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 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Comparison
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Toyota Kluger GXL AWD
Based on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport EXCEED (4WD) 7 SEAT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
65L - 68L
364 to 605 km
68L
544 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,650 - $83,535
$44,440 - $62,440
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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
- Very capable off the beaten track
- Priced in line with lower-spec rivals
- Long conditional 10-year warranty
Misses
- Performance, towing lags behind rivals
- Dated assist and infotainment tech suite
- Not as spacious, practical as key rivals
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)
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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.
White is the standard colour, with all other shades costing $740 with the exception of White Diamond, a $940 option.
The optional shades are:
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Black Mica pearlescent
- Dark Blue pearlescent
- Terra Rossa pearlescent
- White Diamond prestige
The GSR is available only in White Diamond or Black Mica, while the base GLX isn’t available in White Diamond, Black Mica or Dark Blue.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2393 - 3456 | 2442 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 3.5L, 2.5L | 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 142kW - 218kW | 133kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6600 | 3500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 242Nm - 420Nm | 430Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4700 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11 - 14.02 | 15.5 | |
