Toyota has launched an all-new Kluger, large SUV in Australia – it is the fourth generation of this seven-seater.
Toyota’s two other models in this category, the bestselling Prado and the Fortuner are known for their off-road capabilities but the Kluger is clearly aimed as a comfortable vehicle for the family.
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The power train options are petrol based as Alan Zurvas from gaycarboys.com notes
You’ve got a diesel in product engine Fortuna. They don’t drive like this car. They drive like SUVs. So in this car, they’ve got around that lack of diesel, which was a criticism of previous generations, but giving it a hybrid, which I think is an even better option to a diesel because diesels have become less popular.
The hybrid powertrain is a four cylinder 2.5 litre petrol engine and an electric motor with a combined power output of 184kW.
Its fuel consumption is just 5.6 l/100km
Klugers are priced from around $47,650 to $75,400 plus on-roads
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| DIMENSIONS | |
| EXTERIOR | |
| Overall length | 4966mm |
| Overall width | 1930mm |
| Overall height | 1755mm |
| Wheelbase | 2850mm |
| Front track | 1660mm |
| Rear track | 1660mm |
| Running ground clearance | 208mm |
| Front overhang | 1009mm |
| Rear overhang | 1107mm |
| Approach angle | 2WD petrol: 18.2 degrees AWD petrol: 17.9 degrees AWD hybrid: 18.1 degrees |
| Departure angle | 2WD petrol: 23.1 degrees AWD petrol: 23.0 degrees AWD hybrid: 22.7 degrees |
| INTERIOR | |
| Length | 2548mm |
| Maximum width | 1498.5mm |
| Maximum height | GX/GXL: 1212mm Grande: 1190mm (without moonroof: 1150mm) |
| Luggage volume (VDA) (up to the belt line) | 3rd row up: 241 litres 3rd row down: 552 litres 2nd and 3rd row down: 1150 litres |
| POWERTRAINS | |
| 3.5-LITRE V6 PETROL ENGINE | |
| Engine code | 2GR-FKS |
| Type | V6 |
| Valve mechanism | DOHC 4-valve per cylinder, VVT-iW (Intake), VVT-i (Exhaust) |
| Capacity | 3456cc |
| Bore x stroke | 94mm x 83mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Power | 218kW @ 6600rpm |
| Torque | 350Nm @ 4700rpm |
| Fuel system | D-4S port and direct injection |
| Min fuel octane | 91 RON |
| TRANSMISSION | |
| Type | UA80E eight-speed automatic (2WD petrol) UA80F eight-speed automatic (AWD petrol) |
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