2019 Toyota C-HR Unfiltered Buddy Review: Weird or Wonderful?

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[betsy]

I have had my 2019 C-HR for 5 months, and I love this car! Its limitations include the small windows in back, but I rarely have anyone in the back, and its slower acceleration doesn't make merging difficult. It handles really well, and it's super fun to drive. Every car isn't for every person, but I am very happy with my C-HR.

[seviregis]

Now I have the 2018 model of this car and I literally cannot drive more than a few miles before someone will stop me, wave, give me a thumbs up, or stare at the car as I pass. Everyone loves it. Now as the driver, I LOVE it too. I didn't buy a compact SUV to be a race driver in it, so what you're faulting as low speed and slow pickup, isn't a factor at all for daily use. It merges great on the highway and I have no problem maintaining proper speed, passing as needed, and so forth. The suspension is the best I'd road tested, German engineering, and it's solid metal the car, thicker panels, when you tap your knuckles on the panels, you can feel that it's a solid metal construction, not like a tin can as so many cars are. It's very comfortable inside, the seats feel really good. I routinely get 38-40 mpg when the tracking (road grip) is turned off. And with the tracking, I can drive on very slick surfaces and still have great grip, so it becomes like an AWD vehicle when needed. This car is really delightful, I love it and have had dozens of cars, all kinds and price points. Especially for the money, I highly recommend this car. And I'm a real person, not an employee, I have the car posted on my fb page and also when I was car shopping.

[charliegonzalez]

Why did you guys not mention the safety features that would have definitely put this car into the “buy it” category? Seems intentional, just saying.

[StandingUpForBetter]

I had my 2019 C-HR XLE for about 2 months now and I LOVE IT! I bought it in a 2 tone paint color and would gladly do it again. For me, first and foremost were the safety features to keep my family safe. Sadly that was not even mentioned in this video. From the 5 star safety rating to the blind spot detector to the dynamic cruise control to the back up camera and lane assist, this car has safety features that many cars that cost much, much more do not even have so to not mention that is a disservice. Also, there is a "Sport Mode" that makes the car quicker. Granted, Toyota should have made it easier to get into Sport mode but it is there. My wife likes the high riding nature of the car and my wife, my teenage daughter and I love the styling. What people fail to mention are the amazing accessory parts available from the dealer. I already bought the TRD Air Intake Kit which already increased the torque and horsepower without voiding the warranty. The car is very stable at high speeds. I will soon be adding the TRD Lowering Springs to make the handling even better. Toyota even offers official Toyota Paint Protection Film (PPF) which I also added and it will ensure the front end looks good and free from paint chips for years to come. I would take this car over the Corolla any day and the fact is, I already did. BTW I also got a lot of compliments for the car. It just oozes style. I have no issues using the navigation via the Toyota Etune app from my phone but I really do hope they add Android Auto but it looks like they did not include it due to privacy concern issues which I am OK with. Just hope Google cleans up it act so Toyota will include it.

[okayrocky]

how does one get a hold of a 2019 hybrid chr, i can’t find that shit anywhere!

[RickDod]

Purchased a 19 C-HR XLE a few weeks ago, so far I love it! Don't fall into the youtube negative reviews. The visibility is fine, especially with the added safety features. The CVT transmission is super smooth. Seats are very comfortable, the interior is roomier than it appears also! Only downfall is the engine lacks a ton of power...not a HUGE deal though. The front wheel drive works fantastic also, no real need for AWD...ive driven it in the snow 3 times already and it did more than fine!

[ripapa]

Just got a 2019 Limited Ch-R. It's awesome. Don't believe the anti-hype.

[AJ-sfcq]

City car for 2 people minimalists. Compact and stylish. This is perfect!

[VanityLuxe]

They sold A TON of these and I couldn't find a 2019. go test drive this car & form your own opinion!! I'm buying one today!! What they DONT mention is that the car has a sport mode. they're comparing it to sports cars lol this car is not a sports car despite how it looks so they're disappointed that it doesn't drive like a sports car but instead exactly like a compact SUV LOL that's exactly what it is and that's how it drives. It picks up find it holds the road incredibly well and merging is no issue. Also the blind spots are really not that bad and the blind spot monitoring is amazing. It even detect when your crossing over the white lines on road.this car is great for a single or two person driver that won't won't be carrying around 230 lb grown men in the back seat on a daily basis lol. I'm a single girl with a pug and this car is perfect for me and has way more space than my Corolla so that I can bring home cool nick-nacks from the Goodwill LOL which most times never fit in my Corolla

[cascivic]

Great to have some father son time together boys! Great review as always

[TheJChill]

Guys! You know that there's a SPORT mode, right?! Try it... pretty impressive for that kind of power!

[philliprumans]

You have got to use sport mode it makes a total difference in the way the vehicle feels and drives as far as the transmission in the engine.

[vinceclark]

Great review gentlemen. I’m soon in the market for a small vehicle for my daughter who will be getting her drivers license next year. I’m gonna say hard pass on this vehicle. Mainly for the lack of visibility. I actually asked my daughter about this vehicle, who is safety conscious, and she told me she wouldn’t drive it for the same reason. I’m with Nathan, Corrola Hatch is much more appealing.

[richardperrine]

you did not show that there are 3 modes for the performance of the engine! normal economic and sport!! the engine performs way better in sport mode!!

[ukmartin]

I just baught a 2019 CHR Hybrid, love it, regularly get 65 MPG without trying to hard. With the price of petrol likely only to keep going up I think it was a good investment.

[sbaddison]

We have one of these in the U.K. The top spec 1.8 Hybrid CVT. Perfect daily driver. 14k miles in 18 months. Only real gripe is the infotainment. It’s slow & laggy but the JBL system sounds great. It gets load of positive attention too.

[gryphon]

This is probably the biggest missed opportunity. Such a fun looking desert runner looking design which needs to be a manual AWd or at least a manual. Love the style and stance of the exterior too bad it’s stuffed with the most boring power plant and tranny you can imagine. If they make a manual AWD I will give them my money.

[M-.-Jones]

If you're a fairly short person would that screen not be in your line of sight?

[JDMHaze]

If Toyota had offered another transmission with a 180 HP engine like they had in the Toyota matrix xrs As an option, this would have blown the competition out the water

[ramsesmorales]

You guys did a great job! I still like the C-HR over the Corolla hatchback.