Toyota Kluger 2024 review - Turbo or Hybrid 7 seater SUV test!

It used to be so simple - if you wanted a Toyota SUV, you chose the hybrid version if possible. Now? Hmmm. You might want to think twice about that. That's because the new turbocharged version of the Toyota Kluger (or Highlander as it's known elsewhere) is exceptionally good. It's so much better than the V6 petrol that it replaces, making for a far more enjoyable and relaxed family SUV. It's so good, in fact, that it might have you wondering if spending all the extra money for the hybrid version is actually worth it. Especially when you consider the turbo-petrol model is actually pretty fuel-efficient in its own right, as you'll see from the results in my family test review There are things that still aren't terrific about this car -- it looks a bit dated already, and the tyres are shockingly bad. But in a lot of other ways, it's easy to see why so many people step straight from the RAV4 to the Kluger when their family grows enough to need three rows of seats. -- 00:00 Intro 00:36 Is it the right price? 02:41 What are the best alternatives? 04:31 Is it the right size? 06:30 Interior 12:30 Under the bonnet 14:10 Driving 17:16 Efficiency 18:36 Is it safe? 19:52 Ownership 20:44 Verdict -- I am aiming to review every new car on the market that people actually buy, to help new-car customers like you, or curious car enthusiasts (maybe also like you) get the right steer when it comes to choosing a new set of wheels. If you're looking for a car for yourself, monitoring the...