The Toyota C-HR range has grown in Japan with the introduction of two new variants, dubbed the G ‘Mode-Nero Safety Plus III’ and GT ‘Mode-Nero Safety Plus III.’ The most affordable of the two new models is the C-HR G-T ‘Mode-Nero Safety Plus III’ that’s available from 2,725,000 yen (US$ 20,119). This variant is based on the normal C-HR G-T and features a 1.2-liter turbocharged petrol engine coupled to a CVT and available in either front- or four-wheel drive.
Kicking off the changes is the
availability of a new dark color dubbed ‘Inazuma parking black glass flake’, although other shades are available as well, such as
Black Mica, Metal Stream Metallic, and Platinum White Pearl Mica. Toyota has
then given the car a set of unique 18×7-inch wheels finished in matte black and
wrapped in 225/50 R18 tires both front and rear.
Some minor interior alterations have also
been made, most notable being the combination of black and brown leather,
complete with beige stitching. The Toyota C-HR G ‘Mode-Nero Safety Plus III’
benefits from the same visual and interior upgrades as the G-T model but is a
bit pricier, starting at 3,055,000 yen (US$ 22,555), because of its use of a
1.8-liter hybrid powertrain.
The number of new safety features come standard on
both models. For example, one system mitigates collisions when the accelerator
is pressed too far and the crossover detects a stationary object, such as a
wall, in front or behind the vehicle. Toyota has also installed a radar system
that detects vehicles coming from the left and right, as well as a panoramic
view monitor.
