2018 Toyota C-HR Review - Hodgkins, IL near Chicago

 What's New for the 2018 Toyota C-HR?

When Toyota announced that it would be discontinuing its Scion division last year, many were worried that the automaker was moving in a more conservative direction, but if its latest crop of vehicles is any indication, Scion's spirit is alive and well at the Toyota headquarters. Originally a Scion concept vehicle, the Toyota C-HR follows much of that brand's signature aesthetics and a cross-segment profile. Combining the elements of a coupe, a subcompact hatchback and a crossover SUV, it is spacious, versatile and fun to drive, not to mention outstandingly unique in its styling. The thought behind this unique vehicle seems to have been rather simple: take all of the features that customers have been asking for in the compact segment and combine them in a unique way.

Despite not being a true SUV, the C-HR features the high seating position and ground clearance that have made compact crossovers so popular. The styling is distinctly modern and athletic, with sharp lines, bold fenders and even a rear lip spoiler that Toyota claims is functional as well as stylish. However, the C-HR does not sacrifice utility on the altar of style either. While it looks like a coupe, it actually uses a 2 + 2 door design, allowing easy access to the rear seats and the cargo compartment - another popular feature among the C-HR's target demographic. To make it even more versatile, the seats fold completely flat, helping you get as much space as possible out of this little car. And once you make it into the driver's seat, the C-HR delivers a very connected and feature-rich experience thanks to a well-integrated 7-inch LCD display and an intuitive control cluster Toyota named the "MeZONE".

From a performance standpoint, the new C-HR is not meant to be a speed demon, but it certainly looks like it will prove to be comfortable and responsive, thanks to the combination of a 2.0-liter four cylinder engine with 144 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque and a continuously variable transmission with a seven-speed sport mode. It is also getting all of the latest safety technology, from a rearview camera and blind spot monitors to lane-change assist and a forward collision warning with automated braking and pedestrian detection. With so many great features and design elements in a distinctive and good-looking package, the 2018 C-HR looks like it will leverage its cross-segment position into cross-segment appeal.

 2018 Toyota C-HR for Sale near Chicago

The first of these new exciting Toyota C-HRs are already on their way for you to explore and try out. Contact your local Toyota dealership near Chicago or visit us in person to learn more about this innovative new vehicle from Toyota and to schedule your test-drive for an opportunity to get behind the wheel. Our talented staff members are very knowledgeable about the C-HR, following all the latest news, and they make customer satisfaction their number one priority. Contact us for more information on the all-new 2018 Toyota C-HR.