Ineos Grenadier vs Lexus NX

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

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.

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Feature Showdown

The Ineos Grenadier features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Lexus NX gets a 9.8-inch display and 8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Ineos Grenadier stands out with JBL audio — features our data doesn't list for the Lexus NX. The Lexus NX counters with head-up display, wireless charging, power tailgate, Mark Levinson audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Ineos Grenadier gets cloth upholstery while the Lexus NX offers synthetic leather.

Drivetrain

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 Lexus NX responds with a Hybrid making 179kW and 239Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.

The Ineos Grenadier has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 179kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Lexus NX is 2.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Ineos Grenadier measures 4,895mm long on a 2,922mm wheelbase, 235mm longer than the Lexus NX at 4,660mm (2,690mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Grenadier generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier and 520L in the Lexus NX, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 735L advantage.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg 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 Lexus NX's turning circle is 2.1 m tighter, 11.4 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 Ineos Grenadier costs about $3,363 a year (11.8 L/100km) and fuel for the Lexus NX about $1,425 a year (5 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,938 a year less for the Lexus NX.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Ineos Grenadier) and 5 years / Unlimited (Lexus NX). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier), 4 years (Lexus NX).

Where each one leads

The Ineos Grenadier: more power (183kW against 179kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (1255L against 520L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,500kg).

The Lexus NX: the lower starting price ($71,700 against $107,000) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,425 a year against $3,363).

The Verdict

Lexus NX scores higher, 79 vs 60

The Lexus NX scores 79 to the Ineos Grenadier's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Lexus NX ahead by 62 points), practicality (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 27 points), value (Lexus NX ahead by 26 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Lexus NX costs about $1,938 less (5 L/100km against 11.8 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, 520L in the Lexus NX.

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