2021 Toyota C-HR GR Sport now in the UK, fr RM174k

2021 Toyota C-HR GR Sport now in the UK, fr RM174k

Shortly after making its European debut, the 2021 Toyota C-HR GR Sport has finally gone on sale in the UK. It’s priced from £31,395 (RM174k) for the entry-level 1.8 litre variant, and goes up to £33,015 (RM183k) for the more powerful 2.0 litre model.

The European version isn’t as cosmetically showy as the JDM model, but there are meaningful additions here. Unique to the GR Sport variant are things like a more prominent gloss black front splitter, revised lower diffuser, black door mouldings, and dark tinted headlights to go with the dark chrome grille. It rides on 19-inch two-tone alloys as standard, and is available in eight two-tone exterior colour schemes, each with a contrasting black roof.

Inside, the C-HR GR Sport is equipped with a perforated leather sports steering wheel, GR startup animation on the multi-info display, GR Sport branded treadplates and push-start button, and a choice between Alcantara or fabric seat upholstery. Either choices feature red and grey contrast stitching and heating function, as well as GR badges.

2021 Toyota C-HR GR Sport now in the UK, fr RM174k

Other standard items include rear privacy glass, keyless entry, LED headlights and auto-folding door mirrors. A premium nine-speaker JBL stereo sound system is available as a cost option, but all models get an eight-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality (with six speakers) as standard.

Toyota made several changes to the chassis improve handling. Enhancements include stiffer springs and dampers, thicker anti-roll bars, and a slightly upgraded steering system. All these, Toyota says, will help “limit body roll and make the C-HR more engaging to drive.”

As for engines, both the 1.8 litre and 2.0 litre engines are hybrid, delivering total system outputs of 122 hp and 184 hp respectively. Drive is sent to the front wheels through a continuously variable transmission, returning claimed fuel economy figures of at least 4.7 litres per 100 km.

Toyota Safety Sense is standard too, with base models getting adaptive cruise control with traffic sign recognition at the very least. There’s also autonomous emergency braking with oncoming vehicle detection at intersections, emergency steering assist, lane centring assist. The optional tech pack adds smart entry, blind spot monitor, and rear cross-traffic alert.

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Comments

  • M & B on Jan 22, 2021 at 1:05 pm

    Nice

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    • Civic Turbo 2018 on Jan 22, 2021 at 2:05 pm

      CHR is the slowest in drag race (vs X50 and HRV)

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      • Referring to CHR Pre Facelift 2017, yes it is slowest in drag race between X50 and HRV. But now, not really as CHR is not even slowest car in drag race in which uses newer 2.0 hybrid engine (184HP) that accelerates in 8.2 seconds up to 100 km/h starting from 0km/h

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        • Civic Turbo 2018 on Jan 22, 2021 at 5:37 pm

          As boss Paul said. UMWT discontinued the CHR 1.8NA here. No chance to revenge on Malaysia road. For now :P

          Search X50 vs CHR drag race. Super slow!

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      • Obviously people who buy a toyota chr or any small size suv is not to do drag race.pointless comparison.

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        • Pointless comparison? Nope. And well, people who buy toyota chr or any small size suv, could also do comparison

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  • Chow Wei Zhen on Jan 22, 2021 at 1:23 pm

    Beauty Design

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  • Jia Ren on Jan 22, 2021 at 1:25 pm

    Bring it on

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  • Drinker on Jan 22, 2021 at 2:01 pm

    Handsome looker

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  • Dinkin on Jan 22, 2021 at 2:20 pm

    Cute car

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  • Zuchie on Jan 22, 2021 at 2:58 pm

    Why CHR disappear from Toyota Malaysia website?

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    • Paul Tan on Jan 22, 2021 at 3:12 pm

      discontinued

      https://paultan.org/2020/12/31/toyota-in-2021-new-corolla-cross-harrier-facelifts-for-camry-innova-and-fortuner-coming-to-malaysia/

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  • Venza on Jan 22, 2021 at 5:38 pm

    Impressive

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  • Speedhunter on Oct 05, 2021 at 11:37 pm

    i like this one..i love more 2.0L with turbo

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