Toyota C-HR review | Auto-Express

The Toyota CH-R delivers a distinctive, funky look that is crucial in this image-conscious crossover class. There are lots of high quality materials and fittings inside, while the layout is good with lots of bright colors. However, the small rear windows make the rear end claustrophobic.

Under the skin, the C-HR uses the Toyota New Global Architecture, which offers balanced handling and a comfortable ride, while not many cars in this class can compete with the Toyota Hybrid because of its advanced powertrains and efficiency.

Elegantly styled, easy to drive, practical and equipped with a noble cabin, the C-HR is a tempting alternative to more common crossover models.

About the Toyota C-HR

The Toyota C-HR is the latest addition to Toyota’s crossover range, a range led by the RAV4 when it was launched in 1994. While the RAV4 has grown in size and maturity over the years, the C-HR aims to bring style to the line-up. C-HR stands for “Coupe-High Rider” and the styling of the car mixes chunky crossover lines with a low roofline like a coupe.

But while the look is sporty, the C-HR is actually pretty versatile and can rival the best crossovers like the SEAT Ateca, Skoda Karoq, Peugeot 3008, Honda HR-V, and Nissan Qashqai. There’s a decent amount of space inside, but the car’s custom style helps it stand out in the class.

Even under the skin, the C-HR is not entirely conventional. The power now comes from Toyota’s 1.8 VVT-i or 2.0 VVT-i hybrid gasoline systems, which have a CVT car as standard, as this controls the flow of power between the gasoline engine, electric motor, battery pack and wheels only has front wheel drive.

Four equipment variants are available for the C-HR: Icon, Design, Excel and GR Sport – the latter replaces the old equipment variant Dynamic. Special editions like the Orange Edition also come with specially packaged options, but luckily, you don’t have to jump on a higher-end C-HR to get loads of gear.

The Icon equipment is equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels, two-zone air conditioning, an 8-inch multimedia display, reversing camera, LED daytime running lights and a 4.2-inch multi-information display for the driver. Toyota Safety Sense with adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, automatic high beam, traffic sign assistant and collision warning are also part of the standard equipment. The design underlines the style with black 18-inch light metal alloys, intelligent parking assistant, heated seats and privacy glass among the extras, while Excel has a rear cross-traffic alarm with automatic braking, adaptive LED headlights, LED taillights with sequential indicators, black leather upholstery and electrically adjustable , Heatable front seats.

The GR Sport gets 19-inch alloy wheels, dark-tinted headlights, special badges and red stitching on the leather steering wheel, but has no performance gains compared to other models. However, you can pay extra for a black Alcantara interior and a 576 watt JBL sound system.

Most Far Eastern automakers offer their cars with limited options – if you want more trim, you’ll have to spend more on a higher trim level – but the C-HR offers a variety of packages that allow you to personalize your car with options or different looks . Prices for the C-HR start at around £ 27,000 and climb to just over £ 33,000, which remains competitive in the compact crossover class.

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