Why the C-HR is Toyota’s outlier
The new Toyota C-HR looks at least as futuristic as the previous generation. At least as far as the design is concerned.
The new C-HR’s powertrain isn’t as forward-looking and consists of a 1.8-liter four-cylinder that uses an electric motor to produce up to 140 hp. In short, a normal hybrid! Do you really want to drive electric? Then you’re better off going for the plug-in hybrid with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder.
The new Toyota C-HR
With the plug-in version you can drive up to 66 kilometers purely electrically. The normal hybrid produces 198 hp and 206 Nm of torque, the plug-in hybrid produces 223 hp and 208 Nm of torque. This difference is due to the electric motor. In both cases, the four-cylinder in the C-HR produces around 150 hp.
Autovisie editor Peter Hilhorst tells you everything about the new Toyota C-HR in this video.
Toyota
C-HR
score
Positive
- Smooth appearance
- Tight driving behavior
- Economically
Negatives
- Less practical than Corolla Cross
- Poor rear visibility
- Short back seat
The Toyota C-HR has a sleek appearance but is less practical than the Corolla Cross. This hybrid drives more dynamically.