Max Davies
The 10 cheapest SUVs with 3.5-tonne towing in Australia
Need an SUV that can tow the full 3500kg? Here are the 10 cheapest candidates currently on sale in Australia.
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KGM Rexton vs Toyota Kluger
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles
2024 KGM Rexton - ELX
2.2 L, 8-speed auto, SUV, Diesel, 4x4
From $47,276
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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2022 Toyota Kluger - GX
3.5 L, 8-speed auto, SUV, Petrol, FWD
From $47,650
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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Overview
Variant
ELX
Variant
GX
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
2.2 L
Engine size
3.5 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.7 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.7 / 100 km
Power and torque
149kW / 441Nm
Power and torque
218kW / 350Nm
805km
782km
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
7
Seats
7
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
2.2 L
Engine size
3.5 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
6cyl
805km
782km
Power
149kW at 3800 rpm
Power
218kW at 6600 rpm
Torque
441Nm at 1600 rpm
Torque
350Nm at 4700 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
V
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
7.5 s
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel octane
—
Fuel octane
91
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
68 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.7 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.7 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
—
Urban efficiency
11.6 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
7.0 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
223g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
202g / km
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
7 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
—
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
4850 mm
Length
4966 mm
Height
1825 mm
Height
1755 mm
Width
1960 mm
Width
1930 mm
Ground clearance unladen
203 mm
Ground clearance unladen
208 mm
Front track
1640 mm
Front track
1660 mm
Rear track
1640 mm
Rear track
1660 mm
Wheelbase
2865 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Boot space
236 L
Boot space
241 L
Kerb weight
4696 kg
Kerb weight
4156 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2960 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2620 kg
Tare weight
2079 kg
Tare weight
1842 kg
Braked towing capacity
3500 kg
Braked towing capacity
2000 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
700 kg
Front tyres
255/60 R18 108H
Front tyres
235/65 R18 106V
Front rims
7.5x18
Front rims
8.0x18
Rear tyres
255/60 R18 108H
Rear tyres
235/65 R18 106V
Rear rims
7.5x18
Rear rims
8.0x18
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Number of airbags
9
Number of airbags
7
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
—
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
Alarm
Four wheel drive type
Full And Part-Time
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
yes
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
20.5°
Approach angle
18.2°
Departure angle
22°
Departure angle
23.1°
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
12.30 ”
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning zones
2
Air conditioning zones
—
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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