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New kid in town New Toyota C-HR – See page 4
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Weekend Wheels April 22: Franklin Street Rodders show and swap meet Fancy a drive north to see some cool cars? The swap meet is at Mauku School, 389 Union Rd, Mauku, near Auckland, from 12.30pm-4pm. There will be hotrods, a drag car fire up, trade demos, spot prizes, an engine blow, and much more. Entry is gold coin donation. Details: Search ‘FSR Show & Swapmeet’ on Facebook. April 28-30: The International Rally of Whangarei Tauranga rally driver David Holder will be competing in the rally as part of the new Hyundai NZ Rally Team for the 2017 New Zealand Rally Championship. So if you’re up that way, catch the action at the Whangarei Town Basin, or for more sites to watch, see: www.rallywhangarei.co.nz April 29: Season Finale Fireworks Extravaganza – Baypark Baypark Family Speedway is ending its season with a bang – with $20,000 worth of fireworks going up in smoke. Headlining the night is the North Island Super Saloon title that concludes with the popular demolition ramp derby, plus the annual Stock Car feature, the Harry Fredrickson Gold Cup. And the South Pacific Six Shooter title is also on the bill, plus Sprint Cars, Saloons, and Mini Stocks. The night starts 6.30pm with children’s bouncy castle, face painting, trampolines and more on-site. Details: www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz April 30: Automotive swap meet – Hamilton Hamilton Classic Car Club and Classics Museum is putting on their fourth annual swap meet at the Classics Museum carpark, 11 Railside Place, Frankton. Gates open 7am and event-goers can expect to see new and used automotive parts and accessories for sale, automotive memorabilia and collectibles, models, books and brochures. Entry is $5 each, children under 15 enter for free. May 7: Eastern Bay of Plenty Classic Car Breakfast This is open to American, Australian, European and British cars - but sorry no Jappas! It’s all about admiring the lovely classics. Meet at the Red Barn Bakery & Café, 237 Thornton Rd, Whakatane, from 8am-10.30am. May 13: The NZ Cross Country Championship – Cambridge If you’re into two-wheeled engines then it’s worth checking out the 2017 NZ Cross Country Championship final round at Cambridge, which is also the North Island Championships. Riders best three rounds count for the NZ championship – so be prepared for some last-ditch efforts to clinch the titles on offer. For more information, see: www.cambridgemx.co.nz If you have a vehicle or motorsport listing, please email details to merle@thesun.co.nz at least two weeks prior to the event.
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Breaking with tradition Toyota has introduced a new player into one of New Zealand’s most lucrative automotive segments – the compact SUV market – with the all new Toyota C-HR rolling into town to do battle with popular competitors such as the Mazda CX-3, the Honda HR-V and the Nissan Juke.
The new kid in town arrives with an exciting price point of just $37,990 for the Front Wheel Drive option and just another $2000 for the All-Wheel Drive – and both are packed with high levels of equipment for their class that should give it the edge over its competition. Looking to attract a new, younger customer with an eye for modern styling and design, Toyota has decided to inject some fun into its latest model. And you certainly can’t deny the C-HR is, just as its maker describes, ‘disruptive’ with conspicuous styling – the likes of which has not been seen before in the company’s long history. All of those angles and interconnecting lines are ordinarily the preserve of concepts, but in this case are a direct line from the C-HR’s first sketches to a production model. From the front, the little high-rider has a handsome snout with a proud stance that flows through to the coupe profile, while more sharp expressions continue at the back end too.
All about colour
Someone with an eye for style and design is a good friend of mine, Rachel Tempest, who is a design consultant for Mastercraft Kitchens in Glasgow St, Tauranga. I’ve been begging Rachel to review a car for me for months but she wasn’t letting me get away with just any boring old motorcar. “Call me when you have something special,” she kept telling me. And finally last week, thanks to Pacific Toyota, the opportunity presented itself. With one of the worst storms in more than 40 years bearing down on us, Rachel’s boss Colin Campbell came to the rescue giving us exclusive access to the Mastercraft Kitchens factory and some much-needed shelter for our photo shoot. Before we headed over I called to check
that Rachel was ready for us. “I am all about the colour you know Matt, what have you got for me?” Fortunately for me, Toyota has broken with tradition by introducing a vibrant new colour palette that adds some excitement to both the model and brand. In particular, Electric Teal, Hornet Yellow and Tidal Blue really enhance the C-HR’s excellent details including the rear door handle at the top of the door, which other brands have tried to hide but Toyota has celebrated. “How does Electric Teal grab you Rach?” “I love it,” she said. According to Pacific Toyota new vehicle sales manager Mike Ranstead, if you tick a few extra boxes when placing your order for your new C-HR they will add some brightly-coloured mirror caps, side skirts and lower front spoiler, which work fantastically with the new colours. “The comprehensive set of customisations will appeal to both the traditional and the new Toyota customer,” says Mike.
Under the bonnet?
Another break from tradition can be found under the bonnet where a small four-cylinder petrol engine has been slotted. In previous years the Toyota manufacturing team might have been tempted to squeeze in a large-capacity, naturallyaspirated engine – but this is 2017, and with huge advances in turbo power and technology the 1.2 litre charge-cooled, direct injection and single-scroll turbopowered engine punches well above its weight giving the C-HR an exciting 85kW of power and 185Nm of torque. That’s not enough for a TRD badge just yet, but it is more than adequate for nipping about town or cruising on the open road. While we only test drove the FWD option, Mike says on very slippery roads or gravel the AWD system is a real plus, offering good levels of straight line traction and a balanced chassis thanks to the
standard torque vectoring. “A number of owners will appreciate the benefits when hauling a heavy load on wet grass or sand, such as camping equipment or similar,” says Mike. In both the FWD and AWD, the CH-R’s road manner is impeccable with light but precise steering, good body control and a settled body even in enthusiastic sections. A majority of the good behaviour is thanks to a sophisticated chassis tune and double wishbones at the back end – unique to the compact SUV segment. The CVT automatic transmission makes sense in point-and-shoot compact car with the largest benefit coming from ease of use. We liked the switchable driving modes too, which simulates seven gear ratios when in the Sport mode rather than the feeling of just a single speed when in the Normal and Eco modes.
What’s it like inside?
Rachel loved the interior, commenting more than once about its “futuristic feeling” cockpit. She loved the supportive sports-style seats and chunky steering wheel but her favourite feature was the cool dash layout with colourful touchscreen. Just like its exterior, inside the CH-R has bright interior design and features, combined with the prevailing diamond theme and contrasting dark hues once again, not a traditional Toyota but it works. Cabin space is also commendable, particularly given its exterior dimensions are about the same as the previous-gen RAV-4. Any safety equipment? How does standard pre-collision with autonomous braking, active cruise control, lane-departure warning with steering assistance, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, a reversing camera, trailer sway control for towing, hill hold, EBD, front and rear parking radar, seven airbags and rain-sensing wipers sound?
Highlighted specifications as standard • 1200cc turbo petrol engine • 7-speed CVT transmission • Reversing camera • Front and rear parking sensors • 6.1” touchscreen & audio display • Bluetooth phone & audio • Daytime running lights • Sat Nav with SUNA traffic updates • 18” alloy wheels Price: RSP from $37,990 plus On-road costs. Dealer: Pacific Toyota, 119 Elizabeth St, Tauranga. Ph: 07 578 1099
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**Offer is available from 1 April 2017 and 30 June 2017 (subject to stock availability) on any new Toyota vehicle purchased from participating Authorised Toyota Dealers in New Zealand. The advertised RSP’s are valid from 1 April 2017 and 30 June 2017 only and are subject to change. This offer is not available on Toyota Dealer demonstrator vehicles, preregistered vehicles, rental, Government, nationally negotiated fleet sales, Toyota New Zealand Account Managed Fleet sales or to Limited Liability Companies. The Service Plan covers parts and labour costs of scheduled service items for five years / 75,000km (whichever occurs first under normal operating conditions). The Warranty provides cover for five years / 150,000km (whichever occurs first under normal operating conditions). ^^ One exclusive Hilux-Swanndri Coat with each new Hilux purchase or Lease, while stocks last. Ends 30 June 2017. For full terms and conditions visit our website, www.toyota.co.nz
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