Toyota C-HR is a Fun to Drive Hybrid Crossover
Yup, it’s another crossover concept, this time coming from Toyota. With how hot the segment is right now, can you really blame them?
Called the C-HR, the new small crossover is said to combine the original late-90s RAV4 with the Prius and the GT86. Yes, that is correct; the C-HR is a hybrid crossover that is supposedly fun to drive.
The C-HR features a new, aggressive look that Toyota calls “diamond architecture styling.” This hints at a new styling theme and future design direction for Toyota vehicles.
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Based on an entirely new platform, the C-HR is 171.3-inches long and 72.8-inches wide. That is significantly larger than another funky looking crossover – the Nissan Juke. But with an overall height of just 59 inches, it is nearly three inches shorter, giving the C-HR a sportier look and lower center of gravity.
Toyota is being aloof on the concept’s technical details but has confirmed a new, full hybrid powertrain will be in the C-HR with “significantly improved fuel efficiency.”
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Still waiting to be impressed! It seems we have lost our ability to chose what kind of car we want to buy and drive in this country. Yes, there are many different shiny colors and brand name options, but not actual car options. Very disappointing.
I like the front end. Autoguide got the cover pic from a complementary angle. Then I went through the gallery and saw the rear... Whoever thought that was a good idea should be flogged. On the bright side, there's no predator-grille. I see the black strip coming off of the side window and wrapping around to the rear glass. Is that a window or is that accent molding? Even if it is glass, it's so thin you could barely see out of it.