Comments on: Toyota Kluger Review & Road Test

By: Gordon

Gordon — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 23:22:41 +0000

Can’t believe what I am reading here. Seems like grown men are arguing about Klugers and Territories. These are panzy wagons suitable only for mums to convey primary school kids to and from school. Real men wouldn’t be seen dead on the road in anything less than a dual cab HILUX or a NAVARA. Please get a life fellas and stop drinking softdrink through straws.

By: keith

keith — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 11:51:38 +0000

current model kluger cant be compared with the previous models My 2008 KXR model brand new was $42000 3 years ago and has been flawless.Just replaced the tyres after 80000 kms. Even the police are now using them in the rural areas. No way I’d buy the grands model totally not worth the extra $$$

By: keith

keith — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 11:07:36 +0000

totally agree
Fantastic room and comfort esp in the back and I tow a horse float alot and it goes brilliantly. Small fuel tank when towing is very annoying though

By: Sylvana Vandertouw

Sylvana Vandertouw — Thu, 12 May 2011 05:57:29 +0000

Oh dear!
I’ve just put a deposit on a 2005 CVX Kluger from a Toyota Dealership with 60,000 on the clock and superb condition inside and out with nudge bar/roof racks/tow bar ($27,000)
As we are retired we plan travelling up North and intend going off road but not Bush. Just wanted comfortable drive in our senior years.
Now after reading all the above negative reports on the Kluger should I forgo my deposit? I say again Oh dear!!

By: Roy

Roy — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:22:07 +0000

Hey guys,

I am thinking of buying the Kluger( grande) model but after reading all the above comments…hmmm! i am not sure now. i am tossing over the kluger or the Mazda CX9..Any help will be greatly appreciated.

By: Brett

Brett — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 03:54:49 +0000

Finally someone who recognises the quality of the Korean cars! We researched for 3 months last year looking for a car to take us on long highway holiday driving with some off-road camping occasionally. I test drove them all and in the end we bought the platinum Sorento and can’t speak highly enough about it. The fuel economy and power of the superb diesel engine is exactly what we were after. Once you get passed the badge snobbery ( I had to and am so glad I did)you will be delightfully surprised. As was mentioned by one of the reviews on it, this vehicle will be the turning point of people thinking Kias are just cheap cars. This is the cousin of the Santa Fe and share a lot of features including that cracking diesel engine. Do yourselves a favour and include the Koreans on your list when test driving. I certainly will when the day comes that we buy another one.

By: James

James — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:55:17 +0000

It amazes me that people comment on these sites when they don’t even own the car there talking about. The Grande it 61K MAX and the simple truth of the matter is, there is a reason you see so many of these cars on the road.
They have many plus points, some negatives; as with all cars – show me the perfect car. Everyone has different needs and expectations.
Please comment sensibly on these sites as people (like me) use them to actually purchase a car not to rubbish brands or sell your own agenda’s.

By: Rickoshay

Rickoshay — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:26:40 +0000

Toyota’s great sucees in the sales race is due very much to its great advertising. They simply copied General Motors hype, then improved on it, then made a better vehicle that the General can, and look at their sales volumes – BUT there are far far better vehicles around.
1. Ford Territory greatly preferred by caravanners as Kluger is a terrific fuel guzzler when towing. The Territory doesn’t sip, but its greater torque and rear wheel drive means it is simply a far better tow vehicle.
2. Interestingly, my Hyundai Santa Fe eats both Territory and Kluger in fuel frugality stakes. And with more torque that the Territory (vastly more than ‘o what a fooling’) and a brilliant (instantly automatic) four wheel drive, is a great tow vehicle for any caravan up to 2000 KG.

By: Adrian

Adrian — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 13:37:33 +0000

Andy, contrary to what Toyota want you to think, Aurion is just the Camry, with some minor exterior cosmetic changes and a V6 engine. There are NO structural or dimensional diferences. They are the same car, just like how a Calais is a Commodore – might look a little different, but still the same car.

By: Adrian

Adrian — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 07:15:33 +0000

Wayne, that’s great that you enjoy your car, but why do you feel the need to justify your ownership with lies?
There is just no way in heck that the Kluger drives better than the Territory.
I drove both extensively, back to back over 21 days. It’s not Aussie journo pride, it is a fact: Territory is a far better, safer drive than Kluger.
I don’t see BMW copying Kluger suspension design like they copied Territory. And global sales has nothing to do with design or build quality.

BTW, The motoring jounos are far less biased than you are.