Ineos Grenadier vs Toyota bZ4X

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.

Recalls on our record

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Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Ineos Grenadier features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Toyota bZ4X gets a 14-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 Toyota bZ4X. The Toyota bZ4X counters with wireless charging and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Ineos Grenadier gets cloth upholstery while the Toyota bZ4X 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 Toyota bZ4X responds with a Electric making 167kW and 269Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.

The Ineos Grenadier has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 167kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Toyota bZ4X is 2.4s 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, 205mm longer than the Toyota bZ4X at 4,690mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Grenadier generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier and 452L in the Toyota bZ4X, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 803L advantage.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 2,750kg 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 Toyota bZ4X's turning circle is 2.3 m tighter, 11.2 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 electricity for the Toyota bZ4X about $662 a year (13.8 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Ineos Grenadier) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota bZ4X). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier), no data (Toyota bZ4X).

Where each one leads

The Ineos Grenadier: more power (183kW against 167kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (1255L against 452L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 750kg).

The Toyota bZ4X: the lower starting price ($55,990 against $107,000).

The Verdict

Toyota bZ4X scores higher, 80 vs 60

The Toyota bZ4X scores 80 to the Ineos Grenadier's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: practicality (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 35 points), value (Toyota bZ4X ahead by 30 points). Boot space with the seats up: 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, 452L in the Toyota bZ4X.

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