Toyota Kluger 2021 review: Grande hybrid - Is this the ultimate family electric car, for now?

[@dixitapatel7790]

It will be a great and fuel efficient daily drive for families. Safety features are all standard on all grades. Service is capped at $250 per visit. And Toyota reliability. It’s a winner.

[@gyan8201]

$75K before on roads is incorrect information. I have tested drive to this car and was told $85K by 4 Toyota dealers. For that much for a price and with a Toyota badge , the Mazda CX-9 is a much better product at $70K for a Azami, you will save your hard earned cash and get more refinement

[@JamesZ888]

And U also get bigger size infotainment screen in Mazda and Kia

[@greatsidders]

@@JamesZ888 and a better camera quality too

[@AeroDr]

The RRP is $75,400 + ORC, so it's not incorrect. Dealers are having a lend at the moment because of supply constraints

[@Rally4Life1982]

But the Mazda will be last years model in a year or two. I would expect the next replacement to the Mazda CX9 to be up the price range as well. RWDs are more expensive to build.

[@carbonharmonics]

And you lose resale value on the Kia and Mazda

[@muhammadharits3237]

Perfect car,,,elegant ,,luxury, exclusive...comfortable...

[@philross1680]

I’m sure the new model will be a great step forward for Kluger and their will be long waiting queues for the Hybrid as was the RAV4. I currently own 2020 RAV4 Hybrid Cruiser Hybrid and find it very hard to find anything to criticise about it’s just a great vehicle, however the pricing of the new Kluger especially in the Grande AWD Hybrid which is getting close to $820000 with on roads is way above the affordability range for most people making the GXL Hybrid a better choice .

[@jimmyk6952]

GXL also cost on road over $70.000 too Not cheap also many things missing

[@davothegreat9990]

Gxl doesn't get head up display or panoramic sunroof

[@ayaannazir7308]

@@jimmyk6952 true like you can’t heat the second row seats and it’s also missing usb-ports in third row

[@ayaannazir7308]

True I also own a rav4 except it’s the edge model

[@jayjoelrex9227]

It is now a 13 inch screen and it does have wireless charging as well as having airbags in the third row

[@timmyireland1]

The ceiling mounted screen is so antiquated. And when in use, it obscures the view from rear view mirror. They need either a digital rear view mirror, or screens behind the head rests, to fix this issue.

[@brijeshpatel9130]

Great video, Can you review Toyota Kluger Grande hybrid 2022

[@rich7447]

We had the US non-hybrid version (Highlander) of this lifted Camry and had very few problems other than the fact it drives like a mini-van and also doesn't really like a lot of snow. Our version was the Limited which came with 19" wheels which limited tire options to the point where we bought 17" aftermarket wheels. We paid $38k for it in 2012 (2013 model year) and traded it for $15k on our version of the Prado (Lexus GX). So glad it is gone.

[@kavinkang3504]

For the driver , it does feels like a mini van but for the passengers, if you use it as Uber or Taxi, it’s Comfort and Luxury.

[@craigelliott2524]

Why is the information screen be golf sized?

[@johnjones5784]

With such high demand, Toyota can afford to clear off old stock on our market and it will still sell like hot cakes. I think when the model is upgraded in a few years, the larger screen will be introduced.

[@SCORPIO2011]

Kluge was for those who couldn’t or want to spend big dollars on a land cruiser,now though like everything it has grown and so has the price,now it’s getting to be expensive like the land cruiser was

[@bryans2790]

I would wait for the facelift. This model has been selling in other markets for nearly two years. It looks and feels dated already.

[@jimmyk6952]

Remember in this vehicle missing few options there are no captain seats and 12inch screen and XSE vision from US market

[@robertduklus6555]

captain seats in the second row is pure stupidity, takes away from ability to move people and luggage comfortably.

[@도깨비이]

sorry but i hate captain seat in suv..

[@jimmyk6952]

And 8inch screen is so ludicrous It’s $70-80k vehicles shouldn’t like that

[@deepakgyandev]

It's Toyota Highlander in US. It's darn expensive than American and it's an year old model. The new model in US is super sexy.

[@mo-w-e6f]

Hey Nedahl i love the exterior

[@6ec6YRFPTcC]

Greetings from the USA, I really enjoyed your review. I have a 2020 Highlander (Kluger) hybrid XLE and I must say I'm shocked at the price, they have added about $20k extra 😳

[@sydneylover3283]

Yeah I did the comparison, XLE Hybrid AWD US$ 42,910 = AUD$ 58303.96. , but here same car charged $66,013... Oh Boy!

[@mariofarrugia3309]

$76,642 for a 2WD and the 3.5L petrol $82,811 for a 2.5L Hybrid and AWD

[@도깨비이]

why not 12" screen in Australia unlike in the US..

[@stuartc1936]

To be fair the car is a year old

[@jasperc4572]

A clip doesn't have a cons sound like an ad

[@james6969]

Yea these Toyota hybrids are really good

[@shanehsiao4867]

MSRP $75,400? The official website shows $82,001

[@mahmutkt1008]

At 3:48 will need to change the cabin filter.

[@도깨비이]

why every channel review Hybrid only?? Pls review for 3.5 v6!!!!

[@AntihuaGoxiba]

Good car but a little bit late to the market, lots better options now or sooner in AUS market

[@sydneylover3283]

What If I can't afford the Grande Version? How can I know, what it feels like to drive a Kluger GL or GLE version during night time? Poor review only focusing on "Grande" versions are not enough, not a Complete review at all.

[@dann5515]

74k?? might as well just get KIA sorento GT instead... more bigger LCD screen infortainment and digital cluster and panoramic sunfroof for 68K

[@angelabroderick5375]

Because it's a hybrid, anything else in this class is far too expensive to run as a daily commuter it makes sense.

[@dann5515]

@@angelabroderick5375 upgrading to hybrid is only 2k if u not sure how much is cost. And the whole infotainment systems in kluger is so old and small. No panoramic roof. too expensive to considering to get kluger grande while Sorento GT had lot to offer even though they are not the legendary brand like Toyota for many years. is 2021 the mechanically motor engine is far beyond you can do any better and is only competing are the qualities made and techs systems to the modern era. So...is 74K maybe Mazda CX8 better value too. Your choice.. which would you consider to buy? Hyundai Santa Fe? Kia Sorento? Mazda cx8? or Toyota Kluger?

[@jackh4787]

@@angelabroderick5375 You actually think you're going to save 15k in fuel costs over a sorrento diesel? Well and truly brainwashed by Toyota.

[@aussiepete5405]

@@dann5515 It does have a panoramic roof unless you get the DVD player then it reduces to a small one.

[@dann5515]

@@aussiepete5405 this 74K dont have panoramic roof! 74k!!!!!

[@xujin3556]

Other market gets bigger screen , this screen is too small

[@Formulastreet]

Vehicles like the Helix, and the Kluger. I’m clueless.

[@jimm5207]

Now you see me - now you don’t !!!!

[@dbmclean3660]

Not such a wise choice for city dwellers and costs a fortune! thumbs down, sorry

[@gcmedialtd]

You say the Sorento is not a Hybrid.... last time I checked the 1.6 PHEV would be classed as a hybrid?? Other than that, keep up the great work guys!!

[@angelabroderick5375]

No Kia Sorento hybrid or plug in available in Australia also same with the new Hyundai Tuscon.

[@Bob-qq2ks]

Toyota has always regarded Australians as wealthy fools, with high prices and low allocations.

[@alexN350z]

Is there any brand not doing that in Australia?

[@xujin3556]

Finally you don’t mention your 180 cm husband in car reviews

[@aminb8935]

I thought that The kluger was the right car but the more careful i looked the more I came to realise it is not.I hope Toyota can address these issues..cheap looking plastic on doors..outdated 8 inch infotainment and the "premium"leather seats look like they were sewed by a child let alone the are actually a seat cover with a zipper! Also JBL speakers are mid range and not premium! The 6v drives nicely though..

[@jellyman81]

The new kluger is a real disappointment. It's similar to the previous generation but with a hybrid option. I reckon the previous generation is better looking.

[@ajscarreviews9330]

I don't think the Grande in this generation of Kluger is worth buying at all. Value would be better much better in the GX and GXL especially with the hybrid drivetrain.

[@kavinkang3504]

Correct. My friend bought the Gx and then spend a few grand on accessories.

[@kavinkang3504]

For the Grande, you also pay Luxury Car Tax in thousands. Not worth it

[@mohammedsayyde]

Highlander 🤔

[@StuartEverley-p5u]

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[@casey6933]

This review is TERRIBLE. This looks completely different to the last one. (put them side by side) she says they look the same - go to spec savers! 'Better than the last Kluga I was in' - which one were you in last? Last gen? Gen before that? The screen IS small because the Australian market does not get the bigger screen (which is available in other markets). The main instrument cluster isn't a screen - it has old analogue dials - how is this still a thing in a $75k car in 2021? Toyota's infotainment system is absolutely shocking. Laggy and clunky. Crap graphics. Cheap feeling high gloss plastic wood inserts. This reviewer doesn't criticize the car - this is more likely a paid ad by Toyota. Toyota is taking the pi$$ @ 75k Remember the tictok that disappeared a few weeks ago about the $90k hilux with 80s air con and manual winding windows? Toyota is asleep behind the wheel with this. Kia Sorrento GT Line is better in every way. Better warranty, better styling, better features, better tech.

[@AJ-kv1po]

Most boring looking car ever designed.

[@zaheernazir6495]

Tbh I think it’s one of the best

[@ayaannazir7308]

@@zaheernazir6495 yeah ikr

[@t4runplayz98]

Old looked better

[@most.likely]

🏁🏆

[@amanda1989]

why spend that much on a toyota? can get a Q5 for that price

[@ayaannazir7308]

Because it’s good quality that’s why

[@amanda1989]

@@ayaannazir7308 and a Q5 is even better quality, although higher priced services for sure

[@jg4653]

Boring expensive suv

[@zaamuro8408]

But it’s trendy 😣

[@vipinjoseph.]

Sad..!

[@akshaydutta100]

Took all the muscular look away from Kluger.. I hate it

[@jerrymyahzcat]

Ugly infotainment setup. And looking like a RAV4 isn’t really a good thing however as they both look awful. Sadly Toyota’s Hybrid AWD drivetrain has no physical linkage to the rear wheels which are electrically driven only. Due to a hybrid having a small battery pack if you do any off-roading which uses rear traction to any extent you’ll soon flatten the battery leaving you in 2WD only. The video title is misleading as this isn’t an electric car. It’s a hybrid.

[@reventonrowe6111]

Yeah. Looks like an obese RAV4😂

[@rockygoodfellow77]

My gosh, who is this 'journalist'? Most annoying voice ever, and clearly knows nothing about cars.