Toyota CHR Exterior
The CHR is very much unlike Toyota for most part being peppy and futuristic, with extensive character lines and details. The front get beautiful sweptback headlamps, small grille, a prominent logo and lot of cuts and creases surrounding the air dam.
On the side, bulging wheel arches, extensive contouring on doors, beautiful alloys and a slanting, blackened out roofline can be seen. The rear is just as impressive, fit with large spoiler, c-shaped taillamps and reminds us of the Volvo S40 CC.
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Toyota CHR Interior and features
The inside is as detailed as the exterior and the car is packed with exciting design elements and features. An all black, futuristic dashboard can be seen, which comes with striking blue accents and leather trim.
Large 8 inch touch screen infotainment system with JBL speakers, leather seats, automatic air conditioning and illuminated cup holders enhance premiumness of the cabin.
The Toyota C-HR will be underpinned by Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) and it is the second car after 4th gen Prius to use the platform.
Toyota CHR Engine, Drive and Transmission
The Toyota CH-R is available in 3 engine opions:
- 2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 98 PS and 142 Nm of torque.
- 0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine producing 150 PS and 193 Nm of torque
- Petrol-electric hybrid powertrain- 2.0-litre, 98 PS producing petrol mill+ 72 PS producing electric motor
Transmission duties are done by a 6-speed manual or CVT, sending power to all or front wheels.
Toyota CHR launch in various countries
As per Toyota’s UK website, the new C-HR will be available to pre-order from Autumn 2016 and will go on sale in January 2017.
Other market will get it by mid-late 2017.
| Country | Launch date |
| Launch in UK | Confirmed for January 2017 |
| Launch in USA | 2017 |
| Launch in Australia | 2017 |
| Launch in India | 2017* |
| Launch in Indonesia | 2017* |
*Countries like India and Indonesia are not currently in the launch plan
Toyota CHR price and competition
Price is still to be announced but across various markets the C-HR will compete with the likes of Honda HR-V, Nissan Juke, Hyundai Creta and Renault Captur (Renault Kaptur) and more.
The car might be marketed as an entry level SUV in India, if launched.
| Expected price in India | Rs. 10.5 lakhs |