Lepas L6 vs Toyota C-HR
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Lepas L6

$47,990 - $47,990

2026 price

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Toyota C-HR

$34,990 - $54,990

2024 price

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Summary

2026 Lepas L6

2024 Toyota C-HR

By Jack Quick

By Chris Thompson

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Inline 4, 1.8L

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Unleaded Petrol/Electric

Electric range

440 km

4.0L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

17.5 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

65.00 kWh

Seating

Likes

Pleasant urban driving experience
Well-tuned safety systems
Unique exterior paint colours

Bold styling
Interior layout
Efficiency

Dislikes

Only 6.6kW AC charging
More affordable rivals out there
Lacks character

Visual bark over dynamic bite
Expensive
Rear space

2026 Lepas L6 Summary

The Chery has most definitely popped and the Australian launch of new brand, Lepas, is only the start of what’s to come in 2027.

The Lepas L6 EV is the brand’s first entrant locally and it’s an electric mid-size SUV rival to the likes of the BYD Atto 3 Evo, Geely EX5, Hyundai Elexio, Kia EV5 and Leapmotor C10. The list goes on…

Lepas is doing everything it can to stand out on its own from the namesake Chery, as well as the Omoda Jaecoo brands in Australia. It’s also set to have its own dealer network.

Is the L6 EV a worthy addition to the Chery Group stable? Read on to find out.

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2024 Toyota C-HR Summary

According to the chief engineer for the Toyota C-HR, a second generation was never guaranteed for this uncharacteristically (for Toyota) design-led small SUV.

After the Corolla Cross came into existence, the top brass didn’t think the brand needed two similarly sized models in the line-up. So, why is it here, and is it any good?

The first question is easy to answer - the team drew the new C-HR up as a European model, built in hybrid-only and with enough key differences from the Corolla Cross to avoid the models competing.

The second question? Let’s find out.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Lepas L6 2024 Toyota C-HR

Verdict

Chery really doesn’t need any more brands in Australia, but here is Lepas, anyway.

While the L6 EV is rather characterless, it’s arguably the best Chery Group vehicle I’ve experienced to date. You can tell a lot of work has been put into localising it and as an electric mid-size SUV, it’s a pragmatic choice.

Verdict

There’s not much in terms of practicalities that are going to convince you the C-HR is a better option than Toyota’s other small SUV, the Corolla Cross.

Even other ‘stylish’ small SUVs like the Mazda CX-30, fuel savers like the electric MG ZS EV, or performance small SUVs like the Hyundai Kona N are more affordable than the GR Sport version of the C-HR.

In the case of this car, unlike most of its Toyota stablemates, buyers will likely be making a decision from the heart based on exterior styling and its interior rather than value or practicality.

And who would anyone be to tell you not to buy a car you like for its styling?

Lepas L6 vs Toyota C-HR What's the difference?

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Lepas L6 vs Toyota C-HR
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