7.9
2024 Toyota Kluger review
The Kluger has gone hybrid-only moving forward, but is it worth nabbing one of the last turbocharged petrol ones before they retire?
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James Wong
2023 Toyota Kluger vs 2024 Ford Everest Comparison
Toyota Kluger
Ford Everest
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2023 Toyota
Kluger
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2024 Ford
Everest
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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7.9
8.2
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Based on the Toyota Kluger GXL AWD
Based on the Ford Everest PLATINUM (4WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
65L - 68L
364 to 592 km
80L
568 to 680 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$54,240 - $81,115
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Big and comfy for the family
- Punchy, refined turbo four
- Meaningful tech upgrades over GX
Misses
- Hybrid still the way to go
- Interior trimmings are dour
- Rivals offer more for less
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It's the Everest with all the fruit
- Effortless V6 diesel performance
- Comfy, refined highway tourer
Misses
- Platinum is pretty pricey
- A touch firm on 21-inch alloys
- Not super efficient for a diesel
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Crystal Pearl Paint (+$675)
- Mica Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
- Tow Pack (+$1,700)
Colours Available
The 2023 Toyota Kluger is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Frosted White
- Silver Storm
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush
- Galena Blue
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
All paint colours except for Eclipse Black cost an additional $675.
The 2024 Ford Everest is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Shadow Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Equinox Bronze
- Blue Lightning (Sport only)
All paint colours except for Arctic White are prestige paint colours and cost an additional $700.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2393 - 2487 | 1996 - 2992 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 2.5L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 142kW - 198kW | 154kW - 184kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 3250 - 3750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 242Nm - 420Nm | 500Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4400 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11 - 14.02 | 16 | |
