Comments on: Toyota Kluger Review & Road Test

By: Dreama

Dreama — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:28:47 +0000

these Klugers are very nice cars to live with. a workmate of mine has one and its a sweet car, he tows a boat with and it so the power comes in handy too.

pretty good pricing too, especially for toyota

By: Anne Meguyer

Anne Meguyer — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:27:22 +0000

Am buying a motor home. which is better diesel or ulp + lpg? Have been told diesel. It will be in smaller M/H such as Toyota Hilux, Sprinter etc.
Thanks
Regards Anne

By: Anne Meguyer

Anne Meguyer — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:22:52 +0000

Am buying a Motorhome and am trying to get information on Diesel run motor verses ULP + LPG run motor in Toyota Hilux or other similar vehicles. Also in Mercedes Sprinters or similar.
We have ULP + LPG in our Falcon and have found it exellent, but have been told Diesel is better in M/Homes.
Would you be able to help with suggestions please.
Thank You.
Regards Anne

By: martin

martin — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 02:28:41 +0000

For a such big car the fuel consumption of 12 – 13 L/100 km @ city driving – is not bad at all. I am using E10 mix in my Kluger as this is approved by Toyota and also indicated with the sticker on the fuel cap. It is a little bit more expensive than LPG but lot cheaper than 95 or 98 ULP.

By: Brett

Brett — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:03:56 +0000

Didn’t you read the fuel consumption sticker on the window in the showroom David? That turned me off it straight away. I’ve worked out that I can roughly save over $1000 a year on fuel by opting for the more fuel efficient Challenger and still retain the size I want in an SUV with much better 4×4 capabilities.Throw in the 5/10 yr warranty Mitsubishi offer and it’s an easy decision.

By: David

David — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:09:47 +0000

I bought a new KX-S a month ago. I estimate it’s the 18th car I’ve owned – the 4th new one.

Best of a large lot by a country mile. Anyone who wants a cut price Lexus ought to have a look. Smooth, creamy power train [not overly torquey], exceptional cabin, limousine ride and near silence. Depends what you’re after, but if you’re looking for a family commuter, have a look – the quality is streets ahead of most. Nearest competitor was a Santa Fe Highlander which I liked, but my wife didn’t like the truck-like noise under acceleration. Not used to diesels I guess. I’d have either but I found the Territory good but dated, the Captiva really bad quality and anything else a bit small.

Only bad point? The engine is really a gem, but after having a Santa Fe for a weekend and averaging 8.2, I’m a bit disappointed with the 12.3 I’ve averaged – and I’m no leadfoot. Does 8 at a steady 100K, the drops away alarmingly to about 9.5 at 110. Around town, you need to watch the foot to avoid not only petrol usage but also speed cameras. It is a smart and effortless performer, no doubt. Overall, I think it’s a cut price Lexus. Very nice car. Were I looking at a sedan I’d be passing the Commodore and Falcon for the Aurion for the quality and creamy engine.

By: jordan

jordan — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:46:41 +0000

Im buying a toyota Highlander (Kluger) HYBRID from north america. The hybrid has better fuel consumption then the one here. I dont really know if they are bringing one here so im importing it next week,i currently went there in holiday for 3 weeks.
And took it for a test drive all i can say is im buying this had great everythink. So next week its coming here yeah so can’t wait!!!!

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:54:02 +0000

The navigation system doesn’t look right.

By: Jack

Jack — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:32:34 +0000

Ours is so far from this. You must have got a terrible one. Or, hang on; maybe you did not buy one, or sit in one, or drive one, or own one…..nice opinion bud.

By: Jack

Jack — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:27:42 +0000

Incorrect, Callous Aussie. The Territory was RWD/AWD from release. This was Ford’s master stroke. They realised most people do not use the off road capability, so made it a choice whether to incorporate the drivetrain for it. The other master stroke was the RTV ute, as not everyone needed 4×4, whilst some wanted ground clearance and comfort in a ute.

As for the Crewman, it was part of Holden’s strategy of model-proliferation under Peter Hanenberger (eg Crewman, One Tonner, AWD of both, Adventra, Monaro, AWD Monaro, etc), who had seen the last of the Kingswoods being modified as Overlanders, 1 Tonners, Coupes, even a few of the dual cab utes – from wagons – in the late 1970′s. A bit of a golden age for interesting product.

The strategy was sound, however, short lived. In order to actually release an AUSTRALIAN Commodore (that is VE – all others were not Australian!) much of the factory floor space of these interesting vehicles had to go.

In sales terms, the Territory killed any GM-H competitor until a dedicated SUV could be sourced.