- Toyota pulled back the veil on a new generation of the C-HR, ushering in a new era for the small crossover in Europe.
- It features three hybrid powertrain choices including a new plug-in-hybrid option.
- Unfortunately for American fans of the C-HR, the new version won’t make it stateside, as Toyota killed off the C-HR in the U.S. after the 2022 model year.
The Toyota C-HR subcompact crossover is entering a new generation, and it has been redesigned from tip to tail. The new car shows up looking like a dead ringer for Toyota’s Prologue concept from December. The production vehicle sports 20-inch wheels and more reasonable-looking taillights than the concept, but many of the playful style choices—such as available two-tone paint—remain. Unfortunately for U.S. buyers the C-HR was discontinued for America after the 2022 model year, and this new one is only destined for Europe.
The new C-HR will come with three powertrain options, and all are hybrids. A front-wheel-drive-only hybrid with a 1.8-liter gas engine will sit at the bottom of the lineup, with a more powerful 2.0-liter hybrid setup offering either front- or all-wheel drive. A new plug-in-hybrid configuration, also with the 2.0-liter gas engine, sits at the top. These powertrains appear to be lifted directly from the Prius, which should imbue the new C-HR with quite a bit more power than before, especially the 2.0-liter options. For reference, the U.S.-spec Prius hybrid’s standard 2.0-liter setup produces 194 horsepower and the plug-in-hybrid Prius Prime has 220 hp. We’d expect the C-HR PHEV’s electric-only range to be similar to the Prius Prime’s, too, which is rated at 39 miles.
The interior of the new generation is just as overhauled as the exterior. A new 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster sits behind the steering wheel. An 8.0-, or 12.3-inch center infotainment touchscreen sit beside the gauge cluster. The new infotainment system adds a virtual assistant and wireless connections for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Additionally, the new system can provide EV range information and local charging locations.
Toyota is ushering in the new car with a set of special edition models, headlined by a GR Sport edition. The GR adds a G-mesh pattern for the grille, 20-inch alloy wheels, with GR badging on the exterior, and embossed to the headrests.
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Jack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1.
After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
