I am looking for a 7-Seat SUV and 2021 Toyota Kluger Hybird Grande is in my consideration. I want to know more about what things should be thought over before buying $75K+ vehicle. Any comments are appreciated.
Thoughts on Buying 2021 Toyota Kluger Hybrid Grande Version
dpatel on 12/06/2021 - 11:04
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Don’t these miss out on the larger infotainment that other markets get? Seems a bit of a shame for the price.
I also think the same about the center console being small.
What's the reason for going for the Kluger and 7seater. Do you really need such a large car
Got 2 kids, wife, mom & dad living together. so need 7-seat capabilities mostly during the weekends.
Future proof yourself. Get a Kia Carnival.
Those third-row seats in the Kluger will become smaller and smaller each day.
Women who drops her kids off at school each morning has one of the newer shaped Carnivals. Had a look over the car one morning after chatting with her about it and I don't have a need for one but now I want one anyway.
I don't know why people who need a 7 sEaTeR still try and jam their family I to things like 7 sEaTeR SUVs like Klugers, Outlanders, Santa Fe, etc…
I don't know why people who need a 7 sEaTeR still try and jam their family I to things like 7 sEaTeR SUVs
I wouldn’t be keen using it all the time, but ours comes in handy around town for carting an extra kid or two to sports etc.
Kruger, Sorrento etc can’t even tow more than them van style.
If I had a family of 6 or more then an SUV vs a Minivan is a no brainer.
@Euphemistic: I have the Outlander 7 sEaTeR and agree that for odd occasions with taking kids and neighbors kids to school, it's "ok" but a pain.
Now, if I was carting adults and kids around regularly, it makes sense to get a people mover and the new Carnival just doesn't even look like a van. It looks more like a dumped/lowered SUV.
Always happy to chat up pretty mums to get in their "hot mini vans"… :D
Had a look over the car one morning after chatting with her
Is this what we call it these days?
i Drive band and music around it there fav pick of car. we fix stuff in one and all band in other one.
Do you really need to spend that much? A 5yo one will cost less than half and do 95% of the job.
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BuT COvId TaX MeANs BrAnD neW iS BEsT.Totally agree though, practically lighting money on fire.
I guess if money's not a huge issue go for it.
Cheapest 2016 in the country is $40k, so actually >50% of a new petrol model.
Gotta consider that there's zero warranty, lacks the safety and tech features of the new one, no capped price servicing, and without looking at it there's no idea if it needs anything spent on it.
Or look at it in reverse. Own the new car for 5 years, lose less than 50% of the purchase price, have your first 5 services cost $250 each, be covered under warranty, drive the new Hybrid which will use half the fuel, have all the latest safety and technology
That’s not far off 50%!
Still, to each their own. OP asked what to consider before paying $75k for a new car. IMO once you’ve got airbags and ABS, additional safety measures are incremental improvements. An observant capable driver makes a bigger difference than adaptive cruise or lane keep assist.
I don’t begrudge those that have plenty to spend, but if you are asking should I buy one, maybe you don’t really have the funds.
Yes, there's always going to be those who will only own 5-10yo cars, and there'll be those who only own new-5yo cars, but it depends where they wanna spend their money and what they prioritise.
I'm sure you would've said the same to those who bought a Landcruiser 2-3yrs ago, yet those same people are currently selling them for the same price they paid. As are those who bought Holden V8s. Zero depreciation, even some appreciation, on cars that would've cost bugger all to maintain over that time.
I know you look down at new car buyers, you say it time and time again, yet many times it actually does make sense, and not everyone is on your income/asset level, so can afford to make sure that when they're out on the road they can be in the most comfortable car they can afford.
Less than $20k difference in resale, negating running costs and new car advantages, is the same as a family can spend on one holiday. Yet this gives them 5yrs of driving enjoyment.
But hey, I'll see you chiming the same shit in the next car post I'm sure
@spackbace: Yep, I’ll keep chiming in because sometimes the flashy new bells and whistles get in the way of making a sensible financial decisions. This is ozbargain after all.
It’s also interesting we don’t know what the OPs other considerations are. at this point we don’t really know.
Is a Kia/Hyundai an option and how much fuel could be bought for the price difference.
Is a hybrid suited to their driving situation or would a non hybrid be better (lots of highway kms).
How often are they going to use the 3rd row? Got 3 kids in car seats and want to take grandparents along? Maybe a van would be better.
Either way, you keep selling those new cars and I’ll buy them later after a decent hit of depreciation.
I like the new Hyundai Palisade highlander.
Yep this is my favourite in the 7 seater category that's non Euro luxury. Build quality and presentation of the Palisade is excellent and Euro luxury levels. The other nice car is the Kia Sorento but it's a slightly smaller 7 seater but you'll have 10-15k though.
From the video reviews of the Kluger it doesn't seem like the styling and luxury feel is as good as the Sorento or Palisade. Looks like a typical Japanese car whereas the Korean cars have completely lifted their game since the Hyundai Excel era in the 2000s.
Kia Carnival looks great outside and the front cabin is nice. The middle and rear seating areas do feel van like and cheap quality kind of what you'd associate a typical Asian car with.
If you're not in a hurry then perhaps wait to see what the new Outlander 2022 or Nissan Pathfinder 2022 are like. I think both are due later this year. Outlander has a crappy 4cyl non turbo though but the cabin is a whole leap ahead of the current model.
If minivans are an option the Hyundai Staria is coming in the next few months too. I think 8 or 9 seater with heaps of room. Video reviews suggest the seating is not that plush and comfy so worth noting. But it should be cheaper than the $75k Grande and looks futuristic inside and out.I'm personally trying to find a car that will fit 3 kids in the middle row all in child seats hence my interest in the above cars. Fuel economy isn't too much of a concern as we don't do much driving at all to worry overly about it.
Oh further notes - check airbag coverage for the third row since you plan on using it most of the time. The Sorento and Santa Fe don't have airbags for the third row but the Kluger, Carnival and Palisade do. ANCAP for 2020 increased the 5 star rating requirements adding the need for centre airbags and looks like the Palisade, though not tested, would only score 4 stars based on the 2020 standard. It would still outperform 5 star cars from pre 2020 ratings.
Oh the Mazda CX 9 is also hugely popular but is I think running on a 9yr old platform so presumably would come out with a new model next year?
Buy an actual 7 seater if you are actually trying to transport 6 or 7 people regularly.
Few more grand and you could get a high yield investment instead!