2019 Toyota C-HR Unfiltered Buddy Review: Weird or Wonderful?

[@betsy457]

I have had my 2019 C-HR for 5 months, and I love this car! Its limitations include the small windows in back, but I rarely have anyone in the back, and its slower acceleration doesn't make merging difficult. It handles really well, and it's super fun to drive. Every car isn't for every person, but I am very happy with my C-HR.

[@Jennifer-in4us]

What color trim do you have? I’m thinking of getting one

[@VanityLuxe]

I find if you put it in sport mode it picks up alot better

[@MrJones271]

Me too 😂😂 dependable and reliable

[@joshuaBrooks.nicholas]

Yeah i want this car as well i understand the limitations of the car.

[@seviregis7441]

Now I have the 2018 model of this car and I literally cannot drive more than a few miles before someone will stop me, wave, give me a thumbs up, or stare at the car as I pass. Everyone loves it. Now as the driver, I LOVE it too. I didn't buy a compact SUV to be a race driver in it, so what you're faulting as low speed and slow pickup, isn't a factor at all for daily use. It merges great on the highway and I have no problem maintaining proper speed, passing as needed, and so forth. The suspension is the best I'd road tested, German engineering, and it's solid metal the car, thicker panels, when you tap your knuckles on the panels, you can feel that it's a solid metal construction, not like a tin can as so many cars are. It's very comfortable inside, the seats feel really good. I routinely get 38-40 mpg when the tracking (road grip) is turned off. And with the tracking, I can drive on very slick surfaces and still have great grip, so it becomes like an AWD vehicle when needed. This car is really delightful, I love it and have had dozens of cars, all kinds and price points. Especially for the money, I highly recommend this car. And I'm a real person, not an employee, I have the car posted on my fb page and also when I was car shopping.

[@Ben-lu7ff]

Sevi Regis how’s the audio/ speakers? Bass feel nice and smooth?

[@StandingUpForBetter]

I had my 2019 C-HR XLE for about 2 months now and I LOVE IT! I bought it in a 2 tone paint color and would gladly do it again. For me, first and foremost were the safety features to keep my family safe. Sadly that was not even mentioned in this video. From the 5 star safety rating to the blind spot detector to the dynamic cruise control to the back up camera and lane assist, this car has safety features that many cars that cost much, much more do not even have so to not mention that is a disservice. Also, there is a "Sport Mode" that makes the car quicker. Granted, Toyota should have made it easier to get into Sport mode but it is there. My wife likes the high riding nature of the car and my wife, my teenage daughter and I love the styling. What people fail to mention are the amazing accessory parts available from the dealer. I already bought the TRD Air Intake Kit which already increased the torque and horsepower without voiding the warranty. The car is very stable at high speeds. I will soon be adding the TRD Lowering Springs to make the handling even better. Toyota even offers official Toyota Paint Protection Film (PPF) which I also added and it will ensure the front end looks good and free from paint chips for years to come. I would take this car over the Corolla any day and the fact is, I already did. BTW I also got a lot of compliments for the car. It just oozes style. I have no issues using the navigation via the Toyota Etune app from my phone but I really do hope they add Android Auto but it looks like they did not include it due to privacy concern issues which I am OK with. Just hope Google cleans up it act so Toyota will include it.

[@RickDod3]

Purchased a 19 C-HR XLE a few weeks ago, so far I love it! Don't fall into the youtube negative reviews. The visibility is fine, especially with the added safety features. The CVT transmission is super smooth. Seats are very comfortable, the interior is roomier than it appears also! Only downfall is the engine lacks a ton of power...not a HUGE deal though. The front wheel drive works fantastic also, no real need for AWD...ive driven it in the snow 3 times already and it did more than fine!

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Hey how good is the visibility for the back do I need to turn all the way to the back to see or not really

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Also I'm not going to lie I can't do big cars or trucks but only my 01 Santa Fe and recently it die and I'm looking for a new car my options are Lexus UX or this CH-R

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Also do you know about Acura NSX visibility

[@RickDod3]

@@AlejandroP1980s with the side mirrors and back up camera there isn't honestly any reason to need to turn around and look in the rear windows. The camera is super wide angle, left to right and up and down.

[@AlejandroP1980s]

@@RickDod3 true but I'm old school not like nowdays they need parking assistance and cameras instead of skills you learn in time

[@ripapa6355]

Just got a 2019 Limited Ch-R. It's awesome. Don't believe the anti-hype.

[@normcote270]

Me too 20,000 miles on it, AWESOME, FUN, COOL LOOKING CAR! LOVE IT!!

[@philliprumans753]

I also have a 2019 CHR Limited. I love the beautiful it's great. I will say that you have to use sport mode if you want to feel like the engine has any power. The sport mode really does make a difference on this vehicle

[@hjude7673]

I also just bought my 2019 CHR limited in a beautiful red & I love the look inside & out!

[@Ben-lu7ff]

Phillip Rumans can you still drive the sport mode in automatic transmission and without shifting gears?

[@Ben-lu7ff]

RIPapa what’s the audio/ speaker quality like? Bass is nice and smooth too?

[@cascivic]

Great to have some father son time together boys! Great review as always

[@VanityLuxe]

They sold A TON of these and I couldn't find a 2019. go test drive this car & form your own opinion!! I'm buying one today!! What they DONT mention is that the car has a sport mode. they're comparing it to sports cars lol this car is not a sports car despite how it looks so they're disappointed that it doesn't drive like a sports car but instead exactly like a compact SUV LOL that's exactly what it is and that's how it drives. It picks up find it holds the road incredibly well and merging is no issue. Also the blind spots are really not that bad and the blind spot monitoring is amazing. It even detect when your crossing over the white lines on road.this car is great for a single or two person driver that won't won't be carrying around 230 lb grown men in the back seat on a daily basis lol. I'm a single girl with a pug and this car is perfect for me and has way more space than my Corolla so that I can bring home cool nick-nacks from the Goodwill LOL which most times never fit in my Corolla

[@philliprumans753]

You have got to use sport mode it makes a total difference in the way the vehicle feels and drives as far as the transmission in the engine.

[@vinceclark6164]

Great review gentlemen. I’m soon in the market for a small vehicle for my daughter who will be getting her drivers license next year. I’m gonna say hard pass on this vehicle. Mainly for the lack of visibility. I actually asked my daughter about this vehicle, who is safety conscious, and she told me she wouldn’t drive it for the same reason. I’m with Nathan, Corrola Hatch is much more appealing.

[@minivanman1356]

Vince Clark make sure you get her something with forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking

[@benjaminabel8596]

Haha not to mention the price! My kids are gonna buy their own cars

[@AlejandroP1980s]

And tell her no testing and driving

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Hey what you mean lack of visibility

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Hey I'm new to this and I going to be honest with you I can't drive big cars or trucks but only my 01 Santa Fe and recently die and I'm looking for a new car what you mean lack of visibility in this car

[@darlal3710]

I love my 2019 CHR limited

[@TheJChill720]

Guys! You know that there's a SPORT mode, right?! Try it... pretty impressive for that kind of power!

[@normcote270]

Your correct, I own one, pretty impressing for a 2.0 imo, hell my motorcycle has a 2.3 liter dual plug hemi, much bigger than this cars engine!! All I'm saying is my car has more than enough power for such a small powerplant.

[@sbaddison]

We have one of these in the U.K. The top spec 1.8 Hybrid CVT. Perfect daily driver. 14k miles in 18 months. Only real gripe is the infotainment. It’s slow & laggy but the JBL system sounds great. It gets load of positive attention too.

[@AJ-sf7cq]

City car for 2 people minimalists. Compact and stylish. This is perfect!

[@ukmartin2569]

I just baught a 2019 CHR Hybrid, love it, regularly get 65 MPG without trying to hard. With the price of petrol likely only to keep going up I think it was a good investment.

[@RahulSharma_JaiMataDi]

It’s a city SUV what you want?? I have feelings you guys hate Toyota

[@RahulSharma_JaiMataDi]

@ The EOD it is a compact SUV

[@geo5106]

@@RahulSharma_JaiMataDi Yeah...thats what they call it. where's the storage capacity a real SUV has? I hate this car. Would much rather have a Prius. We own 3 Toyotas by the way.

[@charliegonzalez6075]

Why did you guys not mention the safety features that would have definitely put this car into the “buy it” category? Seems intentional, just saying.

[@okayrocky2577]

how does one get a hold of a 2019 hybrid chr, i can’t find that shit anywhere!

[@loklokoppa9255]

i'm hoping for awd on this vehicle. Fingers crossed.

[@JDMHaze]

If Toyota had offered another transmission with a 180 HP engine like they had in the Toyota matrix xrs As an option, this would have blown the competition out the water

[@gryphon123456]

This is probably the biggest missed opportunity. Such a fun looking desert runner looking design which needs to be a manual AWd or at least a manual. Love the style and stance of the exterior too bad it’s stuffed with the most boring power plant and tranny you can imagine. If they make a manual AWD I will give them my money.

[@stefanwinter1377]

You can get an AWD manual option here in europe.

[@BanBiofuels]

My old Italian friend said *"It'sa so ugly that ita makes me wanta cry."*

[@cwyoming7004]

Maybe reset the mpg at the beginning and see what that is on the short loop to compare with all the vehicles you buddy review.

[@sic22l]

It needs the Corolla drivetrain, 2.0 168hp, CVT with the launch gear would make quite a big of a difference. I don't know why they didn't offer LED reflectors as an option, they're available elsewhere and they're really good. Also hybrid version could replace the Prius-C which is just too old.

[@normcote270]

Bro, fyi. all the Toyota cvt trains with direct first gear HAVE BEEN RECALLED!! They are ALL BREAKING! The brand new 2019's YES All the Corollas, sorry to say, just wanted to give you the heads up so you know. ☺

[@paulmagson]

Yeah.. in assembly line they put the torque converters back to front, here Australia they would have about 1500 cars affected so you gonna have to wait half way through the year so can get the parts to fix the problem free of charge, but i would recommend waiting for the models that missed that deadline in assembly and you'll be fine.

[@richardperrine6351]

you did not show that there are 3 modes for the performance of the engine! normal economic and sport!! the engine performs way better in sport mode!!

[@M-.-Jones]

If you're a fairly short person would that screen not be in your line of sight?

[@PMC-Japan]

You can jack the driver's seat up and down.

[@PMC-Japan]

There is an AWD version but depends on country. I have the hybrid LED version here in Japan and I can't find much fault. I think it's better as a hybrid than anything else. If you want a true sports car C-HR is not for you. I switched from a poor mileage Subaru Forester that I loved but because I was traveling a lot and my gas bill was high. My gas bill has halved. A delight to drive.

[@rickharrison6969]

So this doesn’t come in a manual version? Mannn I was considering this over the Subaru crosstrek!

[@joshuaBrooks.nicholas]

This the car I want,but I understand limitations of it this is why only few riding in this vechile when i get it.

[@davva360]

I love the buddy reviews but the Snarf test is pointless and doing it in a car without Nav is well plain stupid. Wish they would just drop it. Manufacturers do not need natural speech recognition systems if they allow you to access Siri / Google Assistant. I do think its a worthwhile criticism to say it does not have Android Auto as that limits your options.

[@CoelhoSports]

half the time 2 or 3 scream at the same time or yell at it when the thing isn't programed or sinc'd yet and while the system is giving them instructions on how to use the system. it's telling them to hit the voice control button to turn it off and they're complaining about not knowing how to turn it off. roman in particular is really spastic around the hands free features and apps.

[@AHMEDMOOSAJI]

There is option for a 1.2 turbo with a 6 speed manual or a regular auto Also all wheel drive in South Africa

[@CollinMac96]

Would not sell

[@IMKANI]

Yes it is worth buying

[@jparsons3163]

What is its market segment?

[@steve39701]

People whose egos (and needs) do not need a big car and love the look and top-level technology and (hybrid owners) care about the environment. I am 80 and bought one six months ago and my 29-year-old son, daughter and law and their four-year-old are about to buy one.

[@ramsesmorales9151]

You guys did a great job! I still like the C-HR over the Corolla hatchback.

[@yousefa1147]

This is a car I wouldn't buy but I do love seeing it on the road

[@lupearredondo618]

@ 2:43 that's what she said?

[@tomastylecek7209]

glad to see Nathan again i dont know wrere y went keep it coming, maybe ill sub again

[@briannickson6631]

I know this is very technical, but if you move the front seats ever so slightly, you have more leg room in the rear. Doh!

[@bonespiel]

I didn't even finish the video. I know I don't want it!

[@freone111]

Guys, love the channel. But do remember that this is a japanese car. Us asians are pretty small so what is spacious to us is opposite to americans.

[@-redtango]

Rally looks without all the goodies.. 6spd manual and awd with a small turbo engine would be a great combo

[@bsanchez09]

15 seconds from 0- 60mph considering the CVT transmission and 2 heavy guys in it. If you put the vehicle in Sport Mode, it will feel kinda better, but the CVT is it a huge downgrade unless you're not to worry about the acceleration (like me)

[@seewise6383]

Nathan could have just stayed @ home w/ his Mitsubishi. (Negative Nancy)

[@titanicwhiz]

I'm a little late here, but Great video as always TFL! Thanks!

[@christopherpaige406]

What's up with all of these large "cars" that are registered as SUVs with SUV insurance rates???

[@imports4lifetoyotalexus98]

I got 2019 Toyota CHR XLE nad save color too. Honda Civic copy Rear end of Toyota CHR concepts. Way better looking than Honda.

[@eddeewhat5553]

Er1 complain about the 0-60 power. Try using the manual. It will show more power. Also the dependability of Toyota is hard to match.

[@bobbypathak123]

I was waiting for it.

[@jbarkley4938653]

All Toyota's are worth buying!

[@thomasward00]

All these people do is complain.... the number 1# selling point is the looks and Toyota reliability....

[@tomastylecek7209]

diamonds everywhere, girls should love the car

[@mrdot1126]

this car needs an 1.6 turbo petrol engine around 17ö-18öhp

[@robertgal1301]

TOYOTA IS THE BEST

[@paulmagson]

Wow this one is definitely slower then the 1.2 litre turbo AWD model here in Australia i mean i thought the one here in australia was slow? But this just pathetic 15 seconds lol

[@maxvelocity7485]

I have a feeling these guys already know directions to SNARF’S, lol 😂

[@jennijones1532]

Lol.

[@regsparkes6507]

Maybe the Designer from the Nissan Juke project, ran over to Toyota when the Juke was cancelled and his job was gone,...making no wonder! The zero to sixty segment,..you know what would be interesting? just let Tommy , by himself, nobody else in the car and film that run. I'd love to see what the time would be then!

[@PMC-Japan]

It's nothing like the Juke.

[@regsparkes6507]

@@PMC-Japan No, it isn't it and I didn't say it was. It's just that Nissan has dropped the Juke and as the new CH-R is 'almost' as quirky looking as the Juke was, maybe they had the same designer,.... Don't take comments to literally, it was a mild joke.

[@PMC-Japan]

@@regsparkes6507 No problem.... The Juke is ugly... I don't think the C-HR is.

[@regsparkes6507]

@@PMC-Japan No disputing that then!

[@dnashj33]

I love the look and utility but the low power is a real deal breaker. I'm not a heavy-footed person, but I need to know that when I step on the pedal, it's got enough juice to quickly get me across a busy road and isn't going to lag going up steep hills. A 140hp engine for a vehicle that looks like this, is insanely disappointing. Too many other good choices out there. Toyota needs to throw a small V6 or bigger, turbo-charged 4 cylinder in it + offer the AWD version in the US, where AWD SUV's/trucks are king of the car market. If they did that, this car would rule the segment.

[@huzibr6000]

I aim to buy it for daily use to work

[@davemcguigan218]

A polarizing design, Toyota's Nissan Juke, w/o the turbo and AWD!

[@tomastylecek7209]

its in hyundai kona and tast suv

[@khaledaziz8867]

it looks like a shopping cart handles 01:55

[@codeman1979]

I sat in one of these and my biggest complaint is the visibility especially out the back and the sides it just felt small and claustrophobic to me. I ended up buying a corolla instead

[@angelgjr1999]

codeman1979 Yeah that’s because of safety standards. Want visibility? Buy a 90s suv then.

[@codeman1979]

Angel Gutierrez yea I got one I have a K body Blazer that I love

[@EvendimataE]

those big screens higher than a dashboard should be made illegal...they can distract the driver

[@ModestNeophyte]

damn. that thing is slightly slower 0-60 than my friggin smart car..

[@62CHRIS99]

Toyota should make a rally edition all wheel drive 2.0 turbo 320 hp or the rav4 Ryan Millen races a rav4 rally car with toyota's stock motor

[@ALEX-sh3tx]

If you want a subcompact SUV get a Mitsubishi outlander sport with AWC

[@salchristiano6606]

lamentations... we in the US get no choice when it comes to engines and transmissions on MANY of the cars we share from around the world. Look at all the engine choices the Focus and Fiesta had that we did not get. Diesels with pep, turbo charged small displacement engines, and GOOD manual transmissions. UGH!

[@evemac221]

Just purchased and am totally bumbed on bad review ... I am petite girl its kinda sporty and futuristic as far as look. And I. An drive this comfortably . I hope I continue to feel this way

[@steve39701]

I am am a normal-sized 80-year-old man and I love my C-HR.

[@tomastylecek7209]

car looks great, good reliable tran, some people want coffe and sit in traffic

[@johnnylee5664]

雖是藍色！（ 但是 美國 2019年款！）後擾流尾翼跟原來一樣！（ 中肯！）

[@EvendimataE]

i like the body style...what i dont like is the engine.....i would buy one if that is fitted with new more efficient rav4 4 engine

[@davdgola]

Don't see this car lasting with the corolla cross coming over. It wreaks of Scion's remains.

[@snoozegod8707]

Would buy a Mazda CX-3 in a heartbeat over this!!!

[@angelgjr1999]

Looks like a lifted corolla hatchback 🤢

[@imports4lifetoyotalexus98]

Way better than Honda design lineup. Honda copy CHR rear end. Gotta love Toyota and Subaru.

[@EONEILL1987]

Seeing this review makes me second guess about getting a CHR after seeing you two big guy sitting side by side. I'm a 6ft tall guy, my gf is 6ft tall, all of her family are 6ft and over who sometimes ride with me. Think I'm going to have to pass on getting the CHR after seeing how cramped you guys are.

[@NPAMike]

I thought about getting this car but i feel like it should came in a AWD drive model.

[@user-ne3ze4zz7r]

Looks like a slower, less practical, worse handling Corolla hatchback.

[@FixedBayonet]

I agree with everything you said about this car. So close, yet so far away from being a great vehicle. Am I the only one who thinks manufacturers are out of touch with what we want a car to be?

[@MDC2020]

This car with out having a 6 speed manual, AWD or even better a push button selectable 4wd and the same engine as the Corolla is pretty pointless...why even make it just buy the Corolla hell make the Corolla AWD! Also CVT transmission are JUNK...they work in 4 wheelers and Golf carts but not cars and even Toyota has had a ton of recalls and TSB's regarding CVT transmission and they are hella expensive to repair and or replace.

[@EvendimataE]

144hp that can only make 31mpg?????? .....just put the camry engine there that makes 203hp 39mpg

[@Jrbettis]

Do we really continue to call them DRL now that everyone has them ON all day and all night? #JustSayin'

[@jasonmartineau6441]

I mean, there is a difference. DRLs aren't as powerful as your Primary Headlights. DRLs are also more of a styling thing these days than your Primary Headlight beam.

[@tomastylecek7209]

for the car id give it 8, its cheap, cheap

[@lilymae4131]

If it were much slower, you would need a calendar to measure the 0 to 60 time.

[@jedironin380]

Good review, lousy car.

[@seviregis7441]

jedironin380 I have the car, 2018, it's great.

[@jedironin380]

@@seviregis7441 Glad you like yours, just not for me, is all.

[@thomasward00]

The chubby guy is very aggravating.

[@reallauradee]

Lol which one? They're both chunk.

[@lucastherexcat]

CVT = Garbage, Car has CVT, therefore Car is........ ?

[@CoelhoSports]

you had someone in the back. why cut the video of you getting out of the back and getting in the front and the guy with the camera getting in back? did you jam the front seats all the way back in the tracks again when you sat in the back? the real world review would be more helpful if the real world person in the back with the camera showed the real world experience back there while driving and would be easy to show as there is an actual real world person sitting there with a camera. most of your viewers do not drive with the seat jammed all the way back in the tracks. manufacturers make vehicles that way so you don't have to remove the seat to reach under the dash or vacuum under the seat. punishing them for giving you that feature means you want pain in the ass vehicles with shorter tracks under the front seats.

[@CHUEYINK]

This car is actually very disappointing. No AWD, and no leather seats, wat!! Looks cool but it’s a dud

[@steve39701]

I have a version with beautiful leather seats.

[@ltp9735]

No CVT you hear me No CVT - WV engineering stainless steel rubber band will break ... put manual transmission than you get more sell than CVT transmission , and another things lazy Toyota , start built your own quality Toyota and not relying on other manufacturers to built engines for you , which telling me Toyota no lingers built quality

[@jmj267]

I agree the Corolla hatchback was a better review and a better car. Your thoughts were as mine not a good transmission no power and no all wheel drive also no Android audio. How are you fastening that hula girl to all your different surfaces and having to stay on?. Now it's time for you to do one of these reviews with that Nissan kicks.

[@tomastylecek7209]

soul,

[@KRShields]

If you have a Nissan juke then you don't need to buy this. It's a Nissan juke with Toyota badges

[@meowrage9165]

Kyle Shields that makes no sense at all they are not built together

[@Ak0ld]

This car looks worthless; can't even fit a full-size suitcase in the back.

[@geo5106]

The C-HR sucks. Just get the Corolla Hatch.

[@jeremylelea3758]

My rating is dump it if you own it. Don't buy it if you haven't already.

[@Nilaytv]

It needs awd... but Toyota will never do it

[@劉浩君-d6r]

Small and slow AF.

[@d.gottschling2878]

how can you give such noobs such a car for testing? you two unsuspecting should not talk about the lack of space in the car but rather spend your life a bit more fitness !? ride a bike or scooter or something else but stop talking about cars!🙈🙉🙊

[@d.gottschling2878]

@Dylan Robinson blub blub...somethink to say?!🤦😂

[@RyanRKJ]

Interesting review. I just assumed these were another fun looking AWD vehicle with a little turbo engine. I’m not shocked Toyota made a proper mess of it though. I’d rate it as a forget it. I agree with others that have said it is stupid to ask a car without navigation to give you directions. Just skip it.

[@nodak81]

Just a Nissan Kicks with a few extra horsepower.