NEW 2022 Toyota C-HR GR Sport in-depth review | What Car?

[@anthonymcdougall505]

I've had a high spec version of the CHR Hybrid for nearly 3-years and I love it. It is not a family SUV. It is ideal for a couple living in a big city taking occasional longer trips at motorway speed. Yes, the design is polarising but for me, it works. I get plenty of positive comments about it. I get tired of these reviewers comparing performance against supercars. I didn't buy the CHR to do 0-100 in 2.6 seconds! I fill it up once a month for less than 30 bucks. That gets me 730km at a pace that is more than sufficient. Each to their own.

[@DusanAcimovic]

this is actually a very useful information, thanks.

[@Matt_Hil]

Thanks for this comment, I ordered the GR sport version last month and we exactly match what you have said, couple (with a dog only) we mostly do city driving and long runs out at the weekend. Can’t wait for it to be delivered in March 2022.

[@firianblackproductions9693]

I think the reason it gets compared to sports cars is because it's styled like an overgrown hot-hatch but without the performance to match. This particular model is even carrying the GR brand which is Toyota's Motorsports division. So you're getting the sports car style without the sports car motor. Even compared to non-sport versions of competitors it's underpowered. These days most SUV/CUVs and even trucks can do 0-60 in 5-6 seconds. But the C-HR has been around the 10-12 second range. It's really annoying getting behind one on a highway on ramp because they take AGES to get up to speed. My much heavier 07 F150 can hit the 70mph speed limit on the highway before I even leave the on ramp. The C-HR on the other hand takes twice as long.

[@nickstevens2927]

My wife ordered her chr gr 2.0 sport this morning with all the bells and whistles at €35000. Personally it is not my choice for a car but she fell in love with this car months ago . There are far better cars in my opinion for that amount of money . It is definitely not a four adult car as rear space is cramped to say the least and so is head height in the rear .The boot space (trunk) on the two litre model is a lot smaller than the 1800 so is not ideal as an airport run car. And a four month waiting list .. Toyota do give a ten year warranty here providing it is serviced at there center which is excellent .

[@rashmibajaj3511]

Is yours a hybrid?? I just ordered a non hybrid one as they not taking offers for hybrid anymore

[@giapata]

Haters will hate but it's the nicest looking suv today. At least the front

[@delgande]

Its tiny tho

[@johnje4285]

I have one and i absolutely love it

[@paulcochrane1028]

Went to buy a Corolla....got this instead....very relaxed and economical Drive. Love it!

[@johnje4285]

@@delgande I'm a single man so it's perfect i rarely have passengers

[@OutRAjious]

Love the rear even more than the front ..;

[@mrfreaky430]

Sunroof + bigger window for rear seats would be a better upgrade for C-HR 👍🏻

[@andyvang2522]

That would be the crv

[@johnje4285]

I really wish it had a sunroof and a power tailgate

[@iosdeals]

I always chuckle when I remember my 195cm tall friend replaced his Corolla with C-HR because he wanted a larger car and the first time I saw him climbing behind the wheel, it was like Shaq trying off-the rack suits.

[@guteinmoguh]

Yeah that's bs😂. Im 192cm and have 0 problems.

[@dinocolnar7916]

@@guteinmoguh same

[@richardbell1614]

This looks just like my 2018 CHR xle premium. The only difference is that the trunk is a little bigger and they upgraded the info system. . I get around 27 to 28 mpg . Now I love my CHR and I get compliments and it served me well for over 3 years now.

[@theodorev666]

This hang up about rear passenger space is getting out of hand. How many people drive adults around on a regular basis for more than a few km? Most people looking at small to medium crossovers, are either childless and like the high driving position and looks; or are parents with one or 2 children and they are searching for a good-looking crossover that is a little roomier than their hatchback. People who need bigger cars, are looking at bigger cars than this. I've been driving for years now, and the rear seats of my cars were pretty much unused until I had children. Unless your children play in the NBA and you need to drive them to practice, any car will be fine. I drive the 2019 Yaris hybrid, I'm 183cm tall and I have a huge rear-facing child-seat behind me. No problems here

[@TaniaThePlug]

I love this comment 😂 it’s soo true!

[@zenmototv]

Amazing car, I have the 2nd to the highest spec hybrid in white with black roof, very economic and quiet. It is smaller inside but perfect for me and my family. We are an Asian family with 1 kid and my son loves riding on it, he always feel relaxed and even sleeps a lot. The boot is large enough for me given my last car was a toyota aygo, I usually put my xiaomi e-scoot in it and a very thick hail cover due to the really bad weather lately. It gets a lot of attention from people in Italy and they say "bella" meaning beautiful when I pass even if the car is pretty common here, except the color I have. This car is more economic than my previous Toyota Aygo 1.0 in terms of petrol consumption, insurance and road tax.

[@myvalentine62]

“ asian family” that is so funny …. What in the Shepard’s pie does that have to do with anything

[@41xero]

Pinoy ka??? San ka dito sa italy? Sa milan aq.. balak ko kumuha ng chr this year... ano mssv mo about d2?

[@BossySwan]

@@myvalentine62mmm, shepherds pie

[@steve26472]

getting my new model in March,,, love the CHR, it was all about the look for me.

[@Matt_Hil]

Snap - getting ours in March :)

[@Crazy-xw5dd]

Same still waiting been waiting for months

[@co1699]

Is it worth buying one brand new and waiting until next year, do you think?

[@sbaddison]

We had the original 1.8 Limited Edition for 3 years. Went to upgrade it to the new 2 litre version but the relocation of the regular 12v battery killed the boot space. We went for a top spec RAV4 hybrid instead & it’s excellent. It doesn’t look as funky though.

[@darrenbodfish4591]

You mentioned the volvo xc 40 as a comparison in price for the high spec model, But the C-hr handles better, drives better & is WAY more economical, also you will only get the low spec Volvo for the same money.

[@cocobos]

Man...This cross is so beautiful compared with others.

[@philipwookey599]

Uber drivers don't drive the Prius PHEV, I do and its excellent. The usual nonsense about the performance and the gearbox, the engine is not noisy and the engine doesn't rev up like mad at all, unless you floor the accelerator. Its not meant to be a sports car, its a funky looking hybrid designed with low fuel consumption in mind. Comparing the engine to a lawn mower is childish.

[@garysnider6369]

I bought mine CHR in 2018. No issues what so ever than last winter hit. The CHR is not good in snow over 3 inches. My Sports car does better in the snow. Looking for a AWD now.

[@damianroddis4301]

I got my used in January 2022 a 2020 model icon with the extras in blue real bargain very happy was a steal for 22 grand

[@momopulet]

Show us the drag race between Toyota C-RV 1,8 and Dacia Sandero in that point 😁

[@ryanlebear]

It's really nice to look at, credit to the designer on this one, it's really nice.

[@laserjet2000]

The way Will speaks is so nice and clear! Great review! Congrats!

[@mrdot1126]

there is 2.0L hybrid version wich has 180-something hp... if i would by a hybrid chr, that would be it... it will still have low consumption when you drive 40-50km/h, but also lower consumption on highways and better acceleration which comes handy if you want to take over a car...

[@bryanttt7531]

its a decent car. cheap affordable. Just wish it has better visuals, awkward design makes it hard to see incoming cars both front and back while merging or turning. Also AC takes a long time to cool the car, and sometimes doesnt even reach the backseat. People in the back seat get a bit warm during the summertime even with the AC on max.......

[@MrJimmytu]

I had a test drive in the 2.0 litre and it’s a nice ride and motorway cruiser

[@shuda4740]

I had a CH R loved every minute of it Didn’t have trouble getting anything into it many things home

[@co1699]

You say you had one. What did you do with it?

[@shuda4740]

@@co1699 Covid came Couldn’t pay for it so they took it but I loved it when I had it

[@co1699]

@@shuda4740 I want to buy one brand new paying monthly for it. But they tell me it will be ready January/February 2023. Would you say it's worth it?

[@shuda4740]

@@co1699 all I can say is I really liked mine I love Toyota my favorite cars drove them for years

[@co1699]

@@shuda4740 ok, thanks.

[@dhaferkoheji3572]

Not a family car and not a sports one either, but it's got great looks, drives and handles so well, fantastic fuel economy comfortable front seats that can have you drive for hours and great cornering dynamics plus reliability that's unmatched (have you ever seen a Toyota on the side of a road broke down?). Oh and it's easy on the pocket with interval service. Yes there are sexier cars out there but l want a car that works for me, not me working for it.

[@jeffhendon5506]

Spoke to dealer about these the other day the suspension has not been lowered upgraded its a Chr Hybrid 1.8 or 2.0 with badges !

[@hristoborislavov6578]

We have 2021 base model and it's very good. The only big downside is that the headlights are very poor... You need to set them at the highest possible position and still don't see anything. Overall except this it's very comfortable for riding in town and on different mountain trips.

[@harris4295]

What about fuel?

[@hristoborislavov6578]

@@harris4295 In the city it is very fuel efficient - you can manage around 4 to 5L/100km. Same is when you are riding it down on a suburban road. When you go on the highway however the fuel consumption gets bigger and not very good compared even to my old 1.9TDI VW Passat. It is around 7.2/100km if you are driving with 130-140km/h.

[@leepower2717]

The LED adaptive headlights on the Excel & GR Sport are excellent.

[@Scott2k44]

A lot of people seem to complain about the back seat space and call it family car yet I don’t have a 6ft wife and if I did, she would be in the front. My 5ft son however is absolutely fine

[@terrymazur8905]

Im getting the chr In about a week or two Can't wait

[@co1699]

When did you order, how long have you had to wait?

[@deadstar962]

Omfg I have the 2019 white with black roof. I am so envious of this‼️ the rims look so good I wish they actually put more power in it so it owns up to its sporty look. The chr looks fast but it’s actually sluggish

[@Rapscallion2009]

I wonder why Toyota don't offer the C-HR with I-AWD like the Prius and Yaris cross get? Maybe theres no room, but it seems an obvious step.

[@OutRAjious]

I think you should start with what makes it special … the drive

[@wondery7114]

Are you sure you’re presenting the 2022 model? As the multimedia system shown, is from the 2021 model. It has been updated for the 2022 model and looks quite different.

[@damianroddis4301]

Never new that is it a lot better I’ve got a 2020 model it’s ok but clarity not the best is the new one clearer

[@barneybiggles]

Have the 2 litre Orange edition, best mileage I can get with careful driving is 73mpg.

[@majidrafiq3506]

What mileage do you get from a full tank am considering one

[@barneybiggles]

@@majidrafiq3506 It has a 13.2 gallon tank.

[@Pasadena97-]

Interesting how eastern markets get all the GR sport models while the US gets various XSE trims and sometimes TRD models.

[@leepower2717]

We also get the excellent 184 bhp 2 litre hybrid power unit option which really suits the C-HR

[@OutRAjious]

has the vibe of a lush 60’s E type

[@gannetsquadron]

Got 63 mpg with my 1.8 litre GR sport last weekend.

[@bulelwadlamini3540]

I'm in luv with this car n I' m looking forward to have it in 3 years time.

[@MasterMufasa69]

Ive been Uber driving in a CHR for years lol just upgraded from a 2019 to the 2022.

[@intothetech8076]

Which is better this one or the Camry ZR? Im planning to buy but i cannot decide yet

[@lekhan7400]

Yes, enjoyed this video 🤗🤗.

[@Beantowndude]

Those are 19” alloy’s! I just might be able to go up to 20” and still have a comfortable ride looking on new wheels size was unsure if 20” are too big for the chr

[@josh786manchester]

Its not for practicality. Never has been. Its about ride comfort

[@stevesinclair1791]

My wife has the 2ltr version with excel trim I just don’t understand this car should be reliable though but at the end of the day it was her money and not mine

[@jerionchism5809]

I keep seeing bad reviews online. 0-60 in 11secs. Not good mileage, small rear windows, crowded space 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@f1kwa399]

This car NEEDS a sunroof

[@jefft3814]

This car needs above all a complete redesign. It is so ugly.

[@jefft3814]

@Robert James This car does not have a "look". It is just a shapeless, uninspired mass of steel sheet. A failure in its purest form. The Honda Clarity of Toyota.

[@al-du6lb]

Most people buying a hybrid don't care about the power.

[@quokkapirquish6825]

I don’t understand why it has a GR badge, it’s hardly a racing machine.

[@mz_nobs4589]

Very useful information, thank you!

[@julesdon5]

Get a 2.0 i have one a great car fun to drive

[@slimmy666]

0 to 100 in sec?

[@kristians2704]

I’d get a Peugeot 2008, Renault Captur or Škoda Kamiq over this

[@PROCESSOR302]

and spend a lot of time fixing them and spending money.

[@kristians2704]

@@PROCESSOR302 why?

[@PROCESSOR302]

@@kristians2704 poor reliability, they breakdown often

[@kristians2704]

@@PROCESSOR302 they are all reliable for the first 5-6 years

[@PROCESSOR302]

@@kristians2704 I would agree with that.

[@maristelmarks4634]

What is the "S" on the stick for. My CHR Hybrid G Sports is 8 months old. Last time it wiggled when carefully going uphill a narrow parking exit. Should I shift to S so it won't happen again? Cheers

[@ABproved]

What’s the change between 2019/2020 to 2021/2022 model?

[@cbee5568]

Cool looking hatchback.

[@Aidorus]

Bought this July, 1.8 version.

[@mikeykeller2163]

how do you like it? this car is currently what my parents want to get me for my first car, but all ive seen is bad reviews

[@treasure_huntergold8862]

I wouldn't get it. The parts are too expensive and you always have to order them. There's tons of blind spots, the lane assist jerks in the freeway when you're near an exit ramp. For an oil change, they need a special tool to change out the oil filter.

[@gene978]

I don’t think anyone thinks this is a 4 passenger car for tall people

[@panospap8464]

Why not? You can actually sit quite comfortably in it unless you are really tall! I am 1.82cm and I can sit very comfortably in any seat.

[@1981zayn]

in need of a refresh let's hope toyota adopt the new 2022 lexus NX MCU across all there range 🙏

[@malcolmscott4150]

What about the MG ZST 1.3 turbo? Seems yo bring better value?

[@ar568]

It's Chinese lol

[@etops.flight]

Car with wonderful looks, but detailer’s nightmare. Hate the black plastic trim on arches and doors. Horrendous cabin space and those rear windows a complete mess. See quite a few in my neck of the woods and even some with amazing body kits. Needs a rethink and redesigned around electric powered with good range.

[@a0989028805]

This my car but 2020 model red ❤️❤️❤️

[@phyllisphillips9596]

Love my CHR

[@craigorford9932]

Would buy one,if they did a 4x4,and was a bit quicker

[@coolsiwales]

Get winter Tyres it...

[@naeemimrit5460]

The rear window is really a big pain

[@anthonymcdougall505]

Seems that you need to learn to drive!

[@naeemimrit5460]

@@anthonymcdougall505 am not talking for the driving.. Am talking for children at the back.. It is so small.. For your kind information.. Driving is my profession!

[@zenmototv]

my 6 year old son loves it especially when I open them :)

[@naeemimrit5460]

@@zenmototv i dont deny.. But its really tooo small

[@draigaur9543]

Isn’t the fuel tank on these cars quite small? A friend had one ,and being a bit of a lead foot he moaned about having to fill it up often

[@krtkarkrtkar394]

43 L , but with mine 1.8 hybrid i can do 680km on full tank

[@Selucus1Nicator]

My 2.0 Corolla GR sport has tons of range and is very efficient so filling up doesn’t happen very often

[@EvendimataE]

it looks very sporty, why dont they put a really powerful engine

[@al-du6lb]

Most people buying a hybrid don't care about the power, and are much more concerned about efficiency.

[@drazenmiskovic4952]

It's 10-15 years outdated inside, Toyota is even more tightarse then Volkswagen when it comes what you get for your money, pathetic.

[@shinkishimoto7607]

It looks fine what do you mean?

[@harryblinkhorn2792]

I hired one last year, found it to be not very economical

[@Kaan-on8mn]

I ve used the 1.8L hybrid for more than 2 years and in city averaged around 3.9L. Also i live in istanbul where there are lots of hills which means more fuel consumotion for cvt. Outside the city tho it averages around 7.5L but this car is supposed to be driven inside the city, longer journeys are not great

[@mattgreen9507]

@@Kaan-on8mn We noticed that too, very good in town (we didn't get 3.9, more like 4.9 with the 2.0l) but as soon as you get onto a longer journy it's more like 7 while our petrol 1.5 VAG gets 4.3 on a long journey but of course it's more like 6/6.5 round town.

[@anthonymcdougall505]

Mine has averaged 4.5l/km over nearly 3-years. 30 bucks/mth at 730km per fill. Maybe you need to improve your driving skills.

[@zenmototv]

its more economical than my previous toyota aygo 1.0 petrol, my chr is the 1.8 hybrid, the insurance and tax is even lower which is surprising.

[@stevenv2190]

Strange - my 2018 C-HR gets about 34-35 miles per gallon.

[@merliefer5223]

Cute car wonder if they have it all wheel drive.

[@shinkishimoto7607]

JDM models have 4WD option around the price of ¥2,993,000

[@popeye82]

Has anyone heard of the comparison vehicles he keeps mentioning?

[@Lollikips]

This car is so freaking small and claustrophobic inside

[@mayolifor262]

Styling over substance

[@krtkarkrtkar394]

u ever sit inside? i have this car and there s enough space for 4 people

[@anthonymcdougall505]

Disagree. It's a small SUV primarily designed for 2 people. What do you expect?

[@steveclarke7161]

If you ask your dad nicely, he might let you sit up front? ;-)

[@OutRAjious]

But it is focused on fuel economy …. very worthily

[@plightn]

How many different looking Corolla's does Toyota need?

[@shinkishimoto7607]

Ever heard of "Brand Language"?

[@plightn]

@@shinkishimoto7607 The C-HR is actually a Sion design that didn’t make it mainstream before they shut it down. Mr. Koba designed it and it’s very different then the rest of Toyota’s design language, meant to appeal to a more younger crowd.

[@shinkishimoto7607]

@@plightn I don't know but it looks like the GR Yaris that is based on the Yaris which looks like any other Toyota Hatchback

[@michaelperkins5746]

Have a 2.0l exel great car

[@SaulGoodman-w2x]

Seemed like a super nit-picky review to me. Like I feel the average person couldn't care less about 99% of the flaws mentioned here. Oh no, I have to take 3 steps to lower the back seats from inside the car!

[@davidjmcintyre5981]

Waste of a GR badge…

[@VasilisM26]

Please make sure to have all lights on when reviewing the exterior of the cars.

[@kinocchio]

They styled it like it's a hot hatch but underneath it's just a prius.

[@mohgujai]

Yeah this one ain't the GR-Sport, wrong front bumper, no badge.

[@Alexander-uj8cx]

Got one, but not buying another. Too many deal-breaking flaws that could be fixed but never will.

[@Cypherus21]

Like what? Holding back the details of these flaws is a complete waste of everyone's time.

[@DevonDumpling70]

@@Cypherus21 because it isn't true.

[@MrChickster12]

I must be getting old as all I want to know is boot size

[@jordan4541]

No rain sensing wipers? My 2006 Honda Civic even has that. Ridiculous

[@jordan4541]

@David Taffel He said in the video it doesn't

[@jsferreira1993]

My Xsara 2001 has it too, automatic lights, cruise control... And it's faster

[@UziGR6642]

Looks like SUV all new Yaris

[@AliKhwad]

it's funny how everything you said that is wrong about the car is in my eyes a feature

[@jmahizzle]

So, it's still as slow as it looks?

[@stevenv2190]

Not in sport mode. Using the menu on the center dash was a very stupid idea - can be fixed. Just need an Arduino with a CANBUS hat and a switch - problem solved. Performed this upgrade on mine and it stays in what ever mode I want it left at. Sport Mode FTW :)

[@watchalot919]

The Kia Niro Hybrid is soo much better

[@Deedee1987dee]

Tried this car and it's just very goofy looking, so not a fan of the look. Inside also didn't impress, lots of things seem out of place. Very claustrophobic in the back. The dealership was also not very helpful like they didn't even want to sell this car...

[@podge5555]

What colour is that? Red or Orange?

[@whatcar]

Hi Podge - it's called Scarlet Flare Bi-tone and it's a £900 option in the UK.

[@podge5555]

@@whatcar thanks for that 👍🏻

[@Snip59]

Needs 2 litre engine as paying for a 1.3 not cheap at all

[@Snip59]

Why pay top dollar for a 1.3 car needs 2 litre it's a farce .

[@Amaretto402]

AWD ???

[@e-razer2382]

Very little space in this vehicle, while literally busting the buttons on his shirt ... lol

[@stephensaul3148]

The red stitching on the steering wheel is rough on your fingers .. great car otherwise

[@jmroque72]

Economic car, but poor build quality... have the C-HR Sport since January and every single day develops a new interior noise...started in the boot and was 3 times at the dealer to fix, to no avail...currently can count 7 different noise sources and adding...every single day is a lottery, from where will come the new noise...

[@Gorebashed]

Weird, mine doesn't make any noises at all apart from some wind noise at high speed.

[@jmroque72]

@@Gorebashed lucky you and I would be an happy camper if only had wind noise at high speed, as roads in Ireland don't allow for much speed anyway. Mine started with a noise in the boot and after 3 visits to the dealer, still not fixed. Have a noise I identified from the seat lever in the passenger side, another coming from the box with the cameras in the windscreen and another from the plastic pillar cover in the windscreen, but these were the ones I could identify the source and still have another 3 to find. Car was with the dealer for 4 days and they haven't hear a single noise, but after getting the car back noticed they only drove it a few kms around the garage at low speeds, instead of properly drive it...waiting for them to pick it up again next week and maybe have it back fixed...

[@gavin6385]

@@jmroque72 hi I’m also from Ireland and bought a brand new CHR LUNA SPORT in 2018 build quality is piss poor. In winter I was getting ice on the inside off the windscreen brought it back to a certain dealer in Dublin and was told their was noting they could find wrong with it. Well I had a good look at the seals around the doors and they where dare I say held on with blue tick nearly. As for the CVT the roar from it when u asked it to move a bit was ridiculous. I’ve had Toyota’s for nearly 20 years this was a awful thing bad experience with that. Ended up getting rid off it after 2 years and buying a different car brand.

[@anthonymcdougall505]

totally disagree. Maybe in your part of the world. Build quality of my top spec model is excellent!

[@gavin6385]

@@anthonymcdougall505 Im glad you are very happy with your TOP SPEC model. Maybe I was just unlucky with that one I got. Any way I’m very happy with my TOP SPEC CUPRA FORMENTOR.

[@stanislavdimitrov3852]

Does this dude know any other cars than this and the damn Skoda ?

[@zaheerahmed9769]

REAR SEAT SPACE IS MISERABLE..

[@chriscooke1815]

Get a shirt that fits pal

[@RiderReview]

Gave up watching the rest because he was too tall for the car

[@chremis]

I love the car, what an overly whinging review, had to turn it off half way

[@akarna69]

They put the steering wheel on the wrong side. 😁

[@robfern66]

Why is Wil wearing his son's shirt? Doesn't quite fit mate.

[@willnightingale5384]

Ha - probably eating and drinking too much during the lockdowns!

[@robfern66]

@@willnightingale5384 no, your in way better shape than me, I'm just not into hipster fashion. Great review by the way.

[@descarroll2039]

It's practically impossible to see out the rear window..... hopeless

[@monolocco79]

i've had no issues. and i've had mine for almost a year. Maybe people who can't drive properly keep complaining about this feature ;)

[@DevonDumpling70]

I test drove one today and could see out the back fine.

[@riez1150]

Kinda small for me though

[@obtrunco]

What a ripoff .