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2025 Toyota Kluger review
The Kluger flies under the radar in the large SUV segment, but it's a reliable family commuter if you're willing to spend the money.
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Max Davies
Toyota Kluger vs Isuzu MU-X Comparison
Toyota Kluger
Isuzu MU-X
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2025 Toyota
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2025 Isuzu
MU-X
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Based on the Toyota Kluger GRANDE HYBRID AWD
Based on the Isuzu MU-X X-TERRAIN (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
65L
364 to 566 km
80L
592 to 664 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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6 year
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MSRP
$54,420 - $84,080
$48,400 - $75,100
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Top-notch build quality
- Smooth hybrid driving and ride
- Massive list of standard equipment
Misses
- Very expensive
- Uninspiring powertrain
- Clumsy interior presentation
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Feels made to be used and abused by families
- Cheaper than equivalent flagships
- 3.5-tonne towing capacity
Misses
- Behind the times for interior tech
- No power bump for updated model
- Off-roaders may be better off buying a cheaper version
Colours Available
The 2023 Toyota Kluger is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Frosted White
- Silver Storm
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush
- Galena Blue
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
All paint colours except for Eclipse Black cost an additional $675.
The 2024 Isuzu MU-X is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Basalt black mica
- Cobalt blue mica
- Galaxy blue mica (LS-U and LS-T only) (NEW)
- Magnetic red mica
- Mercury silver metallic
- Mineral white
- Moonstone white pearl (LS-U and LS-T only)
- Obsidian grey mica
All premium paints cost an additional $650.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2393 - 2487 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.4L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 184kW - 198kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 | 1600 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
