I've just got my Kluger 2016 and I'm most pleased with it. Rather than being stuck with a 4cyl 1.8, I've got this one and I'm pretty proud to own it. I think for a 3.5L V6, the towing capacity is up there in the 2.5t range. It's well suited for me and lifestyle. Good work.
They should have stayed with the V6Hybrid !!! My 2010 Lexus RX450H does still very very good and runs smooth and comfy. The 4cylHybrid in such a heavy car is just overstressed most of the time !
Pretty fair and unbiased review, thank you. Looking to replace my 2009 v6 Rav4 with a hybrid for towing boat/camper As this model has a towbar fitted could we have some towing data please. Performance, fuel economy, petrol engine load.
@@neosoviet502 blind spot monitoring, cross traffic alerts, lane departure warning ect.... All features that are only available on the top trims of the cheaper vehicles but standard on the RAV4 and Kluger.
@@ryant2568 in terms of the safety yes it does come loaded but everything else it's lacking compared to its competitors and yet it's way more expensive than its competitors which is stupid.
My dealer told me rhino rack and they supposedly clip inside the door jambs but they said they don't make them for the bare roof klugers. There are a few on ebay for the Highlander L and LE which is the same as our GX, the'rre a couple hundred bucks tempted to try them, although I can't see how they're supposed to screw into the car.
The Palisade, Sante Fe, Kia and Mazda will all be ready for the scrap yard at 350 000km where the Toyota will easily do double and maybe even triple those kms. Thats the difference.
Wasn't the Kluger around long before Hyundai came out with the Highlander trim level? Makes no sense to me why its called Kluger, especially when it's called highlander in NZ.
Hyundai have used Highlander as a trim level in Australia since the 2001 Terracan Highlander. The Kluger only arrived on the scene in 2003. And, well, NZ is a separate country with a separate legal system and presumably separate intellectual property laws, so I guess it could be a different situation there. Or maybe Hyundai never used the Highlander name in NZ.
That's definitely not worth 64k at all. It would be silly to pay that much for a base model Kluger with cloth manual seats and a small 8' screen with no satellite navigation and cheap feeling interior in places.
Ur not wrong. I have one and it does feel below average when it's just one or two people but when it's filled with people, it's considerably underpowered and struggles.
Front parking sensors a default inclusions.,because we can’t see what’s in front of us but we can clearly see what’s behind with no sensors. Money grabbing tactics
@@Thatguy-cb4qs I think the RHD versions are made in Guangzhou (GAC Toyota) and Tianjin (FAW Toyota) China. This thing is the United Nations of badging. If it wasn't a car you'd think it was a WW2 story.
I've just got my Kluger 2016 and I'm most pleased with it. Rather than being stuck with a 4cyl 1.8, I've got this one and I'm pretty proud to own it. I think for a 3.5L V6, the towing capacity is up there in the 2.5t range. It's well suited for me and lifestyle. Good work.
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Great review. A silver one caught my eye in our shopping centre carpark. Very cool design. Love the looks inside and out.
Nice honest review, Nathan. Keep up thd good work.
They should have stayed with the V6Hybrid !!! My 2010 Lexus RX450H does still very very good and runs smooth and comfy. The 4cylHybrid in such a heavy car is just overstressed most of the time !
Pretty fair and unbiased review, thank you. Looking to replace my 2009 v6 Rav4 with a hybrid for towing boat/camper As this model has a towbar fitted could we have some towing data please. Performance, fuel economy, petrol engine load.
Very helpful and honest review!
It’s a great car. I really love mine specially fuel Economy
Thanks Mate. I am really looking forward to rent one for ride sharing (Comfort and XL) and HC.
The smaller infotainment screen makes sense on this model, but not on the Grande top spec, that thing costs nearly $80K : (
Agreed
Excellent review mate.. Good stuff indeed
Great review, thanks. Do you know what type of roof racks are fitted?
The new RAV4 and Kluger even in the base model trim get a ton of kit that you would only see in the higher trim levels of other brands.
Like what
@@neosoviet502 blind spot monitoring, cross traffic alerts, lane departure warning ect....
All features that are only available on the top trims of the cheaper vehicles but standard on the RAV4 and Kluger.
@@ryant2568 in terms of the safety yes it does come loaded but everything else it's lacking compared to its competitors and yet it's way more expensive than its competitors which is stupid.
Where did you get roof racks? Toyota dealer told me, roof racks can be installed only on GXL/Grande, but not GX.
My dealer told me rhino rack and they supposedly clip inside the door jambs but they said they don't make them for the bare roof klugers. There are a few on ebay for the Highlander L and LE which is the same as our GX, the'rre a couple hundred bucks tempted to try them, although I can't see how they're supposed to screw into the car.
No one talks about the spare tyre. Is that easy to remove it? How hard it is to undo it?
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I love the fuel economy on kluger but feels like it lacks the taste & classy feature’s of its rivals ( cx9 & palisade ) I am confused 😕 which to buy
For longevity go the kluger
@@akabbara8928the Mazda isn't bad on longevity either
The Mazda isn't bad on longevity either
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Best video. Thanks you very much.
The Palisade, Sante Fe, Kia and Mazda will all be ready for the scrap yard at 350 000km where the Toyota will easily do double and maybe even triple those kms. Thats the difference.
I don't think the Mazda will be visiting the scrapyard as well
I presume you guys are based in the eastern suburbs of Sydney if you can have The Grounds coffee, presumably from Alexandria :)
Yeah Sydney's eastern suburbs need extra tax.
Wasn't the Kluger around long before Hyundai came out with the Highlander trim level? Makes no sense to me why its called Kluger, especially when it's called highlander in NZ.
Hyundai have used Highlander as a trim level in Australia since the 2001 Terracan Highlander. The Kluger only arrived on the scene in 2003. And, well, NZ is a separate country with a separate legal system and presumably separate intellectual property laws, so I guess it could be a different situation there. Or maybe Hyundai never used the Highlander name in NZ.
I wish I could afford it. I love the looks and the capacity inside.
The price increases are just crazy. This car retails 64000 base model gx. I'll let that sync in.
That's definitely not worth 64k at all. It would be silly to pay that much for a base model Kluger with cloth manual seats and a small 8' screen with no satellite navigation and cheap feeling interior in places.
I was hoping Ponch was going to be wearing his shorts
Uh why???
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Great commentary thx
May I ask what color is this beautiful car?
54k yeah nice deal if you can get one .That very same klugger will appear in a Toyota dealership next month near new for 64k excluding gov charges
Probably true. Short supply and Toyota doesn’t constrain the dealers from doing it.
Hey , I felt it underpowered should i try another test ride.
Ur not wrong. I have one and it does feel below average when it's just one or two people but when it's filled with people, it's considerably underpowered and struggles.
Apologies in advance if I missed it, but what's the towing capacity, and how long is the vehicle?
2000kg towing with the hybrid, and 4966mm length
@@chasingcars Thanks, appreciate the reply, enjoy your work👍
How much in Tanzania shillings is sold?
Is there a blind spot monitor for the GX model ?
Yeah
An interesting fact: Toyota is selling both Highlander and Kluger in China together.
Many car manufactures are doing the same thing like VW, Honda and Mazda.
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Is it good for taxi use?
I like this car. Except screen quality.
Why no micro fibre cloth on cars any more? Such harsh cloth.
It has 7 seater on it car is Toyota Kluger they have those in Taylor’s beach Toyota in salamander bay
hybrid since 2005? We're really a country down under lol..
This or Kia Sportage
Front parking sensors a default inclusions.,because we can’t see what’s in front of us but we can clearly see what’s behind with no sensors. Money grabbing tactics
@@SirGregory front and rear sensors should be a standard feature for all vehicles these days. It’s marginal cost to manufacturers.
Bad review it is really good for me
mmm, Limp waisted on the freeway. That's a turn off.
is it just me or this car look like a subaru
It actually kind of does.
kluger? what a bad name. Thank goodness we get highlander instead.
Looks like a Rav4. The previous model looks far better.
Toyota kluger is generally Toyota is good car but just shells , ugly .
What do you drive that's so good looking? Looks is subjective. 🙄
It's not the ugliest car in the world but I'm not a fan on the looks.
@@neosoviet502 not for me some model Tesla , Nissan cube,Honda Odyssey design more for fiuniral service.😅
Wonder why it doesnt come with All Terrain tyres.
Oh... hang on.. 🤣
Will tackle the worst the Woolies car park can throw at it.
Japanese car sold in Australia with a German name. Go figure. 🙄
Das is good Mate. (Deep bow)
Made in America I believe.
@@Thatguy-cb4qs I think the RHD versions are made in Guangzhou (GAC Toyota) and Tianjin (FAW Toyota) China.
This thing is the United Nations of badging. If it wasn't a car you'd think it was a WW2 story.
Our Kluger is made in the US.
Good thing it hasn't got German questionable reliability
Povo spec 😂