8 years against 5).

The Ineos Grenadier: more power (183kW against 150kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (1255L against 427L).

The Verdict

GAC Aion V scores higher, 75 vs 60

The GAC Aion V scores 75 to the Ineos Grenadier's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: practicality (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 45 points), value (GAC Aion V ahead by 38 points). Boot space with the seats up: 427L in the GAC Aion V, 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier. Warranty: 8 years on the GAC Aion V, 5 on the Ineos Grenadier.

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