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We call it the Highlander, but in Australia they refer to it as the Kluger. It’s basically the same third generation Toyota Highlander and it recently got launched on the market there.
However, unlike in the US, the Kluger in Australia in offered in only three levels of trim compared to five, and it also comes without the optional hybrid powertrain.
Motivating the whole range is the same 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine making 201 kW (273 hp) and 337 Nm (248 lb-ft) of torque mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The Kluger can also be had either with a front-wheel drive, or for extra AU$4,000, with all-wheel drive transmission.
The entry-level GX comes at AU$40,990 and among its features you get seven seats, reverse camera, rear parking sensors, seven airbags, cruise control, air conditioning, foglights, daytime running lights, a six-speaker audio system and 18-inch alloy rims.
Building up on the GX, the AU$49,990 GXL offers triple-zone climate control, keyless entry and push-button start, 10-way electric driver seat, roof rails, leather interior accents as well as a leather steering wheel and gearnob.
Top level Grande trim starts at AU$64,990. A big price jump, but along with the aforementioned you also get 19-inch alloy rims, LED headlights with auto high-beam control, a sunroof, ventilated front seats, 8-inch infotainment system with multiple connectivity, 9-inch rear seat Blu-ray entertainment system, second row sunshades, woodgrain interior trimmings, radar cruise control, lane departure warning system, blind spot monitoring and low speed collision avoidance system.
Motivating the whole range is the same 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine making 201 kW (273 hp) and 337 Nm (248 lb-ft) of torque mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The Kluger can also be had either with a front-wheel drive, or for extra AU$4,000, with all-wheel drive transmission.
The entry-level GX comes at AU$40,990 and among its features you get seven seats, reverse camera, rear parking sensors, seven airbags, cruise control, air conditioning, foglights, daytime running lights, a six-speaker audio system and 18-inch alloy rims.
Top level Grande trim starts at AU$64,990. A big price jump, but along with the aforementioned you also get 19-inch alloy rims, LED headlights with auto high-beam control, a sunroof, ventilated front seats, 8-inch infotainment system with multiple connectivity, 9-inch rear seat Blu-ray entertainment system, second row sunshades, woodgrain interior trimmings, radar cruise control, lane departure warning system, blind spot monitoring and low speed collision avoidance system.
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