New Toyota C-HR 1.2T Dynamic 5Dr [leather] Petrol Hatchback for Sale

Background

What if you want a fashionable little Crossover - say, something like a Nissan Juke? If that's the case, you may have been a little put off by the cramped interior and rather average build quality you get with models of that sort. So what if another brand were able to offer you a contender that was even trendier, better made, more efficient and not that much more expensive? You'd be interested wouldn't you? Well that's apparently exactly what's being offered here in the form of Toyota's C-HR. 'C-HR' is supposed to stand for 'Coupe High-Rider' and sure enough, this car has a very coupe-style look. More importantly, we're told that it drives in a coupe-like way too. Sounds promising doesn't it? Let's check this model out.
Driving Experience

The C-HR is being offered with two familiar engines from Toyota's Auris hatch. The most affordable variant gets a 114bhp 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine and is available with a six-speed manual gearbox or a CVT automatic - and front or all-wheel drive. Alternatively, buyers can choose a full hybrid powertrain with 120bhp, but that's 2WD-only. For the C-HR, Toyota has made its hybrid system lighter and more efficient, and engineered it to give sharper performance. Detailed design changes to the 1.8-litre hybrid engine have resulted in 40% thermal efficiency - a world-beating level for a petrol unit. Other hybrid components have been made lighter and smaller, and have been repositioned for improved packaging. As for handling, well this Toyota aims to set a fresh standard in a segment not noted for sharply-responsive models. The engineers realised that the major issue with taller Crossovers of this sort related to bodyroll and its detrimental effect on ride comfort. Huge efforts have therefore gone into structuring this model's TNGA platform and giving it a low centre of gravity so that the car doesn't pitch about through the corners. Steering feel has been emphasised too, something else that tends to be lacking on this class of car. As a result of all this effort, Chief Engineer Hiroyuki Koba is convinced that a C-HR handles up to a standard comparable with any conventional Focus-segment hatch.
Design and Build

Toyota's first proper entrant in the Crossover segment should cause quite a stir, styled with a combination of a coupe-like upper body and the powerful underpinnings of an SUV. Coupe-like elements include disguised rear door handles, integrated into the rear pillars. At the rear the strongly tapered cabin features a top-hinged tailgate that gives access to loadspace big enough to carry luggage for five people. This styling contrasts with the pronounced flaring of the wheel arches which gives C-HR a wide and powerful stance. Inside, layered architecture for the instrument panel aims to create a warm and welcoming feel and there's an 8-inch 'Toyota Touch 2' multimedia system that's angled slightly towards the driver. Because the touchscreen stands proud of the dashboard, rather than being enclosed by it, the upper section of the dash is considerably shallower in depth, helping secure good field of vision for the driver. The two-tiered front seat design combines a slender, sporty upper section with a more strongly bolstered and supporting lower part. The difference between the two is emphasised by the use of different tones, textures and patterns in the upholstery. Overall, there's a high quality feel to the cabin and decorative parts around the dash are finished in high-quality piano black and satin silver trim.

Market and Model

Expect C-HR ownership to need a £21,000-£28,000 budget of the same order as required by rival trendy Crossovers in this class like Honda's HR-V and Jeep's Renegade. There are three trim levels - 'Icon', 'Excel' and 'Dynamic'. The proposition here gives you slightly less space than models like Nissan's Qashqai and Renault's Kadjar but more fashionable looks and better on-road dynamics. It's a formula will can see quite a number of potential buyers liking quite a lot. Equipment levels fit with this approach. Top level models may be specified with heated front seats, a smart entry system, rear privacy glass, bespoke upholstery (including part-leather), a Park-Assist system, 18-inch alloy wheels and bi-tone metallic paintwork. In addition, the C-HR can be equipped with a tailor-made JBL premium audio system, comprising an eight-channel, 576W stereo amplifier and nine speakers, including two newly-patented acoustic JBL wave guides - known as horn tweeters. More importantly, the Toyota 'Safety Sense' package is standard across the range. It includes a Pre-Collision System with pedestrian warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with steering control, Automatic High Beam and Road Sign Assist.

Cost of Ownership

Hybrid engines are rare in the Crossover segment. In fact, only Kia's Niro can offer petrol/electric technology in this class and that model looks pretty frumpy in comparison to this one. It'll be less efficient too, for a Hybrid-powered C-HR can return up to 78.5mpg on the combined cycle and up to 82g/km of CO2. The alternative engine is a 1.2-litre petrol turbo unit. In front-driven form, this manages up to 51.9mpg on the combined cycle and up to 125g/km of CO2. Specify the CVT auto gearbox and those figures fall only slightly to 48.7mpg and 134g/km. Go for the CVT gearbox and AWD and you're looking at 45.6mpg and 143g/km.

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Specification
Body Glass
Heated rear windscreen
Rear wiper
Privacy glass
Front and rear electric windows
Rain sensitive windscreen wipers
Rear windscreen defogger
Brakes
ESP + traction control
ABS+EBD+Brake assist
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Chassis/Suspension
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Driver Aids
PAS
Adaptive cruise control
Lane departure warning system
Reversing camera
Traffic sign recognition
Collision prevention assist
Lane change assist and blind Spot monitor
Rear cross traffic alert
Intelligent parking assist with front, rear and side parking sensors
Driver Convenience
Push button starter
Driver Information
Lights on warning
Touch 2 Go navigation system
4.2" Colour TFT driver information display
Driving Mirrors
Electric folding door mirrors
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Body colour heated door mirrors
Entertainment
DAB Digital radio
Exterior Body Features
Body coloured bumpers
Rear spoiler
Body colour door handles
Shark fin roof aerial
Exterior Lights
Follow me home headlights
Automatic headlight levelling
LED daytime running lights
LED headlights
LED rear lights
Auto high beam
Bi-tone black roof
LED front fog lights
Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
Dual Zone automatic air conditioning
Interior Features
Front centre armrest
Leather upholstery
Front and rear door pockets
Front cupholders x 2
12V Accessory socket
Chrome interior door handles
Tilt/telescopic steering column
Leather gear knob
Illuminated door sills
Nappa leather steering wheel
Interior Lights
Illuminated entry system
Safety
3x3 point rear seatbelts
Front and rear curtain airbags
Rear child proof door locks
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Driver/front passenger side airbags
Drivers knee airbag
Airbag deactivation switch
Road sign information display
Seats
Rear headrests
Front head restraints
Heated front seats
Security
Immobiliser
Smart entry
Vanity Mirrors
Driver/passenger sunvisors and illuminated vanity mirrors
Wheels - Spare
Tyre repair kit

Options
Wheels
18" 5 twin spoke design alloy wheels	Standard
Packs
Chrome accent pack - C-HR	£400.00
White accent pack - C-HR	£400.00
Dark brown accent pack - C-HR	£400.00
Red accent pack - C-HR	£400.00
Grey accent pack - C-HR	£400.00
Lime green accent pack - C-HR	£400.00
Protection pack - C-HR	£325.00
SUV pack - C-HR	£975.00
Sports pack - C-HR	£850.00
Paint - Metallic
Metallic - Decuma Grey	Standard
Metallic - Nebula blue	Standard
Metallic - Metalstream	Standard
Exterior Body Features
Metallic paint	Standard
Pearlescent paint	£250.00
Paint - Pearlescent
Pearl - White pearl	£250.00
Towing
Detachable towbar with 7 pin wiring	£550.00
Detachable towbar with 13 pin wiring	£600.00
Trim - Leather
Leather - Black	Standard
Wheels - Alloy
18" Black machined alloy wheels	£800.00
18" 5 twin spoke matt black alloy wheels	£750.00

Performance
0 to 60 mph (secs)
0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.9
Engine Power - BHP	115
Engine Power - KW	85
Engine Power - PS
Engine Power - RPM	5600
Engine Torque - LBS.FT	136
Engine Torque - NM	185
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	118

Toyota C-HR 1.2T Dynamic 5Dr [leather] Petrol Hatchback

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