The last model Kluger drives every bit like a car and IMO handles better than the territory, even better once the OEM Toyos are replaced with something else. The older Kluger is built on the Lexus RX330 floor pan with identical drive line so it is very smooth and quiet.
Yes they are ugly but great value with last model you could get the CV seven seat with alloys on the road brand new with all options (B/Bar, Net, Racks, T/Bar) drive away for $39k. All this with Toyota quality, which is brilliant on these. Don’t know if these are still on run out or all gone.
I would take FM and others advice re the sand driving. Kluger is not a full blown four-wheel drives. I think the pathfinder has Hi/Lo range?
Consumption is great, have recorded 10l/100km on trip. Usually 17-18 when towing.
Towbar goose neck is not long enough.
Vehicle rated to max 700kg w/o brakes and 1500kg max towing.
Don’t know about the new Kluger but it is certainly not ugly! New Kluger has the 3.5 liter out of Aurion which is like 190-200 KW!