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 Subaru Outback Comparison
Toyota Kluger
Subaru Outback
2024 Toyota
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2024 Subaru
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CarExpert Score
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8.3
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Based on the Toyota Kluger GXL AWD
Based on the Subaru Outback AWD SPORT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
65L - 68L
364 to 605 km
63L
460 to 567 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,650 - $83,535
$39,990 - $56,990
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fantastic ride and handling
- Like a couch on wheels
- Oodles of interior space
Misses
- Uninspiring performance
- Shorter service intervals
- Facial detection can get annoying
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.
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2393 - 3456 | 2387 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 3.5L, 2.5L | 2.5L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, V6 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 142kW - 218kW | 138kW - 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6600 | 5200 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 242Nm - 420Nm | 245Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4700 | 2000 - 3400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11 - 14.02 | 10.6 - 12 | |
