Toyota: This is how the C-HR crossover drives

The latest addition to the Toyota family is a vehicle that is guaranteed to get you noticed. It is characterized by a bold design that is also polarizing. The 4.36 meter long C-HR (stands for Coupé High-Rider) is not to everyone's taste. But the crossover is certainly expressive. This also applies to the modern, airy interior. Toyota's new "Sensual Tech" concept combines functionality with a modern style.

"Safety Sense" already available from the basic version at no extra charge
The safety package includes the pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, the lane departure warning system, a high-beam assistant and the drowsiness warning system. From the Comfort version upward, traffic sign recognition and the cross-traffic alert system including blind spot assistant are also available.

Hybrid version available exclusively with front-wheel drive
The engine options are a 1.2-liter turbo gasoline engine with 115 hp or the 1.8-liter hybrid with a system output of 122 hp. Toyota offers all-wheel drive only in conjunction with the 1.2-liter engine and the Multidrive S transmission starting at 32,500 Swiss francs. The hybrid version is available exclusively with front-wheel drive and the E-CVT transmission from 31,900 francs. Toyota also offers its standard Free Service on the C-HR for six years or 60,000 kilometers, as well as a warranty for three years or 100,000 kilometers: Whichever comes first applies.

Conclusion after the first kilometers driven
In hilly areas or in the mountains, the turbo gasoline engine seems to us to be the better choice. It develops sufficient power in combination with the manual 6-speed transmission as well as with the Multidrive S and all-wheel drive. In contrast, the CVT automatic is more suitable for the city and the mostly flat midlands. Toyota expects a hybrid share of 50 percent in Switzerland.

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