GMC Yukon vs Ineos Grenadier

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the GMC Yukon. 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.

Feature Showdown

The GMC Yukon features a 16.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 11-inch digital dash, while the Ineos Grenadier gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GMC Yukon stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Bose audio — features our data doesn't list for the Ineos Grenadier. The Ineos Grenadier counters with JBL audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GMC Yukon gets leather upholstery while the Ineos Grenadier offers cloth.

Drivetrain

The GMC Yukon uses a 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management producing 313kW and 624Nm of torque, sent through a 10-speed automatic to a 4WD layout.

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 GMC Yukon has the clear power advantage at 313kW vs 183kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The GMC Yukon measures 5,337mm long on a 3,071mm wheelbase, 442mm longer than the Ineos Grenadier at 4,895mm (2,922mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GMC Yukon generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the GMC Yukon leads with a 3,628kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 128kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the GMC Yukon's turning circle is 1.1 m tighter, 12.4 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, fuel for the GMC Yukon costs about $3,648 a year (12.8 L/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. That is $285 a year less for the Ineos Grenadier.

Warranty: 3 years / 100k km (GMC Yukon) and 5 years / Unlimited (Ineos Grenadier). Capped-price servicing: no data (GMC Yukon), 5 years (Ineos Grenadier).

Where each one leads

The GMC Yukon: more power (313kW against 183kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,628kg against 3,500kg).

The Ineos Grenadier: the lower starting price ($107,000 against $174,990), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($3,363 a year against $3,648).

The Verdict

Ineos Grenadier scores higher, 60 vs 50

The Ineos Grenadier scores 60 to the GMC Yukon's 50 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: practicality (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 24 points), value (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 23 points), reliability (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 18 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Ineos Grenadier costs about $285 less (11.8 L/100km against 12.8 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Warranty: 3 years on the GMC Yukon, 5 on the Ineos Grenadier.

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