Hyundai IONIQ 9 vs Lexus GX

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 starts from $119,750 before on-road costs, while the Lexus GX opens at $119,950. That makes the Hyundai IONIQ 9 the more affordable entry point by $200.

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 $131,945 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 Lexus GX, 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 Lexus GX gets a 14-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 stands out with panoramic roof, V2L, Bose audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Lexus GX. 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 Lexus GX offers synthetic leather.

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 Lexus GX responds with a Petrol making 260kW and 650Nm, paired to a 10-speed auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7 seconds.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 has the clear power advantage at 314kW vs 260kW. In the real-world sprint, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 is 1.8s 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, 45mm longer than the Lexus GX at 5,015mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 9 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 338L in the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 390L in the Lexus GX, giving the Lexus GX a 52L advantage.

For towing, the Lexus GX 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 (Lexus GX). Both match on warranty length.