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I just completed a 2000klm trip & average consumption was 10.8, I usually sit around 5 to 10 kph over the limit. Mine is an awd so a rwd would show better figures.

The Klugger is pretty fuel efficent as I did the same trip in a awd territory a year or so ago & averaged 12.2l..

I bought one of those hitch locks from ebay for around $20.. however after I put it on it's a bit loose & rattles when driven, so now just leave it in the garage & bring it out when needed

I finally got the Tekonsha P3 & it's recommended to install a extra 20amp breaker which I also have..

I've called a auto electrician who will come out & install for $150 so I'll get it done by a pro.. Will post pictures when done if anyone's interested

Hi I will be towing a caravan which has electric brakes. I was going to get a prodigy electric brake controller to install in the Kluger.

I've been told some vehicles already have the wiring harness to plug into , Does anyone know if the Kluger has a connector under the dash or somewhere.

Or will it have to be wired in to the fusebox etc ?

Well I've had a Territory TS AWD & now Kluger Alt AWD .. No fancy tests but here's my 2bobs

From my perspective as a driver on weekends & holidays (Mrs's is main driver)

- Kluger interior layout is much better & feels roomier , especially if u use the 3rd row. But specs show kluger is smaller?

- the territory is a hassle pulling out 3rd row whereas Kluger is dead easy.

- Kluger is quicker on take off & better on fuel..

- I used to tow a 18' boat which the terrirtory did nice & easy, I havn't yet tried with kluger but I have a feeling won't be as good at terrirtoy..

- Have had no mechanical issues at all with Kluger.. Terrirtoy at 60000klm transmission hose in radiator ruptured cause $4000 damage, other than that no real issues.

- Overall finish on Kluger is nicer, even closing door sounds more solid .. although things on Kluger like the the cigarette lighter socket next to the gear selector is flimsy, when I unplug tomtom feels like the whole centre console is going to come with it ..

Oh & Kluger has a clock that can actually be seen (Terrirtoy owners will know what I'm talking about..)

That's all I can think of right now

Actually I found that if you take the front wheel off you can put a bike in backwards standing upwards with the rear wheel sitting between the two rear seats. This way you still have 4 seats & the bike but you need to use second row devider that comes on all Klugers.. Was never able to do this with the ford territory we owned previously..

Normal city driving in our Kluger AWD with my missus droping of kids etc ... we seem to average around 13.5L..

Will be going from Syd to gold coast near the end of year so interested what results we achieve ..I' m thinking around 11L ?

Hi, wondering if anyone who has a Later model kluger has a mountain bike which the ship around ?

I have a bike rack which I can fit but would be convenient if I could just throw in a mountain bike into the back.. Havn't got the mountain bike as yet so hoping for a bit of feedback ..

The best way to save fuel especially on a freeway is drive right up as close to the car in front.. you get their drag. But obviously dangerous

Even better if it's something like a land cruiser or truck .

This is an easy way for the dealers to make a few extra bucks , just like the 'your throttle body needs a clean' extra $100 or so ...

If an injector is blocked the motor will be running pretty lean & rough

Couple of things I noticed with the Kluger that I couldn't find in the logbooks.

- When you remove the key the power windows no longer work, Most other cars I've had give you something like 30 seconds once key is removed & you open the door to close windows..

- Also if you're listening to the stereo & a door is opened there is a continous bing.. Sometimes I like to sit in the car with the door open listening to the footy or music..

Are there any trick to doing any of these ?

Yes I agree .. The Camera is good to look at to see if there's an unexpected obstacle or if you want to hitch something up to the towbar.. But for parking the sensors are much better.. ..

TV and DVDs rot kids brains anyway so better off putting some books in the back or maybe a DS for under $200.

Mate you been watching too many comercials you really think a DS is much better than tv or dvd ...

We liked everything with the grande but were put off also with the wood grain, which they said had to come like that.

Main reason wanted the grande was for the sunroof & rear dvd.. but then got the altitude which came with both of these ..

Satnav would be nice but I just use my tomtom

Got the new car last week & 1st thing was to use the quick Clay & tech 2.0 .. Now the paint is like glass.

I was supprised how much contaminents where on a brand new car.

What do you guys use for the Dash & interior...

Thanks DJKOR , I see your point & makes sense...

The last car was a awd territory which i'd say is about the same weight & that didn't rollback anywhere near as much..

Ive been driving our new kluger for the past few days and notice if I'm on a slope or driveway whilst in drive that the car will rollback like it's in neutral when the brake is released. All other Autos I've driven always kept there position without rolling back (unless very steep),I know there's a feature whereby you pressdown on the brake & it will hold for a few seconds but wondering if other klugers do this & is there a reason why ? btw it's a AWD...

Yes I was thinking samething.. just picked up new kluger today which has 19" wheels. was going to go to local tyre place see if they had ones that matched ?

the toyota roadside assist is $210 for 3 years which is pretty good ..

Yeah it's so predictable... After you've signed the deal & you think it's all done out from the corner comes the ex-supermodel who tells you about these fantastic products.

Usually starts from $1500 then in 2 minutes will tell you it's end of month or they have a sample products from the distributor & will do it for $400 or so ..

I've know people who've worked in this industry & they have always told me to buy a tin of scotchguard for the interior & to give the car a good wax yourself.

Well today I tried this using the quik clay kit & tech wax 2.0 on my 8 year old black SS commodore.. Came up fantastic & has never looked so good.

Took about 4 hours all up but worth it.. All the Meguiars stuff I've ever used is top quality & worked a treat, the only thing that never produced any results has been that scratchX product which never seems to get rid of scatches or swirls for me ..

Anyway when I get pickup the Kluger next week will wait about a month then do the same on it...

Thanks Kesawi ,, great links..

I will be getting same colour as you ' metallic silver'.. My previous car was black & I used mequiars new tech wax which was fantasic.

Hope the silver comes up just as good..

Soon to pickup our new Kluger but was wonering if there's any point in polishing a new car?

Can there be any improvment to the new car paint ?

Thanks guys for the info..

Can't wait to pick it up 1.. hope it's a step up from the awd territory I'm trading in..

But I guess some things will be better & other not..

Saw these on ebay.. Price not too bad but don't know about the quality ?

http://tinyurl.com/q6zm8c

Had a look through the feedback from purchasers & a kluger buyer put this "Super fast express post! Excellent in every way. Set covers look and fit great!!"

Saw these on ebay.. Price not too bad but don't know about the quality ?

http://tinyurl.com/q6zm8c

Had a look through the feedback from purchasers & a kluger buyer put this "Super fast express post! Excellent in every way. Set covers look and fit great!!"