Toyota C-HR Buyer’s Guide (2016-2023) for New Zealand

The Toyota C-HR is an eccentric car that appeals to a wide clientele thanks to its sporty and SUV-like profile. It’s popularity in New Zealand has been climbing steadily and it’s now a top selling car. It comes with a choice of engines that are frugal on fuel but powerful enough to give the C-HR excellent speed. It’s an enjoyable car to drive and you will get compliments wherever you drive. In this guide, we tell you about the engines that come with the C-HR, their pros and cons and the one we recommend. We also talk about its long-term reliability and its maintenance costs here in New Zealand.

Our years of experience at various dealerships here in New Zealand have given us exceptional knowledge in used cars such as the C-HR and we share with you valuable information in this guide. We also go the extra mile to interview current owners in order to give you a complete view of the C-HR. We have compiled this guide as a practical handbook that you can carry along as a checklist when buying a used C-HR.

Here is what you get in this book

Toyota C-HR Performance and Efficiency

We give you a detailed analysis of the engines that come with the C-HR, their performance in real-life use and their fuel efficiency. We give you our recommended engine for a used C-HR. The engines that come with the C-HR are;

1. The 1.2L Turbo 8NR-FTS Engine
2. The 1.8L Hybrid 2ZR-FXE Engine

Problems to Look Out for When Buying used Toyota C-HR

This chapter gives a detailed analysis of the major problems that a used C-HR might have and how to spot them. These include:

• 1. Turbocharger Issues
  2. Oil Leaks
  3. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve
  4. Hybrid Battery Issues
  5. Regenerative Braking Problems
  6. Hybrid Inverter Cooling Pump
  7. Transmission Issues
  8. Suspension and Ride Quality Issues
  9. Infotainment System and Connectivity Issues
  10. Interior Quality Problems
  11. Brake Wear
  12. Exterior Paint Issues

Toyota C-HR Reliability

This chapter delves into the long-term reliability of the Toyota C-HR. We give you the accurate picture of how reliable the C-HR is over the long-term and what issues to expect along the way.

Toyota C-HR Maintenance Costs in New Zealand

A detailed breakdown of how much it will cost you to maintain the Toyota C-HR in New Zealand. Areas covered include: Regular Maintenance, Brake Replacement, Tire Replacement, Battery Replacement, Scheduled Servicing, Repairs

Toyota C-HR Comparison with Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3, Subaru XV, and VW T-Roc

A head-to-head comparison with the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3, Subaru XV, and VW T-Roc. We compare and contrast factors such as their fuel efficiency, interior quality, features, and pricing.

Conclusion

We give a final verdict on the Toyota C-HR – whether you should buy it or not.