TOYOTA has given us an early have a look at its next-generation C-HR compact SUV, the Prologue idea’s “natural” design language constructing on what the producer says is the daring styling of the unique mannequin that launched again in 2016.
As soon as the brand new C-HR reaches manufacturing, Toyota Australia is dedicated to promoting it right here alongside the Corolla Cross with which it shares a phase, though launch timing stays underneath wraps.
Mentioned to broaden the styling course of its predecessor, the brand new C-HR options “precision natural design language” that encompasses bigger wheels and shorter overhangs to provide the automobile a “sporty, stronger aesthetic”.
From the entrance, the C-HR Prologue incorporates a smaller grille space topped by slimmer headlights to “intensify the high-tech id of the idea” whereas a tri-colour choice over sulphur over steel silver and recycled carbon black provides a “standout look”.
The C-HR Prologue idea was designed by Toyota’s European Design Growth staff, which was answerable for the unique C-HR.
Design director for the Prologue idea, Lance Scott, mentioned the problem was find out how to construct on the attention-grabbing seems to be of the unique.
“Our mission was to dig deep, to go additional than we’d gone earlier than,” he mentioned.
Talking on the idea’s debut, Toyota Australia vp of gross sales, advertising and franchise operations, Sean Hanley, mentioned Toyota stays dedicated to promoting the brand new C-HR alongside the just lately launched Corolla Cross.
“The present C-HR was embraced by prospects for its daring styling and distinctive small SUV packaging, and the idea imaginative and prescient for the subsequent era C-HR takes that to a fair greater degree,” he mentioned.
“We’re wanting ahead to the reveal of the ultimate manufacturing model and introducing it to the Australian market within the coming years.”
Whereas Mr Hanley didn’t specify a date for the mannequin’s native launch, he did verify that each hybrid electrical (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains shall be out there.
The present-generation C-HR Is offered with a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain teaming a 1.8-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine producing 74kW/142Nm with a 53kW/162Nm electrical motor to supply a mixed output of 90kW.
Mixed-cycle gasoline consumption for the hybrid is rated at 4.3 litres per 100km, whereas CO2 emissions are listed at 97 grams per 100km.
Petrol-only energy comes within the type a Toyota’s 1.2-litre turbo-petrol mill which makes 85kW/185Nm backed to a constantly variable transmission (CVT). Relying on driveline configuration (2WD and AWD can be found), the petrol mannequin consumes between 6.4 and 6.5L/100km on the mixed cycle with CO2 emissions of between 144g/km and 148g/km.
Timing for the introduction of the brand new C-HR in Australia and additional product particulars shall be introduced nearer to the car’s native launch.
The present C-HR – priced from $30,915 plus on-road prices – stays one of many extra widespread entrants within the busy Small SUV underneath $40,000 phase. Yr-to-date figures revealed by the FCAI present Toyota has bought 7409 examples of the C-HR to the top of November, putting it in sixth place within the class.
MG’s ZS leads the phase with 19,410 unit gross sales forward of the Mazda CX-30 (12,975), Mitsubishi ASX (11,976), Hyundai Kona (11,082), Kia Seltos (8198) and Subaru XV (8146), with the highest 10 rounded out by the GWM Haval Jolion (7033), Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (5608), Honda HR-V (4446) and Volkswagen T-Roc (3350).
