An Autoblog comparison between the Grenadier and the Lexus GX

https://www.autoblog.com/carbuying/2026-ineos-grenadier-vs-luxury-filled-lexus-gx

AWo

 

[OkGo]

One of these you can actually buy...

 

[ADVAW8S]

I love these type of articles. Mile wide, inch deep.

 

[landmannnn]

I love these type of articles. Mile wide, inch deep.

Best comment I have seen this year

 

[quattroa4m]

One of these actually has an engine without a penchant for grenading...

 

[Lexx]

Well, a working HVAC, stellar Lexus customer service, and a history of reliability makes the Lexus a true competitor. You have to want the old school mechanicals and be willing to put up with the wonky HVAC to want the Grenny. I love the concept of the Grenny but I'm not convinced I can live with something that doesn't have anything less than an excellent HVAC system. We take long road trips and our home base gets into the mid-20° during the winters and 110°+ during the summers.

 

[GrenAF]

Well, a working HVAC, stellar Lexus customer service, and a history of reliability makes the Lexus a true competitor. You have to want the old school mechanicals and be willing to put up with the wonky HVAC to want the Grenny. I love the concept of the Grenny but I'm not convinced I can live with something that doesn't have anything less than an excellent HVAC system. We take long road trips and our home base gets into the mid-20° during the winters and 110°+ during the summers.

My grenadier excels at getting really hot and really cold so should be fine for your winters and summers. It’s the in between it struggles with.

 

[Barrett1]

My grenadier excels at getting really hot and really cold so should be fine for your winters and summers. It’s the in between it struggles with.

I was thinking the exact same thing. The middle ground is doable but takes some fiddling as you slowly notice yourself getting hot or cold. Its an "active" driving experience.

 

[Brad@SuperiorCO]

I agree the Lexus is the better 4x4, particularly for a daily driver. But without a doubt, the Grenadier community will always be a stronger community, and we will have more fun!

 

[Barrett1]

The lexus is a light duty land cruiser Prado. I really dont think it is comparable to the grenadier. If we got a full duty land cruiser in the US any more, this would be a much better apples to apples comparison.

 

[Lexx]

The previous generation Prado, know as the Lexus GX460 here in the United States, has quite a following. It's easily modified to be a fairly capable off-roader, and it's got a robust and long lasting V8 motor. The GXOR forums are a great resource.

 

[RY-Journeyman]

My grenadier excels at getting really hot and really cold so should be fine for your winters and summers. It’s the in between it struggles with.

I’ve used mine in 45 degrees (115 in old money) heat in Aus and was fine for cooling. Not an icebox interior but nice to be in.

Haven’t lived anywhere that gets much colder than 5 degrees (40 degrees old money) and seems fine too, especially with seat heat.

Maybe I’m lucky. Or just more tolerant.

 

[Tazzieman]

Lexus 22 inch wheels...

 

[RY-Journeyman]

Lexus 22 inch wheels...

Would be better with 23” wheels, low profile tyres and spinny centre caps.

 

[Nova]

Would be better with 23” wheels, low profile tyres and spinny centre caps.

Sure, so long as the wheels have a huge negative offset!