Ineos Grenadier vs Lexus RX

The Ineos Grenadier starts from $107,000 before on-road costs, while the Lexus RX opens at $90,350. That makes the Lexus RX the more affordable entry point by $16,650.

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 $99,385 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Lexus RX by roughly $5,130 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 Lexus RX gets a 14-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Ineos Grenadier stands out with JBL audio that you will not find on the Lexus RX. The Lexus RX counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Lexus Premium Sound 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 RX offers synthetic 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 9.6 seconds.

The Lexus RX responds with a Hybrid making 179kW and 221Nm, 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 real-world sprint, the Lexus RX is 1.9s 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, 5mm longer than the Lexus RX at 4,890mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Grenadier generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 390L in the Ineos Grenadier and 612L in the Lexus RX, giving the Lexus RX a 222L advantage. The Ineos Grenadier seats 7 vs 5.

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.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,993/year for the Ineos Grenadier and $1,967/year for the Lexus RX. That is a $1,026 annual difference in favour of the Lexus RX.

Estimated annual total: $2,993 (Ineos Grenadier) vs $1,967 (Lexus RX). The Lexus RX saves you roughly $1,026 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier) vs 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus RX). The Ineos Grenadier has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Ineos Grenadier) / 4yr (Lexus RX).