2024-03-03 23:00:00
The Toyota C-HR Hybrid looks sporty on the outside, but encourages economy. The full hybrid in the SN test.
If you need an example that not all SUVs are the same, the new C-HR is the perfect candidate.
First of all, there is the look of the 4.36 meter long Japanese car, which has been available to dealers in its second generation since the beginning of the year: This differs with all its edges, the wedge-shaped LED light clips and the black contrasts on the sills, roof, mirrors and Aprons have a maximum of design uniformity from the competition. And this also benefits the aerodynamics in a smart way, which brings us to the actual core issue of the C-HR: efficiency.
The Toyota C-HR Hybrid and efficiency
When it comes to full hybrids – i.e. part-time electricity without the possibility of direct charging via a charging cable – Toyota has a whopping 25 years of experience. And this has flowed directly into the fifth generation of the drive train. A 152 hp four-cylinder gasoline engine shares the work here with a three-phase synchronous motor with 111 hp. The bottom line is that the system output is 197 hp, which is passed on to all four wheels via a continuously variable transmission.
The battery is charged exclusively through recuperation. It sounds complicated, and in detail it is. As a driver, you only notice a little of it – and that was exactly the stated goal of the Toyota engineers.
Ultimately, the full hybrid is at least as economical as a modern diesel and also offers the option of silent gliding, which you quickly and easily get used to. Because C-HR acknowledges impetuous acceleration with an unwilling howl. But why stress when you come across as so dynamic even when you’re standing still?
IN THE TEST: Toyota C-HR Hybrid
Compact SUV, full hybrid with 145 kW/197 hp, all-wheel drive, E-CVT transmission. Weight 2015 kg, trunk 364 l, WLTP consumption 5.1 l (115 g CO₂/km), in the test: 6.4 l, price: from 48,490 euros, test car: 49,482 euros.
What we like about the Toyota C-HR Hybrid: The economical drive.
What you don’t like about the Toyota C-HR Hybrid: The price: The entry-level model costs almost as much today as the top model in 2017.
What surprises about the Toyota C-HR Hybrid: Suitable for families despite compact external dimensions.
The Toyota C-HR Hybrid is perfect for: Hybrid drivers without their own wallbox.
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