Toyota Keyguer: specifications of the Japanese crossover

"Toyota Kluger" is an SUV thatis published since 2000. This crossover has a lot of similarities with the model Highlander, and this is not surprising. In fact, they have one difference. One model (Highlander) is exported, and the other is sold in the domestic automotive market in Japan.

Briefly about the model

"Toyota Kluger" is a SUV car, that is a mid-size crossover. This model occupies an intermediate place between such cars as RAV4 and 4Runner.

Between 2000 and 2003, this machinewas produced exclusively in a 5-seat version, but then it was decided to modernize. And after it Japanese motorists became available 7-seat options.

Interestingly, crossovers, under the hoods of whichinstalled 2,4- and 3-liter engines, produced with both front and all-wheel drive. And all the off-road vehicles were equipped with a 4-speed "automatic" Super ECT. It is good because it has a mechanism for manual switching of speeds. By the way, for models produced after 2003, offered a 5-speed "automatic", if under the hood was a 3-liter engine.

First generation

In more details it is worthwhile to tell about the model of Toyota Kluger of the very first years of production. They were known under the designation XU20. The very first cars were a 2.4-liter 160-horsepower engine.

The length of the machine is 4685 mm, width - 1825 mmmm, and in height - 1720 mm. The wheelbase is impressive - 2715 mm. The ground clearance is 18 centimeters. Not too much, but for smooth Japanese roads this is an ideal indicator.

The model not only looks stylish, it is also very practical. In the trunk, for example, can hold more than 1000 liters of cargo. And if you fold the rear seats, the volume will increase to 2305 liters.

As standard, the first models of ToyotaKluger "were equipped with disks of 16 diameters. And the size of tires is 215/70. It is this height and width of the profile that can ensure maximum stability, maneuverability and safety of the crossover on the road.

Specifications

From 2000 to 2007, theequipped with three different engines. The most powerful was the Toyota Kluger with a 230-horsepower engine. The volume of this unit was 3.3 liters. There was also an engine producing 220 liters. from. Its volume was 3 liters. The weakest version was 160 liters. with., about which it was spoken above.

Since 2007, we have started to produce more powerful models. There was another, much more powerful engine. "Toyota Kluger" purchased a 273-hp V-shaped 3.5-liter engine.

And there was a hybrid model. She immediately attracted the attention of potential buyers. The THS II hybrid power plant was placed in the front of the body. It consists of a 3.3-liter 211-horsepower engine and a high-speed electric motor. It produces a capacity of 167 liters. from. Moreover, a 68-liter electric motor is also installed behind it. from. The most pleasant thing about this power plant is its consumption. This car in the 10/15 mode consumed only 5.6 liters of fuel.

What about the bundle? The specialists of the company equipped the car with everything that could be necessary. ABS, airbags, power steering, CD, CD-radio, alloy wheels, light and rain sensors, on-board computer, adjustable steering column, heated electric mirrors and power windows, parktronics, air conditioning and fog lamps - all these could boast models "Kluger ". It's no wonder why these cars were so popular.

Cost

This is the last topic to be touched upon when talking about the Toyota Keyguard.

The price of the model, issued in 2001, will be approximately 500-600 thousand rubles. For this money you can buy a car in good condition, a 160-horsepower engine and automatic transmission.

For the model, released in 2006, you will have to give about 800 thousand rubles. If you want a car in good condition and in the maximum configuration.

And cars of 2007/08 of release will manageapproximately in 900.000 rbl. This is a fairly reasonable price. Despite the fact that in Russia the versions with the left rudder (Highlander) are sold, many people decide to buy the Japanese model.