{"id":250770,"date":"2024-06-15T08:08:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-15T08:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/?p=250770"},"modified":"2024-06-15T08:08:00","modified_gmt":"2024-06-15T08:08:00","slug":"toyota-c-hr-review-does-audacity-still-pay-off-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/the-garage\/250770-toyota-c-hr-review-does-audacity-still-pay-off-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Toyota C-HR Review: Does audacity still pay off in 2024?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Next to the Corolla<\/a>, Yaris and Yaris Cross (or even Aygo X<\/a>), the C-HR would almost be considered a “secondary” model at Toyota. However, this SUV is a real best-seller for the manufacturer, with more than 800,000 sales in Europe for the first generation that appeared in 2017.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

When it came time to renew its versatile model, the Japanese brand chose to capitalize on its strengths and radical design to extend its success. In an ultra-competitive C segment, does this bold SUV have the means to stand out? Initial answers after our test drive in the Lyon region.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

A design that will never have unanimous approval<\/h2>\n\n
All SUVs look alike. At least, that’s the impression shared by many drivers, especially if we go by the comments published at the bottom of our articles or on social media. It’s hard to completely blame them, especially when several of these models are designed on the same platforms. Fortunately, some manufacturers still dare. They attempt to make genuine aesthetic proposals and assert their own style.<\/p>\n\n
And if Toyota has not always shone for its stylistic boldness (or sometimes tripped up), the recent Prius and BZ4X prove that Akio Toyoda’s firm can still surprise us. After all, the first C-HR had already managed to “attract style-conscious buyers with its unusual design,”<\/em> according to Toyota. The new generation therefore could not take another path and the brand intends to further “overturn the codes of the SUVs in segment C”<\/em> with this newcomer presented as a “concept-car on the road.”<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n
Whether looked at from the front, back or side profile, the new C-HR is striking<\/strong>. Among its distinguishing features, you can note its very refined C-shaped headlights which emphasize its gaze, its very broad bumper with its X-shaped grille (which vaguely reminds of some Lexus), its marked sides with this “triangle” on the front doors and even its slender stern and the back face crossed by a gigantic light strip that lights up with the mention “Toyota C-HR”. Between an urban crossover and a coupe SUV, this 4m36 long model operates in the same field as a Kia Niro<\/a> or Hyundai Kona<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n
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A Toyota SUV as we like them (or not)<\/h2>\n\n
When you take a seat in the CH-R, the feeling is almost as disconcerting. Famed for offering poor visibility to the rear, the Japanese SUV has partly corrected this flaw<\/strong>. However, without a panoramic roof on our test version, it’s hard to feel roomy… especially at the rear. Headroom is good, legroom is excellent, but the enveloping seats and small windows prevent a full enjoyment of the scenery. Unfortunately, even though comfort is there, and long journeys can be contemplated without fearing muscle aches!<\/p>\n\n
At the front, the new C-HR has a successful design, despite some slightly basic plastics. The 12” infotainment screen on our Collection model (or 8” on the entry-level model) is enjoyable to use and integrates into a central console where controls are very ergonomic. If we add to this the wireless Android Auto\/Apple CarPlay compatibility, as well as induction charging, heated front seats and steering wheel, automatic dual-zone climate control, the equipment is undeniably a strong point of this SUV<\/strong>. Special mention to the ambient lighting on the dashboard and doors, which makes the C-HR very pleasant to live with, especially when night falls!<\/p>\n\n\n
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For the driver, the 12.3″ digital instrument cluster is paired with a head-up display that remains perfectly readable, even in bright sunshine. The buttons on the steering wheel allow for customization of these displays, and navigation remains quite intuitive… especially if you’re familiar with how Toyota operates. And on that last point, the engine of this new C-HR is likely to cause further chatter.<\/p>\n\n
Gloomy spirits should therefore still talk about the noise of the e-CVT box when one gets up in the gears. Probably because their right foot lacks flexibility… Because it must be recognized that the brand has made great efforts and real progress in this area in recent years. Powered by a 2.0 hybrid engine with 200 horsepower, our simple hybrid C-HR proved to be as efficient as it was pleasant to drive. The steering is precise, neither too soft nor too stiff, and this also applies to the suspensions. After 300 kilometers of varied terrain, between city, country roads, and highway, fuel consumption did not exceed 5.2l\/100 km<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n
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In summary, our opinion on the Toyota C-HR Hybrid 2024<\/h2>\n\n
We would have loved to adore the new C-HR. Its atypical design allows it to stand out from the competition, and just for that, it deserves our attention. And then, it must be acknowledged that this is not its only argument.<\/p>\n\n
As is almost always the case with Toyota, the driving pleasure is there, with smooth steering and controlled fuel consumption. Benefiting from all the aids and all the technological gear one would expect from this type of model, this SUV is comfortable in the city as well as at higher speeds.<\/p>\n\n
However, some elements do tarnish the picture, starting with the average rear visibility, the lack of storage or a trunk that we would have liked to see larger (from 310 to 388 liters depending on the chosen version). While it is average for the segment, it is light years away from the Corolla TS, which we believe remains a benchmark for families.<\/p>\n\n
The question of pricing remains. Offered from 34,900 euros with the small 1.8 140 hp engine, the new Toyota C-HR sees the price increase to 44,900€ for the 2.0 hybrid 200 2WD version test driven here<\/strong>. You will still need to add a few more notes for all-wheel drive or opt for the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of 225 horsepower, the price of which peaks at 53,400€ for the GR Sport Première version.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Next to the Corolla, Yaris and Yaris Cross (or even Aygo X), the C-HR would almost be considered a “secondary” model at Toyota. However, this SUV is a real best-seller for the manufacturer, with more than 800,000 sales in Europe for the first generation that appeared in 2017. When it came time to renew its… Continue reading Toyota C-HR Review: Does audacity still pay off in 2024?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":250771,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[110],"tags":[1398,435,46,854,436],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/essai-toyota-chr-2024-14-scaled.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Ludovic","author_link":"https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/author\/ludovic_bonnet\/"},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/essai-toyota-chr-2024-14-scaled.jpg",2500,1512,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/essai-toyota-chr-2024-14-1200x726.jpg",150,91,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/essai-toyota-chr-2024-14-1500x907.jpg",300,181,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/essai-toyota-chr-2024-14-768x464.jpg",750,453,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/essai-toyota-chr-2024-14-2500x1512.jpg",750,454,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/essai-toyota-chr-2024-14-1536x929.jpg",1536,929,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/essai-toyota-chr-2024-14-2048x1238.jpg",2048,1238,true],"post-thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/essai-toyota-chr-2024-14-1568x948.jpg",1568,948,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Ludovic","author_link":"https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/author\/ludovic_bonnet\/"},"uagb_comment_info":1,"uagb_excerpt":"Next to the Corolla, Yaris and Yaris Cross (or even Aygo X), the C-HR would almost be considered a “secondary” model at Toyota. However, this SUV is a real best-seller for the manufacturer, with more than 800,000 sales in Europe for the first generation that appeared in 2017. When it came time to renew its……","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/250770"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/30"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=250770"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/250770\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":251122,"href":"https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/250770\/revisions\/251122"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/250771"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=250770"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=250770"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.masculine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=250770"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}