All-new B-segment SUV comes with two engines to choose from with prices starting from 979,000 baht.
Toyota Motor Thailand has announced prices for the all-new C-HR after previewing the vehicle to the Thai public at last month’s Motor Expo.
There are two engines to choose from including E85-capable 1.8-litre petrol unit and 1.8-litre petrol-electric hybrid. Both are equipped with CVT automatic and front-wheel-drive transmission.
The regular 1.8 comes in two trims: Entry priced at 979,000 baht and Mid costing 1.039 million baht. Its 2ZR-FBE motor is shared with that in the Corolla Altis, although the C-HR’s 140hp and 166Nm outputs are 1hp and 6Nm inferior.
The hybrid, meanwhile, is also available in two grades comprising of Mid (1.069 million baht) and Hi (1.159 million baht). The 2ZR-FXE engine and electric motor produces a combined output of 122hp.
The most expensive C-HR is featured with several driver-assist technologies unique in the country’s B-segment SUV class, although the next grade still gets the brand’s T-Connect infotainment. The normal 1.8 has none of these in either spec.
The main rival for the pure petrol C-HR is the Honda HR-V, which is equipped with 141hp 1.8-litre that’s also capable of sipping E85 gasohol. The HR-V is priced between 933,000 baht to 1.099 million baht and will be facelifted before mid-year.
Although the hybrid version is unique in its class, the Mazda CX-3 is the only other B-segment contender to offer an economical version in the guise of 105hp 1.5-litre diesel-turbo priced at 1.193 million baht. The CX-3 is also set to get a mid-life update later this year.
While Toyota claims an average fuel consumption of 24.4kpl for the hybrid-powered C-HR, Mazda quotes 23.3kpl for the oil-burning CX-3.
