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Toyota Kluger vs Kia Seltos

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Toyota Kluger
Toyota Kluger

$51,790 - $83,535

2024 price

Kia Seltos
Kia Seltos

$29,500 - $55,990

2023 price

Summary

2024 Toyota Kluger
2023 Kia Seltos
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 4, 2.5L

Inline 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
-

Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
5.6L/100km (combined)

6.9L/100km (combined)
Seating
7

5
Dislikes
  • Grande grade is expensive
  • Exterior design uninspiring
  • Third row airbags don't fully cover occupants

  • LED headlights only on top grade
  • No hybrid version
  • CVT transmission with the 2.0-litre engine
2024 Toyota Kluger Summary

So, a big SUV like the Toyota Kluger Grande is on your shopping list, but how well will a hybrid version work for you?

Chances are you're a parent - the Kluger is a family favourite after all. And if you’re a parent take comfort in knowing this review of the Toyota Kluger Grande Hybrid is being written by a fellow parent.

A parent who has been up since 5:00am with a toddler who threw breakfast on the floor, somebody who’s already done the school run with the eight-year old and is on their third cup of coffee. And it’s only 9:00am. 

What does this have to do with cars? Everything - well, it does for family cars, anyway. 

The family car is a vital tool and if it doesn’t work properly, not just mechanically but in a practical and financial way, it’s not going to be much help. A good family car needs to be easy to use as well.

Because you’re also a sleep-deprived parent I’m not going to make you trawl through this entire review to find out if the Toyota Kluger Grande Hybrid is any good.

So, let me tell you now, it’s excellent and outstanding among its rivals like the Hyundai Palisade, Kia Sorento or Nissan Pathfinder. It’s exceptional for its roominess, cabin storage and low ownership costs. 

Does being a hybrid matter or change things? Absolutely. It'll save you money on fuel and make driving smoother. So, in my books you'd be bananas not get the hybrid version.

So, there you have it - buy it. Seriously. There’s a reason why it's so popular among families.

You only have to look at the car park at the pool I take my son to for his swimming lessons.

Last weekend I ended up in a Kluger traffic jam in there. See, I took a photo because I thought it was funny. My son did not. What would be the collective noun for a group Klugers?

Anyway, the reason why you should continue reading is because I think you don’t need to get the top-grade Grande as it’s too pricey. Read on to save some money and find out more…

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2023 Kia Seltos Summary

Looking for a small SUV that’s not tiny? The Kia Seltos could be that SUV, and it’s been updated for 2023.

This review covers the entire Seltos range and reviews this small SUV based on its safety, practicality, price and features, plus ownership costs, its fuel economy and what it’s like to drive.

So, if you’re thinking about a Honda HR-V, a Toyota Corolla Cross or something even as large as a Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage then you need to be thinking about a Kia Seltos, too. 

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