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The Sydney Morning Herald, August 10, 2007 .....
Toyota Kluger v Ford Territory v Holden Captiva
The fact that Ford and Holden recently introduced equipment changes and/or price cuts to their medium-sized soft-roaders demonstrates how fast buyer preferences are changing in this market.
It also shows they are preparing themselves for a tough battle. They know Toyota has ambitious sales targets with the new Kluger, so don't be surprised if you see Holden, Ford and Toyota doing sharp deals on these vehicles.
If the budget stretches only as far as the Captiva, buyers won't be disappointed if the car is going to be used mostly for suburban commuting. The engine is underpowered compared with its peers but for most uses it's probably fine. It has more standard safety equipment than a Territory, even though it is cheaper. Our only real reservations with the Captiva are that its quality and reliability are unknown and it will take a few years for it to establish a reputation, good or bad. And it has a temporary spare wheel and tyre.
The Territory is going to feel the most pressure. As the biggest seller, Ford has the most to lose. Recent changes have improved its appeal and it is still the best-handling vehicle among its peers.
The Kluger, however, beats it in areas arguably more important to families. It is roomier, has more standard safety equipment, is quicker and yet more fuel-efficient than both its main rivals. To top it off, it has Made-in-Japan build quality, a full-sized spare wheel and tyre, and cheaper, fixed-price routine servicing.
To sum up, the new Kluger is a step above the two other contenders in almost every regard. Rarely is an outcome of a comparison test so clear-cut. Perhaps the Kluger's sales targets aren't so ambitious after all. |
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