Last month, UMW Toyota Motor introduced an updated version of the C-HR crossover for the 2019 model year, with a couple of small aesthetic tweaks to keep the B-segment contender fresh. Now, we’re getting the first proper look at the revamped offering as it enters showrooms.
The most noticeable difference are the new alloy wheels, which are now of a two-tone turbine design that matches the 18-inch option found in other markets, but remains in a 17-inch diameter. This wheel design, by the way, has just been introduced in Thailand as well (where Malaysian-market C-HRs are also built), so this change was done at the factory and not by UMW Toyota.
You’ll also be able to spot the silver trim around the front corner air intakes, side mouldings and rear reflectors which, if you recall, is part of the massive accessories catalogue in Thailand. This display unit also sports the new Radiant Green Metallic paint and black roof, which costs an extra RM800 – the same premium as Blue Metallic and Red Metallic (both with the black roof), as well as White Pearl Crystal Shine.
Inside, the only new component is the head unit – the 6.75-inch Display Audio system now supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Not shown here is the new optional TRD Sportivo Aerokit, which adds on massive overfenders and silver front and rear bumper guards. The whole package, which is built in Thailand and fitted locally, costs RM3,990.
Priced at the same RM150,000 as before, the C-HR continues to offer automatic projector halogen headlights with LED daytime running lights, LED tail lights, front and rear fog lights, keyless entry, push-button start, automatic wipers, dual-zone climate control, leather upholstery, powered driver’s side lumbar adjustment (seat adjustment is still manual), an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a reverse camera and six speakers.
Safety-wise, there are seven airbags (including one for the driver’s knee), ABS with EBD and brake assist, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRC) and ISOFIX rear child seat anchors, plus a Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).
Under the bonnet sits the same 2ZR-FE 1.8 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine as before, with Dual VVT-i. Outputs are rated at 137 PS at 6,400 rpm and 170 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm, sent to the front wheels via a CVT with a seven-speed Sequential Shiftmatic mode.
I do actually saw quite a lot of this car on road, at 150k , insance, malaysia rich people every where
Like – Hrv Rs
Dislike – Chr
The real game changing update, habisla X70 and upcoming X50!
You cannot compare highly acclaimed CHR to low class China cars.
CHR is sold in all first world countries.
X70 and X70 cannot sell in any First World country and 90% only sold in China
Boyue/X70 sold more than 600,000 compared to less than 100,000 for CHR. And as you said, sales figure tell the truth.
Boyue/X70 sold more than 600,000 and CHR sold more than 400,000 compared to 250,000 for HRV. Again, sales figure will tell the real truth
CHR sold all over the world. Boyue 590,000 Sold In China
We all know China got low standards of safety and NCAP
If CHR was so good in selling all over the world, why isn’t it outselling Boyue? Sales figure speaks the truth, right? So stop quibbling. Doesn’t it meant Boyue is the better car?
malaysia rich people every where ?
Fresh grad Rm5k salary oredy can buy this cheap
This is because people trust Toyota quality. Even BMW and Mercedes owners, after having gone through Merc and BMW ownership, end up with a Camry during retirement.
They know ZERO problems and top quality
Copy paste: “This car is best for those who have plenty of cash, but little brain…”
At least Toyota makes money. Little brain are companies that until today still cannot make money and need bailouts
If you work hard, you can afford this car. Don’t always be lazy and mintak bantuan. Then cry say got no money
Are you talking about Tesla? Until now still not making money as you said.
Those maybe dislike Honda HR-V
anyone else think this car is just utterly ugly ? the longer i see it seems like damn 9 ugly and this design wont last long
Actually I suspected many are recons selling at around 125k . A friend bought one last year.
The real game changer! Habislah x70
Copy paste: “X70 2777 sales is only 350 shy of ur TOTAL Toyota sales. Habisla Toyota! Kena sapu’ed by X70 alone.”
Toyota so expensive also people sanggup to buy. Habislah China car, not wanted by any first world country
2777 vs 50
Habislah, awak masih mimpi lagi.
The more I look at the CHR’s front end, the uglier it looks. In green, it looks like a bullfrog…
Looks more like a dugong to me XD
Toyota design, inspired by dugongs, bullfrogs, cat fish, & monsters.
Thats great to hear. Now when can they update the NEW Camry with the Dynamic Force engine? Please make this change ‘done at the factory and not by UMW Toyota’ as well. I’m sick of UMW Toyota toying with us Malaysian buyers.
We are banned Toyota brand, say no always.
The CHR hav gooder RV or Proton X70?
Of cos chr.
After 5 yrs Chr wud b rm80k. But x70 wud b rm30k.
But after 5 yrs Chr rm80k rv, top up 10k can get brand new Hrv. So Chr good rv but buyer hv to think twice. Chr shud b around 120k-130k.
U bought the RM150k car want to sell after 3 years or 9 years?
CHR more RV becos its a toyota! proton no RV wan.
Both no value… CHR is a cramp car… Too small for family use…. The resale value maybe both the same…
UMW, thanks but no thanks. Malaysian will wait for sub RM100k Chinese X50 next year.
60k max for X50 ok lah…. Is a smaller car, buy it because performance good….
apa ini projector lamps….x70 terbaikkkk
Myvi pun sudah guna LED!
Somemore the projector lamps are halogen type not LED
Just launched in 2018, already updated. Those who bought earlier will be displeased. Abesla CH-R!
halogen headlamp for RM150k??
hallo UMWT.. the year is 2019, not 1990.. if you cannot offer LED, at least give HID still better.. but archaic halogen, you become laughing stock maa…
have you guys been living in the cave?
Better than buying proton! Toyota got high RV wan. CHR will sell like hotcakes!
Yess! Sam Loo are come back
Ouch… X70 offers additional features and power with lesser prices. Game changer in automotive industry. If toyota want to compete, this car should be price around 110K
Look at that. Adding feature after feature trying to make up for the poor sales, instead of doing so in the first place? Pathetic.
You forgot the LED headlights & tailights though.
Mazda cx3 130k+ , imported from japan….
Im no cartographer , but im pretty sure japan is alot further than thailand….
If UMW wishes to sell chr at novel item prices, then it should also include novel things like….
LED headlamps
Powered seats
Panoramic roof
Full suite of passive safety system….
Then, ppl wont question its pricing….
If ppl must really2 hv a chr , better get a recon one with either hybrid or turbo powertrain
Only 50 units per month
When X50 on sales… Then is 0 sales…
Proton X50 win
This car is best for those who have plenty of cash, but little brain…
HR-V January 3000 units, habislah C-HR
Iriz 1.6 Premium better than C-HR, habislah C-HR
The total sales of this model proven UMW failure to promote CHR, their marketing strategy have no future at all!
Give it to Perodua there are proven good at rebadging facelift confirmed hot selling like nasi kukus!
This 1.8l is just an average engine and doesn’t complement the chr good looks. This is a youthful looking car with an uncle engine. Umw should ve bring the 1.5l turbo engine instead which can justify the hi price.
UMW have emulate Proton in the 90’s. History continue itself. Next 5 years, Honda.
I love C-HR but I currently I yet to afford a RM150K car. Now I’m really depressed.
Work hard, don’t be lazy!
Everyone was clamouring for this car but when they saw how ugly it was on the road, they switched to the hrv
Crappy price. Bring the CKD version lah