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 Kia EV9 Comparison
Toyota Kluger
Kia EV9
2023 Toyota
Kluger
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2024 Kia
EV9
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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 Kia EV9 AIR
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
65L - 68L
364 to 592 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
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MSRP
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$97,000 - $121,000
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Show-stopping style
- Great ride, handling balance
- Beaten many brands to the punch
Misses
- Third row a bit tight
- Price premium over equivalent ICE SUV
- Can be a pain to park
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)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$990)
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.
Standard: $NCO
- Flare Red
Premium Paint: $990
- Iceberg Green
- Pebble Grey
- Snow White Pearl
- Aurora Black Pearl
- Panthera Metal
Matte Paint: $3495*
- Ocean Blue Matte (GT-Line only)
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2393 - 2487 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 2.5L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 142kW - 198kW | 160kW - 283kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 242Nm - 420Nm | 350Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4400 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11 - 14.02 | - | |
