Before you is a car that’s about to get very rare – a petrol-powered Toyota Kluger ...
what?! The vehicle you see here is actually now going extinct; Toyota recently announced it would be going hybrid-only on core passenger and SUV nameplates with existing hybrid options. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today This 2024 Toyota Kluger GXL AWD with its 2.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine will soon be off sale.
The Kluger Hybrid gets all the hype – but is this petrol still worth a look? The turbocharged motor replaced the old V6 as part of a running change in 2023, bringing with it some welcome tech upgrades including a brand new infotainment system pulled from premium Toyota and Lexus models. Competition is heating up in the Kluger’s class Down Under. The Kia Sorento recently got a mid-life update, the Hyundai Santa Fe has received a major overhaul, and the more rugged Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X are lighting up the sales charts.
Does this mid-spec petrol Kluger still have what it takes to sway buyers from an increasingly competitive set of rivals? And is the soon-to-be-axed four-pot turbo worth a look over the in-demand hybrid? The GXL AWD on test is priced from $67,940 plus on-road costs. To see how the Toyota Kluger shapes up against the competition, check out our comparison tool . The overall design of the Kluger’s cabin hasn’t really changed since this generation debuted globally in 2020.
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