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
2024 Toyota Kluger vs 2023 Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Toyota Kluger GXL AWD
Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
65L - 68L
364 to 592 km
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$51,790 - $83,535
$89,240 - $117,540
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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
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Outstanding ride and handling
- Sturdy, premium-feeling cabin
- Even the base V6 diesel has grunt
Misses
- Lots of optional extras
- Needs a full-size spare wheel
- Daft steering wheel 'buttons'
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 (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
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 | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2393 - 2487 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.4L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 142kW - 198kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4000 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 242Nm - 420Nm | 450Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4400 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11 - 14.02 | 11.2 - 16.3 | |
