Toyota Highlander in 2006. In Japan, the Kluger is exclusive to dealership network called "Toyota NETZ" as a larger alternative to the RAV4. Unable to use the Highlander name in Japan and Australia because of a trademarked Hyundai Terracan trim line, Toyota calls the vehicle the Toyota Kluger (pronounced "Klu-ger") there. The name is derived from the German word klug, which means smart or clever ("Kluger" meaning "one who is smart"). The Highlander (or Kluger in Japan and Australia) shared a platform with its Lexus RX/Toyota Harrier cousin. It came in five (2001–2007) and seven-seat (2004–2007) configurations and became a sales success
Toyota established in 1946 is called "Toyota Store" (トヨタ店 "Toyota Mise") and offers large luxury sedans such as the Toyota Century and the Toyota Crown. In 1955, the "Toyopet Store" (トヨペット店 "Toyopetto-ten") arrived, originally established to sell the Toyota Corona and the Toyopet ToyoAce truck, and currently features mid-range models. ( in Japanese.) The "Toyota Publica Store" (トヨタパブリカ店 "Toyota Paburika-ten") was established in 1961 to sell the Toyota Publica. In 1966 it was renamed the "Toyota Corolla Store" (トヨタカローラ店 "Toyota Karōra-ten") to sell the Toyota Corolla. The dealership chain focuses on budget models. The "Toyota Auto Store" (トヨタオート店 "Toyota Ōto-ten") sales