toyota kluger 2008 review

The 2008 Toyota Kluger is the classic Aussie family hauler: seven seats, a burly V6, and a cabin that survives chip crumbs and sticky fingers with stoic dignity.

It’s powered by a 3.5‑litre petrol V6 driving the front wheels or a sure‑footed AWD via a smooth automatic; performance is easy, fuel use less so, especially around town.

Ride comfort is plush, steering is agreeable rather than exciting, and road noise is well-tamed for the class back then.

Practicality is its party trick—slide‑and‑fold second row, usable third row for kids, and a big, square boot once the seats are down.

Safety kit of the day includes stability control and multiple airbags on most trims, and towing up to around 2,000 kg made it a popular caravan wrangler.

Downsides? Thirst, some plasticky trim, and at this age you’ll want proof of diligent servicing (including the well‑known V6 oil‑line recall).