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Toyota's C-HR is one of the trendiest compact Crossover model choices you can make. Now it's been improved. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.
Ten Second Review
Toyota aimed to bring something fresh to the growing compact Crossover segment with its C-HR - and did. Here, concept car looks are matched to proven mechanicals that now offer buyers a choice of hybrid powerplants. If you're thinking of buying something Qashqai-sized in this class or one of the trendier compact models, then this fashionable contender could be exactly what you're looking for.
Background
What if you want a fashionable little Crossover - say, something like a Nissan Juke? If that's the case, you may have been a little put off by the cramped interior and rather average build quality you get with models of that sort. So what if another brand were able to offer you a contender that was even trendier, better made, more efficient and not that much more expensive? You'd be interested wouldn't you? Well that's apparently exactly what's being offered here in the form of Toyota's C-HR.
'C-HR' is supposed to stand for 'Coupe High-Rider' and sure enough, this car has a very coupe-style look. More importantly, we're told that it drives in a coupe-like way too. Sounds promising doesn't it? Let's check this model out.
Driving Experience
The C-HR is being offered with two petrol/electric hybrid engines from Toyota's Corolla hatch, the original 120bhp 1.8-litre self-charging unit now joined by a perkier 182bhp 2.0-litre powerplant. Either way, you're looking at front wheel drive and a CVT auto gearbox. For the C-HR, Toyota has made its hybrid system lighter and more efficient, and engineered it to give sharper performance. The brand has worked hard on giving these two powerplants high levels of thermal efficiency and the various hybrid components have been made light and small, while being positioned for tight packaging.
As for handling, well this Toyota aims to set a fresh standard in a segment not noted for sharply-responsive models. The engineers realised that the major issue with taller Crossovers of this sort related to bodyroll and its detrimental effect on ride comfort. Huge efforts have therefore gone into structuring this model's TNGA platform and giving it a low centre of gravity so that the car doesn't pitch about through the corners. Steering feel has been emphasised too, something else that tends to be lacking on this class of car. As a result of all this effort, Chief Engineer Hiroyuki Koba is convinced that a C-HR handles up to a standard comparable with any conventional Focus-segment hatch.
Design and Build
Toyota's first proper entrant in the Crossover segment has caused quite a stir, styled with a combination of a coupe-like upper body and the powerful underpinnings of an SUV. This improved version gets front lights are upgraded to premium LED technology, with the daytime running lights and indicators combined in one frontal projector that emits a single smooth line above the main beam. At the rear, restyled combi lights are connected by a gloss black spoiler creating a single clean shape. As before, coupe-like elements include disguised rear door handles, integrated into the rear pillars. At the rear the strongly tapered cabin features a top-hinged tailgate that gives access to loadspace big enough to carry luggage for five people. This styling contrasts with the pronounced flaring of the wheel arches which gives C-HR a wide and powerful stance.
Inside, the key change is the addition of a new multimedia system that upgrades connectivity, allowing full smartphone integration and supporting the latest versions of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Otherwise, it's as you were, with layered architecture for the instrument panel that aims to create a warm and welcoming feel. Because the touchscreen stands proud of the dashboard, rather than being enclosed by it, the upper section of the dash is considerably shallower in depth, helping secure good field of vision for the driver. The two-tiered front seat design combines a slender, sporty upper section with a more strongly bolstered and supporting lower part. The difference between the two is emphasised by the use of different tones, textures and patterns in the upholstery. Overall, there's a high quality feel to the cabin and decorative parts around the dash are finished in high-quality piano black and satin silver trim.
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Guys, you repeated the error about CVT from previous review. There is no gearbox or belt in hybrid models, just petrol engine, two motor generators, a few gears and power electronics (they call it e-CVT). I was actually quite surprised with smoothness of the powertrain, compared to 1.5 TSI with DSG on T-Roc that wasn't very convincing in low revs, just I didn't like the rest of the car and it was considerably more expensive, in my country at least ...
The comfiest car I’ve ever driven (30,000 miles in 10 months) Adaptive cruise control is awesome so you don’t have to pay that much attention to the road ahead. I got the tech pack option and it’s well worth it. The design of small windows in the rear doors are fantastic so when the front and back doors are open you can stand between them and have piss in complete privacy in any lay-by. My trips are mostly motorway and I’m getting about 57mpg @ 70mph.
It's great to hear that you're enjoying the Toyota CH-R, Lee 👍 Many thanks for watching!
OSV is just mind numbingly professional. A constant stream of information for almost an hour. It's very impressive.
We'll take that as a compliment! Hope you found the video useful 👍
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply Absolutely. Hope you do one about the new C4 this fall.
@@gsolas 0Im
The best video covers all my concerns
I’ve got a 2020 icon with tech pack got used 13 months old really bargain price brilliant car I would recommend one to anyone
Sounds like an absolute bargain, Damian! Thanks for watching - make sure to subscribe to support the channel - bit.ly/319ZKoT
Another excellent review and nice to see some kind words about this car for a change. The range topper is the "Orange Edition" 2.0 litre which has the kitchen sink thrown in as well! You quote 370 ish litres for boot space but if memory serves me correctly, I believe boot space on the 2.0 litres is around 350 litres to accommodate the battery as there is not enough room under the bonnet.
i have the 1.8 design . i collected it last Tuesday .I'm still learning how to get good mpg but im very impressed so far
Mr P just make sure you keep it many years or you are simply throwing money away.
@@oddities-whatnot i intend too
When music started I thought you finished but it was 1/3 and you just have started 😄
Apologies for that Mark! 😅 What are your thoughts on the C-HR? Interested in getting one?
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply I enjoyed your review, very detailed.
It is a very good car but I think it is missing a little bit of cargo room.
My ideal candidate would have been Corolla Cross 2.0 hybrid AWD but it may take another year or two until they will start selling in Europe and not even sure that the local dealer will decide to import AWD version.
Looks like you were driving in Horsham Sussex! My home town!
Fantastic review by the way. I’ve always preferred slightly more rapid vehicles but with my first child on the way my partner and I need something with a bit more room, good safety features and economical with todays financial issues.
Today we looked at the C-HR and the Yaris Cross. Really not sure which is the best option. I’d like a bit more go power as I believe that adds to safety in certain situations.
Many thanks for watching, Iain. Our Vehicle Experts will find your most ideal vehicle solution. For more information on which vehicle to go for, fill-in this quick form and we'll get in touch: bit.ly/39YHCml
Fantastic reliable car cheap running..
Can I fit a road bike without taking off front wheel?
I’ve just test driven one of these, loved it so much I was buying after a ten minute drive. Time will tell if it lives up to the hype. First impressions of the 1.8 hybrid was it lacked power, again a week or two learning to drive it the way it is designed to be driven will tell….
Fingers crossed for a fantastic experience with your new Toyota C-HR!
I was told that the 1.8 revised CHR also got a suspension tweak but not as much as the 2.0 car
Excellent review! Thank you!
Our pleasure, thanks for watching!
Great info, do you have to press the brake & accelerator for moving & stopping?
No, you wave your hand and shout giddyup, and away you go 👍
How does this compare with RAV4?
How comfort driving this car? Compare with Prius?
Hello there 👋 While both cars offer comfortable driving experiences, the Toyota Prius focuses more on fuel efficiency and a serene driving environment, while the Toyota C-HR emphasises sporty handling and a more engaging driving experience.
CHR Toyota es la que me gusta Silva
Muchas Gracias!
“EV mode won’t work if the batteries aren’t charged up”. Seems obvious. Is that like “the engine won’t work without petrol”?
A complex combination of compromises......or an EV version.......?
Toyota CHR,Kia niro and hyundai kona which is better.????
They're all good options. Depends on what you prefer. If you're looking for a new car and are in the UK, get in touch, our team can help. www.osv.ltd.uk/hello-youtube/
Which is most reliable.??
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply Thnak you guys!!!
The Suzuki Vitara
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In Japan Toyota out rank both BMW and Mercedes for quality and engineering
i dont think anyone in the world could think of quality/reliability when talking about bmw or mercedes
Word for word, same review at the start as OSVs review from a few years ago
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Thank you for the feedback Kev. We will pass this on to our video team.
Ninja weapon! Lol
Thanks for watching! Are you interested in getting a Toyota CH-R?
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply been watching a lot of reviews with the Chr. Is Chr a good car?
Switched off after the 3rd mention of rubber belt CVT. Its an E - CVT, there is NO belt used in the Toyota hybrid transmission. How can you give an honest review if you cannot get basic facts of the product your reviewing right?
Sorry about this, Lee. Thanks for your feedback which we'll take on-board 👍
My conclusion is buy the 2.0ltr basic icon model 3 years old after someone returned it after a 3 year lease.
Icon model only comes with 1.8 engine
CVT IS MORE Reliable
The crappy gearbox kills an otherwise good car. The interior (mainly the horrible looking centre screen perched on the dashboard) is the mouldy cherry on the cake. No wonder it's mainly bought by old geezers.
Bet most people get this on a PCP deal and trade it in after 3 years or so for yet ANOTHER PCP deal because they cant afford the balloon payment at the end. Best off getting one good car that does everything and keep it ten years at least. Saves a fortune doing that. Get a Subaru and stop wasting your money.
Who the hell changes their car after 3 years? Do people really do this?
@@frankopanklaric I used to, but not anymore. Not changing until I can get an electric car (because I won't have a choice) that suits my purpose. I simply refuse to pay 30k for a Twingo! Until then extremely happy to hold onto my C-HR for the next, possible, 9 years.
@@aacmoveI heard toyotas are well made. Would you say so seeing as that you own one?
@@frankopanklaric I have had many cars over the past 38 years. This is my first Toyota and it has been trouble free for the past three years. I think that the five year period will really be the proof. However, my old Mazda 2 was sold to a friend, and after 14 years it still has had no major issues.
Surely the best value is to buy it is when someone returns it after the 3 year PCP has ended.
The finance company and PCP has paid the major depreciation then.
So you buy a car with an electric motor which is charged using a petrol engine. Makes sense, not
its a bad car and bad company in lebanon
Well thankfully we don`t live there then 👍
Sorry but, I cannot get past the overall total ugliness of the little beast !