Land Rover Defender 90 vs Ineos Grenadier

The Land Rover Defender 90 starts from $98,400 before on-road costs, while the Ineos Grenadier opens at $107,000. 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 $108,240 and $117,700 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 Land Rover Defender 90 features a 11.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Ineos Grenadier gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

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

The Land Rover Defender 90 uses a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid producing 183kW and 570Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The Ineos Grenadier responds with a Twin-turbo diesel making 183kW and 550Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 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 Land Rover Defender 90 measures 4,323mm long on a 2,587mm wheelbase, 572mm shorter than the Ineos Grenadier at 4,895mm (2,922mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Grenadier generally means more rear legroom.

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

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier 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 $2,252/year for the Land Rover Defender 90 and $3,363/year for the Ineos Grenadier. That is a $1,111 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Defender 90.

Estimated annual total: $2,252 (Land Rover Defender 90) vs $3,363 (Ineos Grenadier). 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 / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender 90) vs 5 years (Ineos Grenadier). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Ineos Grenadier).