Toyota Kluger Grande Hybrid AWD SUV 2022 Motoring Minute Review

Toyota Kluger Hybrid – Kluger  has been extremely popular with buyers since its first release. An all new model was released in June last year and now includes a Hybrid version.

Hybrids work well for medium SUVs as they combine the benefits of excellent fuel economy with no range anxiety.

The hybrid system is available in all three GX, GXL and Grande grades in combination with the e-Four electric all-wheel drive (AWD) system.

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It combines a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with three electric motor generators – two at the front and one in the rear – and a large Ni-MH hybrid battery to provide seamless performance and traction in all road conditions.

Under the bonnet, the petrol engine generates a maximum power of 142kW at 6000rpm and peak torque of 242Nm at 4400rpm

The hybrid system delivers a combined maximum power of 184kW through a smooth electric continuously variable transmission (e-CVT) that offers driver selectable NORMAL, ECO and SPORT modes.

Hybrid AWD models are also fitted with a Trail mode switch for more demanding off-road performance.

Economy is claimed to be 5.6l/100k and we weren’t too far off that on test.

Priced from $54,150 through to the Grande at $75,700 plus the usual costs.

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Im Rob Fraser

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What is good?	What is not so good?
Excellent economy Internal space AWD	No airbags for third row seat NO HUD Starting to get expensive

Model	Toyota Kluger Grande Hybrid  AWD
Model Price	$75,700 MLP*
Engine	2.5L Hybrid EV
Drivetrain	CVT 6 Step manual mode, eFour
Power	142kW @ 6,000 rpm 184Kw combined peak
Torque	242 NM @ 4,400 rpm
Safety	Five Star ANCAP (tested June 2021)
CO2 Emissions	128 g/km
Economy ADR	5.6 L/100km 6.8l/100k on test
Servicing	12 Months / 15,000 km  Capped Price Service Plan
Warranty	5yr/ Unlimited km with 5 Yr. conditional roadside assist

*MLP Includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of options. Some features mentioned in the article are options. RDAP means Recommended Drive Away Price (without options but including all other charges)

Overall Rating	86/100
Behind the Wheel	9
Comfort	9
Equipment	9
Performance	8
Ride and Handling	8
Practicality	9
Fit for Purpose	9
AWD/Towing Capability*	8
Technology/connectivity	9
Value for Money	8

*Towing and AWD capability is measured against similar vehicles in the same class.

Toyota Kluger Hybrid Dimensions
Overall Length	4966mm
Wheelbase	2850mm
Width / Height	1930mm / 1755mm
Unladen ground clearance / wading depth	Up to 208mm / TBA mm
Approach / Rampover / Departure (degrees)	18.1 / TBA / 22.7
Fuel Tank  / Turning Circle	65 Litres / TBA
Boot Capacity Max / Min (L)	1150 / 241
Kerb Weight /  GVM / GCM	2090kg / 2685kg / 4685KG
Towing Capacity / Tow Ball rating	2000kg / 200kg

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