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 Subaru Outback Comparison
Toyota Kluger
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2023 Toyota
Kluger
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2024 Subaru
Outback
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the Toyota Kluger GXL AWD
Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
65L - 68L
364 to 592 km
63L
460 to 567 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$42,690 - $55,990
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Huge boot
- Soft, comfortable ride
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lazy adaptive cruise control
- Fiddly infotainment system
- Fiddly indicators
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)
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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.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2393 - 2487 | 2387 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.4L | 2.5L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 142kW - 198kW | 138kW - 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 242Nm - 420Nm | 245Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4400 | 2000 - 4800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11 - 14.02 | 10.6 - 12 | |
