Already used: Toyota C-HR: A slightly different Prius

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The Toyota crossover C-HR was first presented at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show and surprised with its progressive design. But it seems as if Toyota is afraid of its own courage. The dimensions of the new C-HR are almost the same as the current model. However, the new one was barely recognizable during our test drive, and it wasn’t just because of the camouflage foil. Slightly changed proportions, slightly shorter and the same height, suit the compact crossover well, but make it sleeker.

From the beginning of 2024, the new C-HR will be available in an all-wheel drive version: as a front-wheel drive 1.8-litre hybrid with 140 hp (103 kW), as a 2-litre hybrid with front- or all-wheel drive and with 196 hp (196 hp). hp (142 kW) and as a 2-liter plug-in hybrid with 223 hp (164 kW).

Fast and economical

We drive the most powerful version with plug-in hybrid drive, already known from the new Prius, with a system output of 223 hp (164 kW). Its 13.6 kWh battery is larger than regular hybrids at 0.91 kWh. And with such an engine the compact crossover looks very dynamic. It reaches 100 km/h from rest in 7.3 seconds and its top speed is 180 km/h.

After our first test drive, the on-board computer showed a consumption of 2.5 liters per 100 kilometers. Although this is well above the standard consumption of under one liter promised by Toyota, we do not think this is a bad figure for a decently powered all-wheel drive vehicle. The all-electric range is 66 kilometers.

slow load

It remains incomprehensible to us why hybrid pioneer Toyota chose an energy storage system that has a battery capacity of only 13.6 kWh and allows charging with alternating current of only up to seven kilowatts. Competitors such as VW or Cupra can be charged with up to 50 kilowatts of direct current or up to eleven kilowatts of alternating current.

Finally, after our short test drive, we can say this: The new platform and the relationship with the new Toyota Prius also have a positive effect on the driving behavior of the new C-HR. The new generation offers a balanced chassis that easily smoothes uneven ground in any situation. The steering, which now provides much better feedback and balance, is impressive not only on winding roads but also on the highway. That’s why the new C-HR is a good crossover alternative to the classic-style Prius.

Source: Blick