Hyundai IONIQ 9 vs Ineos Grenadier

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 starts from $119,750 before on-road costs, while the Ineos Grenadier opens at $107,000. That makes the Ineos Grenadier the more affordable entry point by $12,750.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $131,725 and $117,700 respectively.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Ineos Grenadier, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Ineos Grenadier gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate, V2L, Bose audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on 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 Hyundai IONIQ 9 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Ineos Grenadier offers cloth.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 314kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed reduction gear to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.2 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 Hyundai IONIQ 9 has the clear power advantage at 314kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 is 4.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 measures 5,060mm long on a 3,130mm wheelbase, 165mm longer than the Ineos Grenadier at 4,895mm (2,922mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 9 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 338L in the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 917L advantage. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,500kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years (Hyundai IONIQ 9) vs 5 years (Ineos Grenadier). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Ineos Grenadier).