Toyota Launches Updated C-HR Sleek Compact Crossover in South Africa Priced from R429 000

Toyota Launches Updated C-HR Sleek Compact Crossover in South Africa Priced from R429 000

  • Toyota South Africa has updated its compact crossover, the C-HR, for 2022
  • Cosmetically, the C-HR has new 18-inch wheels fitted to its Plus and Luxury trim levels
  • The Japanese carmaker also offers new colours for the 2022 model, including Celestite Grey, Midnight Purple, Fierce Red, and Eclipse Black options

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Following the obligatory lifecycle updates and spec enhancements, the C-HR represents an incredibly capable product offering.

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The new Toyota C-HR is now available in South Africa. Image: Motorpress
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The updated model continues to be powered by a 1.2-litre turbocharged engine with 85kW and 185Nm mated to a CVT or six-speed manual transmission.

Three trim levels available are the 1.2T, Plus, and Luxury. In addition, there are new 18-inch wheels fitted to the Plus and Luxury grade models.

New hues for the range include Midnight Purple, Fierce Red, and Eclipse Black options.

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Model Line-up & Pricing

C-HR 1.2 T - R 429 000

C-HR 1.2 T PLUS - R 465 200

C-HR 1.2 T PLUS CVT - R 479 100

C-HR 1.2 T LUXURY CVT - R 554 500

South African vehicle sales: Toyota hits 60 000 mark in 1st half of 2022, remains Mzansi’s market leader

Briefly News reports that Toyota South Africa sold the most vehicles in June 2022 and also released its half-yearly sales figures with a total of 64 001 vehicles sold.

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The carmaker managed to flog 7 439 vehicles. Nevertheless, it reclaimed the title as the number one passenger brand with 5 361 units. The Urban Cruiser (1 785 units)spearheaded the fightback and updated Starlet (1 574 units).

Despite the German car brands dominating the luxury segments, Lexus posted decent sales figures with the ES sedan finding 17 new homes, RX SUV hitting double-digit sales of 13, and 10 IS sporty sedans registered.

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Source: Briefly News

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Sean Parker Sean Parker is a motoring journalist with over 10 years' experience, who started out in the industry as the SA Guild of Motoring Journalists' Bursar student. Since then, the Cape Town-born editor has gone on to launch a national newspaper called Gears and Gadgets and worked for the country's premier online and print motoring publications before joining Briefly News to head up its Car & Tech section. He enjoys watching live sport and can't wait for F1 to make its debut in Mzansi.

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