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Toyota C-HR review
WHAT'S THE VERDICT?
“If you like the mad looks of this second-generation C-HR, there's very little else to count against it”
You've got to hand it to Toyota for keeping its head above the parapet rather than churning out another commodity family crossover. That applies even if you don't actually like its design. Which is a bit out there, especially in the optional two-tone scheme.
Toyota keeps improving the way the hybrid system drives. We haven't had access to the non-plug versions in the C-HR, but in the Corolla we know they're pretty decent, especially the 2.0. And they're satisfyingly economical in the real world.
The plug-in version is better again, because the heft of the more powerful electric motor means the petrol engine is less often called to scream up to max revs. So the PHEV is a brilliant tax break, but it's about more than that too.
The C-HR has neat if unsporty handling, and is well-mannered in normal mooching around. It's refined too, and the safety gadget count is high.
So if you like the look of it, there's very little else that counts against it.
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WHAT'S THE VERDICT?
“If you like the mad looks of this second-generation C-HR, there's very little else to count against it”
You've got to hand it to Toyota for keeping its head above the parapet rather than churning out another commodity family crossover. That applies even if you don't actually like its design. Which is a bit out there, especially in the optional two-tone scheme.
Toyota keeps improving the way the hybrid system drives. We haven't had access to the non-plug versions in the C-HR, but in the Corolla we know they're pretty decent, especially the 2.0. And they're satisfyingly economical in the real world.
The plug-in version is better again, because the heft of the more powerful electric motor means the petrol engine is less often called to scream up to max revs. So the PHEV is a brilliant tax break, but it's about more than that too.
The C-HR has neat if unsporty handling, and is well-mannered in normal mooching around. It's refined too, and the safety gadget count is high.
So if you like the look of it, there's very little else that counts against it.
Toyota C-HR Review 2023 | Top Gear
If you like the mad looks of this second-generation C-HR, there's very little else to count against it
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Farewell, Toyota C-HR! Coupé-style crossover exits SA
The Toyota C-HR has exited South Africa after some 7 years on the market, with the 2nd-gen version of this coupé-style crossover not on the cards for a local introduction…
The Toyota C-HR has officially exited South Africa, with the Japanese giant’s local division furthermore confirming to Cars.co.za that the 2nd-generation version is not planned for Mzansi.
We recently noticed that the coupé-style crossover – which arrived in South Africa back in the opening quarter of 2017, complete with a sweeping, coupé-like roofline – was no longer listed on Toyota’s local website and asked the company for comment.
“Yes, we can confirm that the C-HR has been discontinued in South Africa. This is due to the new-generation C-HR being only available in HEV [hybrid electric vehicle] and offered at a slightly higher price point compared to the current-generation model,” Toyota SA Motors told Cars.co.za.
Interestingly, the firm’s local division furthermore hinted that were the new dual-powered C-HR to be introduced to the South African market, it would be competing against hybrid versions of the strong-selling, Prospecton-built Corolla Cross.
“Following its investment in the production of Corolla Cross, available in HEV, Toyota South Africa Motors believes that this model has enjoyed great success in its segment and is pivotal in supporting Toyota sales in the passenger category,” the company added.
As a reminder, the 2nd-generation C-HR – bearing the AX20 internal model designation – was revealed in June 2023. Overseas, it’s currently offered exclusively in electrified form, available either as a standard hybrid or as a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
The Toyota C-HR has exited South Africa after some 7 years on the market, with the 2nd-gen version of this coupé-style crossover not on the cards for a local introduction…
The Toyota C-HR has officially exited South Africa, with the Japanese giant’s local division furthermore confirming to Cars.co.za that the 2nd-generation version is not planned for Mzansi.
We recently noticed that the coupé-style crossover – which arrived in South Africa back in the opening quarter of 2017, complete with a sweeping, coupé-like roofline – was no longer listed on Toyota’s local website and asked the company for comment.
“Yes, we can confirm that the C-HR has been discontinued in South Africa. This is due to the new-generation C-HR being only available in HEV [hybrid electric vehicle] and offered at a slightly higher price point compared to the current-generation model,” Toyota SA Motors told Cars.co.za.
Interestingly, the firm’s local division furthermore hinted that were the new dual-powered C-HR to be introduced to the South African market, it would be competing against hybrid versions of the strong-selling, Prospecton-built Corolla Cross.
“Following its investment in the production of Corolla Cross, available in HEV, Toyota South Africa Motors believes that this model has enjoyed great success in its segment and is pivotal in supporting Toyota sales in the passenger category,” the company added.
As a reminder, the 2nd-generation C-HR – bearing the AX20 internal model designation – was revealed in June 2023. Overseas, it’s currently offered exclusively in electrified form, available either as a standard hybrid or as a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
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