Toyota C-HR vs iCAUR V23

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Toyota C-HR Discontinued model
Toyota C-HR in South Africa

Toyota C-HR

2.0 HEV GR Sport CVT Hybrid e-CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 499,000 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 134 kW 🔧 190 Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l
VS
iCAUR V23 in South Africa

iCAUR V23

2WD Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 519,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 100 kW 🔧 180 Nm ⛽ Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota C-HR vs iCAUR V23: the short answer

C-HR and V23 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context C-HR: last listed from ZAR 429,000 · V23: current from ZAR 519,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification C-HR V23
Maximum Power C-HR134 kW V23100 kW
Maximum Torque C-HR190 Nm V23180 Nm
Engine Size C-HR1987 cc V23Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Combined Fuel Economy C-HR19.2 km/l V23Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Ground Clearance C-HR160 mm V23190 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

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
Specification evidence leader

V23

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

C-HR

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

V23

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec C-HR V23
Model Introduced Year 2023 2026
Generation Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current V23 generation.
Facelift History All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023 -
Facelift Launched Since 2023 -
Facelift Version Ending 2024 -
Body Style 5-door Crossover SUV SUV
Model Year 2021 2026
Production Status discontinued Published
Segment SUV Electric SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1500 kg -
Vehicle Type 5-door Crossover SUV Passenger vehicle
Spec C-HR V23
Length 4390 mm 4220 mm
Width 1796 mm 1915 mm
Height 1550 mm 1845 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 160 mm 190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm 165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 43 l Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Boot/Cargo Space 377 l 372 L rear seats up; 994 L with rear seats folded
Kerb Weight 1500 kg 1550–1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1930 kg 2085 kg
Payload Capacity 430 kg 350–650 kg
Towing Capacity 1600 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 1 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.4 m 5.9 m
Front Headroom 993 mm 1020 mm
Rear Headroom 946 mm 990 mm
Front Legroom 1030 mm 1060 mm
Rear Legroom 881 mm 970 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This C-HR and V23 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 V23 41.

Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs V23 99.

Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs V23 93.

Practicality index: C-HR 57 vs V23 60.

Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 vs V23 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.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

V23 leads by 4 points

C-HR and V23 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 71 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 67% source coverage
71
#1 Evidence leader

V23

67% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 99 Check Performance 41
Performance 41
Efficiency 99
Safety 93
Practicality 60
Leads by 4 points
67
#2

C-HR

91% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 43
Performance 53
Efficiency 78
Safety 98
Practicality 57
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance C-HR +12 Efficiency V23 +21 Safety C-HR +5 Practicality V23 +3

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

V23

Performance 41/100
Efficiency 99/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 60/100

C-HR

Performance 53/100
Efficiency 78/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 57/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index iCAUR V23 leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts vs 67 pts for C-HR

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, V23 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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C-HR vs V23 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.