2024 Premiere Edition

[Corolly Poly]

2 hours ago, AndyRC said:

No , just wash carefully. I always use a wash mitt and two buckets , one soapy one clean water , dry off with microfibre towel. 

Thanks but my question was directed at @Trewithy who says he polishes.

[AndyRC]

3 hours ago, Corolly Poly said:

Thanks but my question was directed at @Trewithy who says he polishes.

No problem. This is the recommended process by Gtechniq 

https://www.gtechniq.co.uk/backend/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-Wash-Guide-compressed.pdf

 

AFIK the idea with ceramic coatings is you treat them as gently as possible when cleaning so as not to damage or accelerate wear, Gtechnic wash adds a light coating when rinsed off 

[Rav4ster]

I would recommend using 'bilt hamber touch-on' after the wash to refresh water repellent properties.  Easy to apply with the Snow Foam lance, I do my cars every two months.

[Trewithy]

16 hours ago, Corolly Poly said:

Do you polish with a ceramic polish? I understand ordinary polish being slightly abrasive will eventually remove a ceramic coating.

The last couple of polishes have been with turtle wax.  

[Corolly Poly]

ok. I have been advised against ordinary polishes as they will take the ceramic coating off

[Chrisg99]

20 hours ago, Trewithy said:

The last couple of polishes have been with turtle wax.  

With a high-quality ceramic coat, I was told not to polish. So mine do not get any and after 3 years still the same as day one.

[Marjan]

Question:

Is the suspension better than on previous version of C-HR.?
After 8.000 km with my car i start to don't like it so much. You feel almost every small thing on the road👎

Thanks for the answer 

[AndyRC]

35 minutes ago, Marjan said:

Question:

Is the suspension better than on previous version of C-HR.?
After 8.000 km with my car i start to don't like it so much. You feel almost every small thing on the road👎

Thanks for the answer 

I’d say the PE on 19inch wheels is a better ride than our old 2.0 Excel on 18 inch wheels 

[Cyker]

A lot of people and even companies keep using the words "polish" and "wax" interchangeably and it's really confusing!!

I've always avoided using polishes on my cars - Polishes are basically abrasives and serve to make the paintwork very smooth and shiny by essentially sanding down the clear coat - This is why you shouldn't use them with ceramic coatings, as the ceramic coating is only nano-metres thick and will abrade away when polished.

Waxes are much better/safer for use on a ceramic coat as they are just another kind of protective coating over the clear coat - Ceramic coatings serve a similar function and essentially function as very resilient wax (Wax will last maybe a month at best which is why it needs to be reapplied every time you wash the car - A really good thick ceramic coating will last years and are also much more chemical and scratch resistant).

The trick is cleaning the car enough so that the no dirt gets trapped under the wax! (Or the Ceramic coat for that matter!)

[CassUK]

On 4/25/2024 at 11:58 AM, MC1216 said:

Lovely car and i hope you got a good discount as you are right there are some cracking deals...Motorfinity which is a broker for ex forces 999 staff etc was offering this exact model/colour a few weeks ago for 7k off list.

The only issue i have is that it is in the expensive car tax bracket £600 plus for 5 years.

I’ve ordered a GR Sport with a couple of options through Motorfinity and the discount is over £9500 which certainly offsets the premium tax from years 2-6 👍

[CassUK]

16 hours ago, Cyker said:

A lot of people and even companies keep using the words "polish" and "wax" interchangeably and it's really confusing!!

I've always avoided using polishes on my cars - Polishes are basically abrasives and serve to make the paintwork very smooth and shiny by essentially sanding down the clear coat - This is why you shouldn't use them with ceramic coatings, as the ceramic coating is only nano-metres thick and will abrade away when polished.

Waxes are much better/safer for use on a ceramic coat as they are just another kind of protective coating over the clear coat - Ceramic coatings serve a similar function and essentially function as very resilient wax (Wax will last maybe a month at best which is why it needs to be reapplied every time you wash the car - A really good thick ceramic coating will last years and are also much more chemical and scratch resistant).

The trick is cleaning the car enough so that the no dirt gets trapped under the wax! (Or the Ceramic coat for that matter!)

Gtechniq have a specific wash (G-Wash) and you only need to use Quick Detailer after a wash and dry to preserve and maintain the ceramic coating.
 

A car which has had a ceramic coating should never be polished after application 👍

[MC1216]

56 minutes ago, CassUK said:

I’ve ordered a GR Sport with a couple of options through Motorfinity and the discount is over £9500 which certainly offsets the premium tax from years 2-6 👍

Well done...i am in the same position that i can order from Motorfinity and the deals on most Toyota's as well as other brands goes to show how much profit is in these cars.

I feel the CHR is way overpriced but  with the discount makes it a decent buy as it's no way a 40k car.

[AndyRC]

A week in and we’re both very happy with the PE. It’s a big step up from the outgoing model in all areas, the new gear selector is a pleasure to use and feels “premium” compared to the old one which always felt like it was about to break off. The 360 degree camera, digital rear view mirror and HUD  are extremely useful. The combimeter is great, BUT, it’s not very intuitive to work out all of the combinations and there are a LOT of options. The Adaptive Cruise Control works a treat and will bring you to a smooth stop in traffic if required. I’ve turned off a lot of the “driver assistance systems” until I can work out what they actually do! 
The bad bit, one of the keys has stopped talking to the car and I’m not messing with it so a trip back to the dealers next week, but I’m just happy to be driving it. 

[AndyRC]

Gave the car its first wash , the detailing guys said to leave washing for 1/2 weeks if possible to let the ceramic coating harden/cure etc whatever it does, but ended up waiting 3.  Got to say I’m very pleased with the results , sheds dirt very easily, dry with blower and micro fibre and the finish is glassy smooth no swirls in the paint at all. Getechniq is not cheap but as we’re planning on this being a long term keeper worth the investment and way better than the coating the dealer applied to the  CEOs  old 21 Excel. The AirBlaster is a fantastic tool for blowing water out of all the places it usually hangs around and drips for hours. 

[AndyRC]

Nearly 4 months of ownership and 2,400 miles and other than a key fob Battery needing replacing after 3 days and a trip to see the sales manger who synched Toyota App and the infotainment system to get rid of the two blue screens it’s all positive. The paint preparation and Gtechniq ceramic coating by a specialist detailing company was well worth the money, makes cleaning so easy and the black isn’t covered in swirl marks. Fuel economy is great at a calculated 60.83 mpg, the OBC is usually optimistic by a few mpg. Favourite toys are the 360 degree camera , head up display  and digital rear view mirror. Dislikes, for the RRP power adjustment and lumbar support on the passenger seat should have been included along with the heated steering wheel  most European markets get. There is a LOT of customisation available on the dash compared to the first gen CHR and it does take some time to get used to it all, once you do its second nature. Toyota took a bold step with the new gen CHR , I’m glad they did 👍😎

 

 

[CassUK]

My initial thoughts are similar but I’ve got just over 100 miles on the car. Must get out more 🤣

[AndyRC]

5 hours ago, CassUK said:

My initial thoughts are similar but I’ve got just over 100 miles on the car. Must get out more 🤣

Once you’ve decided on the dash layout you prefer and know what all the systems do you will start to really enjoy it, one thing you won’t be doing is going to the petrol station a lot , enjoy some lovely roads up your part of the country 👍😎

[Marjan]

I hope its ok to use this topic for my test drive with new C-HR. 
 

I tried the GR version with 20 inch wheels. The car was packed with all equipment that i could imagine. Panoramic roof,HUD,nice seats. Driver one electric adjustable. Question here:

Is it possible to disable easy entry function? Every time i turn off the car,the seat goes back then move forward after you go to another ride. A little annoying imo. 
 

Overall nice car to drive. The hybrid system was more or less same soup like on my 1st version C-HR. I loved the HUD

1st time saw and used in my life. 
The suspension were way better than in my car. The gearbox? Fantastic👍

The dashboard a little to much plastic fantastic. Feels less premium. 
Lets see what I didn't liked. 
1. Tesla doors handle

2. Shape of the rear doors

3.Very annoying bip bip if you exceed speed limit.  

 

Maybe my next car if i don't buy something 100% eletric  

 

My 2 cents 

[AndyRC]

20 hours ago, Marjan said:

I hope its ok to use this topic for my test drive with new C-HR. 
 

I tried the GR version with 20 inch wheels. The car was packed with all equipment that i could imagine. Panoramic roof,HUD,nice seats. Driver one electric adjustable. Question here:

Is it possible to disable easy entry function? Every time i turn off the car,the seat goes back then move forward after you go to another ride. A little annoying imo. 
 

Overall nice car to drive. The hybrid system was more or less same soup like on my 1st version C-HR. I loved the HUD

1st time saw and used in my life. 
The suspension were way better than in my car. The gearbox? Fantastic👍

The dashboard a little to much plastic fantastic. Feels less premium. 
Lets see what I didn't liked. 
1. Tesla doors handle

2. Shape of the rear doors

3.Very annoying bip bip if you exceed speed limit.  

 

Maybe my next car if i don't buy something 100% eletric  

 

My 2 cents 

It is possible to disable the easy entry seats , or alter how far they move back, it’s in the car settings in the infotainment system 👍

[Marjan]

On 8/29/2024 at 6:32 AM, AndyRC said:

It is possible to disable the easy entry seats , or alter how far they move back, it’s in the car settings in the infotainment system 👍

Good to know👍

p.s

nice feature,but after some time it got annoying. At least for me. 

[AndyRC]

50 minutes ago, Marjan said:

Good to know👍

p.s

nice feature,but after some time it got annoying. At least for me. 

I switched it off on day 2 👍😂😂😂

[AndyRC]

After a short holiday in the Yorkshire Dales the PE has now gone over 3000 miles and with vary mixed driving is returning a true (calculated brim to brim) 60.99 MPG which we are more than happy with 👍.

It takes time living  with a car to truly discover what you like or dislike. Happy to report that 5 months in there isn’t much we don’t like , love the way it looks (bi tone paint included), drives, sips fuel and feels way more premium than the 21 plate 2.0 Excel we had.

 

Niggles , at the price should have had heated steering wheel (most other European countries have it) , electric adjustment for the passenger.

The only “dislike” is the tendency for the steering to suddenly “grab” when the car thinks you are too near a kerb or white line , and I’ve got Lane Assist off 🤷‍♂️.
 

Overall probably the nicest car I’ve owned and unless Toyota or Lexus come up with something extremely tempting I can see this being here in 10 years time.