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Toyota has confirmed pricing for the second-gen C-HR small SUV ahead of its Q1 2024 local release.
Snapshot
- Three-strong hybrid-only range here Q1 next year
- European-built small crossover offers a small SUV option
- Starts from $42,990 and runs to $54,990
The C-HR range opens with the GXL from $42,990, with a mid-spec Koba commanding $49,990, and the flagship all-wheel drive GR Sport $54,990 (all before on-road costs). All are powered exclusively by hybrid powertrains.
Those are big increases – the all-new model starts at $11,275 more than before, while the mid-spec Koba is $11,500 dearer.
No longer is the C-HR a price-point small SUV purchase. In fact, the C-HR GR Sport is not only more costly than a Corolla Cross, it's also steeper than a RAV4 Cruiser hybrid ($54,410).
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What the C-HR has lost in value points, the new model makes up for in visual excitement with striking concept-car-like styling.
Crisp LED lighting features invigorate unconventional proportions – the C-HR is 35mm wider and 30mm shorter than before despite maintaining the same wheelbase.
The price increase is again somewhat softened by Toyota's latestt fifth-gen hybrid technology and the inclusion of generous cabin gizmos, such as the 12.3-inch central touchscreen and digital driver's display.
The new C-HR is also now built in Europe for our market, with longer shipping routes pushing costs up compared to the previous Japanese-made car.
“The new C-HR brings a new level of premium luxury to the small SUV segment, blending dynamic design and strong technology with a high level of specification and low fuel consumption”, said vice president sales, marketing and franchise operations Sean Hanley.
JUMP AHEAD
- 2024 Toyota C-HR pricing
- 2024 Toyota C-HR features
- Options
- Colours
- Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
- Safety
- Dimensions
- Warranty and servicing
- Availability
2024 Toyota C-HR pricing
Prices listed are before on-road costs
| Variant | Pricing | Change |
|---|---|---|
| GXL 2WD hybrid | $42,990 | Up $11,275 |
| Koba 2WD hybrid | $49,990 | Up $11,525 |
| GR Sport AWD hybrid | $54,990 | New variant |
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2024 Toyota C-HR features
| C-HR GXL features | |
|---|---|
| 17-inch alloy wheels | Manual adjust sports seats with fabric upholstery |
| LED interior lamps | 7.0-inch colour multi-information display |
| 12.3-inch touchscreen | Wireless Apple CarPlay/wired Android Auto |
| Six-speaker audio system | Automatic dual-zone climate control |
| Rain-sensing wipers | Smart entry & start |
| Panoramic view monitor | Toyota Safety Sense active safety technologies |
2024 Toyota C-HR Koba features
| C-HR Koba features, in addition to GXL | |
|---|---|
| 19-inch alloy wheels | Bi-LED headlights with auto highbeam |
| Heated front sports seats with fabric/suede upholstery and power driver’s seat adjustment | 12.3-inch digital instrument display |
| Nine-speaker JBL premium audio system | Head-up display |
| Wireless smartphone charger | Colour-selectable ambient lighting |
| Power tailgate | |
2024 Toyota C-HR GR Sport features
| C-HR GR Sport features, in addition to Koba | |
|---|---|
| GR Sport 19-inch alloy wheels | GR Sport exterior styling package |
| Upgraded brakes | Heated steering wheel |
| GR Sport front seats with synthetic leather/suede upholstery | GR branded floor mats, steering wheel and scuff plates |
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Options
| Two-Tone premium paint | $775 |
| Two-Tone Plus premium paint | $1550 |
| Two-Tone Plus premium paint + panoramic roof (GR Sport) | $2700 |
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Colours
Toyota is yet to name the full colour range for Australian C-HRs, though there will eventually be six single-tone for GXL and six two-tone colourways for Koba and GR Sport.
Two-tone plus (pictured here) sees the contrast black encircle the rear of the C-HR.
| Sunglow Yellow two-tone |
| Feverish Red two-tone |
| Glacier White two-ton |
Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
Following the new Corolla Cross, the C-HR will arrive with fifth-generation hybrid powertrains in front- and all-wheel drive.
The GXL and Koba pair an Atkinson cycle 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol with a 70kW/142Nm electric motor (17kW more than before thanks to twice as many motor magnets) for 103kW – there's no combined torque figure quoted.
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All-wheel drive variants get a 2.0-litre hybrid, the same as found in the Corolla Cross but with one less kilowatt.
Producing 145kW in total, the AWD GR Sport gets a punchier 83kW front axle electric motor and 30kW rear-mounted drive unit for added stability.
Toyota has not made any performance claims or detailed fuel efficiency for the new C-HR. Given it's more compact than the Corolla Cross, expect the lighter coupe-styled crossover to be a little nippier to 100km/h.
Safety
Awarded a 5-Star ANCAP safety rating, the new C-HR has an abundant standard safety kit.
This includes 10 airbags, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian, cyclist, junction and head-on detection, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance, and a driver monitoring camera.
Helping with a lack of outward vision are front and rear parking sensors with low-speed auto braking, and there’s a surround-view camera, plus blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
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Dimensions
The new C-HR is actually 30mm shorter than before, measuring a stubby 4360mm long. Its 1830mm width is 35mm more than before, and the 1558-1564mm height figure is roughly the same.
It rides on a 2640mm wheelbase – identical to the Corolla Cross – which bodes well for cabin space.
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Warranty and servicing
Toyota is yet to detail service pricing for the new C-HR.
It will be covered by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Availability
The outgoing C-HR is no longer available to purchase, so you'll have to wait for the new vehicle's arrival in the first quarter (April-March inclusive) of 2024.
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