2018 Toyota C-HR | New 2018 Toyota CHR Crossover

Born from the ingenuity of a race car driver, C-HR is designed to maximize driving pleasure every time you turn the wheel - whether you're cruising through the city or taking on your favorite winding road. "C-HR" stands for "Coupe High-Rider," despite this little ute's having four doors and riding rather low for a crossover. A turbo 2.0-liter four pumps out 144 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque and sends all power to the front wheels via continuously variable transmission (CVT). The engine employs many of Toyota's latest generation of technologies, including Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and Valvematic, both of which have received extensive optimization to enhance fuel economy and smooth operation. 

Stylish, athletic, and tech-filled, the all-new 2018 Toyota C-HR represents a leap forward in design, manufacturing, and engineering for Toyota. When it arrives at dealerships, the C-HR will serve as a solid springboard of excitement, adventure, and pride for its fashion-forward, trendsetting owners. The Toyota C-HR, which, nearly to the tee, carries on the concept's avant-garde physique; modern, comfortable cabin; and bold, outgoing character.

At the C-HR's nose, two narrow projector-beam halogen headlights with LED daytime running lights wrap deep into its strong front shoulders - almost all the way into the front quarter panels. Because of this, the vehicle looks wider than it is, and possesses an assertive fascia that's uncommon to crossovers. 

The deep, curvy character lines emerge from a prominent Toyota badge that's flanked by the headlamps, and lead into the narrower core body. They run below the slender windows, and continue above the rear wheel where they marry to a high beltline and distinctive C-Pillar with integrated door handle. The rear is a cohesive melding of its elaborate lines and 3D shapes. The tail lamps protrude outward, and the hatchback - outfitted with a lip spoiler and functional top wing - tapers neatly inboard, adding to the C-HR's futuristic look, and, once more, surprising girth. 

The all-new CVT received much attention by engineers, and utilizes redesigned pulleys to enhance acceleration and fuel economy; a new belt structure to reduce cabin noise; and, a world's-first coaxial two-port oil pump system that allows for continuous oil pressure modifications in various driving conditions. Of course, drivers and passengers will appreciate the powertrain's fuel efficiency, impressive smoothness, and quiet operation, but they'll love Sport mode and the simulated 7-speed Sequential Shiftmatic. Engaging the Sport mode via the MID increases the responsiveness of the throttle, quickens the CVT's automatic artificial "step-up" shifts, and maintains high engine speed to enhance acceleration. The EPS' feedback is weightier for a more confidence-inspiring feel. Pushing the gearshift over to the left while in Drive engages Sequential Shiftmatic, and lets drivers shift simulated gears at their convenience.

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The C-HR will be available in two trims, XLE and XLE Premium, each equipped with a long list of standard features. 18-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, supportive bucket seating, 7-inch audio display, and Toyota Safety Sense P™ (TSS-P) will all be standard options on the C-HR no matter how basic you get it.

When you open the door and peer inside, The C-HR reveals a modern, spacious, and uncluttered interior having a keen placement of diamond accents and a driver focused orientation. Along with the soft-touch materials covering surfaces throughout, the diamond pattern influences the designs of the dual-zone climate controls, speaker surrounds, and black headliner above the front passengers.

The slightly angled dashboard and amenity controls allows for the driver to have a clear view of the road ahead and intuitive access to instrumentation - a nod to the C-HR's sports car influence. The 7-inch audio display is positioned centrally atop the dash, rather than in it, so as to help reduce a driver's eye movements. An informative twin-ring gauge cluster resides behind the leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel. The wheel, with its slender profile, small diameter, and compact center pad, is reminiscent of a sports car's easy-to-grip helm. The satin-plated shift knob exudes a high-quality feeling, and once in-hand, has a solid shift movement. A bright 4.2-inch color Multi-Information Display sits between the twin-ring cluster.

The XLE standard features include a premium leather steering wheel; power fold and heated mirrors; auto-dimming rearview mirror with backup camera; electric parking brake; and dual-zone climate control. The XLE Premium builds upon the XLE's amenities and adds Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert; heated front seats; power lumbar driver's seat; auto fold, heated side mirrors with puddle lamps that project "Toyota C-HR"; fog lamps; and Smart Key with Push Button Start. Both grades are equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen display having AM/FM/HD Radio™, Aha™app, USB port and AUX jack, Bluetooth®, and Voice Recognition with voice training. 

No matter the trim, the C-HR comes equipped with standard Toyota Safety Sense P™ (TSS-P). This multi-feature advanced active safety suite bundles cutting-edge active safety technologies including Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection function (PCS w/PD) featuring forward collision warning and Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist function (LDA w/SA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), and Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC). The C-HR is the only competitor in the segment to offer standard Full-Speed DRCC.

Complementing TSS-P are 10 standard airbags, standard Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) and rear backup camera, as well as available Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, which are only available on the XLE Premium grade. Safety technology includes a forward-collision warning system with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning with steering assist, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control.