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Toyota C-HR
Discontinued model
Nissan Patrol
Discontinued model
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C-HR
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Spec
C-HR
Patrol
Model Introduced Year
2023
2013
Generation
Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA
Not confirmed
Facelift History
All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023
2019 mid-cycle facelift with revised front fascia and updated technology
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2019
Facelift Version Ending
2024
Not confirmed
Body Style
5-door Crossover SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2021
Not confirmed
Production Status
discontinued
Not confirmed
Segment
SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
1500 kg
2660 kg
Vehicle Type
5-door Crossover SUV
Not confirmed
Spec
C-HR
Patrol
Length
4390 mm
5165 mm
Width
1796 mm
1995 mm
Height
1550 mm
1940 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
272 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
140 l
Boot/Cargo Space
377 l
490 l
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
2660 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1930 kg
3560 kg
Payload Capacity
430 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
8 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
1 doors
Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
6.2 m
Front Headroom
993 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
946 mm
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
1030 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
881 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
C-HR
Patrol
Engine
2.0L Hybrid Petrol-Electric
5.6-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1987 cc
5552 cc
Cylinders
4
8
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
32
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Hybrid Synergy Drive
Dual Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
134 kW
298 kW
Maximum Torque
190 Nm
560 Nm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
e-CVT
7-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
6.6 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
112 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
210.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
Patrol
Gearbox
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
4WD Full-Time
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Standard
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Standard
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
6
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
7-Speed Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Yes
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
7-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
FWD
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
6
Not confirmed
Spec
C-HR
Patrol
Claimed Mileage
19.2 km/l
9.0 km/l
City Mileage
17 km/l
7.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
21 km/l
8.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
140 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
19.2 km/l
9.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
43
140
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
C-HR
Patrol
Airbags
7
9
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not confirmed
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Yes
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Yes
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not confirmed
EBD
Yes
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Yes
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C-HR
Patrol
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
C-HR
Patrol
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Nappa Leather
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
Power 16-Way
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Steering Type
Electric
Hydraulic
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
Standard
Front Armrest
Rear Centre Armrest
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
C-HR
Patrol
Climate Control
Dual-zone Automatic
3-Zone Auto AC
Power Windows
All Doors
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Dual-zone Automatic
3-Zone Auto AC
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Full-Size
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone Automatic
3-Zone Auto AC
Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Not confirmed
Sound System
8
13
Unlocking
Smart Key
Standard
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Engine Warranty
Not confirmed
5 Years / 150,000 km
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
13.0
Stabilizer Bar
Not confirmed
Front and Rear
Spec
C-HR
Patrol
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
13
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard
USB Ports
2
4
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Audio Speakers
8
13
Infotainment Screen
10.1
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
10.1
Not confirmed
Spec
C-HR
Patrol
LED Headlamps
LED Matrix
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
LED
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Standard
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
Standard
Rear Spoiler
GR Sport Spoiler
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Not confirmed
DRL
LED
Standard
Led Headlights
LED Matrix
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Standard
Headlamps
LED Matrix
Standard
Headlight Type
LED Matrix
Standard
Headlights
LED Matrix
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
C-HR
Patrol
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Not confirmed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
272 mm
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
272 mm
Spec
C-HR
Patrol
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
285/60 R18
Wheel Type
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Standard
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Not confirmed
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Disc
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Full-Size
Wheel Diameter
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Yes
Not confirmed
Wheels
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Standard
Spec
C-HR
Patrol
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Not confirmed
Power Steering
Electric
Hydraulic
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link
Spec
C-HR
Patrol
Warranty Years
3
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
3 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Not confirmed
Basic Warranty
3
3 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Not confirmed
Warranty
3
3 Years / 100,000 km
Spec
C-HR
Patrol
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km
329 g/km
Spec
C-HR
Patrol
Real-world City Mileage Min
5.5 l/100km
17 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
7 l/100km
21 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6 l/100km
13 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
7 l/100km
15.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
7
5
Spec
C-HR
Patrol
Service Plan
Yes
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Duration
Yes
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
Yes
3 Years / 45,000 km
Spec
C-HR
Patrol
Ownership Role
Private and family
Not confirmed
Price Zar
499000 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
499000
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
499000
Not confirmed
In depth: how these cars differ
This C-HR and Patrol 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: C-HR 53 vs Patrol 97.
Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs Patrol 37.
Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs Patrol 98.
Practicality index: C-HR 57 vs Patrol 91.
Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 vs Patrol not separately scored.
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
Patrol leads by 17 points
Patrol holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over C-HR.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Patrol
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
37/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
91/100
C-HR
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
78/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
57/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexNissan Patrol
leads the specification evidence index with 84 pts
vs 67 pts for C-HR
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Patrol 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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