Honestly, I went from a 2008 Prius to a 2018 chr premium and I’m quite happy with my choice. While I do miss the great backup camera from the Prius the visibility issues some people are having is because they’re not using their mirrors properly (you’re NOT supposed to turn around to backup! I drove a school bus 🚌 for 6 yrs lol). This vehicle is sharp, fun to drive, and good on gas! I love my CHR

Great Review !!! So glad you included BOTH Pros and Cons Toyota needs to revisit this model and make some needed corrections/improvements

For a single person ,it is a perfect car.

Im single,no kids and i love mine.

@insolvency9670

5 күн бұрын

Are u still single?)

This car has so much hate. But still good for me👍 im small single young a common commuter and no kids 👍

@Lydiajohn333

Жыл бұрын

CHR 2018, genuine front and rear break pad kit with shim. Front router. $300 CAD. Toronto

I bought this car last Dec. broken it in 20k now and it's fast as heck for a 4 banger. Ran into problem tho battery w dead cell made it slow but fixed now. It's on great platform chassis runs awesome but it could hv been better. I heard in Australia and Canada they hv chr's with all wheel drive and super chargers that boost hp to 180hp. I want all wheel drive, charger, moonroof & fog lamps

Enjoyed that comment feedback segment! Do more! Great review as always!

Dave, your usual good work.Your tact with it's shortcomings is great too.

Sat in one in the showroom out of curiosity when I was car shopping a few months back (was there to check out the new Camry), and really didn't like how dark and claustrophobic it felt inside. Materials were on the cheaper side, even in this segment, and the backup cam really feels like an afterthought (just like no satnav). Fun fact, the one in the showroom was built in Turkey.

One thing you did not mention was its driving dynamics. It is built on the new global platform (like the new Prius and Camry), and it actually handles very nicely. My son chose this over all of the other cars he tested in June 2017, and uses it to commute back and forth to college. The back seat is kind of dark and depressing, but this car was aimed at people like my son. Single, young, no family yet, so the back seat wasnt a big issue. As far as power is concerned, its enough if you dont play Johnny street racer. Its as quick (or slow) as most others in this segment.

I've seen tons of these on the road already

I love it!! I want it! I think is perfect

Thanks for the video, styling is neat and unique, as you said Toyota is saving money for the cost of the vehicle with this build. Where buttons on remote to release trunk, headlights are not LED or HID, the option for AWD, is a bummer but for the cost can’t really beat that. Thanks for the review, thoughts and comments.

Great review dave Ericsson.

I saw it on a street. It is great looking. Really stands out of the crowd.

Great review bro, I have driven toyota's in the past and they are very reliable.. beautiful snowy background..lol. Please do a review on the new 2018 Range Rover VELAR, thanks

Thanx for the vid. Great to see your point of view. I think you have higher standards when it comes to cars. I am European. I bought a C-HR and it’s just great! It’s a 1.8 hybrid with more luxury you will ever need. Only things missing are leather interior and heated steering wheel. Oh, and no button 2 open and close the tailgate. It has a Touch 2 screen though, a JBL system with sub, blind spot monitor, park assist, heated seats and so much more. Got 2 kids (17 and 19) and all works just fine. The car is big enough for us. Good quality car and really fun and easy to drive😃

My CHR has 4 wheel drive and a different engine. In sport mode it’s fast enough and has great safety features. UK spec.

The rearview camera is up there because the stock radio is removable and can be replaced with a double din. I've heard this was originally designed as a Scion, so that makes a lot of sense. (Edit: Yeah, just got to the point in the video where you mentioned that, lol) I just finally saw one on the road yesterday and was intrigued by it. It's definitely a very interesting video. I hope we get more of things like this, it seems every time you get a different standout design that they get cancelled within a handful of years. Not everyone wants a sedan or soccer mom Crossover. That being said, I hope they eventually add more options, like AWD or a turbo charged engine.

great video, im torn between the Toyota CHR / The Ford Escape/ and the Mitisbusi Outlander Sport, which of these 3 vehicles u like the most?

Why in the world do you not have more subscribers with these high quality videos?

Would have been really good to see how the car actually performed in the snow!!!

Still a great show Dave. Keep it up. You are right, this car is weak, but then so is the HR-V.

Good review, I appreciate your thoroughness. But I agree with others: lack of motor, awd, and transmission options, bad infotainment, and lack of sunroof takes it off my list.

Nice video! If you put a compact refrigerator in your car for transport you need to keep it upright. Coolant inside the unit is not supposed to be positioned sideways or upside down.

@Everyman Driver , Dave how was it in the snow? I know its not AWD, but did it have any issues driving in that weather? was is equipped with winter tires?

@eddeewhat5553

3 жыл бұрын

I came here because I thought he was going to review it in snow driving. Glad I’m not the only one with that question 👍🏽

I have an HRV fwd manual which I love and my gf has the CX3 awd auto which is also great. I think they are both much better than the CHR because for some reason it's so much heavier than anything in its class (3300lbs vs HRV 2900lbs and CX3 2800lbs), lack of transmission options, lack of awd options, and lack of interior/cargo space. CX3 is tiny inside which is its only major flaw IMO but it is still bigger than the CHR in total cargo volume and i'll bet it drives way better too. Also, I've been getting 32mpg average in mixed driving in my HRV and my gf gets 27mpg with her CX3.

This car is interesting to me. Not sure if it's enough to get me to buy it but I'd definitely get this over the hrv.

@roypark5363

6 жыл бұрын

I am not a fan of those two vehicles.. but I'd rather get this over hrv either

@RoguePlanetStudio

6 жыл бұрын

Wait for the 2019 IM should have more power and look way better.

These CHRs handles the snow real well. Really good gas mileage I get 36 highway, 30 city. This guy isn't telling the truth. This is a terrible review. Not a lot a power is the only thing thing that can be said about this car that isn't good. If you not trying to race.. . everything about these CHRs are nothing but good cars all around. Oh yea they are toyotas therefore extremely dependable cars. Forget this guy.

@docholiday1967

3 жыл бұрын

i have a US 2021 and find the review lacking in many ways. i love my chr.

I love this style

“My kids can’t reach the handle on the rear doors! 😭) Okay? Then just stick with your boring Buick Encore or Chevy Trax 😜 I always loved the CH-R, guess it’s just too quirky for some and that just fine by me! :)

This vehicle does not ride loud. I think the Rav4 drives louder and rougher. I have a 19, so they made some good upgrades. I think it feels like a baby highlander as far a quality.

i think its a good looking car and it was on my list of vehicles i was considering, but i live in the northeast and lack of AWD made me go with an HR-V

Love the design! I wanted it so bad until I realized no AWD and weak engine. Hate the poor visibility in the back window (I'm missing the backing up gene, so rely on that window to back up). So sad!

Needs a sunroof and more power

@JesusIsLord7773

4 жыл бұрын

Q- Bert rav4

This car looks great though! Ok it's slow, but any comment about the handling dynamics? Apparently it was engineered by a race car driver at toyota

You have a very good radio voice, do you do radio too?

I am torn on this. I do like the styling direction on the exterior and I do believe that it will be a strong seller for the target demographic (commuters/ 20-30 somethings with no kids etc) . At about 20 to 40% of the limit which many commuters do, the C-HR's drive-train will not really be noticed as lacking.

Was the fuel economy calculated during the snowy conditions ?

@wmc128

6 жыл бұрын

Cliff Simms fuel economy will always be worse in colder weather they say in temperatures below 30 degrees you lose up to 22 percent fuel economy in city driving conditions(stop and go traffic).

Is that the 1.2 turbo all wheel drive?

Looks pretty futuristic specially in black/gray/dark colors, like if the desing was inspired in a Blade Runner type flick..

Lol I really like these. I'm looking at buying one. Either that or the new Corolla .

@eddeewhat5553

3 жыл бұрын

Did u get one??? I just bought a white 2020 and so far enjoy it. I’m in Buffalo NY do really waiting to see how it preforms in snow

Would consider this if we had the EU versions, they get options like AWD, Hybrid, and a turbo engine

Any new Fiats coming out? Haven’t heard of them for a while :)!

Reverse camera in mirror must be something to do with regulations, in Uk the camera view is shown on the infotainment screen? Also engines in Uk are 1.2T FWD, 1.2T FWD CVT, 1.2T AWD CVT and 1.8 hybrid.

Nice Review! It's stylish, but Under-Powered. My '79 Malibu had an AM radio. (Before the Alpine CD deck) As Android Auto is cool. (My phone is too old to download the App) My '10 4Runner had a CD deck, XM, & the same Rear View Mirror screen, which I enjoyed. I really do like the looks. What bothers me... Toyota, Hey!, you know how to make this formula work. You had a nice run at cars like MR2 & the pop-up head lamp: '86 Corolla. Cars that has some style, some ZIP!, and that Reliability of a solid little car that is fairly good at everything it was intended to be. Would the Solara coupe, or convertible be included? What I think this car should be.... is the old Matrix S AWD mechanics with this cool stylish look.

The CHR is full of odd choices, the rear camera is placed in the mirror so if you change the double din radio you still have a camera. Toyota makes hybrid and AWD versions of the CHR but they’re not available here in the US or Canada.

I saw an AWD version 1.2litre turbo. Mayb not at ur country specs

Thank goodness that green colour has been deep-sixed for 2019 - 1950s kitchen cabinets much?

Dave, the answer to your question is...They lost the plot..

You guys are short changed I think. Reverse camera is in the main head unit display. We have AWD option here in Australia. And we did have a manual option too, gone now with recent update, shame. I personally love the car. Different, great to drive, good seating. Just be aware of the big “C” pillars.

It's a perfect car for a single person or a couple, if you don't live in an area with a lot of hills you'll get 25-30mpg just in the city easy, around 35 highway, I don't understand wtf you guys need more power for? I race motorcycles on a racetrack and trust me the power this car has is more than enough for just driving around, very reliable, handles great and is very stable on high speeds, you guys trying to drag race with a crossover?

Feel better. Great work. Wish they were AWD. Love the look. Lacking AWD blah blah. LoL.

What only 29MPG w/ FWD. I just got a Rogue Sport last year w/ AWD and I get anywhere from 24-30MPG depending on my driving.

I am an avid Toyota fan, I have only owned Toyotas for the past 26 years. I have yet to see a C-HR in person, I have no idea why, Colorado here.

The 2018 scion xb !

Can you please test the C-HR on snow? light off road please? there is 0 videos about its AWD capability.

@MKNYC_

6 жыл бұрын

FWD only

@jpch8814

6 жыл бұрын

ah in my country we have AWD version

This is aimed at the young crowd. Power should be sufficient- Had 84 hp in HS and college and that was more than sufficient.

This Car is so awesome ☺❤👍 But I miss a Panorama Sunroof or a normal Sunroof and a center armrest in the Backseats. Here in Europe/Germany the Hybrid has only 122Hp 😐😕 In the US it has 144Hp ☺👍 Why Toyota is done it? A tuned C-HR is so cool as well 😊👌 Greetings ✌

I hate cost cutting. I want all my costs. But then again it the extras that usually break first.

It only sold well in Japan because they have 1.2L turbo AWD model.

It looks great, very futuristic, aimed at a younger audience with no kids or who don't complaint. I live in SoCal so AWD is not worth it and also leather. I love the door handles and it makes the car look like a coupe which I love and everyone's does because of the youthness it represent. Power is bad, yes, but for me it will be a commuter, no android car play, well I don't care since android and apple car play is boring, not wireless and I'll I do is stream spotify via bluetooth. No LEDs, just install some HIDs in those projectors and it would look factory.

Great review. Have seen a few on the road. But I think this car is for single/young pple. Not family friendly at all. Toyota really needs to step up their game

I love my Ch-R perfect for me

They should have put a turbo and awd in it to compete with the juke.

Strange in North America there is no option AWD. In Europe and Australia there is AWD

There is an AWD version in this car as it’s available here in the UK and also a a 143 bhp engine version. Biggest problem with this car is the rear visabilty. As for six year olds opening doors, just open the door for your kids, which your pretty much have to do for small children anyway as you also have make sure they have there seat belts clicked in properly. Little bug bears in my opinion.

This vehicle looks great, that's about it. Add some horsepower along with AWD and either a manual or automatic transmission option and you'd have a SUV that performs as good as it looks.

@KB-bh9hp

6 жыл бұрын

Glenn Myers It looks terrible imo. Funny thing,it's a youthful car, or so they say, I've seen one, and it was being driven by a man that looked like he was at least 60 lol.

Weird looking car....in a good way. Your tester color, the turquoise-ish color, looks amazing. Good body lines, nice fat rear fenders, nice two tone option. Overall, great looking little car. Engine needs a little more beef to match that "sporty" design. And maybe introduce a manual after they beef up that engine.

I wish they would bring over the hybrid variant, would likely be quieter and have better performance ( that electric torque could really help this thing especially for commuting), and it would fix that fuel economy problem. There aren't a lot of options for small hybrids (Prius C is an option but it's econobox cheap in terms of interior quality). Also, the reason the center stack is like that is because they're using the old scion head unit which is why the camera isn't in it. I think that's the biggest limitation of this vehicle is that it is Scion spec and I feel it just holds it back. If this vehicle had actual trim levels and used a Toyota head unit (similar to that in the corolla) and offered a variety of options, it would be a good competitor in the class, but sadly that's just not the case. This is pretty much how I feel about the corolla iM too.

@ronshaw80

6 жыл бұрын

The iM has the backup camera in the head unit. Its the same unit used in the CHR, so I dont know why they put it in the mirror.

to be fair the vehicle was designed for europe...the european market are filled with small cuvs and hatches with very expressive designs. plus, toyota knew scion was getting the boot long before the chr was launched. sadly though we're the only market without the turbo engine, manual, hybrid and awd options the rest of the world gets. im sure toyota is testing whether the design is a hit first before they give the additional options.

I think you have to be realistic when you buy a non-turbo 2.0L 4cylinder. I’ve seen so many people do reviews of this vehicle and complain about lack off power what do you expect with an engine with those specs. It’s not going to be anything like driving a sports car. It’s a good looking little car. I own this vehicle and I can honestly say this is not a good car for a family it’s more designed around the drivers experience not so much the passengers. It’s a fun car to own and more for city dwellers I would not consider this by any means an off road vehicle. I have no problem with visibility and actually I’ve ridden in the backseat of mine before and it’s comfortable. This is the kind of car you want if you want something that looks different amazing quality and you need a little bit more space than a two door coupe. You rarely see these on the road that’s true, but I actually like that.

I think I'll stick to my RAV4 until this gets some upgrades.

Backup cam display up high forcing you to check peripherals. So you not staring down at a screen via tunnel vision and seeing shyte.

I just saw the 2021 and I love the style and sporty look of this car. I am definitely Not a fan of Toyota! It should have a sunroof also. I do wish there was an American made car that has this look. I was checking into the Ford car (yes I'm a woman and don't really know all the names of Every car...lol) that looks similar to this one. Thanks for the video!

Why did the venza not sell in comparison to ppl liking this?

Hopefully Toyota revises this car big time before the next big Redesign. I know this was meant for scion in the beginning but they need to make big changes! Awd, a better infotainment system. And leather and other goodies?

LOVE The way this thing looks. Easily the coolest looking car in its class. Looks distinctive and that's a big plus where all the others in its class blend in. The interior is very cool looking also I like how the dash turns towards the driver and how the steering wheel is designed. Love the color with the contrasting white roof (new Camry has contrasting black painted roof). Very cool car. Wonder what it would be like with a turbo engine and manual.

@thefuzzyguy9284

6 жыл бұрын

Toyota4Life nice name kkkkk

@Eeaotc02

6 жыл бұрын

Come on man. Have some guts. I like Toyota cars but this one.

The exterior looks really nice and sporty. The design is more of that of a coupe on stilts, so it’s not going to be as practical as it’s more boxy rivals with higher roof lines. Also the interior isn’t that sporty, so it’s design is a little confused, it’s trying to be too many things.

It’s fascinating to see Japan moving into SUV style cars.

Probably a safe 1st car for a kid...if you make sure all the safety gear is on board...hope it appeals to someone!

@ronshaw80

6 жыл бұрын

It comes standard with Toyotas safety-P package.

I love how everyone keep saying a 20,000 + car is economical.

A reminder about the “infotainment system”, the car was originally a Scion and with the demise went R&D for tech. They kept the double DIN slot because the target audience would’ve pulled it for an aftermarket unit that has Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. Very low spec vehicle for the safety tech it offers.

typical car for the european market,..they pretty common in the netherlands ... motor size is a 12T?? or hybride 1.8

The RAV4 was soooooo much more value than this budget CHR ... especially with $3000 mfr rebate on 2017 RAV4 model. I got a 2017 RAV4 XLE AWD for about the same price as the CHR XLE. And the RAV4 XLE comes with bigger engine, much more room, sunroof, fog lights, auto lift gate, keyless entry, AWD, automatic (i.e. no CVT) transmission, proper rear view camera, no big blind spot (like the CHR), and a ton of safety features (eg. radar cruise control) ... The CHR is a novelty with a high price tag. That's why you don't see too many on the road. It can be a real alternative when the price comes down significantly.

Panoramic sun roof and manual transmission would be a good place to start.

What is different between chr premium and chr limited?

@everymandriver

5 жыл бұрын

San Subba Things get ritzier in the Limited with an eye-watering MSRP of $27,045 and a choice of black or brown leather seats with driver's side power lumbar support, a better infotainment system, seat back pockets and available rain-sensing wipers. The Limited will also be the only trim available with Entune 3.0 Premium, which gets you features like Wi-Fi support and dynamic navigation, technology that provides updated map data as you drive. The Limited gets several distinctive styling elements like chrome window trim, piano black B-pillars and something Toyota is calling a red bumper garnish. We don't have photos of what that looks like, but we're curious. Playing With Prices With the revised choice of trims, there will now be a $5,055 difference in price between the cheapest and most-expensive styles. The Limited increases the top-end price of the C-HR by $1,700 compared to last year's XLE Premium.

I actually like how the car looks and was interested in a possible purchase based on its looks but after seeing several reviews I will have to remove it from my list. Relatively poor gas mileage, poor rear visibility and poor backup cam implementation, limited extra features. Keep up the great work in you reviews, I always look for yours.

Do the 2018 Jeep Compass next

It's the new TC a

You don't need AWD if you know don't go off road! Power is adequate for "rush hour" traffic with average speed is 15 mph.!

Has any car with an acronym name been any good? I’m thinking of the PT Cruiser and HHR and it doesn’t bode well.

@brandonhughes882

6 жыл бұрын

To give a few examples... Mazda RX7, MX-5, Honda CR-V, NSX, Ford GT, Nissan GT-R...

@kc5077

6 жыл бұрын

I was thinking more like: ac·ro·nym, ˈakrəˌnim, noun, an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word (e.g., ASCII, NASA ). HHR stood for High Heritage Roof, and I just caught my own mistake PT Cruiser didn't stand for "Personal Transport" it was just "PT". Everyone uses GT for Grand Tourer. I can't remember what CRV stands for but I don't think NSX means anything.

@brandonhughes882

6 жыл бұрын

Well with that definition, off the top of my head, the only car with an acronym name I can think of is the Taurus SHO. I say it as S-H-O but many, including Ford now, say it as "show."

I really like the car until I found out it's not coming all wheel drive and roll Iowa that is needed

That's probably the most terrible floating touch screen I've ever seen lol.. Great job Dave as always though!

Another under powered crossover

In Europe we have this car with AWD option

I was ready to buy until they announced the NA model would not have AWD, and there's no options such as a moon roof.

In the winter how is cabin heat? -10 - 20- and -30.

@everymandriver

2 жыл бұрын

No idea

@kellynorthcott7005

2 жыл бұрын

@@everymandriver Thanks for responding. Just thinking out loud. Winter in many states including Canada have frigid temperatures. Cabin heat is a crucial element during winter months and therefore a very important consideration when buying a car. Possibly this is something you could consider incorporating into your reviews. All one has to do is put a thermometer in the registers ( vents). This would be very helpful because we all know a cars interior heat can have big variances.

I guess if you want to stand out, get the R Code paint color.

Hows ur armwrestling?