2024 Toyota C-HR hybrid review

[@gertjanwissink]

This car is for style, class and sophistication. So it suits Europeans and not Australians and Americans who unfortunately do not have a feeling for this.

[@veragreen9725]

OMG... I couldn't have said it better... I'm European (Italian with British in there too) but my Italian designer genes have overtaken and I have a down payment on the top AWD Sport model in two-tone metallic grey and black... It suits me to a tee... a girl racer baby boomer (in lil ‘ol New Zealand)…it’s a beauty for style... made for people who appreciate style when they see it… not for non-Europeans many of whom have not been raised on how to understand and feel great styling...

[@NickHey]

$43,000 for the base model is absolutely taking the piss.

[@stendecstretcher5678]

I hear you. Toyota are generally taking the piss. I had to replace my aging Hilux. I could only afford the poverty pack workmate and that cost me $41500. I won’t be taking it to Toyota for service.They have stolen enough money from me.

[@robertmesk6310]

That's not the on the road price in NSW, Australia. It's $47k drive away. Insane!

[@annab3946]

I can see only benefits for myself! Not everyone is looking for a family car. I am not tall and this car is perfect for me!❤

[@lee-annemouritz2632]

I test drive chr, ended up buying Kona N Line Premium hybrid instead a few weeks ago. I'm very happy.

[@therightcar]

I’m glad you are. Hopefully it stays that way! 😎

[@Sathias_]

I have one on the way, I think it will be perfect for what I need. Good to be seeing some unbiased reviews prior to it arriving though.

[@Rajeshkumar-su2ms]

Honest and practical reviews at all times. Give Matt 500k subscriber

[@m3csl89]

you could get a cr-v e:hev for $60k. a few months ago, people were complaining about the pricing of honda cars. the honda zr-v or cr-v e:hev doesn't seem overpriced now when you compare it to this.

[@therightcar]

You’re right. Top spec GR Sport is $60k at least, driveaway.

[@khokhosh]

@@therightcar $62K+

[@veragreen9725]

Well... I'm a girl racer baby boomer so this is my car... have put a down payment on the AWD Sport model which is being built now and will be ready in early September... just love the shape too much that I have to have it...

[@therightcar]

Good for you! Thanks for the comment.

[@RussMEagle]

Got mine on Friday. Mid spec Design in UK. Fantastic car and I got it for £30000🎉😊

[@therightcar]

Is that good value in your market?

[@robertmesk6310]

That's $60k in Australian Dollars. It's way overpriced.

[@RussMEagle]

Yes good value in the UK

[@davipiero]

You buy CHR not for the things that have said here. You buy it simply because of the styling, it really stands out and you like it.. In fact i own both the hybrid corolla cross and hybrid chr just for the beauty of it 😊

[@TheHayabusa09]

Toyota salespeople will be rubbing their hands together in anticipation for potential buyers to venture a look, then laugh hysterically in amazement when they actually buy them.

[@therightcar]

It’s certainly not the most sensible choice you could make for the money.

[@redroo12]

Just bought one- The GR sport is a surprisingly good drive and the missus loves the way it looks. The ONLY competition was Kona premium hev{not far off the money, FWD and gutless} and Honda or Subaru{ok if your blind}. Question- Who wants a plug-in Hybrid? Why would you want to put fuel in it and then plug it in. That's why Toyota doesn't do plug in cause nobody wants it. In My view its a way for manufacturers to be lazy and feel good about their products{yes you Ford}.

[@diycave5144]

Great reviews, I find I keep coming back to your comparisons and critique. It would be great if you could include 0-100 acceleration figures during the drive portion of your review. For me this helps me understand the drive feel a little better. For me I would be hard pressed to spend over $50K for anything over 8 seconds. Modern cars are pushing the limits on performance and efficiency. Models that dont address this price, performance and efficiency are basically not trying hard enough….for my money at least anyway.

[@george2916]

Honest review Matt. Well done. My first impressions are a mixed bag. Looks like they've tried (unsuccessfully) to address some of the old model's shortcomings, like the weird shaped claustrophobic rear glass area. But the proportions are still wrong, especially the full side-on view @5.30. I like that the rear door handles are back in their proper place, and the bigger engines. But that two tone paint scheme is just naff. And those Toyota prices are ridiculous (even with all the tech). We're looking to upgrade an aging ASX but we'll give this a wide miss.

[@balbalrama2071]

Hi I have a fully specced GR Sport, this is a fun car to drive and it looks awesome

[@TenzWang88]

63k for a AWD hybrid Toyota CHR. They raised the price almost 24k from last gen GR CHR. No one will paying over 60k for a CHR 😂😂

[@therightcar]

It’s …. Ambitious.

[@adhdscooty]

Yes i do, a GR 2.0, a lot of money….but wow

[@gregdandoulakis6667]

GOOD JOB MATT. KEEP ON. BEST REGARDS FROM GREECE TO DOWN UNDER.

[@therightcar]

Thanks mate!

[@nathansmith6914]

I always think it's a Honda. With that name i can't be the only one?

[@gregturner_awod]

I find the design very quirky and not to my taste. The money asked seems too much for what you get across all versions. A car that leaves you feeling cramped inside is less than ideal despite good seats. The back seat area looks absolutely awful. Buy the Cupra Born instead. The EV/Hybrid range is miserable (in my humble view) and Toyota would do well to import the plug-in version. Toyota makes some very good cars. This one would never be my choice. An excellent review, and I agree with your Verdict.

[@iam-Inder]

Hyundai Kona Premium Hybrid could be a good option at this price.

[@therightcar]

Indeed.

[@adhdscooty]

No…..thats a really ugly car, with the “melted” backlights….😮

[@buncha5651]

Great review, Matt. I'll say it as you can't. Toyota are playing with their trouser tepee with the pricing. Also, they keep running out of paint, plus i like a bit of animal in my vehicle interior. 😊

[@androo4519]

In Australia the lack of rear air vents must make the thing hard to sell to anyone who has a kid or a dog or more than one friend. And the crap quality plastics in the back seat would make me feel conned. It's like having your hair cut nicely just at the front.

[@phunk8607]

Rear air vent is in a sub 30k Lia Cerato

[@FokkerBoombass]

9:40 seems like maybe it's an AUS thing, here in Europe the higher trim levels do have a natural+fake mix leather.

[@martintokinaga5261]

Will they bring in the Plug in model ?

[@Marc-ww6fw]

$47,777 driveaway 🤣. Hey Toyota I think you better keep this one in your showroom! You'd have to have more money the brains to purchase this.. Be lucky to see one of these on the road!

[@therightcar]

Amazingly I’ve seen several, and every single one was being driven by a retiree-age female.

[@philross1680]

Another great and very informative video Matt. I’m sure the CHR like all Toyotas are well built and reliable vehicles. However the pricing in my opinion is way to high on all models of the CHR and agree you should seriously consider the alternatives. If you are spending that sort of money on a car and desperately want Toyota the Corolla Cross or even an entry level RAV4 is by far far better economical option for all round practicality and drivability. Having said that I’m sure Toyota will undoubtedly still sell loads of CHR’s to buyers who throw everything else to the wind except how the car looks. One thing I noted was that the colour scheme on the test car is that it reminded me of a Sydney 1956 FE Holden Taxi Cab which brought a little smile to my face as I feel certain that down the track there will be a lot of new model CHR’s joining the UBER fleet 😅.

[@therightcar]

Thanks for your thoughts mate. And yes, a lower spec RAV4 would be a great alternative for those who are okay with a larger model. Love the taxi colour comment! Haha

[@stuartmisfeldt3068]

Is a C-HR really an SUV? It’s not really even a crossover. Definitely a sporty city car, with the benefit of a higher ground clearance and optional AWD. It would be interesting to see it off-road!

[@jesus_built_my_hotrod]

Was looking to get one of these for my girlfriend. At that price not anymore.

[@PH-kl5qq]

A Kamiq might suit?

[@jesus_built_my_hotrod]

@@PH-kl5qq did consider that and even drove one for a week, but decided against as its a vw group vehicle. Probably end up with a Kia or Hyundai now.

[@PH-kl5qq]

@@jesus_built_my_hotrod that's fair. I've been really happy with mine but can understand hesitance for VW

[@judet8290]

Maybe one Toyota with no wait list?

[@therightcar]

Most likely!

[@jessexi]

The existence of this gr sport is to provide more justification for one to buy Hyundai i30 N hatch. 😅

[@therightcar]

Hahahahaa!!

[@oghawk]

I like everything about it but that price is outrageous

[@therightcar]

A shame, isn’t it. What do you think it’s worth?

[@oghawk]

Mid to high $30k range for the base, maybe $45-50k for the top spec.

[@bas4903]

I'd rather ventilated seats

[@nathansmith6914]

Than a whole car?

[@aussielegend8576]

1600 km from a tank would be expected for that price hike

[@atb8660]

I am glad I went for the Carolla Cross. I like the styling but you can get the top spec Carolla Cross for the same price as the bottom spec of the CHR.

[@pauld6556]

How times have changed! My mother in law in bought a CHR Koba (top spec) in 2020 for $39k drive away! No rear vents, no spare tyre and not even blind spot monitoring (need to step up to GSR for that) Toyota have rocks in their head.

[@therightcar]

Haha people still buy their cars though… the new one comes from Turkey and is only sold in Europe and Australia, which is part of the reason it’s so expensive.

[@fanismantzouranis9764]

If you want nicer luxury interior go sit to your sofa.The most important thing in a vehicle is the engine and the suspensions. Did you mention the independent rear suspension? Toyota has the most reliable cars and the best full hybrid systems.

[@spiro5327]

Claustrophobic and way overpriced. GR Sport is $60500 DA. Pay another $9k and get into a GR Corolla

[@Juan_theCook]

Just googled 2024 chr wait time. 12 months for hybrid and 24 months for gr sport hybrid. Pls tell me they are joking

[@stendecstretcher5678]

They do it to keep the price high.

[@willyw197]

I am from Germany. Ordered in February and it is supposed to arrive in June (the GR Sport version)

[@peter_smith]

I just ordered a GR Sport. Specific about the colour I wanted and in two tone (not the two tone plus). Dealer said they will have it in 4 weeks for delivery.

[@laurielytaylormakeup]

I have had one ordered since August last year, possibly earlier. Was told beginning of June. Now the are saying mid August. So a long wait, hoping ot will be worth it

[@peter_smith]

@@laurielytaylormakeup Wow...did you order something very specific? Got our GR-Sport two tone five weeks after placing the order.

[@pauld6556]

Its quirky competitor would be the current Hyundai Kona. Much prefer that in terms of features and space. For a more subdued competitor would be CX-30 and Seltos.

[@therightcar]

Yep, Kona or CX-30 would be great alternatives for more traditional models.

[@brent_in_aussie]

Looks cool but hardly practical inside …. Who wouldn’t want a hybrid it’s reliable and economical..? Bring the new Prius Plug in to Australia

[@jkkchow74]

A good option for naughty kids to drive them (and you) mad... Can't believe Toyota is approving such bad product. Yaris interior quality but charging an arm and leg

[@AbdulBasit-td4zx]

What about mpgs

[@abderra18]

my 1.8 is averaging just over 60mgp (uk).

[@simondyke8672]

Are they trying to appeal to vegan buyers not using anything derived from animal products? Seems to me that they gave the designers free reign at styling over practicality. Too expensive but I guess they're aiming it at young professional couples who want something different.

[@therightcar]

Yes, there’s an eco-conscious mindset for material use in this car. Recycled stuff and hybrid powertrains. Aiming for those who care about that, but happy to take money from those who don’t.

[@utube9487]

All Toyota's with a Hybrid system are a ripoff now due to the huge private sales demand plus commercial including rideshare / taxi drivers.

[@sidjyothi]

This is not a family car...its a yuppie car.

[@klausschroiff4405]

Why should every car be a family car? It's not even marketed towards families. So why so negative? It's a fact of life that the kids will have eventually left the house. And there are, of course, singles and couples.

[@sidjyothi]

@@klausschroiff4405 because only family cars do numbers in Australia. Joke cars like this barely sell, and the result of that is you can wait for a long time in case anything ever goes wrong and you need parts for them Check the top 20 best selling cars on VFACTS every month, all are either family SUVs or UTEs with the one exception being the corolla hybrid hatch

[@sageallenneil]

Almost 50k for a tiny hatch 😂😂

[@phunk8607]

The first gen was overpriced, interior was aweful one of the worst designed and plastic quality is bad. Walk between Kia car yard and Toyota you see the quality is subpar on the Toyota. Cramp and not useful. Buy it for the trendy look but that look carry it so far.

[@therightcar]

I hear you. But the new one is a step up inside. Maybe not enough to justify the price. Especially with Lexus LBX at similar money!!

[@mr.pac.4614]

They are just too expensive for what you get.

[@therightcar]

I agree.

[@mikejoseph425]

You are to dogmatic and basing your view on YOU. That is not what independent reviews are supposed to be about, which is completely different to the view of an owner.

[@alexboy8]

Honda Hrv is much better than this even much cheaper.

[@therightcar]

Yeah I realise I said ZR-V in the video but HR-V hybrid now looks like a really bloody smart choice!!

[@brannonwinchester7054]

Chery omoda

[@BabarKhan-p7c]

Very poor material quality used for interior of the car, like Corolla and Camry

[@jfstyle11]

You need to drive a gr sport for at less two days.Why would you buy at Curpa and lose your shirt on resale and if you have a big family of course you will buy a suv. Also why buy a Honda with so few dealers and uses more planet destroying juice

[@ashc3765]

Weird looking car and price is just nuts

[@leedaq7767]

ahhahaha toyota is day dreaming

[@Raw-Coffee-Bean]

Too much hype, not enough substance!

[@emanbutt2051]

New Prius front look c h r folop model old is gold

[@twisted_panties]

Only rich Boomers have the $$ to pay the Toyota tax.

[@therightcar]

Lucky for Toyota there are a lot of rich boomers. 😂

[@maycoltramirezsaldana8558]

I got mine in Tasmania Just Now And I could say The car is Exelent and efficient No problem at all with it so for The price Now all is expensive but for this car Is Ok 👍🏻 good luck 😉

[@jasonbull179]

I hope people keep on buying the Chinese cars in droves, just to show Toyota execs that their greed went too far.

[@atb8660]

Toyota had its best year ever last year with over 11 million sales for the Toyota group and around 10.3 million of Toyota Lexus brands. They are doing fine which lets them get away with this shit!

[@noelgibson5956]

No thanks. I'll stick with Toyota. It's a beautiful feeling to jump into a car to go across town or across the state, and just know your car will get you there in comfort, and with everything working as they should. You can't put a price on reassurance. I never had that feeling with the Ford's, Holdens or Mitsubishi's I owned prior.

[@buncha5651]

No wonder Chinese vehicles are making such inroads into the market.

[@atan5207]

Matt please review Lexus LBX

[@Timochen]

Disappointed with Kona...now disappointed with this. U think they want this to be cross shopped with the likes of Q3s or X1s maybe

[@therightcar]

Possibly. A base Q3 is close on cost.

[@supertaufiqr]

Can someone please tell me who or why they decide to have one map pocket? 🤔

[@johnappleby59]

Made in Turkey. Is that a plastic steering wheel in base model? Way too many $$ and a black roof extra $ option for Australian summers and no rear vents!

[@therightcar]

Yep there are a few things counting against it for the traditional compact SUV buyer.

[@saviogomez1410]

this looks like a good car for my mates, who have two beagles. they usually sit on the back seat and like to look outside the window with the glass down

[@therightcar]

If they can see out the window. Your mates might need beagle booster seats for it.