Toyota’s funky little C-HR crossover is coming into its second era. The 2023 mannequin has been revealed, and it sports activities a way more crisp and angular design, in addition to quite a lot of hybrid powertrains. Toyota hasn’t stated something about it coming to America, however it will likely be obtainable in Europe and Australia, amongst different markets. And perhaps the corporate ought to think about giving it yet one more go within the States.
The outside design is almost equivalent to the C-HR Prologue idea from final yr. A lot in order that we suspect it could have been a type of conditions the place the manufacturing automobile was carried out, however then was given a few flashy tweaks to turn into a “idea.” Even the two-tone paint has made it to manufacturing, although a extra modest monochrome colour scheme is offered. The C-HR even has the primary flush door handles on a manufacturing Toyota, and relying in the marketplace, may be had with 20-inch wheels.
The inside is harking back to the brand new Prius, however with extra of a driver focus. The controls are barely angled to the driving force, and the sprint has strains to divide it up. Screens as much as 12.3 inches for each the devices and infotainment system are on provide, and the ambient lighting system has a mode that modifications its colour each hour of the day.
This era of the C-HR is hybrid solely, and it makes use of a pair of powertrains which might be acquainted to People. The bottom engine is a hybrid 1.8-liter four-cylinder making 138 horsepower and powering the entrance wheels. It is the identical factor used within the Corolla Hybrid. A hybrid 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 194 horsepower is offered, and that appears to be the identical as what’s within the Prius. Entrance- and all-wheel-drive variants will probably be supplied together with a plug-in hybrid, presumably with the identical 220 horsepower because the Prius Prime.
A GR Sport trim will probably be obtainable, nevertheless it’s a modest look bundle with distinctive grille mesh, 20-inch wheels, badging, trim and sport seats, plus some options included similar to a head-up show and JBL Audio. It does not convey any efficiency enhancements to the trim.
With powertrains already obtainable within the U.S., it will definitely appear to be the C-HR could possibly be introduced right here with out an excessive amount of hassle. However the query can be how profitable it will be. The outgoing C-HR solely offered a bit over 12,000 items final yr. The Corolla Cross broke 50,000 items, as a equally sized and priced crossover. Maybe if it have been supplied as a kind of Prius Cross, one thing just a little extra fashionable and punchy than the Corolla Cross, it may need some potential. But it surely appears for now it will likely be offered in abroad markets, significantly Europe the place it was designed and was slightly profitable based on the model.
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