Toyota C-HR spotted in Thailand – early 2018 launch?

Toyota C-HR spotted in Thailand – early 2018 launch?

We’ve already seen the Toyota C-HR make its debut at the recently concluded Singapore Motor Show, and now, the compact crossover has been sighted in Thailand thanks to a Headlightmag readers.

Although the car seen here is wearing quite a bit of camouflage, there’s no hiding the C-HR’s distinct styling, which has certainly garnered mixed responses from the masses. According to the source, the C-HR will be manufactured in one of Toyota’s factories in Thailand, and will go on sale in early 2018.

This is certainly in line with an earlier report, which stated that C-HR production will begin in the country in 2018. However, details on what will go under the hood of the Thailand-spec C-HR is yet unknown.

For the United States market, the C-HR is fitted with a 2.0 litre Dual VVT-i four-cylinder petrol engine (147 PS/187 Nm), paired with a CVT. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Japan markets get two options – the 8NR-FTS 1.2L turbo four-pot (115 PS/185 Nm) with a Super CVT-i, as well as a hybrid powertrain that is made up of a 1.8 litre VVT-i Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine, a pair of electric motors and a CVT gearbox (the same combo found in the latest Prius).

Outside of Thailand, it has also been reported that the C-HR destined for the Indonesian market could be powered by the same 1.5 litre 2NR-FE Dual VVT-i engine as the Sienta and facelifted Vios. Warih Andang Tjahjono, vice president of PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) recently stated that the company had the means of producing the model locally.

What about us Malaysians then? Well, there’s currently no word from UMW Toyota on when the C-HR will be launched here, although it will most likely arrive only after it debuts in Thailand and Indonesia. Nonetheless, what powertrain or equipment would you want fitted on the Malaysian-spec C-HR?


GALLERY: Toyota C-HR at the 2017 Singapore Motor Show

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Comments

  • Rizalm on Jan 19, 2017 at 4:31 pm

    Kita lihat nilai Ringgit semakin merosot berbanding mata wang asing terutama Thai Baht.
    Yang nyata, kejatuhan nilai Ringgit telah menjadikan rakyat negara ini gusar. Takut-takut Ringgit jadi seperti duit pisang Jepun satu masa sebelum merdeka dahulu.

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    • Mikey on Jan 19, 2017 at 5:16 pm

      Bro, duit Jepun sekarang naik macam dah kena Tongkat Ali.

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    • Naik turun adalah semestinya. Terutama skarang US bawak balik duit mereka dan juga ada yg ambik kesempatan kaut untung lebih. Tapi baru-baru ni dah lebih stabil dan yg masih tinggal akan kekal dgn kita. Biarlah mereka yg hanya dtg sini naik untung cepat pegi, kita xperlu mereka. Yg penting kekukuhan economy masih ada, dan ini akan menarik pelaburan yg lebih jujur dan bermakna. Yg lain tu x penting.

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    • AutoFrenz (the original) on Jan 19, 2017 at 6:36 pm

      They are testing the car in jan 2017…dont tell me they are taking a year to assemble it…cannot be..the most next month it will be out…be afraid hrv be afraid…here come chr…

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      • Potential buyer on May 13, 2017 at 9:39 pm

        Later, New CRV already on the road for few months, C-HR not yet available….

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  • Bashers says why need to camo here and there. Lousy mgmt teh tarik everyday. Just launch it and sell today alredi lah! oh wai…

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  • ex-VGM staff on Jan 19, 2017 at 4:47 pm

    whether assembled in thailand or indonesia makes no difference as we can still enjoy the car being imported without any tax (AFTA). but if thailand getting in early 2018 it owuld be kinda late. its like anti climax.

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  • totota on Jan 19, 2017 at 4:52 pm

    poor toyota, sg cut away the nice design rims, now thai also cut away the nice rims..they should follow honda strategic, standardize the rims design for global

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    • hondodo.. on Jan 19, 2017 at 11:33 pm

      poor you totata…

      its develepmont stage la.. why the F they want to reveal the real design of sport rim.. of course la they will using spare tyre 1st…

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  • thepolygonal on Jan 19, 2017 at 5:10 pm

    By the time it reaches here, the Nissan Gripz will probably is launched and eyes will probably be on that one instead.

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  • seancorr (Member) on Jan 19, 2017 at 5:24 pm

    No doubt we will get the 2.0 NA engine unless UMW manufacturers it locally then we should be getting the Hybrid at a cheaper price….maybe not in holding too much for EEV price. UMW will take a big fat chunk as usual

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    • Potential buyer on May 13, 2017 at 9:41 pm

      1.5L dual vvti engine good enough, at affordable price near BRV price

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  • sohhai on Jan 19, 2017 at 5:31 pm

    Cannot be 2018 in Thailand la. The fact that they are testing camouflaged mules already indicate a Q2 or Q3 launch there

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  • xem6861 on Jan 19, 2017 at 9:24 pm

    The driver cockpit better than HRV,however much smaller boot space. I think HRV is much more realistic than C-HR. Both indeed compact cars, suitable for small size family or secondary car. In SG, 1.8 Honda Vezel while 1.5 HRV.

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  • Yamashita on Jan 21, 2017 at 8:19 am

    Simple. Even child knows that Toyota selling decrease while Honda selling increase. UMW has a very slow learner management. They can’t thinking to improve selling faster even they has a good car like CHR. Why people wanna buy CHR if majority oh them already buy new city and HRV? Are UMW thinking majority Malaysian are reach people and they buy a new car every year? Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore already advanced while Malaysia Toyota still sleeping.

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  • fitri on Jan 26, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    i probably choose chr than hrv….honda sparepart is too expensive

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  • Azrol Ahmad on May 04, 2017 at 11:19 am

    1.5 would be underpowered for these Model..1.8 would be fine i think.had asked one of UMW branch in kuantan they said that there will be no new models launch this year as they are now upgrading their factory (as they claim). Hopefully this model will arrive in Malaysia asi wish to have it one…

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    • Potential buyer on May 13, 2017 at 9:43 pm

      I.8 hybrid batteries makes u worry after end of warranty….. 1.5L is good enough for daily small family use.

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  • Potential buyer on May 13, 2017 at 9:36 pm

    1.5L at affordable price is good enough, with all the safety spec and Full Led front n read lights

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  • Saw one today in Pattaya, totally undisguised, in black, but wasn’t fast enough to get my phone out to get a shot, I’ll keep my eye out in the next few wees.

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  • Dr. Gregory S. Kharmalki on Aug 21, 2017 at 3:25 pm

    When HR-C Toyota will be launched in Bangkok and at what price?

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  • Dr. Gregory S. Kharmalki on Aug 21, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    The C-HR Toyota is a challenge to Honda. It will proved more popular for Thais who always got forToyota .An early launched will have more sales.

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  • Dr. Gregory S. Kharmalki on Aug 24, 2017 at 11:37 am

    Want to register for the long awaited Cl-HE Toyota in Bangkok

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