Automobilemag.com; Toyota C-HR Compact Crossover Spied Mostly Undisguised

by Jake Holmes of www.automobilemag.com

Although we have seen the production version of the Toyota C-HR small crossover overseas, it won’t be shown in U.S.-spec form until later this year, and won’t go on sale until spring 2017. But our spy photographers caught an early glance of the new model testing in the U.S. with almost no disguise, and we’re more than a little impressed with how cool and aggressive it looks.

These spy shots show that the production Toyota C-HR will closely resemble the concept (which was previously shown as a Scion before the Scion brand was discontinued). With a low, sloping roofline and hidden handles on the rear doors, the Toyota C-HR almost apes the funky look of the Nissan Juke. As on the concept, this car has dramatically flared fenders, a squat nose with squinty headlights, highly stylized taillights, and a roof spoiler that gives the Ford Focus RS’s aero parts a run for their money. With their boomerang-like shape, the C-HR’s taillights remind us of the look of the rear of a new Honda Civic.

The production Toyota C-HR will be built on the same Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform used for the Prius, and it will also offer a hybrid powertrain. Nonetheless, we still expect a non-hybrid version when the car reaches American dealerships; both front- and all-wheel drive should be available, as is the case for most of this car’s competitors.

The Toyota C-HR will debut publicly later this year, potentially at the Los Angeles auto show, and will go on sale here by spring 2017. For now, feast your eyes on these spy photos and let us know if you think the Toyota C-HR will be a hit in the burgeoning subcompact crossover segment. It might turn out to be the best-looking one yet.

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http://www.automobilemag.com/news/toyota-c-hr-compact-crossover-spied-mostly-undisguised/

Carscoops!: This is Toyota's C-HR Sporty Compact Crossover Concept

by John Halas of www.carscoops.com

Toyota's all-new C-HR Concept has come out of the digital shadows showing itself ahead of its first public outing at next month's 2014 Paris auto show.

It's a stylized, three-door compact crossover model made to stir up interest and give us a very rough idea of what Toyota is planning for the near future in the category.

Very few details are known about the car, with the Japanese brand having previously said that it combines "a bold new design language with an agile, engaging driving experience and a Hybrid powertrain".

Up until now, we've only seen one prototype that matches the size and characteristics of the C-HR in the form of a high-riding test-mule of the Toyota Auris hatch, which we spotted testing on European roads back in July.

A production version of the study, which would sit under the RAV4, could be offered in both 3- and 5-door body styles.

Source;
http://www.carscoops.com/2014/09/this-is-toyotas-c-hr-sporty-compact.html

Toyota Teases its New Crossover Concept C-HR Ahead of Paris Motor Show Unveiling

Jaipur: With approaching Paris Motor Show, manufacturers like Toyota have triggered the teasing process of their upcoming cars. The Japanese automaker has teased the image of its new compact crossover C-HR which will be unveiled at next month’s Paris Motor Show starting from 4th October 2014. Looking at the teased image, the crossover gets narrow headlamps with angular rear taillamp clusters. The car is also supposed to get a sloping roofline that gives a sporty design which further spruces up with the roof mounted spoiler.

In first look, the car reminds of Honda HR-V SUV Concept and the only change one can find is the huge rear bumper.  With the technical details still in dark, the car carries Prius sourced hybrid powertrain.The C-HR concept combines the automaker’s powerful new design language with an engaging driving experience and a hybrid powertrain. The concept vehicle will be showcased at the centre stage of Toyota stand at hall 4. In first look, the car reminds of Honda HR-V SUV Concept and the only change one can find is the huge rear bumper.

With the technical details still in dark, the car carries Prius sourced hybrid powertrain. The 1.8-litre petrol engine powers the front engine, while the electric motor moves the rear axle. According to the Japanese manufacturer, the concept “combines a powerful new design language with an engaging driving experience”.
Furthermore, there is no word on the production model but as per media reports, if the concept gets a green light, the car will make its way to showrooms by 2016.

Source;
http://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/toyota-teases-its-new-crossover-concept-chr-ahead-of-paris-motor-show-unveiling-14036.htm