Toyota’s large SUV, the Kluger, will arrive in Australia in the first quarter of next year with a new powertrain option – a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

The new powertrain will produce approximately 198kW of power and 420Nm of torque and will replace the 3.5-litre petrol V6 powertrain in the
Kluger line-up.

There will be a choice of front- and all-wheel-drive, with power to be channelled through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The turbo unit will be available across the range in GX, GXL and Grande trim, and will be offered alongside the Hybrid AWD grades.

The Kluger will also gain a number of connectivity and safety updates. All variants will be offered with Toyota Connected Services, enabled through an in-built data communication module (DCM) that can offer safety features including automatic collision notification, SOS emergency call, and stolen vehicle tracking.

A 7-inch colour multi-information display replaces the 4.2-inch display on GX, while GXL and up moves from an 8-inch multimedia display to a 12.3-inch touchscreen.

“With superb torque and response, we expect the addition of this strong new engine will make the popular Kluger family SUV an even more enticing prospect for buyers,” said Sean Hanley, Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations.
More details will be confirmed closer to the upgraded Kluger’s arrival in 2023.

Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (July 2022)

21 July 2022