2018 Toyota C-HR - Review and Road Test

Billed as a sub-compact SUV the Toyota C-HR might lack all-wheel drive but it makes a strong visual statement backed by a fair measure of functionality.

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[girllilio]

I first went to Toyota for a corolla but drove out with the 2018 C h r best choice ever

[ambivalent]

I'm a single woman, and LOVE
THIS
MINI UTE!
I had a Juke and was sad to let her go, but so glad I found this .
As for slow, meh. I drive in the DC metro area, and can get out in front of another car with no problem. It has lane warnings and blind spot warnings. Not keen on reduced visibility when backing up, , but the mirror has a rear view camera and the screen is in the rear view mirror.
The screen isn't grainy. It works just fine!
This is roomier than my Juke, the safety features are awesome. I don't need the 4 wheel anymore, for I'm not rural. Front wheel works well in snow and ice around the burbs fine.

Overall?
LOVE
LOVE
LOVE !

[junr]

I got a CHR two years ago and I love it lol. I’m so used to the back up camera that I trust it more than my parent’s back up camera on their Camrys

[maplefreak]

Many people say bad things by a comment space, but these cars sell well.
It's one of the most sales cars in Japan.

[mr.peanutbutter]

So weird because I literally just saw one of these on the road and thought "what the hell is that?" I let it drive past me and now I'm here. Looks very nice.

[wassomebody]

I bought a 2019 CHR XLE in October. I really like the way it handles and it is agile. I like to put 93 octane in mine (there is ONE station that offers 93 in my area). The engine really likes extra octane and it only adds up to about $150/year. The design has significant blind spots, so my salesman cranked the mirror sensors up. Use the mirrors, and you’ll be fine. Mine handles well in the snow of MN. I bought the Blizzard White Pearl with black top and LOVE the contrast. I put aftermarket “I can’t believe they’re not leather” seat covers on and regret that I didn’t just buy leather seats. I really like that the mirrors fold in, something my 2016 Highlander did not have. I was hit bad in the Highlander, so wanted out of it altogether. I truly enjoy driving the C-HR!

[MrEdwardCollins]

I considered getting one... but after much research, I'm now much more interested in getting a 2019 Corolla.

The Corolla is less expensive, handles better, has better acceleration, AND gets better MPGs. Yes, arguably the new Corolla isn't as cool looking. (Although looks are subjective.) And yes, the cargo area in the Corolla isn't quite as large as what you get with this CH-R. But overall I think the Corolla gets you more bang for your buck.

Based upon my research, the Honda HR-V would be a better sub-compact SUV to buy if you really want to go that sub-compact SUV route. I think the C-HR is slightly under-powered and slightly over-priced for what you get. (For example, that entertainment system is old and has GOT to go. And what's up with no moon-roof and no AWD option?)

Don't get me wrong... I LOVE Toyotas, having owned five in my lifetime and considering getting yet another one.

If the CH-R offered a few more features while at the same time dropping the price a bit, Toyota would have a winner. As it is, no, not yet.

[OllieBright]

This is actually one of the prettiest Hybrids (ofc there's a petrol version) out there.
When every hybrid under a certain price point is trying to copy the Prius, the CH-R is Unique.
The hybrid version of this car is absolutely amazing for the price. Exactly what you want if you're into hybrids but also like to sit high and see everything around you.

[henrykincaid]

I'm assuming the camera guy and the dude who plans the shot is the same person, but regardless, who ever it is in charge of that stuff is doing a truly great job. I particularly like the shot where the camera pans into the cabin from the outside with the door closed, but as the camera gets closer the door opens, seemingly by itself. The other thing is how the camera mimics the script (or the other way round), adding another level of depth to the video; I know you don't get that sort of stuff without good planning and communication, which I also know is difficult when there's a busy schedule. Great looking, really inventive, good jobs all round. Keep it up!

[actrambley]

This car looks like a Yaris up front, a Honda from the rear end, and a mixture of a Murano and a Veloster from the side. It's not completely ugly, but like Micah said it has a lot going on.

[FRlTZRY]

Literally just waiting for the mid cycle refresh that adds turbo, leather, Navigation and Led taillights (like the current Canada/EU models.) maybe even a sun roof. The car is incredibly stylish in person and Toyota really doesn't have to fix much to make this a killer. LOL at trolls trying to call this thing ugly. This thing looks better than the Honda ver. and shockingly possibly the Mazda. Again you must see this thing in person to understand why.

[cadsux]

It's strange that Toyota doesn't offer leather upholstery for the CH-R nor RAV4. Is as if they don't want to undercut Lexus.

[sportsMike]

It looks cool. Can't believe it's a Toyota

[SystemRichie]

Really great looking car. Those who don't like the style should stick with their cookie cutter camry.

[RPMCarReviews]

The Australian spec is really much higher, 1.2L Turbo, integrated nav, options for AWD and leather. I reviewed one recently and it drove pretty well. As for the styling it's hard to be neutral about it, you either love it or hate it.
Also kudos to the camera guy, some really nice shots in there :)

[Jevababy]

People saying the Honda HR-V is so much better, maybe so in certain ways. But it screams soccer mom. This is way sportier and style looks more current not early 2000s like the HR-V.

[Coxrmz]

I really appreciate whatever TOYOTA made

[aurelian]

The absence of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto really hurts the C-HR for me.  You can get those in just about every other major manufacturer's cars, including subcompacts like the Honda Fit.  C'mon, Toyota, it won't hurt to throw it in.

[rambow]

The front of this car is really stunning. Almost makes up for the poor blind spot visibility, lack of a good back up camera, and no android/apple car play. If they just updated that infotainment then I would rush out to buy this car.

[powertools]

We got this car a month ago and drives great. Sure it’s slow but nothing too bad. We love it