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C-HR
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
03T
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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C-HR
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
03T
C-HR
Model Introduced Year
2026
2023
Generation
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T generation.
Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA
Body Style
SUV
5-door Crossover SUV
Model Year
2026
2021
Production Status
Published
discontinued
Segment
Electric SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
5-door Crossover SUV
Facelift History
-
All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023
Facelift Launched Since
-
2023
Facelift Version Ending
-
2024
Tare Mass Kg
-
1500 kg
Spec
03T
C-HR
Length
4433 mm
4390 mm
Width
1916 mm
1796 mm
Height
1741 mm
1550 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
165 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
43 l
Boot/Cargo Space
450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box
377 l
Kerb Weight
1600–1950 kg
1500 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2173 kg
1930 kg
Payload Capacity
350–650 kg
430 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
1 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
993 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
946 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1030 mm
Rear Legroom
970 mm
881 mm
Towing Capacity
-
1600 kg
Spec
03T
C-HR
Engine
Battery electric drive; no combustion engine
2.0L Hybrid Petrol-Electric
Engine Code
Not applicable — no combustion engine code
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Electric
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
1987 cc
Cylinders
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
4
Cylinder Layout
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Inline
Valves
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
4
Aspiration
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Hybrid Synergy Drive
Compression Ratio
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
10.5:1
Bore
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
135 kW
134 kW
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
190 Nm
Combined Power
135 kW
1 kW
Combined Torque
220 Nm
1 Nm
Motor Type
Electric traction motor
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
1
1
Motor Location
Rear axle
Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
e-CVT
Top Speed
150 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
8.2 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Rev Limiter
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
6500 rpm
Battery Capacity
65.69 kWh
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
64.2 kWh
64.8 kWh
Electric Range
431 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
≈10.0 h derived battery-capacity/6.6 kW; losses excluded
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Quarter Mile
-
15.5 sec
Launch Control
-
No
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Type
-
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
-
400 V
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
-
Yes
Spec
03T
C-HR
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Front Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Clutch Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric shift gear
Yes
Drivetrain
2WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Yes
Gearbox Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Low Range Ratio
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
FWD
Transmission Speeds
1
6
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Yes
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
C-HR
Claimed Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
19.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
17 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
21 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
43 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Yes
Real-world Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
19.2 km/l
Charging Type
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
43
Combined Driving Range
431 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
18.3 kWh/100 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
292 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
344 km
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
C-HR
Airbags
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
7
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Front parking sensors
Yes
AEB
Automatic emergency braking
Standard
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front pretensioner seat belts
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Knee Airbag
-
Yes
Spec
03T
C-HR
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Lane keeping assistance
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Lane keeping assistance
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Blind-spot detection
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Reverse camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Automatic emergency braking
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Automatic highbeam control
Yes
Auto Wipers
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear parking sensors
Yes
Reverse Camera
Reverse camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Around View Monitor
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Blind-spot detection
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Forward collision warning
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Yes
Park Assist
-
Yes
Spec
03T
C-HR
Seat Material
Leather seats
Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour ambient light
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather steering wheel
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Foldable second-row seats
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power adjustment
Manual multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power adjustment
Manual multi-way
Seat Trim
Leather
Yes
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Driver
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Rear Centre Armrest
Spec
03T
C-HR
Climate Control
Power air conditioner
Dual-zone Automatic
Power Windows
Yes
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Standard
Wireless Charging
50 W wireless phone charging
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
Standard
AC Type
Power air conditioner
Dual-zone Automatic
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Standard
Push Button Start
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Standard
Spare Wheel
-
Space Saver
Air Conditioning
Power air conditioner
Dual-zone Automatic
Rim Size
19 in
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Sound System
8
8
Unlocking
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Smart Key
Wireless Charger
50 W wireless phone charging
Standard
Spec
03T
C-HR
Infotainment System
15.6 in touchscreen infotainment
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
9.2 in LCD cluster
Standard
USB Ports
1 USB Type-C plus 3 USB ports
2
Infotainment Screen
15.6 in
10.1
Touchscreen
15.6 in
10.1
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Audio Speakers
8
8
Spec
03T
C-HR
LED Headlamps
Yes
LED Matrix
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
LED
Roof Rails
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Carbon Crystal Black; Toronto Red; Starlight Silver; Cyan Grey; Khaki; White
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Yes
LED Matrix
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
-
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
GR Sport Spoiler
DRL
LED daytime running lights
LED
Led Headlights
Yes
LED Matrix
Daytime Running Lights
LED daytime running lights
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
LED
Headlamps
Yes
LED Matrix
Headlight Type
Yes
LED Matrix
Spec
03T
C-HR
Terrain Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
4WD System Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
25 deg
Departure Angle
-
23 deg
Wading Depth
-
500 mm
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
-
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
160 mm
Spec
03T
C-HR
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Wheel Rim Size
19 in
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Wheel Type
-
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Spare Wheel Type
-
Space Saver
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
-
Space Saver
Wheel Diameter
19 in
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Handbrake Type
-
Yes
Wheels
-
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Spec
03T
C-HR
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
McPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Spec
03T
C-HR
CO2 Emissions
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
105 g/km
Spec
03T
C-HR
Service Plan
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Yes
Spec
03T
C-HR
Ownership Role
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
Private and family
Price Zar
639900 ZAR
499000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Historical listed price
Starting Price
639900
499000
Starting Price Zar
639900
499000
Spec
03T
C-HR
Warranty
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
3
Warranty Years
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
3
Warranty Kilometers
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
03T
C-HR
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
5.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
7 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
6 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
7 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
7
In depth: how these cars differ
This 03T and C-HR comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: 03T 51 vs C-HR 53.
Efficiency index: 03T 99 vs C-HR 78.
Safety-equipment index: 03T 93 vs C-HR 98.
Practicality index: 03T 64 vs C-HR 57.
Ownership-cover index: 03T not separately scored vs C-HR 43.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
03T leads by 8 points
03T has a modest catalogue-index lead, while C-HR remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
03T
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
64/100
C-HR
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
78/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
57/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexiCAUR 03T
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 67 pts for C-HR
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 03T leads. However, C-HR may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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