2024 Toyota Kluger: Pricing of Kia Sorento, Hyundai Palisade rival up $2600 despite no equipment upgrades

Toyota Kluger pricing has climbed by $2630 across the range for 2024 despite no equipment additions. 

The seven-seat Kia Sorento, Hyundai Palisade and Mazda CX-90 rival is available in three trim levels and starts at $54,420 (before on-road costs) for the 198kW GX petrol FWD – $4700 dearer than when the turbo-petrol launched in December 2022.

Toyota last adjusted the Kluger’s price in August 2023 and the current cost-of-entry is $2630 higher than that change. This fourth increase in two years applies across the range.

“Toyota is committed to keeping price increases to a minimum” a Toyota Australia spokesperson told Carsguide.

"These changes came into effect on 4 March 2024 due to increased costs and inflationary pressures both here and overseas," they added.

The entry-level Kluger GX front-wheel drive scores cloth upholstery, an 8.0-inch multimedia touchscreen, 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster and dual-zone climate control. All-wheel drive is available for $58,420 and a 184kW hybrid for $60,920, both before on-road costs. 

The mid-spec GXL ($31,940-70,440) adds a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen, synthetic leather upholstery (and more) while the flagship Grande sprinkles 20-inch alloy wheels, an 11-speaker JBL sound system, leather upholstery and a panoramic sunroof on top. 

The Kluger is the latest Toyota model to face price increases following the diminutiveYaris hatch (up $1270-$1770) and Yaris Cross (+$880-$950) light SUVs that were subject to bumps in March. 

In terms of year-to-date sales, although it remains behind seven-seat body-on-frame alternatives such as the Ford Everest (4499) and Isuzu MU-X (4854), the Toyota Kluger (2556) has been more popular than monocoque rivals such as the Kia Sorento (2552) and Hyundai Palisade (795) this year. 

2024 Toyota Kluger pricing (before on-road costs)