TOYOTA has confirmed an engine change for the Kluger massive SUV that may undertake a 2.4-litre turbo petrol 4 cylinder out of the Lexus NX350 as a substitute for the prevailing 3.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol V6.
It will likely be provided throughout all variants – and along with two-and all-wheel drive configurations within the up to date vary and is rated to tow as much as 2200kg (braked), 200kg greater than present Australian-spec fashions.
The oversquare Toyota/Lexus T24A-FTS engine displaces 2393cc and combines direct and port injection with a twin-scroll turbocharger to output as much as 205kW at 6000rpm and 430Nm between 1700-3600rpm in some functions.
When fitted to the Kluger, it interprets to a drop in energy from the V6’s 218kW to 198kW however torque jumps from 350Nm within the V6 to 420Nm for the turbo.
That further torque is obtainable decrease within the rev vary, which means improved driveability and simpler towing with the smaller capability engine.
In the US, there isn’t any gasoline consumption profit to the downsized engine but when Toyota follows Lexus in quoting consumption figures utilizing 95 RON premium unleaded, it might match or close to the 8.1 litres/100km combined-cycle declare of the Lexus NX350 with the identical engine and all-wheel drive (the V6 Kluger makes use of 8.9L/100km on 91 RON common unleaded).
Toyota is switching engines as a result of toyota has introduced an finish to V6 engines in the US market, the place Klugers are constructed for Australia.
Aside from the potential for decreased emissions, the two.4L engine is lighter than the V6 and is definitely packaged inside Kluger’s Camry-based chassis.
Klugers fitted with the brand new engine might be out there within the first quarter of 2023, alongside the favored 2.5-litre hybrid petrol electrical AWD.
Toyota Australia Vice President Gross sales, Advertising and marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley stated the brand new turbocharged engine will present a fascinating driving expertise for purchasers.
“With very good torque and response, we anticipate the addition of this robust new engine will make the favored Kluger household SUV an much more attractive prospect for patrons,” Mr Hanley stated.
The two.4-litre engine employs a spread of refined applied sciences, together with a newly developed turbocharger and optimised gasoline injection system.
A alternative of front-wheel drive and (mechanical) all-wheel drive might be out there with energy to be channelled by way of an eight-speed typical automated transmission.
It isn’t clear whether or not the extra superior torque vectoring AWD related to the Kluger V6 Grande will discover its means onto 2.4L Kluger.
The brand new powertrain might be out there throughout the vary in GX, GXL and Grande guise, and might be provided alongside the economical Hybrid AWD autos.
Together with the brand new powertrain, the Kluger household SUV vary will achieve plenty of range-wide updates, providing clients elevated security and comfort.
All grades might be fitted with Toyota Related Companies, enabled by way of an in-built knowledge communication module (DCM) that may supply precious security options together with automated collision notification, SOS emergency name and stolen automobile monitoring.
A 7.0-inch color multi-information show replaces the 4.2-inch show on GX, whereas GXL and up strikes from an 8.0-inch multimedia show to an expansive 12.3-inch touchscreen.
Extra info might be forthcoming nearer to the introduction of the brand new 2.4-litre Turbo Kluger.
