Why Buy? | 2018 Toyota C-HR Review

Motor1 Senior Editor Jake Holmes takes Toyota’s new compact C-HR for a spin to see if this quirky crossover can capture the elusive millennial market. For more Ford Expedition: https://www.motor1.com/toyota/c-hr/ As-tested price: $25,633 The tiniest new SUVs – we like to call them ‘subcompact crossovers’ – come in all sort of shapes and sizes. Because it’s such a new segment, there aren’t as many rigid rules and expectations as in, say, the long-established midsize sedan class. And that means that something like the Toyota C-HR can be quite different from many of its competitors. For starters, just look at that styling: love it or hate it, it makes an impression and inspires double-takes from passersby. As to equipment and pricing, the C-HR is affordable to start and boasts a generous amount of active-safety technology. But if you want more luxurious features, you’ll find that even a fully loaded C-HR lacks some of the gadgets available on its competitors. And if you’re shopping small SUVs because you’re worried about traction in the snow, be aware that all-wheel drive is not offered for any price. On the other hand, the C-HR delivers decent fuel efficiency, and its compact dimensions make it a cinch to park in busy cities. Plus, it’s far more affordable than Toyota’s other well-known crossover, the RAV4. Does the Toyota C-HR have what it takes to compete in the urban jungle? Watch the latest episode of Why Buy? to find out. SPECIFICATIONS: Engine: 2.0-Liter I4 Output: 144 Horsepower / 139 Pound-Feet Transmission: CVT Drive Type: Front-Wheel Drive Weight: 3,300 Pounds Fuel Economy: 27 City / 31 Highway / 29 MPG Combined Seating Capacity: 5 Cargo Capacity: 19.0 / 36.4 Cubic Feet Base Price: $22,500 Subscribe to our channel to see weekly Why Buy? videos, and lots more new car review content. Why Buy? Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCYstTL5MKTQSmnShFntH99KjJXhSe95_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motor1com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Motor1com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motor1com/ CREDITS Host: Jake Holmes Video Producer: James Bradbury