Toyota Kluger

Toyota Kluger
Production period:	since 2000
Class :	Van
Body versions :	Station wagon
Successor:	Toyota Vanguard

The Toyota Kluger (Japanese: ク ル ー ガ ー) is an SUV from the Japanese car manufacturer Toyota . Introduced in Japan in autumn 2000 as the Kluger V , the model quickly got a sister model - the Highlander ( USA ).

With the generation change in 2007, the Kluger only survived in Australia. The Japanese successor model was the Vanguard .

Model overview

First generation

First generation
Production period:	2000-2006
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Otto engines : 2.4–3.0 liters (118–162 kW) Otto hybrid : 3.0 liters (155 kW + 50–123 kW)
Length:	4685-4710 mm
Width:	1825 mm
Height:	1685-1720 mm
Wheelbase :
Empty weight :	1550-1890 kg

Toyota Kluger L 3.0S FOUR G

Toyota Kluger Hybrid 3.3S E-FOUR

The Kluger V was introduced in autumn 2000. The model was built and offered in both Japan and Australia . According to the original plans, the Kluger V should join the Harrier as a luxury SUV . But these plans were discarded by Toyota and the Kluger V was now used in the middle class. There the model competed with the Nissan Safari , Nissan X-TRAIL and the Mazda Tribute .

Toyota used for the base engine in Japan 2AZ-FE - petrol engine with a displacement of 2.4 liters and an output of 160 hp. The top engine ceased 1MZ-FE - engine , which had a capacity of 3.0 liters and an output of 220 hp. In Australia, however, the 1MZ-FE was used as the basis. The top engine here was a 3MZ-FE engine with an output of 211 hp.

The luxury version of the Kluger followed in April 2003 with the Kluger L . In this version ABS, ESP, radio with CD player, navigation system, leather comfort seats, fog lights and multifunction steering wheel were standard. The L version was only offered in Japan. There was no engine selection for the model. Only the 1MZ-FE was used for the L version. At the same time, Toyota replaced the 4-speed automatic of the Kluger models with a 5-speed automatic transmission. A manual version of the Kluger was only available in Australia.

In March 2005, the Kluger series was supplemented by a hybrid version based on the Kluger L, the Kluger Hybrid (Japanese: ク ル ー ガ ー ハ イ ブ リ ッ ド). The THS II ( TOYOTA Hybrid System II ) was used here. At Kluger Hybrid, there were two engine combinations to choose from:

• 2FM electric motor with 68 hp combined with a 211 hp 3MZ FE petrol engine
• 1JM electric motor with 167 hp combined with a 211 hp 3MZ FE petrol engine

Both engine combinations in the THS II resulted in a total output of 272 hp.

An all-wheel drive version of the Kluger Hybrid was called the E-Four and was the best-selling version of the hybrid model in Japan. In contrast to the Kluger L and Kluger V, the Kluger hybrid models were only available with a CVT transmission.

The L version was withdrawn from the program in February 2006. The basic versions were taken out of the program towards the end of the year and replaced by the Toyota Vanguard . In Australia, on the other hand, the model name remained and was aligned with the model change in Japan.

Second generation

Second generation
Highlander (identical)
Production period:	2006-2013
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Otto engine : 3.5 liters (201 kW)
Length:	4785 mm
Width:	1910 mm
Height:	1730 mm
Wheelbase :	2790 mm
Empty weight :	1835-1930 kg

The second generation of the Kluger is only manufactured in Australia. The Japanese version has been replaced by the Vanguard . There is no longer a hybrid version. The hybrid version is still available in the USA.

The current model is built as a 5-seater and a 7-seater. In addition, three equipment variants of the Kluger are available: KX-R (5 or 7-seater), KX-S (7-seater) and Grande (7-seater).

The only engine that is used in the new Kluger is a V6 petrol engine with a displacement of 3456 cm³ and an output of 201 kW. No other engines are offered.

The technical standards of the Kluger are airbags, traction control, AB-i, VSC, Double- VVT-i as well as navigation systems and a rear camera. Alternatively, a Downhill Assist Control (DAC) is also offered.

Third generation

Third generation
Production period:	since 2013
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Otto engine : 3.5 liters (218 kW)
Length:	4890 mm
Width:	1925 mm
Height:	1730 mm
Wheelbase :	2790 mm
Empty weight :	1980-2100 kg

The third generation is only sold in Australia. It is identical to the Toyota Highlander again.

Sources and web links

Commons : Toyota Kluger  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Official Toyota Kluger website (Australia; English)
• Former official website of the Toyota Kluger V (Japan; Japanese)
• Former official website of the Toyota Kluger L (Japan; Japanese)
• Former official website of the Toyota Kluger Hybrid (Japan; Japanese)
• Toyota Motor Corporation Official Website (Japan; Japanese)