Should you BUY the updated 2020 Toyota C-HR?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 มิ.ย. 2024
- There are BIG changes for Toyota's C-HR in 2020. Most of the changes are on the exterior of the C-HR. On the inside there are some minor updates, including all trim levels getting Apple CarPlay & Android Auto. is the updated Toyota C-HR a good SUV made better?
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Just got a black 2020 CHR. Yes it’s not very powerful, but I love it. The smoothness in how it drives and the interior makes driving around so much more comfortable. It’s very pleasant all around. And the look is unique enough where you don’t just blend in with every other car out there, but not so funky that it looks...ugly. Great car. Love it.
I am so glad that you are loving yours. Congrats and take you for taking the time to share experience from your ownership.
There’s a sport mode in the screen settings not the main screen it’s the one by your speedometer not much of a difference but there’s a sport eco and normal mode
@@austinnewman115 thanks for the tip!
@Danielle Haenga it doesn’t pick up speed very quickly. The only time this is noticeable is when merging on the freeway, or when changing lanes and you need to get up to speed quickly. It’s not impossible, it can just feel a bit sluggish compared to many other cars these days. Corolla is a great car btw. Whatever you go with, you can’t go wrong. The CHR for me is just so damn smooth and comfortable to drive day in and day out.
@Danielle Haenga have you looked at the Avalon? It's grill is ugly but it's got a reliable V6.
I'd probably buy it just for the looks alone.
11 seconds from zero to 60 is slower than Honda fit, which only needs around 8 seconds. not sure how fast the Hr-v moves
@Chad bad It’s not like people need to race in their cars
Wel this is the most reliable car in the world
@@nf8740 actually ?? where'd you hear that, i'd be happy if it were true cause i was looking to get one recently lol
@@nf8740 that’s the Land Cruiser
Yes I bought one 3 weeks ago and the more I drive it the more I like it. Toyota has $4,100 off of the 2020!
Congrats! You did really well!
What color?
I am looking to get a white one but not sure if I like the blue strip it has in the inside
@@jessegonzalez6623 i do!!!
I have been waiting for this review of CHR. Im one of the requester. Thanks for getting it done. As always... GREAT UNBIASED REVIEW !!!! Goods make sense and Zonks make sense. More views, subscribers n power to this channel !!!
Joe, like you I enjoy everything automotive. Out of all the reviewers you are by far the best. Keep up the awesome and most importantly educational reviews!
If joe designed a car, I can imagine the amount of twinky storage space.
Twinkies and circus peanuts and skittles OH MY
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BrightsydeBill I’m still waiting for him to actually pull out a bag of peanuts from one of the compartments. That would make my day
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I have a 2019 C-HR XLE and love it! It is my daily driver. It does have different driving modes: Normal, Eco & Sport but they are hidden in the menu screen. Real missed opportunity to not have a "Sport" button by the gear shift. We got the car for the great driving position and the incredible safety features. The XLE is packed with safety features found on much more expensive vehicles and it comes complete with 10 airbags! The chief engineer is actually a race car driver and the handling was fine-tuned on the Nurburgring in Germany so it handles around turns very well hence the G-monitor. You get the impression the designers wanted to do much more with this car but had to scale it back to reach those MPG numbers. Toyota does offer, right from the dealer, high-performance TRD parts for this car which I got and installed. I have the TRD Air Intake Kit for more horsepower and torque and the TRD High-Performance Lowering Springs for even better handling. I can tell you I no longer get 30 MPGs but the car accelerates much faster now especially in Sport more and this is all bundled with that legendary Toyota quality. Where I am at we have what is called "Toyota Care" so for the next 3 years I do not have to pay anything for any oil changes or other routine maintenance costs. I do have to pay to have the disc pads replaced but it is an incredible value. My family and I are definitely glad we got this car.
malcolmar what is your weekend car since you drive this Monday - Friday?
I have a 2020 C-HR XLE and I really enjoy it. I actually had a 2019 LE and the 2020 XLE is a HUGE upgrade. I have white with the black top so the blue trim inside looks much better than the blue with red.
@@2marice2 what is the sound system like?
@@2004cyrus A Honda Civic Type R BTW sorry to get back to you so late. I just now saw your reply.
@Dylan Báez That is a nice combo. Not too many cars even have 2 tone paint as an option so my wife and I definitely had to have it. Our C-HR is metallic blue with a white top. I finally had to get new tires. I bought Michelin Pilot Sport 4S for my C-HR. These are amazing tires and I don't think I will even reach the limits of what they can do but with a sale at Discount Tire they were only $20 more than what Toyota was offering me for the OEM tires so I went ahead and got them. Definitely a nice upgrade for the car. Enjoy your ride!
Something about the way you do it; love your reviews!
The C-HR for America needs the 2.0L hybrid power train like they have in Europe. It's way faster and gets better MPG.
I had the C-HR hybrid as a rental car last year in France.......loved it. When I got back home to the US I had to have one. I was severly disappointed when I found out the hybrid version was not here and wouldn't be here. The salesman talked me into driving one (US non-hybrid version) and I was highly disappointed. If they brought the Hybrid version here I would buy one on the spot.
Nice Car! Owning this car is gonna keep you out of the Court Room for a Speeding Ticket!
scaryperryx1050 all cars can go over the speed limit 🤦🏿♂️
@@Adrian-sw1rm Not the Lada
Not necessarily, as after you got up to 70mph flooring it for 13 minutes downhill drafting other vehicles one by one as you increase speed a tenth of a mph at a time, you may be afraid to let up on the throttle in the 55mph zone.
Aussie C-HR have turbo👍
I LOVE the blue inside the car! It looks so cool, pun not intended. Blue and orange are complimentary colours on the colour wheel so that is absolutely brilliant and make each colour pop. That's just my humble opinion. I love your videos! :)
First the Corolla hatchback, now this, Toyota making great looking cars with no HP
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Agreed!
Agreed hrv honda is better but this car is good for like an old lady
Check Toyota Corolla crossover out What do you guys think about the new Toyota Corolla crossover SUV that they are making soon, parabrisas.perfil.com/noticias/novedades/toyota-corolla-cross-nuevo-suv-argentina-brasil-motor-18-datos-tecnicos-hibrido-tailandia.phtml
Are you Praising Toyota or Roasting them? lol
When an auto is severely underpowered it actually defeats the goal of high gas mileage in the long term as the engine constantly has to work harder just to keep moving.
The HRV is the same too. 1.8 liter I4 141 HP 127 LB FT of torque.
I like your show Joe. Good to see you online after so many years.
All that gloss black will drive me crazy! Lol. Nicely put together video/review of the CHR. Thanks man! Keep them coming! 😁
Got mine last February and I love it!!! Mine is black with the blue trim inside. I love it!
Is good for the snow?
Do you feel the slowness or horse power issues everybody keep complaining about? I'm not racing nobody, I'm just not trying to drown on the highway 😅
"Hard as s stale blueberry." Hilarious. Thanks for this review! It's going to give me the kick start to purchase it!
Thanks for letting me share the laughs with you!
“Guy crawling just passed us” lol
I’ve been waiting for this review!
Bought one for my daughter.... she loves it❤️
kdub1_ no fr
I love ur daughter too………
I mean ur car 😝
What a surprise a girl likes this. It's small and funky. It's Toyo's version of the Golf or Jetta.
@@Mark-OutWest men can drive this too it looks kinda like a urus
Add a turbo or a higher hp engine and I'd be all over this. Though damn, love the design of CHR. In the end , like you and some here have mentioned the Seltos is the one to go with.
Just test drove this car today and it's a lot better in person than it looks. Honestly, not bad at all. Fun fact: this was originally projected as another Toyota Scion model (hence the spacious approach, small engine, modern look) but when the big shots decided they would no longer manufacture scions going forward they opted on keeping the model w/in Toyota family. Also, it has 10 air bags, most vehicles we've seen as we car shopped had 6-8 air bags. Toyota Yaris has a 2021 crossover model (that seems similar) coming soon.
I would love an si manual version like the civic. A 6-speed stick with the same engine as the civic si would be awesome. I know they will never build it, but that would be a sweet spot for me.
Thank you for listening to our requests 🙏🏼
I used to own highlander sports for 12 years and trade with C-HR and I’m loving my car and it’s been six month now. I don’t need fast car.
I just got this car in silver & the hp does not matter to me whatsoever because it is an suv so it’s not like I’m gonna be flooring it on the highway trying to race a mustang or charger. It’s a nice comfortable car & it looks great
Best reviews. It’s like watching a high school buddy doing a car review.
Ive had my Hybrid CH-R since Feb. and just love it. Its a dream to drive. I dont need speed at 72yrs. Thank you Toyota.
Thanks for sharing that great input on ownership experience!
So far, I’m loving my 2020 CH-R XLE. Doesn’t have a lot of take off power but it keeps up and smooth.
Does it drive like a car? Or is it like a regular SUV
For me it drives like a very smooth car. Go test drive one. Oh, it makes sharp turns really easy and it seems to take curves really well.
Does it have a spare tire?
Diana Au yes it does! just got one day and was worried about no spare tire but 100% has spare tire!
@@kennyomega6795 thanks Kenny
I like the passion in how you talk about the car lines.. lol. And your "zonk" ... Reliable
Although it's missing a sunroof I'll always give Toyota a thumbs up 👍their reliability is unmatched I'm in South Florida I still see the boxy Toyota Corollas on the road.
Boxy Toyota? You mean the original scion xb?
Sunroof are useless!
I'd like to see it with awd and a real transmission.
“It’s hard as a stale blueberry” I had to pause the video 😂😂😂 I love this guy.
Thanks Janine for letting me bring some laughs!
I totally agree with you about the interior blue. I asked the same question when I saw the blue.
Ive seen some of these with wheels and full kits. They look decent from the start, but dressed up this is one fine machine.
0-60: 11 sec
Mpg: 33 highway
ZONK!
David Blum yea. I think it looks great, but if my kids were at high school age, I’d get them a new civic over this.
They could fix this by replacing the 3ZR-FAE with the M20A-FKS engine.
@@Ronniezim right and gets way better gas mileage. I got my 2017 civic ex to 53 mpg on the highway on a 14.5 mile drive. (5 of them were city miles).
Ronnie Zimmerman crazy to think a civic does it in 6.8 seconds vs almost twice as long for a CHR
That's Toyota my friend
Lemme start off by saying I love your reviews. They’re suuuuper detailed and thorough. A few glaring mistakes in this one I noticed tho. The C-HR came out in early 2017 for the 2018 model year here in the states. The wheels are not all new for 2020, they’re the same wheels they’ve had since 2018. The LE and Limited get some new rims for 2020 tho. Also, the part of the front where you said should have fog lights...it does on the Limited. Also, you mentioned that there are no drive modes, but there absolutely are. There is Eco, Normal and Sport. They’re selectable in the 4.2” MID.
Thanks for the info Evan.
Hey Joe. Man that interior with the blue is rough! What were they thinking? lol. Also, I don’t believe you mentioned if power seats in this trim or manual (or I missed it). Also, I know I can always look it up, but actual cargo/truck space numbers would be appreciated. I’ve watched countless reviews from you and it seems like something you omit often. So love the vids though. I’m not in the marker right now as just got an explore but just enjoy watching your car reviews.
Just waiting for mine to be delivered! All his complaints are a non issue for me. Love it..
Watching this to see if this would be a good car for me (upgrading from a 1998 buick lesabre) and every video I see I fall more in love with it 🤩🤩🤩
Should be a crime to look that fast but actually be that slow.
I bought one of the first 2020 Toyota chr in the usa in lava. I had seen the European videos and fell in love! The dealer called all over looking for it and said that only one was sent to the US and it was in Montana. The inside is all black without the blue. I had test drove the chr that they had on the lot and really didn't care for it and hated the blue. But mine is totally different in the way it drives and thankfully didn't have that blue in it.
My little lava chr gets tons of compliments and looks. I love it!!
Thank you for the content! I am really considering one of these. Time to upgrade from my little scion xd.
The CH-R is a really cool looking car! I agree for sure when you say everything should be colour coded. What would really set the tone would be a panoramic sunroof with the 2 tone look and a bigger displacement engine. Maybe a 2.5L with AWD. Other than that I’m really digging the looks
Just bought one for the wife 2 weeks ago. Really nice car and she averages 33 mpg.
Navigation system ?
I’m so glad I bought my 2018 chr at 19 and I’m still so happy to have it! I don’t know about that 0-60 mine just doesn’t feel that slow
Nicely break down, I sub👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿😌
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Love this vehicle. However XLE is the middle trim. if you had a Limited you would have gotten some of the features you were looking for like integrated fog lights and blacked out headlights. Also the blue interior is amazing on the right color exterior. idk why someone would put the blue in the orange. Glad to see you talking positive about the CHR tho. No one in NY wants one cause they're FWD. I have like 1 on my lot!!! 🤣🤣
Keep up the vids!!!!
Thanks for sharing that great input and perspective!
Great review!😁
Joe, keep zonking the pop rods. We're in 2020, where's the hydraulic rod? Great review. 🤓🖖
I actually bought one of these when they came out because i just liked the look of it. Was quickly disappointed when i went for a grocery run. Not a lot of cargo space and had to put some in the back seats. 2 months later, i traded it for a type R. Im sure im the first in the US to trade a CHR because they had no data to give me a number on my trade lol
Thanks for sharing some of the great input from your ownership experience.
I have a 2019 and all I can see that's really different in the 2020 is that it appears they took away the option for fog lights and swapped the halogen headlights for LED's. I personally don't have and don't really need fogs but for those that do it looks like they are SOL. I guess they thought the redesign of the front fascia was more important. As far as LED headlights go the first thing I did was replace those sickly halogen lamps with some high quality LED units. Since the housings were already the projector type the aftermarket LED's work perfectly. As an added bonus Toyota put the lamps in a very easy to reach location so it only took about 15 minutes to swap them out.
We just got the 2018 model. 8000 miles. Traded in a 2013 Hyundai Elantra 2Dr coupe, 98,000 miles. Seems to be the same styling as the 2020, saved $8000 over a new one and SHE loves it!
"I can ride a skateboard faster than 0-60 11 seconds..." 😂
With 184KM version you got 0-60mph (0-100km/h) in 7.57s: th-cam.com/video/AO0k8_41YVQ/w-d-xo.html so pretty good imo (150km/h in 15.33s)
If you want a race car buy an F1 car!
needs.....more...…..POWER!
With 184KM version you got 0-60mph (0-100km/h) in 7.57s: @ so pretty good imo (150km/h in 15.33s)
Yeah I love the contrast of that blue interior trim.
I got an awd one in Australia and its awesome. I love my baby space shuttle 😊
I’ve had one for about 6 months. I use the sport mode while manual shifting when I feel the need for speed.
Nice
The CHR has been around since 2016? This is the first I’ve heard of it. Thanks Joe for the Enlightenment!
Though I wouldn't get one, since the 31 MPG doesn't make up for the 11 sec 0-60 time. My Merc C300 gets 34 MPG and 0-60 in 5.4 sec.
No. It’s only been around since 2018
I’m a resident of Maui and I have the Blizzard White 2019 CHR LE. From Kihei home to work in Kahului to gym and to home, for one week, my car is still running above half tank. That’s $20 for a week and a half. I’m satisfied, I’ve seen the updates, I’m good.
Thanks for sharing that great input!
Please do more of the subcompact SUV reviews, I would especially like one for the BMW i3.
I hate cup holders next to the gear knob. My Auris has them at the side air vents which I love. As a bonus ur coffee stays warm or cold depending on the time of year.
There's got to be some aftermarket engine bolt on's to give it a little extra power or maybe a tune to free up a few more horses
I was thinking about getting it, but that lack of power is killing me.
Imagine this car with a Turbo and a standard transmission. Or at the very least a real automatic transmission and not a CVT.
Now we are talking!
Turbo is trash. That's how you make sure your engine doesn't last past 200k.
It comes with Turbo in Australia. Mines Turbo
Manual and AWD I would have bough it for sure
I am driving a 1.8cc 2019 model in malaysia..metalic blue with a black top...usd37500 on the road... high import tax... the looks itself is so satisfying... just love the compactness and the mysterious feel...the sound system is immaculate...is a great car with the Toyota TNGA...
We are pleased with our 2020 Limited. Looks great. Fuel is better than rating last fill up was 5.8L/100…in winter 6.8. Seats can handle a 5hr drive. Android Auto is great. Set the cruise and never worry about power, it can keep up with fast traffic so the drag strip number isn't relevant in most conditions. My criticism would be small interior space for the size of vehicle, hurky jurky cruise control and hard to clean all that angular plastic and concave body surfaces
Thanks for sharing those thoughts off your experience !
Nice and fuel efficiency car but 2018 model has problem with under side mirrors chr logo projection, mine got distorted after 2 years and read many complaints. Hope they resolved it.
There is different drive modes. The way to change it is using the sterring wheel display
Another quirky looking ute joins the group. This is for those who are never in a hurry to get somewhere. Good job Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
what is the brand/model of the watch you are wearing? looks really nice.
I just realised even the highest trim CHR sold in North America is not as highly equipped as the ones sold over here in Europe. Not sure why...for example we get proper full Adaptive LED with projector, the rear also gets full dynamic indicators that moves like in Audi models and brake lights are also full LEDs as well. Also Europe version CHR makes 185 bhp. Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto are also standard.
I have the 2019 CHR, one of the many "small" details missing, there are no auto locks. Since the year 2000, you get into your car, start the engine..doors lock. Not in this futuristic hatchback. Some might say, that's no big deal..but if you're been driving for almost 19yrs WITH that feature it is a problem.
Another issue, I had to replace my windshield because of a crack I was gifted with on the highway. Anyway, insurance paid for the windshield, HOWEVER since there are 12028382 cameras on the car the windshield needs to be calibrated and of course, ONLY the dealership can do that. #Can'twin
Great review. I have the car and its pretty cool.
Thanks Erica for saying that! I am do glad that you like yours.
Erica Stephens do you like yours?
@@k-cury2443 I like it. It drives pretty well. Now if you have babies, I will look for another car with more space in the back for like a car seat.
The dash is actually two-tone (blueberry/ black). I actually like the blue accents, nice touch.
I like a lot about these cars except for all the silly blue on the interior. I guess if I were to get one, I'd either try to buy a blue one or cover as much of the blue interior up as possible. I think I'd rather have a used older Scion.
I saw one this morning in all black parked near my house. It looked like a mini spaceship with tinted windows. If they had a hybrid version that got over 50 MOG, I might be interested. The fuel economy numbers of the current model kills the practicality of the vehicle. With such slow acceleration you should demand better fuel economy. It seems very heavy for the amount of interior space you get. The Kia Seltos seems like a better choice. A Hyundai Venue gets way better MPG.
Give it 200hp, 45mpg and ability to lay the seats flat for sleeping on long road trips and I'd buy two. Good looking design, very eye catching.
I know it’s low in power, but does it reach 75 mph ? For me that’s all I need commuting from point A to point B. Asking since majority of my commuting would be on a highway
So I bought one of these in the XLE trim. It took me 3 months to figure out this thing had a sport mode. It’s in the settings under drive mode. The screen is kind of hidden because there’s no indication that the user is able to arrow down to pull up a second sub screen to get to drive mode. Totally found it by accident. Long story short, The CHR handles much better and is a lot more zippy.
Thanks for sharing that great info from your ownership!
I just bought one of these and I have to say it’s not as of a lackluster driving experience as people are saying it’s very comfortable and the engine is responsive. It’s a four cylinder non turbo so I don’t understand why people think this is gonna be some kind of roadster. But honestly it drives extremely smooth I didn’t find the engine noise to be bad at all. Out of all of the crossover vehicles in this class this one looks the least like a budget, soccer mom mobile. It just has more of an edgy factor to it.
This car definitely looks and feels way more expensive than what you’re gonna pay for it. It’s not everybody’s taste but it’s definitely unique and has a very futuristic look. If you were a fan of the scion lineup you’ll like this as well, was originally slotted to be a scion hence the strange name C-HR.
Nice statement earlier about the prop rods. Here's my idea: if the prop rod is placed largely out of the way, as in this little C-HR, it's not an automatic zonk. The prop rods placed front and center are terrible, and also the ones a little off center. Zonk them every time. But on the C-HR, it is largely out of the way. And prop rods age infinitely better. Older cars always have failing gas struts that need to be replaced, and they aren't exactly cheap in some cases. And for folks who rarely get under the hood, it really doesn't matter. I've met tons of folks who don't even know what kind of engine they have under the hood, much less the size, much, much less the bore and stroke and specific hp/torque numbers.
I own this car in Australia and i love my car!
I had a 2018 and loved the car. Now I have 2 kids and had to trade it in for a Highlander.
By the way!! You do have different drive modes!!!
I have 2019 limited I have no regrets in my purchased . The only thing that bugs me is the wind sound when your driving fast. Overall the vehicle is awesome . This is my second vehicle by Toyota my first lasted 300;000 miles. I'm hoping for the same with my CH-R
Thanks for sharing that great input and perspective!
I just purchased a Corrolla, but this one has recently caught my eye. Looks a lot more spacious than the Corrolla! I lowkey wanna know how it feels to drive.
hello Joe, do you mind tell me how tall are you? I just want to imagine the space. Thanks.
That blue strip really was a distraction!! Only the XLE has it- in the LE its gray.... We bought the LE....I'm happy
Zonk those dang prop rods, Joe! They're a pain in the but when I present and demo these Tow-Yoders.
Put a V6 and AWD and I'm all for this...
I love the design
Or at least the 2.4l found in the Camry and RAV4. It’s sad the not even the RAV4 has the v6 since 2012🙁
Totally Agree. I have a 08 Avalon and Noway I'm going from my peppy V6 to that, even though I really like the style. Will just have to wait and are if they kick it up a notch. I hope they do because I will buy it.
I want to test drive this but I fear I will HATE the lackluster performance since I currently drive 2007 V6 Camry
This is hibrid car.
@@snooooopycomehome it actually drives darn good if you can get over lack of power.
"a car on a bicycle just passed me, a guy crawling just passed me"..
Thanks for letting me share some laughs with you!
Fingers crossed they'll bring over a GR tuned version.
13:59 - Guy crawling just passed me...LMAO
I like the blue and orange color combo. Thunder Up!
My wife has a 2018 XLE Premium in blue and white that she bought new. Her first Toyota and probably her last. Nothing but trouble with the electrical system. There’s a parasitic leak somewhere that the dealership can’t find that drains the battery. Had to have it jumped around 7 or 8 times in the last year and a half. It doesn’t even have 5,000 miles on it and it’s on its second battery already. See how long this battery lasts before it dies.
I really wanted one of these cars, I like the design but it's painfully slow and cvt's suck!
I feel a twinge of excitement every time it’s time for a drive in my 1.8 CH-R …. on a good day it’s super seductive smooth
Thanks for sharing that ownership feedback
The UK version comes with LED sequential taillights
I think the edgy looking body style of this is really cool looking and like it a lot. The front end is ok but I think it's still missing something that could make it look a little more edgy like the rest of the body looks like. One of the biggest things I don't like about this is that they don't make this in AWD. For me living in MN where in the winter time I would for sure want that AWD. If they would make this in an AWD I think it would sell a lot better. I know a lot of people want them to make this in AWD I have been hearing. I think for more of an in town driving type vehicle this would be great for that. For more long road trips I would not so much want this. I do like how it stands out a lot more compared to other vehicles. One thing about this vehicle that does concern me a little is that I think this is going to be a vehicle that they will only make for a few years and discontinue it if the sales are not real great. That is why I think they need to make some bigger improvements on this like added AWD and more HP.
Love the front and side, the end just falls apart. Looks at a confused Honda lol