Hyundai IONIQ 9 vs Land Rover Discovery

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 starts from $119,750 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Discovery opens at $116,006. That makes the Land Rover Discovery the more affordable entry point by $3,744.

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 $127,607 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 Land Rover Discovery, 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 Land Rover Discovery gets a 11.4-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 stands out with head-up display, ventilated seats, V2L, Bose audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Land Rover Discovery. The Land Rover Discovery counters with Meridian 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 Land Rover Discovery offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 2-zone in the Land Rover Discovery.

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 Land Rover Discovery responds with a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 257kW and 700Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.3 seconds.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 has the clear power advantage at 314kW vs 257kW. In the real-world sprint, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 is 1.1s 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, 104mm longer than the Land Rover Discovery at 4,956mm (2,923mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 9 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 338L in the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 258L in the Land Rover Discovery, giving the Hyundai IONIQ 9 a 80L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Discovery 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 / 999,999km (Land Rover Discovery). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Land Rover Discovery).