2017 Toyota C-HR Koba with optional black roof
After Europe, Japan and Singapore, Australia is next to get the much-awaited Toyota C-HR. The B-segment crossover, built in Japan, goes on sale Down Under with one engine, two transmissions and two trim levels – standard and top-spec Koba. The latter is named in honour of the car’s chief engineer Hiroyuki Koba.
Prices start at $26,990 (RM92,200) for the base manual, rising to $28,990 (RM99,000) for the CVT and $33,290 (RM113,700) for the Koba CVT. All-wheel drive CVT models retail at $30,990 (RM105,800) for the standard trim and $35,290 (RM120,500) for the Koba.
This makes the base two-wheel drive CVT around $4,000 more expensive than the more powerful Honda HR-V, which doesn’t come with a manual or an all-wheel drive option. That one starts at $24,990 (RM85,300) for the 1.8 VTi, although it doesn’t have the kit of the Toyota. At the top end, the HR-V 1.8 VTi-L with ADAS driver assists is priced at $33,990 (RM116,065), making it slightly pricier than the 2WD C-HR in Koba trim.
2017 Toyota C-HR Koba with optional black roof
Toyota talks a lot about the CH-R’s extroverted design, so let’s look at that first. The styling carries a “diamond architecture” theme that mixes sharp lines and smooth curves, with gemstone-like shapes, a sleek, coupé-inspired upper body and a more rugged SUV-like lower body.
At the front, the slim upper grille flows into the swept-back headlights; LED daytime running lights are standard, while Koba models get full LED headlights with 12 sequential LED indicators. Along the side, pumped-up fender flares sit either side of the large, concave surface of the doors, while black rocker panels and a strong shoulder line give the car a more dynamic look.
Extending out of the tapered rear end are C-shaped LED combination tail lights – the ones on the Koba are full LED. Buyers can choose between eight colours, including Atomic Rush (red), Bionic Bronze, Electric Teal and Shadow Platinum (silver) that are new to the market. Koba models also gain a two-tone option with either a white (with bronze, blue, yellow or teal cars) or black (on white, yellow or silver) roof.
2017 Toyota C-HR Koba
Aerodynamics have been optimised through the use of underbody panels to reduce turbulence together with front wheel arch air spats and suspension arms which have been shaped to minimise airflow disturbance. The tailgate spoilers have a real function too, reducing drag and increasing high-speed stability. All-in-all, the C-HR features a drag coefficient of 0.34, or 0.35 in Koba trim.
Step inside and you’ll find a layered interior design that Toyota says is oriented towards the driver. The freestanding 6.1-inch touchscreen – which features navigation and Toyota Link online services – enables the dashboard to be lower, which aids visibility in concert with the positioning of the slim A-pillars. Koba models are differentiated via mocha brown inserts and silver trim.
Standard kit is fairly generous and includes 17-inch alloy wheels, puddle lamps projecting the C-HR logo, front and rear parking sensors, auto wipers, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 4.2-inch colour multi-info display, a multifunction steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment, the aforementioned touchscreen navigation system, a reverse camera and six speakers.
2017 Toyota C-HR Koba
The Kobe adds 18-inch machine-finish alloys, keyless entry, push-button start, leather upholstery, heated seats, driver’s side powered lumbar adjustment, privacy glass, ambient lighting and a nano-e air ioniser. Safety-wise, all models come with Pre-Collision System (PCS), Active Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Automatic High Beam (AHB), Blind-spot Monitor (BSM) and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA).
Power comes from a 1.2 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with D-4T direct injection and VVT-iW that enables the engine to switch between Otto and Atkinson cycles. Output figures stand at 114 hp from 5,200 to 5,600 rpm and 185 Nm between 1,500 and 4,000 rpm.
The engine is mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or a CVT – all-wheel drive is offered as an option on the latter. Combined fuel consumption is rated 6.3 litres per 100 km with the manual, while the CVT gets 6.4 litres per 100 km; the all-wheel drive model pushes it up to 6.5 litres per 100 km.
2017 Toyota C-HR with Toyota Genuine Accessories
Under the skin, the C-HR is built on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) – the global architecture for compact vehicles (GA-C) platform provides a low centre of gravity and greater rigidity, while also enabling components to be positioned lower, making the low-slung design possible. The lower seating position afforded by the platform also means that headroom isn’t compromised by the sweeping roofline.
Suspension is handled by MacPherson struts with a large-diameter anti-roll bar at the front and double wishbones at the rear. The C-HR also adjusts torque delivery when going over bumps and dips detected by the front wheel sensors, smoothening out the ride.
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba with optional black roof
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba with optional black roof
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba with optional black roof
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba with optional black roof
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba with optional black roof
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba with optional black roof
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba with optional black roof
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba with optional black roof
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba with optional black roof
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba with optional black roof
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba with optional black roof
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba with optional black roof
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba with optional black roof
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba with optional black roof (right) and C-HR
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR with Toyota Genuine Accessories
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR with Toyota Genuine Accessories
-
- 2017 Toyota C-HR with Toyota Genuine Accessories
Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.
Menyampah menunggu…. Bila nak masuk Malaysia!
the more i see the more i feel is just too complicated both external and internal.
looks like is gonna to be another “cheap” and luxury car in Malaysia
Australia only AUD$26k? Malaysia sure RM140k
Fresh grad in Australia earn about AUD$4000
Fresh grad in Malaysia earn RM2500.
Still waiting for our beloved kerajaan to give us the 30% car price reduction Bijan promised the rakyat 4 years ago.
Come here sure the car sell for RM150k. Singapore sell the Hybrid CHR with COE included SGD100k
Considering Singaporeans earn 10X what Malaysians earn, looks like they only pay like peanuts for this car
Only those no effort to earn money complain no money.
Why take so long to launch?
migrate to Singapore then..
Same guy with different identity. He must be sick
in Brunei cars like this type and any same level was just around 25-35k usually. I used to live in Brunei as i was working there before. Toyota Vios costed me only 23k dollar and when you convert to Malaysian ringgit approximately rm69k /70k. About 15-20k ringgit cheaper than malaysian some car dealer even sell vios 100k in certain area i see fhew
Honda HRV owner getting butthurt detected.
Excellent vehicle…this model alone will kill the sales of honda crv, civic, city, hrv, brv…dont waste time umw toyota…bring it in NOW…this is the latest sensation from toyota…people all over the world are talking about it…the dawn of a new era…toyota…only for those looking for premium driving…
Seeing the price already I know we Malaysians are cheated.
Toyota and Premium does not match together.
Therefore will rebadge as LEXUS. LOL
I prefer Geely
There’s a saying in aviation if it ain’t Boeing I ain’t buying. So if it ain’t Toyota I ain’t buying. Honda? I’m sorry. U’re like Airbus, which is a cheaper alternative to Boeing.
selepas Thai & Indo…bro
Don’t get excited with the RM90k price tag. If they sell at that price here, who will buy the junk Perdana?
Or the Junk Eritga?
Eritga..whats dat?
Why you are so worry?
The exterior looks great but the interior is somewhat of a dissappointment
The interior is far more upmarket than that of the Honda HR-V in my opinion.
HRV is 2 years old already… for sure its dated
Wow! I love this CH-R and can’t wait for it to be launched here. It would be an ideal replacement for my 3rd generation Prius if UMW-Toyota is not selling the 4th gen Prius in Malaysia.
Once reached Malaysia, price suddenly increased to RM189,888 with 2 airbags. All thanks to that proton creator who started all the mess in the country!
the creator has left the government n proton for quite some time now..so why cant the current gov who disgust the creator so much do something about it?
Gov earns a lot of tax from car import. Cannot loose this income.
Ideally UMWT should bring in the CKD hybrid version so that the pricing can benefit from the hybrid/EEV tax break.
Mid-spec Toyota Corolla Altis 1.8G
In Australia – AUD$27,536; RM94,254
In Malaysia – RM123,900.00
YOU ARE PAYING RM29,646, 30% MORE!
Both are fully imported from Thailand
So expect to pay the same for the CHR.
Then again the Mazda CX-3 is overpriced too.
I have a feeling UMW will charge it more than CRV, but below Fortuner.
27,536AUD is nothing in australia really. On average they earn more than 40,000 AUD per year.
even student doing part time work being waiter already can earn that in few months la.
last time I work in Australia, can earn like AUD20 to AUD30 per hour as kuli waiter. Per day earn AUD200
Per month AUD 6000
High salary comes with high cost of living… U need to compare with many aspects, not just how much they can earn… Bet that u dont know how much to pay rent for one room in Australia
Your $6000/month is before tax. I would say it is around $46XX after tax. Cost of living per month would be around $1500-1800 by renting room with no life.
I earn 50k a year in Aus (Low income group). I bring home around 41.5k after tax (That is around $3500/month). I would honestly say that I can’t really afford a new car that is around 27k++ (3-5 years loan with interest rate from 4% to 18% depending on your circumstances).
Cost of living
Home Loan $2000/month (25km away from city)
Food $400/month
Bills $300-500/month average inc council/sewerage fees…etc
Car – 2003 Camry $4000 and 2011 Civic $10,000
Road tax around $600+/annum
Insurance around $500-700/annum
Petrol average $1.2-1.5/L
Car service – $60-100 per hour labour + Parts
Life is tough here unless you earn the average $80k+ before tax.
I hardly go out for drinks with friends…etc
Spoken like a true person living abroad instead of those here dreaming the gud life overseas.
In Australia, bring Malaysian motorists attitude on the road and you can anytime dragged into jail over there.
berKOBA-KOBA semangat aku tunggu toyota CHR KOBA nie
yeah yeah! come to Malaysia and become RM 200K!!
At 200k the CH-R will price itself out of the market. Perhaps the CBU Mazda CX3’s price of 136k is a good indication should the first batch of the CH-R arrives in CBU as well.
Seriously, if T is selling this CHR around 200k, they can BUNGKUS NOW. Which sane person will want 2 part 200k 4 essentially a B-segment car ??!!
Toyota FJ Cruiser is sold in the US for around 2X,XXX USD. In Malaysia a recon one would set you back to around RM200k
ho ho ho. We pay 10x for a 2nd hand used FJ Cruiser.
And yet pipu still buys…
driver’s section looks a bit cramped. i hope its the camera angle.
Top spec only 120k! Dirt cheap..In bolehland leh, sigh…
Waiting. Downpayment ready. Bring it on, UMW.
Those prices are not on road prices la…
Add another $2000-3000 for driveaway price ;)
Nowadays it is easy to negotiate a discount of up to 10% off driveaway price depending on the car model and how desperate the dealer is
This car already outsell HR-V in most of Europe countries and Japan.
Their main target is to reclaim throne from VW.
After Australia, this car will enter America.
For ASEAN, I think it will assemble in Thailand. Malaysian cost is expensive compare to Indonesia and Thailand.
This car already outsell HR-V in most of Europe countries and Japan.
Their main target is to reclaim throne from VW.
After this they will enter America.
In ASEAN, I think this SUV will assemble in Thailand. Malaysia’s cost is expensive compare to Indonesia and Thailand.
Toyota sells in foreign market because its not controlled by UMW.
CVT? Haiz~~~ not sure about that~~~
it will just be another CX-3..
Expensive, niche, not mass market like the HRV
most likely CBU too…
Lama dah metungu..betahun tahun…malas dah rasanya nak tungu…puiiii punya umw