2023 Toyota Kluger pricing and features: 2.4-litre turbo replaces V6, more standard kit

The updated 2023 Toyota Kluger large SUV will arrive in Australia in January.

It is headlined by a new 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, replacing the outgoing 3.5-litre naturally-aspirated V6. It produces 198kW and 420Nm, down 20kW but up 70Nm over the non-turbo V6.

This means the 3.5-litre petrol mill is no longer available in Toyota's local line-up, following more than a decade of service in the Kluger, Aurion, Tarago, RAV4 and, more recently, the Camry and HiAce.

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Toyota claims the downsized engine provides "smooth and effortless driving characteristics while improving fuel consumption by up to 0.4L/100km" and reducing emissions.

In addition, the brand's latest infotainment software – as found in the Corolla Cross, RAV4, and the latest Corolla – features in the updated Kluger.

As before, it is matched to an 8-inch touchscreen on the entry-level GX, while the GXL and Grande adopt a larger 12.3-inch unit, as found on left-hand-drive examples since it launched in 2020.

It supports wireless Apple CarPlay (but wired Android Auto), over-the-air software updates, and connected satellite navigation on select variants.

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The flagship Grande also features a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, while a 7-inch semi-digital unit has filtered down to the GX, replacing the previous 4.2-inch multi-information display.

Toyota Connected Services is standard across the Kluger line-up for model-year 2023, with a 12-month complimentary period before owners must choose between two monthly subscriptions to retain the service.

It features stolen vehicle tracking, remote engine start, SOS emergency calling, a vehicle locator, and the 'Hey, Toyota' voice assistant.

For a full run-down on the updated Toyota Connected Services, including every feature available and the cost of each monthly subscription, click on the read more link below.

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Other additions include tri-zone climate control for the base GX, a wireless phone charger for the Grande, and the deletion of the Grande's optional rear seat entertainment system, which replaced the panoramic sunroof with a Blu-ray player (and a smaller tilt/slide moonroof).

The updated Toyota Kluger – which is Australia's most popular monocoque large SUV, and a rival to the Mazda CX-9, Hyundai Palisade and Nissan Pathfinder – will arrive in January, although buyers should expect a wait time stretching beyond 12 months for most hybrid variants.

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• Pricing
• Features
• Options
• Colours
• Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
• Safety
• Dimensions
• Warranty and servicing
• Availability

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2023 Toyota Kluger pricing

Prices exclude on-road costs.

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2023 Toyota Kluger features

GX

GXL

Grande

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Colours

Metallic paint incurs a $675 premium.

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Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy

Under the bonnet, the Toyota Kluger is available with a 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, or a 2.5-litre petrol-electric hybrid.

The brand-new 2.4-litre engine, also found in the Lexus NX and upcoming Lexus RX, produces 198kW and 420Nm – down 20kW but up 70Nm over the previous 3.5-litre non-turbo V6.

It is matched with an eight-speed torque converter automatic transmission, with the availability of front-wheel drive or, for $3000 extra, all-wheel drive across the range.

Toyota says the four-cylinder engine consumes up to 0.4L less per 100 kilometres, while peak torque is delivered from 1700rpm – down from 3000rpm in the V6.

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A hybrid option is available across the Kluger line-up, with standard all-wheel drive. It comprises a 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine, an electric motor and a 1.5kWh lithium-ion battery, with a 184kW total system output.

All variants of the Toyota Kluger have a 2000-kilogram braked towing capacity.

Fuel economy figures can be found in the table below:

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Safety

The Toyota Kluger is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2021. This score applies to all variants.

It received a score of 90 per cent for adult occupant protection, 88 per cent for child occupant protection, 76 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 82 per cent for safety assist.

For the full report, click here.

Seven airbags (dual front, side, curtain, and driver's knee) are fitted across the range.

Each variant includes the following active safety equipment as standard:

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Dimensions

The Toyota Kluger has a 2850-millimetre wheelbase, and is 4966mm long, 1930mm wide and 1755mm tall.

2023 Toyota Kluger boot space

With the rear seats up, the Toyota Kluger has a 552-litre boot capacity.

Folding the second row increases luggage capacity to 1150 litres, while there's 241L of storage with all seats in use.

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Warranty and servicing

As per the wider Toyota range, the Kluger is covered by the brand’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Servicing for the Kluger is required every 12 months or 15,000 kilometres, whichever comes first.

Capped-price servicing is available for the first five years or 75,000 kilometres, priced at $215 a pop.

Availability

The 2023 Toyota Kluger will arrive in Australian showrooms in January.

For information on Toyota’s wait times, click here.