Toyota Kluger has been a huge success in Australia for the brand, especially with the family market. It’s like Toyota could read a mums mind about what they wanted in their car.
Now in 2021 the all new Kluger has arrived, with a new style, improved safety features, enhanced driving dynamics and a new hybrid powertrain.
The all-new model is available in three trim levels – GX, GXL and Grande – in petrol 2WD guise or hybrid or petrol AWD configuration.
The petrol electric hybrid solves a problem that has always been an issue with the Kluger, the fuel consumption. Hybrid economy is around 5.6L/100K
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The top-of-the-range Kluger Grande has a panoramic moonroof, hands-free opening for the power tailgate, ventilation for the front seats, head-up display, a panoramic view monitor, leather-accented seats and a premium 11-speaker JBL®5 audio system.
Pricing starts from $47,650 for the GX 2WD petrol through to $75,400 for the Grande AWD hybrid, plus the usual costs.
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What is good?
- Excellent interior space
- Toyota build quality
- Hybrid economy
What is not so good?
- Some models missing some safety features
- A little pricey
- Technology still a little behind
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Model | Toyota Kluger Grande AWD |
| Model Price | $ 72,900 MLP* |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 Petrol |
| Drivetrain | AWD 8 Sp AT |
| Power | 218 kW at 6,600rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm @ 4,700 rpm |
| Safety | TBA |
| CO2 Emissions | 205 g/km |
| Economy ADR/ Capacity | 8.9 L/100km / 62L |
| Towing/Tow ball | 2000 Kg / 200Kg |
| Servicing | 12 Months / 20000 km |
| Warranty | 5yr/ Unlimited km with 5 Yr. roadside assist |
*MLP – Manufacturers List Price includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of any options.
Overall Rating | 85/100 |
| Behind the Wheel | 8 |
| Comfort | 9 |
| Equipment | 9 |
| Performance | 8 |
| Ride and Handling | 9 |
| Practicality | 9 |
| Fit for Purpose | 9 |
| Technology/Connectivity | 8 |
| Fun Factor/Street Appeal | 8 |
| Value for Money | 8 |
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Toyota Kluger Grande Overall Rating
- Behind the Wheel - 8/108/10
- Comfort - 9/109/10
- Equipment - 9/109/10
- Performance - 8/108/10
- Ride and Handling - 9/109/10
- Practicality - 9/109/10
- Fit for Purpose - 9/109/10
- Technology/Connectivity - 8/108/10
- Fun Factor/Street Appeal - 8/108/10
- Value for Money - 8/108/10
Summary
The top-of-the-range Kluger Grande has a panoramic moonroof, hands-free opening for the power tailgate, ventilation for the front seats, head-up display, a panoramic view monitor, leather-accented seats and a premium 11-speaker JBL®5 audio system.
Pricing starts from $47,650 for the GX 2WD petrol through to $75,400 for the Grande AWD hybrid, plus the usual costs.
