Comments on: New 2007 Toyota Kluger AWD & 2WD

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..

By: Carfanatic

Carfanatic — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:36:46 +0000

Just wait til the Territory owners see this one and start telling you all how much better their cars are.

Tip: Just ignore them, you got the better vehicle.

By: KLUGERLUGER

KLUGERLUGER — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:41:37 +0000

Just coming up to 50000kms in my 2WD and the tyres are still good for another 10000kms – and I NEVER check them! I’m more than happy with this car – I do a lot of freeway driving, the cruise control is smooth, the ride and comfort better than my old Merc! Fuel economy overall averages around 10.2litres/100kms but on the freeway gets down to 9. My only gripe is that now I’m considering buying a caravan and the max towing weight is a conservative 2000kg – 300kg less than the up-spec’d Territory and well below the designed towing vehicles (Landcruiser etc), I’m a bit limited.

Is it possible to get an after market upgrade to tow (say) another 300kgs legally?

By: Nitin

Nitin — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:50:01 +0000

Gentlemen!! Allof you who wrote about their Klugers. I own an 07 2WD Kluger. So far i have already done around 59000K’s and it is now that i am looking at replacing all the four tyres. The key is, I always maintain equal and correct tyre pressure in all the tyres, check them once every fortnight. Always fill up 34psi in all four tyres. And always get the four wheels rotated at every scheduled service. Believe me, it helps !!!!

By: not so happy DB

not so happy DB — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:24:24 +0000

My wife’s Kluger’s tyres all needed replacement at 26000K’s?Was first warned of wear at 20,000k’s. At $500 a picee what a great addition to the family annual costs?

all dealers response was, thats usual! I hope not and am investigating further

By: Doug

Doug — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:13:54 +0000

At 41000ks we are wrapt with our KXR. We are about to replace original tyres with winter coming on- they could have done 45000+. Fuel cons. has only been over 10l/100k once, almost always in the low 9l/100k area and has been into the 7l/100k range on open country interstate trip. Car has good sit up seating position, great back seats, great air conditioning system, big wheels for country road comfort and clearance.

By: Scotty

Scotty — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:01:45 +0000

We thought about doing our cruiser up, but which bits do you do up and I guarantee the bit you don’t do up is the bit you will need to down the track and as you say, it will end up the value of a new car anyway. We still cling to our old cruiser hoping for some inspiration. We have checked out second hand cruisers on line and there seem to be some great buys out there. We find we love the luggage compartment the most as there is ample room, somewhere to sit with the top/bottom doors and protection from rain if you can load in the right spot at supermarkets. I think we’ll end up going the second hand cruiser. Another factor which helps us make this decision is that the older we get the harder it is to get out of a sedan. We’ve also taken an interest in the holden captiva, but who knows.

By: Monty

Monty — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:52:30 +0000

Scotty … I think the chances of getting 367000kms these days without some trouble are pretty slim. The big difference between now and and the 85 Diesel Cruiser is that your old Cruiser is relatively simple and solid in design, whereas nowadays everything is electronic, lightweight and complex.

I’m at a bit of a crossroads now too with a 1999 Holden Jackaroo Monterey with 150000 on the clock. Nowhere near the longevity of your cruiser so far but also no big issues ever. I’m considering whether to sell it now or do it up and keep her for another 5 or 7 years.

I won’t get $10k selling her, but it will cost me around $50k to replace.

By: Scotty

Scotty — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 11:37:20 +0000

We have 1985 Diesel 5 speed Diesel Toyota Landcruiser. We are trying to decide between a second hand Kluger, Prado or Territory. I don’t know what the luggage capacity is in the Toyota’s. Territory is 1153L / 523L. Does anybody know and do you have any comments? Our cruiser has 367 000 Bitumen Kms and no rust, 100% reliable. what do you think the chances are of getting the same reliability these days?

By: Tony

Tony — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:27:16 +0000

identical problem to Murry with 08 Kluger AWD Grande. Toyota dealer were not interested. They blew the tyres up to 36psi.(recommended on plate is 210 kpa or 30 psi.

I am going to take it to a wheel alignment specialist to see if they can stop outer edges of tyres feathering. If i dont they wont last 20,000km, have done only 8,800km now and have been rotated twice

By: Paul Blackshaw

Paul Blackshaw — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:05:37 +0000

The tyreman from Goodyear told me the big tyres 265/65/17 on the Prados and the like should be at 40psi not the recommended 32 that Toyota put in them.They will give you a firmer ride but will last a lot longer. The RACQ man also confirmed this and he sticks 40psi in his little service truck!

By: Murray

Murray — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:51:51 +0000

I have a new ‘08 Kluger AWD.
Since new the front tyres appear to be scrubbing on the inner and outer edges.
Has anyone else had this problem.
Had Toyota check the alignment but it still seems to scrubbing mainly on the outer edge. They suggested that I increase the tyre pressure to around 36-38 psi up from the 31 recommended by the factory.
Any advice would be helpful

By: George

George — Mon, 05 May 2008 08:53:32 +0000

Paul sorry but you have been sucked in just like I was. There is nothing wrong with the tyres, the Kluger and Camry both just suffer from excessive tyre wear. I pity anyone who owns the 2WD (Front WD) Kluger.

By: Paul R

Paul R — Mon, 05 May 2008 08:30:57 +0000

we have a 2005 Kluger CVX, very pleased with the car but have done 24k and the tyres need replacing. Since the car has an extended warrantee doesn’t this come under that. If Toyota are supplying substandard tyres why hasn’t their been a recall and why are more people complaining. I will chase this up with Toyota as they are surely aware of it.

By: Greg

Greg — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:51:14 +0000

Original tyres

By: Greg P

Greg P — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:45:40 +0000

I have a 2004 Kluger CV. My 1st set of tyres got

By: anand sharma

anand sharma — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 07:53:43 +0000

what pramotion will toyota suggest for this kind of car.