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Toyota Kluger Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior, Specs & Models

Toyota Kluger Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior, Specs & Models

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$60,920

You might have missed it, but the mid-sized Toyota Kluger SUV has actually been around for quite some time, debuting back in 2003 as a Goldilocks option between the small RAV4 and large, off-road-focused LandCruiser Prado.

Like the RAV4 – and unlike the Prado – the Kluger uses a monocoque construction, as opposed to a body-on-frame arrangement. The Kluger is based on the Camry and the RAV4 is based on the Corolla, in case you’re curious. As a more of a family car and less of a specialist off-road tool, the Kluger soon found its niche, thanks to an abundance of space, the availability of seven seats and the choice to forego all-wheel drive all together, saving weight and fuel in the process. It’s available with a strong petrol engine, but misses out on diesel options.

Current prices of the Kluger range from $60,920 for the Kluger GX Hybrid AWD to $85,810 for the Kluger Grande Hybrid Awd + Opt Colour.

This vehicle is also known as The Toyota Kluger is also known as Toyota Highlander in markets outside Australia..

5.6L/100km (combined)
SUV
Automatic
Premium Unleaded/Electric
Reviews For Sale News Pricing & Specs Towing Capacity Dimensions Seats Q&As Accessories Colours VS The Competition Boot Space Fuel Consumption Wheel Size Interior Engine Speed Range
Rating Summary
Price and features
8
Practicality
9
Driving
9
Safety
7
Overview
Likes
Still looks good inside and out
Decent features round out comfort
Practical and easy to drive
Dislikes
Lacking some newer charging options
No child anchor points in third row
Adaptive cruise control not well-tuned

Toyota Kluger News

SPECULATION
Toyota Prado shock! New Toyota three-row electric Kluger and Prado SUVs confirmed for US production to rival the Rivian R1S, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia EV9: report
12 Sep 2025
SPECULATION
Toyota's next-generation family SUV takes shape: 2026 Toyota Kluger could bring plug-in hybrid power as the Japanese giant goes full steam ahead with petrol-electric power to battler the Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe
7 Jul 2025
PRICE AND SPECS
Toyota hybrid SUV price jump: 2026 Toyota Kluger spec and cost-of-entry rise as non-hybrid models depart to fire up battle with Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X and Toyota Prado stablemate
25 Jun 2025
SPECULATION
Toyota confirms next-gen Kluger to go plug-in hybrid thanks to China: New family SUV part of bold plan to decentralise product development and properly rival the likes of BYD - report
18 Jun 2025
EXISTING MODELS
Family SUV faces the chop: Rival to the 2026 Toyota Kluger, Ford Everest, Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe could be axed in Australia
6 Jun 2025
OPINION
Ford Territory lives on! And so does the Escape and Puma. Bring them back to Australia along with the Explorer to help Ranger and Everest in the fight against the 2025 Toyota LandCruiser, Nissan Patrol, Kia Sorento and Toyota RAV4 | Opinion
17 May 2025
TRENDING
Unmarked police cars Australia: How to spot an undercover cop car
5 May 2025
OPINION
Trade in the SUV, it's people mover time! How the Kia Carnival made the people mover cool and why Chinese brands BYD, XPeng and Zeekr will take it further | Opinion
27 Apr 2025
INDUSTRY NEWS
Will your new car get caught up in Toyota's hybrid delays? Toyota Australia has a message for buyers of RAV4, Kluger and Corolla Cross
1 Apr 2025
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Toyota Kluger Pricing & Specs

The price range for the Toyota Kluger varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $60,920 and going to $85,810 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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Toyota Kluger Towing Capacity

The Toyota Kluger has maximum towing capacity of 2000kg for the latest model available.
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Toyota Kluger Dimensions

The dimensions of the Toyota Kluger SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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Toyota Kluger Seats

The 2025 Toyota Kluger is offered with seven seats in a 2/3/2 configuration.

The middle row has a 60/40 split, can be slid forward or folded flat and have seat backs that have two recline positions.

The third row has a 60/40 split and can be folded flat.

Plain black fabric seat upholstery is offered in the base GX grade but moves up to black synthetic leather for higher grades.

Toyota Kluger FAQs

Why is the fuel consumption on my 2010 Toyota Kluger so high?

Believe it or not, 17 litres is on the high side of things, but not out of the question in a Kluger that is driven exclusively in stop-start urban traffic. I know the official fuel consumption figure for the car is 11L/100km, but there are a few things to keep in mind with that. The first is that this is a combined urban/highway figure, so it will always be lower than the urban number. Also, this figure is achieved on a test that actually bears very little relationship with driving in the real world.

You need to keep in mind that this is a relatively large petrol engine, hauling a hefty (1900kg-plus) car around. If your Kluger is the all-wheel-drive version, there’s also a fair bit of driveline friction to overcome. Even when cruising down a highway, this will never be a frugal vehicle as the aerodynamics mean it’s moving an awful lot of air at 100km/h. Don’t forget, either, that driving style has a huge effect on how much fuel you use.

If you’re concerned, have the car tuned and serviced. Fresh spark plugs and clean filters might make a difference to your fuel use.

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Paint is peeling around my 2012 Toyota Kluger sunroof

Toyota and other car-makers had a terrible patch of quality problems with paint finishes around this time. White cars seemed to be the worst, but some other colours also started peeling for no apparent reason. When it happens, the paint can come adrift in huge sheets.

I believe the problem was eventually traced to a problem in the chemistry of the paint applied at the factory, so it would be worth checking with Toyota to see if your car was one of the affected one.

If an automatic car-wash has caused this damage, then the operator of the car-wash is the body you need to be talking to. If you’re not happy with the response form Toyota or anybody else, you can have the car independently inspected to determine whether your car has bad paint or has been somehow damaged.

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Does my 2022 Toyota Kluger GX have Android Auto?

The 2022 Kluger does have Android Auto (and Apple CarPlay) but there’s a catch. While the Kluger’s Apple CarPlay will pair with a phone via Bluetooth, the Android Auto system needs the phone to be tethered to the car via USB cable. Try it again with a cable and you should have success. But it’s far from being as convenient as a Bluetooth set-up.

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Toyota Kluger Accessories

Standard accessories in 2025 Toyota Kluger include keyless entry/ start, daytime running lights, parabola LED headlights, fog lamps, rear privacy glass, four USB-C ports, one USB-A port, two 12-volt sockets, leather steering wheel with controls, a 7.0-inch multi-function display, rain-sensing wipers, dusk-sensing headlights, three-zone climate control, a retractable cargo cover, wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, digital radio, Bluetooth and a 8.0-inch touchscreen multimedia display.

Toyota Kluger Colours

The 2025 Toyota Kluger comes in seven standard colours, including Eclipse Black, Frosted White, Graphite, Galena Blue, Silver Storm, Atomic Rush, and Saturn Blue.

Atomic Rush
Eclipse Black
Frosted White
Galena Blue
Graphite
Saturn Blue
Silver Storm

Toyota Kluger Boot Space

The boot space of the 2025 Toyota Kluger is practical with 241L available when all seats are in use, 552L when five seats are in use, and up to 1150L when only two seats are in use.

The loading space is level and features an underfloor storage compartment for smaller items. A full-size spare tyre (housed underneath the vehicle) is standard on all models.

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Toyota Kluger Fuel consumption

The Toyota Kluger is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Hybrid and ULP and PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 5.6L/100km for SUV
*Combined fuel consumption
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Toyota Kluger Wheel Size

The Toyota Kluger has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 235x55 R20 1 for SUV in 2025 with a wheel size that spans from 8x20 inches.
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Toyota Kluger Interior

The interior of the 2025 Toyota Kluger is pleasant to look at and spend time in as there's a strong emphasis on soft-touchpoints and a high-quality build with joinery that sits flush.

The dashboard features interesting design points, like synthetic leather accent panels with exposed stitching, multiple storage cubbies and well-shaped air vents.

In the base grade an 8.0-inch multimedia display takes centre stage on the dashboard, but it's upgraded to a 12.3-inch display on higher grades.

Toyota Kluger Engine

All 2025 Toyota Klugers share the same 2.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid powertrain, which produces up to 184kW of combined power. They feature an all-wheel drive and a smooth continuously variable transmission.

Toyota Kluger Speed

All 2025 Toyota Klugers share the same hybrid powertrain but don't have an official 0-100km/h sprint time, but it could easily achieve it in around 9.0 seconds. The top speed is approximately 200km/h.

Toyota Kluger Range

The 2025 Toyota Kluger has an official combined fuel cycle usage of 5.6L/100km and a large 65L fuel tank, giving you a theoretical driving range of up to 1160km.

All Klugers accept a minimum of 95 RON unleaded petrol.