Toyota C-HR – best-selling SUV in Japan in 1H 2017

Toyota C-HR – best-selling SUV in Japan in 1H 2017

The Toyota C-HR is enjoying a fair bit of success in Japan, with sales of the compact SUV hitting 79,303 units. That is enough for the C-HR to secure the top spot among all carmakers in the number of new SUVs sold in the country during the first half of 2017 (1H 2017).

Toyota also pointed out that in the month of April 2017, the C-HR was the most purchased vehicle in Japan, with sales peaking at 13,168 units. In its home market, the C-HR is available with a 1.2 litre turbocharged engine and a 1.8 litre hybrid powerplant.

For Malaysia, a launch window for the C-HR has yet to be set, although the model has been sighted in Putrajaya a few weeks back leaving the Road Transport Department (JPJ) office.

The car sighted then is reportedly the same one that was present during the C-HR’s first official preview locally. It is powered by a 1.2 litre turbo, while the specifications are similar to the entry-level Australian model – 17-inch wheels and halogen headlights.

When it is finally launched here, the C-HR will look to compete against the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3. Reckon it’ll beat those two in the sales charts?

GALLERY: Toyota C-HR (Japan-spec)

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Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard's strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • Numbers don’t lie. Home or abroad, Toyota.

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    • YB Kunta Kinte on Jul 10, 2017 at 12:00 pm

      Will UMW Toyota bring in the 1.8 Hybrid and benefit from Gomen tax breaks and sell it for RM100k

      Or

      Will Toyota bring in the 1.2 Turbo and sell it for RM200k?

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    • Chia Kok on Jul 10, 2017 at 12:27 pm

      I believe this car will be just a basic as first introduction,empty metal.HRV will double the effort by better facelift,cheaper & more specs..

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  • Keta kecik on Jul 10, 2017 at 10:26 am

    You want a car like this in Malaysia? You have the cx-3. Reward mazda malaysia for bringing it in early rather than clamoring for toyota to do their job.

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  • Once reached here the price suddenly increased to RM198,888 with 2 airbags

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    • Then HRV will doubled up sales, especially if facelift will come with HSensing.

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      • Meanie on Jul 10, 2017 at 2:03 pm

        HRV? Is it even worth mentioning? Obsolete. It’s slightly better than BRV. Sorry. But die hard H fans will argue HRV is better in terms of this that blah3. And if there’s ever a hybrid for this model, people will argue its underpowered, no RV and so on and refuse to admit H can’t even produce a proper hybrid car. Western countries are going hybrid now for those of you who haven’t been to overseas.

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      • goseedoctorpls on Jul 10, 2017 at 4:30 pm

        2 little chickens are talking to each other. so cute

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          • nomedicinesry on Jul 10, 2017 at 7:03 pm

            those ignorant chickens take all other species as duck, even laughing observers. not black then white, not a then b. cluck cluck cluck finding doctor but too bad no medicine.

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          • Kerol on Jul 11, 2017 at 12:30 pm

            Wow.. what a record.. over 10k dislike. BRAVO JOHN!! BOOOOOOO!!

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    • hahaha.. 2 airbags with ABS as optional

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    • Henry on Jul 10, 2017 at 1:59 pm

      Please do not create fake news. Not cool. In fact you will look like a village idiot.

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  • TopsyBoXyTurvy on Jul 10, 2017 at 10:36 am

    This car shall be a hit in our market too (as long as the price point is not too high ).
    It attracts people not only in terms of its look, but also the hidden gem: the new TNGA platform that had won praises around the globe for its handling ability. ( even on the new camry)
    . Hopefully UMW dont screw up.

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    • Toyota Harrier, merely grey imports but selling like hot Kuehs..Toyota SUV, Best Valued

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    • Airbags only 2 , no VSC? No turbo? Forget it

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      • have you driven turbo in KL traffic? felt worst than CamPro + Punch CVT. Like being held back by rope

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    • Mr. Octopus on Jul 10, 2017 at 4:08 pm

      What’s the big deal with TNGA?
      It’s just a way to cut production costs & time.

      Most automotive brands already have modular tech namely:

      Ford-C Platform
      VW-MQB
      Volvo-SPA

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  • BRV not selling in Japan?

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    • Unsafe car is for market whose life is less than their own, cuz they knows the pipu sheeps for T & H badge is enuff.

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    • MOHAMAD AZRUL BIN AHMAD on Jul 10, 2017 at 1:30 pm

      B-RV is a 3rd world Honda

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    • Henry on Jul 10, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      It is actually a made for India market car.

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  • The Saint on Jul 10, 2017 at 11:56 am

    Saw this in the flesh last month, quite a looker.

    It should do well if the price and specs are right.

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  • thepolygonal on Jul 10, 2017 at 12:28 pm

    Success of not here is based on price. This definitely is a looker… it’s the price that matters now. It’s up to UMW to balance it out. Want to sell a lot with lower price or little with high price? 1H of year is gone… look at how Honda can launch the new Jazz here even before it’s available in their home Japan. This CHR is now almost everywhere but here… good one UMW. You probably not really serious about selling this here.

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  • tishaban on Jul 10, 2017 at 12:56 pm

    This is the nicest implementation of the Toyota design language, I can’t stand how the new Prius/Camry/Harrier looks.

    Still as someone mentioned I’d still go for a Mazda CX-3 over this if I were in the market for one. Mazda has at least focused on making sure their C-segment and above cars have the proper safety equipment in Malaysia, unlike UMW Toyota.

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  • B-Segment SUV on Jul 10, 2017 at 1:32 pm

    If UMW price their C-HR (CKD unit) around RM130K then Mazda CX-3 (CBU unit) is a better choice.

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  • NIZZAN on Jul 10, 2017 at 1:34 pm

    The rear light design very much similar to Nissan Juke design. Buy the front is much nicer compare to the Juke.

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  • Henry on Jul 10, 2017 at 2:02 pm

    Please don’t take forever to come here. You will lose one sale.

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  • ChrFanChrFan on Jul 10, 2017 at 2:04 pm

    Which spec would our Malaysian prefer?

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  • umw suck on Jul 10, 2017 at 2:34 pm

    i can tell u for sure umw toyota gone sell this at around rm111,100.00 till rm131,100.00 cause umw always gone sell it expensive then the Honda one.

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  • Ford_ton on Jul 10, 2017 at 2:36 pm

    It will take over where the Rush had left. Should be a serious contender.

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  • Luv my pitbull on Jul 10, 2017 at 6:43 pm

    Looks like a bored pitbull terrier from the front…cross breeding gone wrong..

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    • Luv my pitbull on Jul 10, 2017 at 6:45 pm

      Looks like a bored pitbull terrier from the front…cross breeding gone wrong with ultraman..

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  • I suspect old uncles in umw still undecided to bring in the car. The car is not the norm Toyota car. Toyota should be non fancy, durable and comfortable.
    The car just too sporty like.
    Don’t hope too much from the umw old dinasours!

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  • Kangkung with Cheese on Jul 10, 2017 at 10:56 pm

    When this CHR comes to Malaysia, this car will be stripped off of everything. “Totally kosong” edition. Premium model would only comes with minimum gadgets and safety feature. Slapped on some TRD stickers and UMW will hike the prices even higher.

    Price tag wise, it will likely be more expensive than other countries.

    Malaysian just too easy to be conned, over and over again…..

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  • U forget to mention Subaru XV. Which is better than both mention Honda HRV n Mazda C3.

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    • C-Segment on Jul 11, 2017 at 12:20 pm

      I thought XV is a C-segment SUV as it is based on the C-segment Impreza right?

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