Ineos Grenadier vs Land Rover Defender 90

The Ineos Grenadier starts from $107,000 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Defender 90 opens at $98,400. That makes the Land Rover Defender 90 the more affordable entry point by $8,600.

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 $117,700 and $108,240 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Defender 90 by roughly $5,555 in fuel alone.

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

The Ineos Grenadier features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Land Rover Defender 90 gets a 11.4-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Ineos Grenadier stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and JBL audio that you will not find on the Land Rover Defender 90. The Land Rover Defender 90 counters with Apple CarPlay and wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Ineos Grenadier gets cloth upholstery while the Land Rover Defender 90 offers leather.

The Ineos Grenadier uses a Twin-turbo diesel producing 183kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender 90 responds with a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 183kW and 570Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Defender 90 is 1.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Ineos Grenadier measures 4,895mm long on a 2,922mm wheelbase, 572mm longer than the Land Rover Defender 90 at 4,323mm (2,587mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Grenadier generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier and 397L in the Land Rover Defender 90, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 858L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender 90 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,363/year for the Ineos Grenadier and $2,252/year for the Land Rover Defender 90. That is a $1,111 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Defender 90.

Estimated annual total: $3,363 (Ineos Grenadier) vs $2,252 (Land Rover Defender 90). The Land Rover Defender 90 saves you roughly $1,111 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender 90). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Ineos Grenadier)—.