Comments on: New 2007 Toyota Kluger AWD & 2WD

By: Scott

Scott — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 23:57:46 +0000

Yep, hearing what you say unfortunately you might as well be driving around in a Ford Courier 4.0 Ltr V6 certainly are very responsive, but use fuel like a V8 and are about as comfortable as driving down dirt corrigated roads.

The current VVTI – Toyota V6′s were revamped after this period on the newer models above and are more responsive. Why would you go to a bigger 4.0 ltr V6 front wheel drive anyway, might as well go the whole hog and put in V8′s and have no traction at all. Also have a Mk 11 Falcon straight six XT on dual fuel as recommended for towing and change over to gas.

Does certainly all the above, but lacks for a growing family and creature comforts on bigger trips. Is quite reasonable on the gas approx $25 to $30 to fill.

As a 2nd vehicle around town great!! but on trips I would prefer the Kluger hands down compared to the Ford Territory. Very standard features and cabin fit out.

By: singer jerry

singer jerry — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 05:42:53 +0000

it is an absolute shame that an old GL Falcon non injected which was about to be crushed keeps up with the 200kW+ RAW 4, i have seen this last year before we crushed the falcon, it was the managers raw 4 with half a tank on premium while the GL 1988 was running what ever was in the tank, it was next to the RAW 4 V6 3.5 the whole time before we wrecked the car buy revving it with no oil in it!, that is a 120kW/320Nm sedan versus a 204kW/337Nm V6 in a 4WD car which is still supposed to destroy the old 3.9L carby powered GL Falcon 1988 inline six, people stay away from the V6′s, stick with I6s and V8s, they are balanced at least!

By: singer jerry

singer jerry — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 05:42:11 +0000

this is attractive, worthy of some observation yet a very vulnerable due to its front wheel drive system + the mass it has. Put it simple, if this was a 4.0L V6 with at least 360Nm of torque and over 210kW of power I would buy one tomorrow or in a week because i would love to enjoy that front wheel drive under steer while overtaking and a bit of a tire squeak and so on. But just 337Nm at high 4700rpm and peak of somewhat low 201kW at very high 6200rpm reminds me of the old auron 2006 i traded in for a 2008 bf mkiii wagon which is a lot more responsive, simpler less advanced at least in the dashboard clock area, but again if this was say supercharged by TRD then i would not mind having one. Still go for Ford Territory, a better car all round, the RWD model. After all you may opt for a nice VZ SS 6.0L manual for under twenty grand.

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:37:27 +0000

Yes, I have purchase 2nd hand 2007 new release model with the 3.6 Ltr V6. Figures are similar to those quoted. Approx 9 to 10 Lts per 100km out of town no towing, approx 12 to 13 in town. When towing a Jayco Flamingo Campervan around the 14 to 15 Ltrs per 100km. Not to bad for a petrol V6. Unfortunatley Toyota Kluegars are not yet in diesel which would certainly give more back on the fuel figures and overall running costs. Agree also with the increased tyre pressures being a 19 inch tyre I am currently running at 38 psi and 40 when towing in the rear tyres. They are comfortable, reliable and plenty of room for the growing family. Have three boys over the 10 years old mark, they all fit and have plenty of room. Leather seats are easy to clean and maintain, 7 airbags are great safety features. Steering can be a little light being the 2WD model on slippery roads. The manual traction control feature is very handy. The factory Toyota Towpack fitted is rated for 2,000kg more than enough for a campervan or small to medium pop top. Tows very well. Having the front wheel drive model gives extra leg room for the adjustable rear seats. Agree that the middle rear seat could be a little more inviting in size. Very happy with overall added a tjm nudge bar, vehicle came standard with fog lights. The design has certainly taken into consideration for the growing family in mind, we fit 5 of us in no worries the two smaller rear seats do fold down to a reasonable boot space, however is relatively small when the back rear seats are setup.

Did not like the look or feel of the Ford Territorys, too bulky, get out there and test drive the latest Toyota Klueger’s you will not be disapointed.

By: rene

rene — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:06:40 +0000

Its not whether you take care or not, i look after my car and if you aint checked your tyres and your up to 50k, your irresponsible.

The tyre wear, i had my first set, scrubbed in 10k! toyota gave me 1 new tyre and used my spare, and left me with a used spare, hence, i pursued this and now i simply dont rotate, my rears are originals, still got 10k+ left in them at least, maybe 20k, but im on my 3rd front sets.

I have 4 spare in the garage and got them at 200 each bargain! lol

I wont align it anymore, did it over 10 times and made absolute no difference except to my bank balance! So now i simply strip and fit it, where the outer side is swapped around and the good inner side goes to the outside. Hence, i get 20k from each set now!

Well dont toyota, love the car, too bad about the expensive appetite for front left tyres!

By: Klugerdave

Klugerdave — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:54:22 +0000

I have been the proud owner of a 08 AWD Kluger Grande for about 18 months.
After hearing abought excessive tyre wear. I guess I expected the worst.
To my surprise we are almost at 50,000 kns and tyres still have life in them. Yes it done mostly touring
Trips include Noosa Darwin and Perth had tyre damaged at Devils Marbles.
I damaged a tyre in thcar park. Do you think I ciould find a replacement anywhere in NT nope. This was and is the only problem I have had with this vehicle. No complaints at all. To me its a superb vehicle.

By: KLUGERLUGER

KLUGERLUGER — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:56:06 +0000

Er…sorry – that’s warranty….a ‘warantee’ is a cross between a warranty and a guarantee!

By: KLUGERLUGER

KLUGERLUGER — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:35:53 +0000

Thanks for the tips guys!

One of my best mates owns a Territory – engine blew up after 20000kms. Now I’m not saying that’s a common problem – and Ford replaced the engine under Warantee – no problems. However he was without his car for 4 months! and no replacement vehicle from the dealer! Shame, shame, shame!

By: Tomas79

Tomas79 — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:59:52 +0000

I sugest you talk to the guys at your nearest ARB store with regards increasing your towing capacity.

By: Tomas79

Tomas79 — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:58:05 +0000

I belive so, but that might require replacing parts of the suspension (coils and dampers).

I used to own a Jeep Cherokee that had seriusly beefed up towing capacity..