Toyota Highlander / Crown Kluger Export from China — Specs & Quote

Name: Toyota Highlander / Crown Kluger
Brand: Toyota
Availability: PreOrder

Why this model

What makes the Toyota Highlander / Crown Kluger worth importing

01

Seven seats as standard

The entire Crown Kluger range is seven-seat. In markets where large families are the norm, seat count decides the purchase before anything else is considered.

02

5,015 mm on a 2,850 mm wheelbase

Genuinely full-size, with a third row usable by adults rather than children only — the distinction that separates a real seven-seater from a marketing claim.

03

Hybrid or turbo petrol

A 2.5-litre hybrid for fuel economy or a 182 kW 2.0-litre turbo with all-wheel drive for performance. Both suit different market conditions from the same model line.

04

TSS 3.0 safety standard

Toyota's latest Safety Sense package fitted across the range rather than as a premium option.

Specifications

Toyota Highlander / Crown Kluger technical data

Manufacturer figures for the China-market car. Equipment and certification vary by trim, production batch and destination — we confirm the exact build sheet before the order is placed.

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Version	Power	Torque	Battery	Range	0–100	Drive
2.0T petrol ICE · 8-speed automatic	182 kW248 PS	380 Nm	—	—	—	AWD
2.5L hybrid HEV · e-CVT	141 kW192 PS	238 Nm	—	—	—	FWD or E-Four AWD

A dash means the manufacturer does not publish that figure for this version — we do not estimate it. Range standards differ: CLTC and NEDC read higher than WLTP for the same car, so compare like with like when quoting against a European rival.

Body & dimensions

Production 2021–present

Body Full-size SUV

Seats 7

Doors 5

Length 5015 mm

Width 1930 mm

Height 1750 mm

Wheelbase 2850 mm

Trim levels

·2.5L hybrid — 141 kW, seven seats standard
·2.0T petrol AWD — 182 kW, 380 Nm
·Crown Kluger — FAW Toyota upmarket version
·Highlander — GAC Toyota version

Documented equipment

Exterior

Full-size SUV body
Roof rails
19" or 20" wheels
LED headlights

Interior

Seven seats in three rows
Large central touchscreen
Leather upholstery (trim dependent)

Safety & platform

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0
E-Four all-wheel drive (hybrid)
Multiple airbags

Only equipment documented by the manufacturer is listed. Trim levels differ by production batch — request the current configuration and colour sheet for your market.

About this model

Where the Toyota Highlander / Crown Kluger sits in the market

The Highlander and its upmarket twin the Crown Kluger are Toyota's full-size three-row SUVs for China — 5,015 mm on a 2,850 mm wheelbase, seven seats standard, with a 141 kW 2.5-litre hybrid or a 182 kW 2.0-litre turbo producing 380 Nm through an 8-speed automatic with all-wheel drive.

The Crown Kluger is a China-only model, sold by FAW Toyota as a more upscale alternative to GAC Toyota's Highlander. For markets where large families are standard and Toyota's reputation dominates purchasing — the Gulf, Central Asia, much of Africa — a genuine seven-seat Toyota at Chinese pricing is a strong proposition. Both are China-market cars, so parallel export applies with no dealer warranty.

Which version are you quoting?

The Highlander is GAC Toyota's version and the Crown Kluger is FAW Toyota's upmarket twin, sold only in China. Both are three-row seven-seaters.

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Before you order

What an importer must know about the Toyota Highlander / Crown Kluger

LHD; right-hand-drive China-built versions are not documented. The Crown Kluger is a China-only model, so no official export exists for it anywhere — genuinely parallel-export. The Highlander is sold globally by Toyota, so a China-built one competes with the manufacturer's own product in most markets. Neither carries Toyota dealer warranty when parallel-imported. Note the 5,015 mm length against parking and registration rules in some markets. Confirm which badge and which powertrain is on the invoice.

Market fit

Where the Toyota Highlander / Crown Kluger sells

Based on documented export presence and how the vehicle suits local conditions — not a guarantee of homologation, which we confirm per market before you order.

Middle East

Large-family demand in the Gulf is exceptional and Toyota dominates the market; seven-seat SUVs are the family default.

Central Asia

Multi-generational families and long distances, with Toyota as the most trusted brand across the region.

Africa

Seven-seat capability plus Toyota durability reputation, at a price well below Japanese-built equivalents.

Southeast Asia

Large-family transport is the core segment and Toyota loyalty is very strong across the region.

How it works

From your Toyota Highlander / Crown Kluger inquiry to your port

Every milestone tracked, every fee disclosed up front. Founder Cai reviews each order personally.

1 < 24 hours

Inquiry

Instant Inquiry Response
2 1-2 days

Order

Contract & Pro Forma Invoice
3 2-3 days

Production

Vehicle Sourcing & Allocation
4 3-5 days

Production

Pre-Shipment Inspection

All eight steps, with what you do and what we do at each → Export process

Toyota Highlander / Crown Kluger FAQ

Questions importers ask about this model

What is the Crown Kluger? +

FAW Toyota's upmarket version of the Highlander, sold only in China. It carries Crown branding — a prestige nameplate in Japan and China — with a more upscale interior and standard seven seats. Because it exists nowhere else, it is genuinely exclusive in an export market, though it also means absolutely no official service or parts support outside China.

Hybrid or 2.0-litre turbo? +

The 2.5-litre hybrid where fuel cost matters and the vehicle does city and suburban driving — it self-charges and Toyota's system is the most proven in the world. The 182 kW 2.0-litre turbo with all-wheel drive where customers want performance, tow, or drive sustained highway speeds in heat, as in the Gulf. The turbo has meaningfully more torque at 380 Nm.

Is the third row actually usable? +

Yes, in this class. At 5,015 mm on a 2,850 mm wheelbase, the third row accommodates adults rather than children only, which is the distinction that matters when a customer is comparing against smaller seven-seaters that claim the same seat count. It is worth demonstrating physically in a showroom — the difference against a compact seven-seater is immediately obvious.

Can EV Auto Pro supply the Toyota Highlander / Crown Kluger for export? +

Yes, with an honest caveat. Toyota sells this model through official channels in China only, so export units move through China's parallel-export channel. We source the vehicles, handle export and destination-market documentation and shipping, and explain the warranty and after-sales position for your country before you commit. Tell us the quantity and destination and we will confirm feasibility and send a real quote.

What does a Toyota Highlander / Crown Kluger quote include? +

We quote per confirmed configuration rather than publishing a fixed price we cannot hold. Every quote states the vehicle cost, inland transport, export handling, documentation and shipping separately, as EXW, FOB or CIF depending on your request — so you can see exactly what is and is not included before you commit to a deposit.

How is the vehicle checked before shipment? +

We check condition, appearance, mileage, configuration, battery status and basic functions before loading, and send you a photo and video report. If something does not match the specification you ordered, it is resolved before the unit is loaded rather than after it arrives at your port.

What warranty applies to an exported Toyota Highlander / Crown Kluger? +

Warranty policy depends on brand, model and destination country, and some manufacturer warranties are limited or void outside China. We explain the actual warranty position for your market before order confirmation rather than after, and we supply common spare and maintenance parts for units we have exported.

More on payment, shipping, documents and warranty in our full FAQ.

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