8.3
2023 Toyota Kluger review
Toyota has added a turbocharged four-cylinder petrol option to the Kluger range for 2023, broadening its appeal further.
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Scott Collie
Toyota Kluger vs Mazda CX-90 Comparison
Toyota Kluger
Mazda CX-90
2024 Toyota
Kluger
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2024 Mazda
CX-90
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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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8.3
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Based on the Toyota Kluger GXL AWD
Based on the Mazda CX-90 D50E GT MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
65L - 68L
364 to 605 km
74L
400 to 607 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,650 - $83,535
$74,550 - $101,130
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Punchy turbocharged performance
- Much improved interior technology
- Comfortable ride and handling balance
Misses
- Interior is a bit dull
- $2000 more for the hybrid is tempting
- There's more luxury to be had in a CX-9
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Muscular yet efficient inline six diesel
- Spacious, well made interior
- Rides and handles well for a big bus
Misses
- $90,000+ on-road for a mid-spec Mazda
- Some drivetrain quirks dull refinment
- Rear end design is... interesting...
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
- Mica Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$995)
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.
- Artisan Red
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Machine Grey Metallic
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Rhodium White Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ, COMMON RAIL EDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2393 - 3456 | 3283 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 3.5L, 2.5L | 3.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, V6 | INLINE 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 142kW - 218kW | 187kW - 254kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6600 | 3750 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 242Nm - 420Nm | 500Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4700 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11 - 14.02 | 12 - 15.2 | |
