The 2024 Toyota Kluger is up to $2630 more expensive after the popular large SUV was hit with price rises in March, while petrol models are no longer available to order.
UPDATE, 07/08/2024 – Following Toyota closing orders for petrol-powered Klugers, we’ve updated this article and brought it forward.
“These changes came into effect on 4 March 2024 due to increased costs and inflationary pressures both here and overseas,” a spokesperson for Toyota Australia told CarExpert.
With the March price rise, the cost of entry to the Kluger range rose to $54,420 before on-road costs – a $6770 increase on when the current-generation model debuted in 2021.
However, Toyota Australia announced on June 5 that it was closing orders for petrol-powered versions of its Kluger, RAV4, Corolla Cross, Corolla and Camry models, with only hybrid drivetrains remaining.
That means the cheapest Kluger variant is now the GX eFour hybrid, priced at $60,920 before on-roads, also a $6770 rise compared to the first iterations of the current-generation SUV.
At the top of the range, the flagship Kluger Grande eFour Hybrid is priced from $82,860 before on-road costs, making it the most expensive variant in the nameplate’s Australian history.
Deliveries of models with the 198kW/420Nm turbocharged 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine are set to continue into 2025.
There aren’t any features or specification changes to the Toyota Kluger for 2024, beyond the discontinuation of petrol-powered front- and all-wheel drive models. The large crossover is now offered only as an all-wheel drive hybrid.
While the Yaris received a new entry-level hybrid variant earlier this year, Toyota Australia said it won’t do the same with the Kluger.
Instead, it expects customers to spend more in the absence of these price-leader petrol models.
“They’ll move up to the hybrid vehicle,” said Sean Hanley, Toyota Australia vice president for sales, marketing and franchise operations.
“The hybrid vehicle is a compelling value proposition and we’ve always tried to continue to make it as affordable, practical as possible.
“I don’t think we’ll lose volume. Why would we? They represent such a high percentage now, and as you know demand has outstripped supply for years so I’m not expecting that there’ll be any longer-term drop.”
Toyota confirmed in June the Kluger had a hybrid take rate of 76.7 per cent.
Pricing
Model | Price before on-road costs | March 4 price increase |
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2024 Toyota Kluger GX eFour Hybrid | $60,920 | $2630 |
2024 Toyota Kluger GXL eFour Hybrid | $70,440 | $2630 |
2024 Toyota Kluger Grande eFour Hybrid | $82,860 | $2630 |
Drivetrains
The Toyota Kluger Hybrid adopts a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine – producing 142kW and 242Nm on its own – to three motor generators, one on the front axle and two on the rear.
Its total system output is 184kW, and drive is sent to all four wheels through a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Efficiency
All Toyota Kluger Hybrid variants consume a claimed 5.6L/100km on the combined cycle.
They have a 65L fuel tank and require a minimum of 95 octane premium unleaded petrol.
Dimensions
Toyota Kluger | |
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Length | 4966mm |
Width | 1930mm |
Height | 1755mm |
Wheelbase | 2850mm |
Boot space | 241L (all seats up) 552L (third row folded) 1150L (second and third row folded) |
Braked towing capacity | 2000kg |
Unbraked towing capacity | 700kg |
Kerb weight | 2050kg (2095kg in Grande) |
Servicing and Warranty
The 2024 Toyota Kluger is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Its engine and driveline can be covered for up to seven years, while the hybrid’s high-voltage battery receives 10 years of coverage – provided you maintain your vehicle within the Toyota dealer network.
Logbook servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, with the first five visits capped at $265 each.
Safety
The Toyota Kluger earned a five-star ANCAP safety rating in 2021.
It received scores 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.
The 2024 Toyota Kluger is fitted with the following safety equipment as standard:
- Seven airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Pedestrian detection (day/night)
- Cyclist detection (day)
- Junction assist
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Emergency steering assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane Trace Assist
- Traffic sign recognition
- Reversing camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
The Grande also receives a surround-view camera.
The entire range also now comes standard with 12 months of complimentary access to Toyota Connected Services. Click here to find out what you can access with this.
Standard Equipment
The Kluger is available in three trim levels.
The 2024 Toyota Kluger GX comes standard with the following features:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Automatic parabola LED headlights
- Auto high-beam
- LED tail lights
- Fog lights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Privacy glass
- 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster
- 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless and wired Apple CarPlay
- Wireless and wired Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Six-speaker sound system
- Three-zone climate control
- Keyless entry and start
- Leather-accented steering wheel
- Leather-accented gear shifter
- Fabric upholstery
- Carpet floor mats
The GXL adds:
- Roof rails
- Power tailgate
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Satellite navigation
- Leatherette upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Eight-way power-adjustable front seats
- Power driver seat lumbar support
The Grande adds:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Projector LED headlights
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- Power tailgate with kick sensor
- Chrome grille
- Painted rear lower bumper
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Head-up display
- 11-speaker JBL premium sound system
- Wireless phone charger
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Second-row retractable sunshades
- Interior ambient lighting
- Leather upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Driver’s seat memory
- Premium soft instrument panel
- Wood-look ornamentation
Colours
Eclipse Black is the standard paint colour.
The following cost an extra $675:
- Frosted White
- Silver Storm
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush
- Galena Blue
- Saturn Blue
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