2019 Toyota C-HR Review // Updates after just one year!
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- Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
- The Toyota C-HR was introduced just last tear for 2018 and her we are one year later and Toyota has added two new rims, listed and added a proper head unit with a backup camera, Apple CarPlay, satellite radio and Entune 3.0.The Toyota C-HR is a new compact utility, or crossover vehicle, that is smaller and less expensive than the RAV4. The Toyota C-HR is only offered with front wheel drive (FWD) and is equipped with Toyota Safety Sense P as standard equipment. The Toyota C-HR is sold as an LE, XLE or XLE with premium package and Limited . There is no sunroof and the back seat feels small due to the small back windows. On the up side this C-HR drives well thanks to a 2.0L 4-cylinder with 144hp matched to a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
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I just bought the XLE a few days ago. I absolutely love it. The inside is super sleek with lots of extras and comfortable, unfortunately, it does NOT come with heated seats... maybe in Canada. I really like the look of it, and have received compliments from complete strangers. An added plus is that this little guy has some surprising power and control.
I'm a married woman in my late 30s, living in a city, and do not plan on having children - I'm close to the target demographic. All I can say, is I'm a happy new car owner.
U still enjoying it?
XLE is supposed to have heated seat for front seats !!
A great car for an 80-year-old with safety features, hybrid, and a youthful look. I do not need to burn rubber, just have a good time driving.
I love my CH-R 2019 I bought mines in oct. 2018 I saw it in a commercial and I said I got to have this car. Love the room inside all the features for my Iphone, love that I don't have text and drive. Is luxury to drive this car. I get a lot of complements, people love the two tone colors red and black. I feel very safe on this car, love the way it handles on the curves and fast on the freeway. Love the fancy wheels, I love the little windows on the side it makes the car look luxurious. Love all the room on the back and even more room when you fold the back seats, I can actually sleep there LOL. This CH-R 2019 is full equip. The price for the car is worth it. Love my CH-R
Well said Raquel. Totally agree with you.
I just bought a c-hr on New Year’s Eve and I love ❤️ it
My son is 6 years old and he can open the back door by hisself, he loves to open the door with the handle
Another market: I am 80, don't need or want a big powerful car and it is fantastic. And our 29-year-old son/daughter in law and their 4 yeard old just bought one.
I LOVE my 2019 C-HR XLE! You really get a lot of car for the money especially with the XLE trim and the safety features can't be beat at this price range.
UPDATE:
What people don't mention are the optional TRD performance parts from the dealer (at least here in the US) I have just added the TRD Air Intake for more horsepower and torque to the 2.0 liter 144 hp engine and I can already feel the difference and best of all I am not voiding my warranty. It does not automatically become a Supra but it is more peppy and without resorting to a turbo, I know the engine will last. Soon I will be adding the TRD Lowering Springs for even better performance. Nice move on Toyota's part to make these parts available on the car.
Can you explain the difference you've observed
@@whatitisnt. Faster acceleration and overall the engine feels a bit stronger. It is no Type R but for a compact SUV, it feels pretty peppy. Also, cornering feels more planted and overall the car feels very stable at highway speeds.
@@malcolmar did it reduce fuel mpg?
@@whatitisnt. Actually it did which is why I believe the air intake kit was not installed from the factory. Getting the all-important 30 MPGs or close to it is very important for cars in this competitive segment. For me, the performance gains are well worth it. I have the roof racks on my car which already produce drag and lowers the MPGs but I saw a reduction in about 2-3 MPGs but I was able to get some of that back with a device called Tornado Air which improved the air-fuel mixture. Again for me, the upgrades are well worth it and they help bring out the car's full performance potential.
toyota is the best car brand out there for working class hands down
sadly not anymore . They've been circling the drain since adopting the CVT and killing the manual transmission Toyota is killing its reputation. I came here cuz I was considering switching from Honda but the CHR reviews were pretty horrendous.
As a parent I 100% LOVE the door handle being high up. My daughter is still learning not to hang off the exterior door handle. It keeps that temptation away lol
Man, I'm glad he expressed his displeasure to Toyota about the head unit and they corrected it in one year. Yeah, because of what you said.
Love your review as always! We do have 4wd option here in Taiwan, but the price is quite expensive as well, and we only got 1.2L Turbo 4-cylinder with 116hp.
a good review in the context of what this car is: for a car in this category, it drives exceedingly well. distinctive styling, reliable tech and a good chassis.
The 2019 RAV4 is built on the large car TNGA-K platform. The CH-R is built on the small car TNGA-C platform.
The Millennials that I know still live with their parents and use kick scooters to commute to work.
True most can't afford or even want this
I think it's more for gen z, people don't realize most millennials are 30
In Japan, this car is everywhere!
Only noobs who don't buy good tires "need" awd. I've driven a rwd sports car in the snowy winter for 10 years, never got stuck, never had any issues. Priceless passing the 4x4 and awd cars on the highway without a worry in the world.
Antonio Patterson hello do u think I should buy this car and upgrade chr to winter tires?
@@ingridhousegerald5901 depends on how much snow you have where you live, snow tires will always be best for areas that get a lot of snow. You should be able to get by with good all season tires otherwise.
Most beautiful suv
They should have at least made AWD an option. People that live in northern states need them. Rarely see these since they came out. I was given one as a loaner while my car was in service and couldn’t stand the transmission and visibility was poor. Other than that it was ok.
Precisely.
its the new CVT. its AWFUL and its being pushed on us so we will have no choice. Im so sick of it. The older transmissions worked! all car companies sold their souls to the devil for alleged fuel efficiency.
I don't know what you people in Canada did to upset Toyota but here in Australia we have the AWD and the 1.2 litre turbo and after a year of ownership I couldn't be happier.
People who say the 1.2 litre turbo is gutless have never driven a turbo.
Not sure about Canada but I can answer that about the US...One word...Obama. Lots of exec orders demanding the impossible fuel efficiency. Remember when his people went to the car factories and the car makers tried to tell them the efficiency standards they wanted defied the laws of physics and they said "don't worry we can repeal any laws" w/ zero sense of irony...like they were THAT dumb and we are paying for it!!
Thanks for the review Zack. Only correction is heated seats are not standard and not available on the base LE.
Yes, my mistake.
Aussie here. Would have thought AWD would be worth having with all your snow. Strange Toyota is not offering it, they do in Aus. Also here is a 1.2 L turbo engine. In Thailand you can have a hybrid version as well. No telling corporate marketing mentality . . . 🙄
It’s a nice car well built and at the end it’s Toyota Quality
yeah that reputation died w/ their peeling paint and the adoption of the CVT transmission. theyre just as bad as Hyundai now.
Hi Zach. Great review is usual. You mentioned a couple times that leather is not available in the Corolla and Rav4. On Toyota's website they show that an SE Corolla with the XSE Package has leather and that the AWD Limited Rav4 also is available with leather.
I saw a few of those with a hybrid powertrain in Europe. Personally, I prefer a car that does not sacrifice practicality over styling
You are absolutely right.
In Europe its offered with either a 1,2 liter turbo petrol engine producing 116 hp or with the 1, 8 liter hybrid drivetrain from the last generation Prius producing 122 hp. I dont know exact numbers, but presumably the hybrid takes the bulk of sales.
NTM what it sacrificed for alleged fuel efficiency.
would rather have the new corolla hatch
For me I love this car
The car is marketed as a high riding coupe. Why are people still surprised that it has the visibility of a coupe?
I just bought this car(XLE) last week, I love it so much. good looking, nice driving experience and cool tech, It is good for small family. It cost me 26k(includes tax), I think it is better than the Honda HRV, HRV is too small and I have an bad experience with my last car which is honda civic 2017(tire pressure always says low, but it is ok, and the electronic braking system error when you starting the vehicle), so I forget honda product. In a word, Toyota has the best quality, Honda has the best engine, Nissan has the best comfort, and of course I mean Japanese vehicle.
Well said. You are right
If you don't have a family yet, buy a Toyota 86 as your first car. It looks stylish and is a fun car to drive. This on the other hand.......tsk tsk.....
That's unless if you're a car enthusiast that is.
Still love my GT86 to this day! (although it is modified with high quality and aftermarket parts done by myself)
@@thecriticalthinkeroutsidet4947 Yeah, they are amazing cars! Enjoy it buddy & good choice!
@S. D. H. I'm sure just looking at the TRD SE edition will make you say otherwise...
why do they use a black headliner, it would feel less claustrophobic in the back seat, which is bad enough with the small side window. Also no heated seats standard (have to go to the XLE model $25,725) and you even have to go to the XLE Premium pack ($27,235) to get heated exterior mirrors. These items are standard on the base models of many of its competitors at thousands less. Also don't see any offering of a heated steering wheel.
In conclusion you are better off with the xle anyway to get the heated seats but most importantly, blind spot monitoring to compensate that rear blind spot.
At best a niche vehicle with limited appeal in the Canadian market especially with no AWD. Toyota is improving but seems to have a penchant for producing cars that are reliable yes ,but , just not enough to be a home run.
jabbadahuttful AWD is not essential i have a fwd vehicle and i dont have any issue during winter
I live east coast Canada and never needed AWD. It's nice to have but not necessary. My smart car is even a little beast in the snow 😀
Great review. Thank you
I got this car and am loving it. It has all the extras I want and everything is perfect, but a few things I dont like are the manual seats at the front. I get around 430 miles per full tank of 98 octane
How sweet will this look with a brown leather ! Beautiful car. I'll get it next year
As a Canadian I'd want halogen lights over l.e.d. in the winter they get warm and melt the snow off not like l.e.d.
They offer awd in Europe and also manual. With no awd this suv will have very limited sale in Canaca, or at least on the snowy provinces
makes me so sad that the US is killing the manual trans. Thanks to freaking Obama.
Main reason for me to look into C-HR is the design of the rare door handle, so unique and beautiful.
Main reason why I'll probably not buy a C-HR, kids can't open their own doors and the super small rare door windows. It's very inconvenience for whoever sitting in the back.
Funny, it seems that this new ‘SUB’ compact Toyota appears to me, to larger than the ‘Original’ Rav4! Which I recall being in the ‘Normal’ Compact class category. That aside... this is a sharp looking CUV. I expect that it will sell amazingly well for them. But not at over $28 G’a. And personally, I thought they were Honda’s, for the rare few times that I’ve seen them. Thanks for the video.
Weird here in japan we have 4WD Turbo charged version and Hybrid versions. Plus the GR TRD sport versions for hybrid and Turbo versions too.
so I stuck around until "no Android"....get back to me next year!
I know! Typical Toyota hubris imo
I'm a sure a simple software update can implement AA. This is only with the systems already having CarPlay I'm assuming. Until then I'll have to look at Honda, Mazda, and Subaru. Mazda is even retrofitting AA, and CarPlay from certain 2014 models, and up. Toyota is being stubborn.
Kia or Hyundai for me
no android, none of my money. Toyota would be a no brainer for me if only they included AA!
Wait no android that means can’t play music or connect to it i was getting this car next month this a problem
I took one of these yesterday for a test drive. Loved it. But did not like that there was no power seats. It was very fun to drive too!
Car101, always wait a year before buying a brand new model...!!
"Targeting young Millennials that have a full time job" - all nine of them...
You cut me deep Ryan , you cut me real deep.
@@rudyossanchez Haha. But it's a criticism of corporations and globalization not your generation.
Uh it’s not our fault the generations before us fucked it up and left us to fix it...
TP. Kpop Baby Boomers?
Probably where u r coming from. Actually in Germany most ppl in semi management (Team and Projektmanagement) are millenials.....
It’s a decent vehicle for the price it looks way more expensive than what it actually is when you put it up next to a Kicks or Kona there’s no comparison on the looks. This is a great vehicle for a single person or a couple as an owner I would not recommend this for a family there’s just not enough room if you plan on carrying a lot of people on a regular basis. If they would add just a little bit more HP/Torque on this vehicle it would be perfect. The electric seats are super comfortable I get 28-31 mpg which is nice.
Save your money, buy the base model, spend 1k on different wheels and 1400 on katskinz leather seats. You can pick different colors of leather and design of how you want it to look. The leather is thicker and better quality too. Plus you don’t have to look at all the blue in the xle model if you don’t want to.
C-HR are designed for short people… mostly in Asian Countries… the back has tight space of which short people with short legs like me, will fit just fine… my son works at Toyota Plant & he introduced this car… but the visibility at the back window is hard for me…
Another misfire from the old Scion. It's for the stereotype Millenial, not actual ones.
Here's what the C-HR really needs: the M20A-FKS 169 bhp engine with the "launch gear" CVT--essentially the drivetrain from the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback.
That transmission is junk. It it a good thing that is not in this car.
Awesome review. Awesome channel.
Thanks.
My last 2 Toyotas have been loud while driving at hi way speeds. Reliability of my 05 taco and 07 matrix was good but not great.
Same thing reliably on my 2005 Camry was good but not great
Haters gonna hate. I don't like the 2019 look. I just bought a 2018. LOVE IT!!! It takes off like a jet. Takes curves tight like a Miata. I love mine. Love love love. Who gives a shit about the backseat?! It's cool and sporty!!!! GAWD.
Um there is no difference exterior wise comparing 18 and 19
I was told that the new 2019 RAV4 XLE premium has leather seats.
Collector Of beautiful things leather seat is nice but when I ride my friend’s car with leather seat… it’s disgusting! It’s dirty looking seat that needs hands on deep brushing… I don’t want leather seat after I’d seen that car…
Yeah same have but same don't have
Amazing, i was looking for some canadian channel for reviews as I am planning on buying a new car, thank you!
Welcome
To be honest, the C-HR has been vastly improved for this model year over the decent (if not great) start of its life just last year.
It has an interesting stand-out design that even works yet does look pretty good (basically a better looking Nissan Juke), it's well equipped for the price, has a functional interior with good quality especially given the price point of this vehicle, a decent amount of room despite the design and the size of SUV this is, has genuinely fun road manners (despite its weak powertrain)
However, with flaws like the lack of all-wheel drive, weak powertrain, subpar-at-best fuel economy, and the fact that I think it relies more on form over function (Jesus Christ, the claustrophobic rear seat and massive rear blind spots...), do prove that C-HR still has some room for improvement, especially when we're talking about Toyota, who has put out the impressive new Camry, the near-perfect new Avalon, the surprising new Corolla (both sedan and hatchback), the interesting (in a positive demeanour) new RAV4, and so far, even the re-imagined badass new Supra.
But again, despite its flaws, I still think the C-HR is a fun pick if you're shopping within the Sub-Compact SUV segment.
*FINAL RATING:* 7/10 = Good
bring back the manual t and then we can talk. Until then I wont touch it.
They should have added the new 2.0 liter engine,
and LED headlights as standard.
I am living in sri lanka and my chr has all wheel drive and a powerful turbo engine and led headlights and leather seats I bought it from England and it has a black roof also there is a modlistar bodykit along with 18 inch alloy wheels.
Toyota needs to offer better options, like an 1.6 turbo gasoline engine with 170-180hp for a car this weight and this price point.. Mazda has stronger engine options, Hyndai and Honda as well... in fact the Hyndai beets all others in the category.. The CH-R is sluggish as hell the 0-60 is a bad joke considering the wild aggressive sport-esk looks.. they could also make an all electric engine around 0-60 in 6-7 seconds..
Doors don't automatically lock at 10-12 mph. On a windy day lots of noise from rear spoiler
after almost 18 years Toyota finally has a new platform... and after 35 years, Toyota finally put in independent suspension.
Buy from Europe, they have 4wd versions
I own one. This car rocks.
I'm thinking of buying a new Toyota. I'm driving a second hand 2007 Auris now, but I heard they're not gonna make Auris anymore. The choice was going between Auris and this awesome C-HR, that I fell in love with instantly, but since they're not gonna make Auris anymore... They say "go for the Corolla hatchback then" but to be honest, I don't like the way it looks on the front. And C-HR on the other side, I read good and bad comments about it. Oh such a difficult choice 😑
Auris and Corolla are just different names for the same line of vehicles. For whatever reason Toyota choose to give up the venerable Corolla name in Europe and replace it with Auris for the hatch and the station wagon. The sedan is still called Corolla in the few european markets, that even get it.
yes, they redesign the infotainment unit because you told toyota /s
I'm looking at buying a new CHR XLE or a used, low mileage XLE 2018 premium. I like the fact that the 2018 premium has heated seats (something I use a lot) and sadly a limited model is out of my price range. What are pros and cons ( other than heated seats) of buying a 2018 slightly used one? Any advice would be appreciated!
I have a 2021 c hr xle for sale in Canada
Why not give this car at least the power of the new Corolla hatch?
The 2,0 liter engine in the new Corolla is a completely new and different engine, so its not just a question of turning a knob to increase the power. Changing the entire engine in a model is usually something, that dont happen until a major facelift, which the CH-R is not due for yet.
My potato car is better than this
Really like the C-HR, but I love my new Corolla Hatchback ;)
This car is very successful in both Japan and China market. The more expensive hybrid version combines both sport and high efficiency. Plus a good manufacture quality from Toyota. Those explain the strong sales performance in Asian.
No android car play ? Buying the kona.
You can't compare the C-HR to the Kona. I'm in a Kona rental right now. I own a 2018 C-HR. Apples to Oranges.
Future
toyota chr is very likely to be the next car I will buy after my 2014 Honda Civic goes kaput, but it will take maybe 8 more years. I take good care of my car.
In the US the standard nor the xle come with heated seats nor do they offer the hybrid and the limited is the only model that comes with fog lights as well
Will let you know how my new limited fairs after a few months !!!
Anyone got transmission problems looking for a car and I see a lot of cars of this model being sold with just 10000km so actually brand new... I wonder why so many cars sold of this model and I rad that a lot of C HR vt have transmission problems around 60.000 miles... Getting whiney noises and also sensor gear torgue convertor problems.... I do like the look of this car and looking for a nice suv and this one sure got the looks sure in dark grey....
My rav4 is only front wheel drive
Does that not make it a crossover?
This chr has awd over seas
I have the 2018 model, wish I knew it didn't have navigation before I signed-I was looking on youtube and they were showing the UK model. I like it but also wish it had an auto lift in the back-the back is REALLY hard to open-wish it had a popped up like my veloster.
On my 2019 CHR AC system is not working and no parts available yet. This just sucks! Thanks toyota for warmer summer cruising without AC!
Does the Advance version come with GPS system or is it exclusive of the Plus and superior versions?
Offer a manual and I would consider it.
I wanted one of these in the teal color, till I saw no AWD and not much power. Also now I see the base model comes with hubcaps? That’s hideous. No sunroof whatsoever? That sucks too. When you live in the Great Lakes region AWD is a must. If they ever add the options I like then I might consider one someday. 🤷🏼♀️
Bruh the least they could have done was slap in AWD and actual ground clearance smh
It has less ground clearance (5.9") that a Corolla (6.7") so it can't even pretend to be an SUV. 0-60 mph, at 11 seconds, is 1.2 seconds slower than the Corolla. Yikes !
I dont think, it pretends to be an SUV. Its a car, you buy for the design, and even though I am not personally that much into tall vehicles, it does for sure look better than a Corolla.
If you want to offroad ,jus buy a prado/land cruiser v8/ defender.
@@fundiver198 its a compact/ small suv, like the Hyundai Kona, Subaru Crosstrek, Mazda CX-3/CX-30, Honda HR-V, Nissan
Juke, Suzuki
Vitara
It's not like you're taking this thing to a track lol
I got my LE model for 20
Lost me at spinning wheel of death.
It's still a fail for me, under power, no option for awd.
no manual trans. that's a dealbreaker in my book.
We get AWD in the UK...
Chr has AWD. But USA hasn't get it.
Wow, I want that ultra modern house!! 2:22
Why there's no Hybrid for Canadians?
Hi Zack
Are you going to review the revised CX-5? Other channels reviewed it up in Whistler
The reason it "missed the mark" last year was because at last minute, Toyota took what was supposed to be a Scion and slapped some Toyota badges onto it. The original intention was for this to be the Scion C-HR before the brand was dissolved into Toyota, which explains why it had no features or legitimate trims, and it had the old shitty Scion infotainment system that lacked features like Apple CarPlay and XM radio.
all these reviews say its not awd and not an option but it is on the website, unless thats a recent change
led headlamps i think can be installed custom!
'Clearly aimed at Millennium buyers'.. in Europe this quote would be hilarious.
I like your jacket!
Hi, have you reviewed 2020 CHR? Looking for powered seats and moon roof😃
USB ports?
This car is $39000 in Australia.
Off the top of my head, the Honda Civic hatchback base model is so much better if you are in to the aesthetic appeal and are trying to attract younger buyers. If you just stay with Toyotas, isn’t the new Toyota Hatchback a more compelling choice?
Why would a discerning buyer purchase an anemic vehicle that has only 144 horses and a dark rear seat window? It looks sporty, but has no Sport!
All wheel drive available in Australia!
Who actually enjoys the looks of this?
Not me.
I think it's absolutely to die for, looks easily as good as the lambo SUV
Looks tumorous.....
I like the look. A lot.
I like the "look" of this vehicle much more so than the new 2019 Toyota Corolla. Unfortunately, I've read so many "good" reviews about the new Corolla, and so many "bad" reviews on this C-HR, that when it comes time to replace my 2001 Celica (which will be soon) I will almost surely replace it with the Corolla than the C-HR. A test drive of each, will be needed, of course, so we shall see.
Can i plug it in winter where can i find the PLUG
i own a 2019 c-hr gle. it is the most utterly piece of crap. after 2
years of ownership and 40k miles it makes me wish i had bought a yugo!
spacious: somewhat
good mileage?? not in the least. my 1990 suzuki samurai gave 45/50 miles
to the gallon.
battery is out in less than 2 years, so were the tires which lasted
about 38k miles.
noises from low workmanship. it has them all. currently, in slow turns,
the steering system cracks, rattles and moans constantly. and then
there is the ever bubbling sound after it gets warmed up. what did the
dealership service department say all and every time i took the car for
inspection? they said that there was nothing wrong with the car. a
yugo's the way to go.
suspension. it bottoms up every time with the slightest depression on
the road. the front absorbers (struts or rubber bands or whatever they
use to deal with this) is so horrendous and the japanese mechanic at the
dealership says there is nothing wrong with the suspension. a yugo is
the way to go!
i am telling you guys and gals, save yourselves the aggravation of a
great looking piece of crap and buy yourselves a yugo!! the 80's and
90's yugo that is!
I am single driver. I like a car with big space in front seats. But this CHR seems not so spacious in front seats comparing other car brand compact model. Also the back seat so tight. I felt will be trapped in the back of sitting at the back