Toyota has announced that sales for the C-HR in Japan reached 117,299 units last year, according to figures from the Japanese Automotive Manufacturers Association (JAMA). That’s enough to make the distinctively-styled B-segment crossover the best-selling SUV in the Land of the Rising Sun, says the carmaker.
Launched there at the end of 2016, the C-HR is offered with either a 115 PS/185 Nm 1.2 litre turbo engine mated to a CVT and either front- or all-wheel drive, or a hybrid powertrain that pairs a 1.8 litre naturally-aspirated mill to an electric motor to deliver a total system output of 122 PS. The latter is only available with two-wheel drive, but is capable of a fuel consumption figure of 30.2 km per litre on the Japanese JC08 cycle.
All models in Japan come with the Toyota Safety Sense P suite as standard, incorporating Pre-Collision Safety, Active Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Warning and Automatic High Beam. Toyota also introduced two-tone exterior colour schemes in August, as well as a special edition model with LED head- and tail lights and sequential LED indicators in November.
Closer to home, the C-HR will be introduced sometime this year, equipped with a 137 PS/170 Nm 1.8 litre Dual VVT-i engine, a CVT and front-wheel drive. Standard kit includes halogen headlights, 17-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, push-button start, leather seats, dual-zone climate control, seven airbags and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC). However, we miss out on the aforementioned Toyota Safety Sense P, although we will get a blind spot monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).
Distributor UMW Toyota Motor has opened the order books for the car. Do you think the C-HR will achieve the same success here as in Japan? Sound off in the comments section after the jump.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments express excitement for the Toyota C-HR's success in Japan and debate over its price in Malaysia, with many considering it overpriced compared to competitors like HR-V. Some praise Toyota's reputation and safety features, while others express skepticism about pricing, support for Honda, and concerns about local support and specifications. There’s also discussion about market positioning, brand loyalty, and the influence of Japanese origin on perceptions. Overall, sentiments are mixed but generally leaning towards anticipation and cautious critique.