SUV & Wagon car comparison

Toyota WISH vs Toyota C-HR

Both are suv & wagon vehicles on New Zealand roads. Based on NZTA fleet data.

Toyota WISH 22,793 on NZ roads
VS
Toyota C-HR 18,653 on NZ roads
$22/week cheaper to fuel — Toyota C-HR at $32/wk vs $54/wk
Toyota WISH 22,793 in NZ Wins 2 of 3
Toyota C-HR 18,653 in NZ
Registered in NZ
22,793
18,653
Fuel Economy
6.8 L/100km
4.1 L/100km
Power
83.8 kW
Weight
1,708 kg
1,785.8 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
7
5
Year Range
2001–2018
2015–2026
Imported New
0%
41%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Toyota WISH vs Toyota C-HR: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Toyota WISH has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Toyota WISH Toyota C-HR
AUCKLAND 9,437 8,443
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,952 1,324
HAMILTON CITY 1,000 652
WELLINGTON CITY 702 564
TAURANGA CITY 683 535
DUNEDIN CITY 527 368
PALMERSTON NORTH CITY 407 374
LOWER HUTT CITY 464 315

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Toyota WISH or Toyota C-HR?

The Toyota WISH is more common with 22,793 registered in New Zealand compared to 18,653 for the Toyota C-HR. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Toyota WISH or Toyota C-HR?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Toyota C-HR uses less fuel at 4.1 L/100km compared to 6.8 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Toyota WISH and Toyota C-HR the same body type?

Both are classified as SUV & Wagon vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Toyota WISH is primarily a petrol vehicle while the Toyota C-HR runs on hybrid.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

0% of Toyota WISH models were imported new to NZ, while 99% came as used imports. For the Toyota C-HR, 41% were new and 58% were used imports.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Motor Vehicle Register, current as of 31 March 2026. This covers 3,678,722 registered passenger vehicles in New Zealand.

Data sourced from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Motor Vehicle Register, current as of 31 March 2026.