The Toyota C-HR is a compact SUV that mixes comfort, style and efficiency. With prices from €33,000 in Romania, this hybrid is an appealing option for buyers who want a modern, economical family car.
Futuristic styling and curved lines turn heads. C-shaped headlights give a concept-car feel, and the illuminated C-HR logo at the rear adds a neat detail. Choose two-tone paint for an even sharper look.
The C-HR has stood out in a crowded SUV market with bold design and strong efficiency. This compact crossover combines avant-garde styling with frugal running costs.
Design is genuinely distinctive: sharp lines and deep creases create a dramatic silhouette. The front has been rebuilt with Toyota’s new “hammerhead” face, first seen on the latest Prius.
Toyota has given the second-generation C-HR even more character than the first, with proportions that work for most tastes.
The new interior is a clear step up from the previous car. It is built around the driver and feels comfortable despite the airy look. Wheelbase stays at 2,640 mm, so rear space is much as before.
The cabin is modern and well finished. The large infotainment screen is responsive and easy to use; climate controls look premium. Rear materials are cheaper, as is common in this class.
Passenger space is adequate, but the boot is smaller than many rivals: 388 litres with the 1.8-litre hybrid and 364 litres with the 2.0-litre—enough for weekly shopping, tight for a long family trip.
The C-HR GR Sport boot holds 364 litres. As with the conventional Corolla hatch, you trade some capacity for the larger engine upfront. Moving the 12 V battery means the GR Sport loses only 20 litres versus the 1.8, so it is rarely a deal-breaker.
Two hybrid powertrains are offered: a 1.8-litre unit with 104 kW (140 hp) and a 2.0-litre with 146 kW (197 hp). Both are vocal under acceleration but return moderate fuel use. Toyota quotes average consumption of 4.7 l/100 km for the 1.8 and 5.1 l/100 km for the 2.0 (manufacturer figures).
If you expect a big performance jump from the plug-in hybrid, its top speed matches the regular hybrid and it is only 0.7 seconds quicker to 100 km/h.
Ride comfort is strong on most surfaces. Soft suspension absorbs bumps easily, so the C-HR works in town and on rougher roads. It also corners well, balancing comfort with a reasonably dynamic feel.
In day-to-day driving it recalls a Volkswagen Golf at its best: comfortable at low and high speeds, easy to place and precise, well-weighted steering.
Safety kit includes adaptive cruise control, lane keeping and blind-spot monitoring, making the C-HR easy and secure in town and on the motorway.
With distinctive styling, capable dynamics and a broad safety package, the C-HR remains a crossover worth shortlisting.
