Ineos Grenadier vs Nissan Patrol

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

The Ineos Grenadier is in a class ANCAP doesn't assess, so it has no ANCAP rating. ANCAP's published record does not give the Nissan Patrol a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The Ineos Grenadier features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Nissan Patrol gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-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 Nissan Patrol. The Nissan Patrol counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Ineos Grenadier gets cloth upholstery while the Nissan Patrol offers 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 Nissan Patrol responds with a Petrol making 298kW and 560Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.6 seconds.

The Nissan Patrol has the clear power advantage at 298kW vs 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Nissan Patrol is 3.2s 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, 280mm shorter than the Nissan Patrol at 5,175mm (3,075mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan Patrol generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier and 620L in the Nissan Patrol, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 635L advantage. The Nissan Patrol seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Nissan Patrol leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg 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 Nissan Patrol's turning circle is 1.0 m tighter, 12.5 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 Nissan Patrol about $4,104 a year (14.4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $741 a year less for the Ineos Grenadier.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Ineos Grenadier) and 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan Patrol). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier), 5 years (Nissan Patrol).

Where each one leads

The Ineos Grenadier: the bigger boot with the seats up (1255L against 620L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($3,363 a year against $4,104).

The Nissan Patrol: the lower starting price ($102,100 against $107,000) and more power (298kW against 183kW).

The Verdict

Level at 60: here's what splits them

The Ineos Grenadier and Nissan Patrol are level on the CarSorted Score at 60 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: performance (Nissan Patrol ahead by 26 points), fuel economy (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 24 points), reliability (Nissan Patrol ahead by 7 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Ineos Grenadier costs about $741 less (11.8 L/100km against 14.4 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, 620L in the Nissan Patrol.

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