A ‘Hotwheels’ car for grown ups. One of the few cars to make you think “Aha! That’s what cars are supposed to look like in the 21st century. I think it’s so weird looking it’s gorgeous. Great video, Ta!

@thejuiceisloose8703

3 жыл бұрын

Dude my wife bought one almost a year ago. I love the car. Very comfortable for long distance traveling(two people only). Personally I think it is a fun quirky car to drive around. Handles good, great fuel mileage but it is dreadfully slow.

If ever a car needed a panoramic roof it's this one.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

You’re right

@notroll1279

3 жыл бұрын

...totally destroys the intended dungeon ambiance!

@badshotuk72

3 жыл бұрын

Yep looks like the black hole of Calcutta in there

@gordondunlop3055

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I've got one could defo do with a panoramic roof !!

@johnje4285

3 жыл бұрын

I have bought a 1.8 hybrid automatic and it is superb. It looks great and drives wonderfully. I love it although I also wish it has a sunroof or panoramic roof. ot

The name and rear lights just remind me of a Honda.

Having just bought this car I can assure you this SUV has all the bells and whistles on 👌 park assist is so fun and switching drive mode into sport mode OMG the power it unleashes. If you're thinking of buying this car you won't regret it, very nice car, amazing to drive and the rear end gets a lot of attention, the back of the car is stunning

@nickhilbert750

3 жыл бұрын

lol i have one OMG the power it unleashes, (it doesn't have any power most 1.6 diesels bury it for power), but it is a good car

@qwersqweeq5366

3 жыл бұрын

I bet your rear end is just as amazing Taylor

@lacharmer441

3 жыл бұрын

How much out the door

@ozzierabbit587

3 жыл бұрын

I had this gf whose rear end also got a lot of attention.

@DisconnectHack

2 жыл бұрын

@@ozzierabbit587 lol”had”

I am almost 3 years into my ownership of a CHR. So the 1.8 Hybrid engine. I love it. My second Hybrid, I had a Honda Insight previously and I am totally sold on Hybrids. Love all the whistles and bells as noted in another comment although I have yet to try the auto park function. They are remarkably agile and efficient. One thing to note, in cold weather your fuel efficiency will drop noticeably as the EV Mode will not kick on starting until the engine is up to normal running temp.

Just took one for a test drive and it was smooth, quick at low speeds with the hybrid power, fun around the corners Loved it! You cant go wrong with a toyota

Love your reviews. You provide all the information real world drivers need to know quickly and simply.

A truly commendable review packed with useful info and nuanced humour. You are way better at this than most of the pros. Great job.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Nice honest review. Managed to hire one with low expectations since I heard from reviews that it was sluggish. Then I was surprised that it was quite quick due to it being the 2.0 engine. Very smooth, comfortable. I just don't know why Toyota couldn't give more options in choosing a brighter interior.

"Look at the state of that" hilarious 😄😄👏👏

I was scared cause I thought I was gonna hear a bunch of bad reviews, since I already bought mine just recently. But now I’m even more glad I chose this car 😁

@olubunmiidumu6419

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. Got mine in February 🤩

@georgimihaylov5432

3 жыл бұрын

Why would you care anyway, you loved it and you got it..

@gabrielfuiava6446

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but idk too much about cars and I didn’t do much research on it. So I wasn’t sure if all the mechanics on it were good

@GodOfWarBG

2 жыл бұрын

​@@gabrielfuiava6446 Problem with new car reviews is they mean nothing but personal preference because the only thing that matters if you like it(interior,exterior, how it drives, storage etc.) how reliable it is long term and that is impossible to predict other than trusting well known brands such as Toyota.

@SyntheticFuture

2 жыл бұрын

I have obsessively watched reviews before buying our 2017 1.8L C-HR and have been watching tons of reviews now after we bought it. And they are honestly 90% positive. The basic complains are that it's not a race car (obviously...), it's not a station wagon / full sized SUV (obviously) and the rear view visibility (which granted would have been a reason not to buy it if I would drive in a busy city everyday). I have mild regrets not going for the 2L version (also in part because of the very slow entertainment system in the old model), but we could buy a 1.8 hybrid with 30K (kilometers) from the first owner at a steal so yeah, can't complain :)

No idea how I missed this video when you released it Matt, but I’ve got to it now. The Toyota hybrid CHR is interestingly styled and the 1.8 and 2.0 hybrid combo is proven technology by Toyota. Nice useable everyday car. Great video Matt 👌nice finding this little Gem to watch on a miserable dark cold wet Blighty night

I really enjoy your videos, it's a great style of presentation so different from the variations on the Clarksonesque style which so many guys have followed for the past 30 years. Unfortunately, so many people on the road really need all the safety features which irritate you, especially as modern cars insulate people from the outside world so much and have thick pillars, small mirrors and encourage people to rely on cameras some of which have limited visibility. I don't like saying it but as someone who lives in the city and walks and cycles a lot, I'm looking forward to the day when cars are autonomous in city centres as so many people have zero awareness. Some people belong on the bus and it's nothing to do with the amount of money in their bank account.

It's like the designer accidentally sent the version he wanted instead of the watered down one he thought suits would like and woke up in a panic only to fi d out it got the green light.

That was a very intelligent review. No dwelling on bottle storage, scratchy plastic, boot space, seat folding (I'm starting to fall asleep) blah blah. More on the really important stuff and some really clever lines in there. I've taken my socks off by the way.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks for watching

Remember the first time i saw one of these. Thought the design looked years ahead of anything else.

I really like the kinda space-car look of the chr.... especially in dark greymetallic.

I just got my hybrid C-HR in pearl white with a black roof and leather seats last friday and it's amazing. I love this car! Need to say though, before this I drove a petrol Toyota Auris that litteraly had like no options on it 😊

Each time one of these pass me on the road they always grab my attention there's just something about this car I love. I think it's one of those cars you either love or hate and I love it.

@OutRAjious

Жыл бұрын

it’s that rare thing in this world… a fearless design that believes in itself

Excellent video, as akways! Glad to know the CHR now has a 2 litre engine plus EV batteries. I drove one about three years ago with a smaller engine and it was slow, with hardly any torque, just noise from the engine. However, like you I think it looks futuristic and youthful, a good thing.

Thanks for the reviews, I always enjoy watching your videos. Just a quick one, would it be possible for yourself to add time stamps to the video which the viewer can fast forward to if they wanted to find out something particular about the car? There is a structure that is similar across all of your videos so I think this’ll be helpful in the long run

"It had as much get-up-and-go as the child of a billionaire" .... Where do come up with this stuff mate, I literally LOL'd

@Kefuddle

3 жыл бұрын

That was one of the best yet :D

@philipbrit13

3 жыл бұрын

I get most of mine from coronation street

@johnfittis5764

3 жыл бұрын

He could do stand up this guy, that's why he has so many followers 😂😂❤️

@philtaylor2271

3 жыл бұрын

Disagree, the 1.2 was turbo assisted and certainly didn't have heavy batteries to lug around, therefore was quite sprightly, in my opinion, as an actual happy owner of one.

@cJ-cr8gp

3 жыл бұрын

Saw this car on a top ten list of what not to buy only today. The reason given was as you say. Woefully underpowered...

Great video as always Matt, keep up the great work 😊👍🏼👏👏👏👏👏

I really like the look of that car. Bonkers styling, top notch quality, safe and it stands out from the crowd. I would definitely buy one.

I leased one for my daughter just this week, but it is not the hybrid model, it is just a conventional gasoline powered XLE model. So far so good, she really likes it and I like the fact I am teaching her responsibility at a young age, the way my dad taught me, when I got my first car. It’s a nice little sporty looking car with just the right amount of power and safety features.

I’ve been pleasantly surprised by this car. Using the 2.0 excel as a long term rental, I struggle to fault it. All the gadgets you need even a heated steering all good quality and being Toyota I’m sure it will last with the 5 year warranty giving peace of mind but the more surprising part is the engine and ride. I’m used to powerful rear wheel drive cars and I don’t feel hard done by driving this. In a world where manufactures are putting small 1.2 3 cylinders engines in crossovers and other small cars I’m glad they haven’t followed the crowd.

Matt you love Toyota and Lexus hybrids, your a clever and funny man, not a bad combination. Well done on the 100k follower, I’ve been with you from 5k followers, anyway I’m looking forward to lots more reviews and hitting 1 million subscribers.

I love the growl of the engine when you put your foot down …. it’s a bonus

Great car, I drive it already for more then 2 years, doing often long hauls in Europe, have 80K+. Toyota safety comfortable on highway and saved 2-3 times from my mistakes, no fantom breaking experinced. Would love to have also lane keeping feature as newer chr versions have.

They’re brilliant cars- excellent quality, styling and performance. No wonder they hold their value so well

What I love about your channel Matt is that I learn about cars I have no intention of buying. I just watch to suck up your wisdom.

I have the 1.8l and I Iove it, been so happy.... The 'slowness' you said isn't noticeable to me, and it not annoying, but then i haven't driven the 2l version... Great encouraging review...

@HighPeakAutos

Жыл бұрын

They’re great cars. The 2.0 is noticeably quicker though but that’s not a big deal for everyone

My passat has collision warning. Trouble is when it 'detects' something (usually exaggerating) it beeps at you so the first thing you so is look down at the dash to see what its moaning about. By which point, if there was a problem, the problem would be flattened.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yes

@plugsocket9432

3 жыл бұрын

My Father's GTI TCR does the same thing.

@paulefc1971

3 жыл бұрын

I had a BMW 2 series, automatic braking used to beep at parked cars, like you say, you then take your eyes off the road wondering what’s making that noise

@chappy2121

3 жыл бұрын

They put all this safety tech in these new cars makes you wonder whether the people they're aimed at should be driving at all. Those touchscreens make me laugh, especially where they bury all the cars functions in them, "sorry officer I didn't see that kid I was too busy altering the bum warmer", but using a phone is illegal 🤦

@marcsys

3 жыл бұрын

I got rear ended driving a Honda CRV approaching a low bridge/underpass. So its collision mitigation system actually caused a collision...

I’ve always had a soft spot for the boxy angles on this, although from their line-up I’d rather have the Corolla hybrid - obviously with the same(?) 2.0 engine - which is frog to prince stuff compared to the Auris it replaced.

Spot on below, massive candidate for a panoramic roof accentuated by the blacked out windows on the back quarter windows. Other than that it's an intuitive car and a very good one at that.

A great review as always! Is pretty funny that KZread is attaching a lot of cinch ads to your videos lately 😂

Im on my 2nd CHR the improvments on the newer model have improved the car. Im very pleased with it. Better fuel efficiency in warmer weather . I average 58 miles to the gallon.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thats interesting

At least 6 people were involved in the styling of this, they only met when the car was launched. It was only then that they realised what the others were doing.

I love this channel, you could call it, Driving in changeable weather conditions UK. Great video,thank you.

@megapangolin1093

3 жыл бұрын

Weather conditions near where Matt lives- rain, rain, pouring rain, wind and rain, snow..

I just watched again. Amazing! Thanks a lot!

I love mine. Its a great car. Yep 55 is easily achieved. I regularly get 65 travelling between Buxton and Blackpool travelling at 70 or there about's where I can and that's a good mix of A and M roads.

Matt: I'm in the used car business Also Matt: *Is driving a 70 plate CHR*

@plugsocket9432

3 жыл бұрын

With only 1000 miles on the clock.

@LynGriffiths70

3 жыл бұрын

It's used..

@RwwdE

3 жыл бұрын

Mind explaining what a 70 plate means for a non UK fella? Thanks

@dawudkhan7053

3 жыл бұрын

@@RwwdE a car registered on/after September of 2020. A car from registered from March of any year would have the actual last two digits of the year

@RwwdE

3 жыл бұрын

@@dawudkhan7053 makes sense! Thanks for the explanation!

I thought this would be a properly dull car but once again you make it sound very interesting. Great video

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Another great review. Not really on my radar this car but I do always notice them. I think it would look quite nice parked outside my bungalow - safe with just a hint of attitude.

Matt, we are long overdue for the " Concise English Dictionary" of Mattisims.

@jonstevens5962

3 жыл бұрын

"It's got about as much get up and go as a Billionaire's kid" 😆

Was looking forward to buying one of these when they first came out. I'm 6ft 3in and on our test drive cracked my left elbow on the centre console three times within a half mile, so went for a RAV4 instead.

@Jiishaan

2 жыл бұрын

I don't understand, how can you go for RAV4 when the cost of both cars are hugely different?

I drive the 2021 and loving it. Will definitely want it again and again

Excellent review. Yes me too, never sure about the CHR but now i get it! Thanks Matt. Another to add to when it is time to replace the VW ........ Stay Safe.

I have one which I bought 2 years ago. Its a great car but, as this video says "the 1.8 is very slow". Overtaking can be an issue. I still love the curves though and if your driving through cities then you do indeed spend time tying to keep it in economy mode. ( I Don't wear sock with sandals).

Funnily enough, this was on my list when I was changing my car last year, but the dealer just ignored my inquiries and I ended up going to another manufacturer. Another great review Matt, thank you. 👍

@timfagan816

2 жыл бұрын

Lucky you! I work my arse off 65-70 hours a week, best I can afford, and have only been able to afford is a 1996 dented up 2.0 subaru legacy 5sp manual. I won't be able to afford a car, even anywhere near as good as this, for years, and years to come. So don't moan! That your dealer ignored you. Your lucky your in that position!

@Bootneck-RMC

2 жыл бұрын

@@timfagan816 Luck has nothing to do with it Bud, it's hard graft and making the right decisions over the past 50 years. I've had the old beaters that needed fixing every 5 minutes the same as everyone else, but if you want something and you're prepared to put the effort in, then you will get it. I have never had anything worth having handed to me on a plate and had to work bloody hard to get the things that I wanted for me and my family. I can only wish you the best for the future, but don't ever let jealousy or feeling sorry for yourself get the better of you. only you can make that change with the decisions that you make.

Another really measured review thank you l do enjoy watching this channel

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Brilliant video

I love the design of the CHR. Wished they did a plug in hybrid version though.

9:27 Exactly, word to word, happened to me. Same situation, only the Skoda superb 2018 with apparently the same logic. It hammers the breaks. I literarly thought I hit somebody. People were passing by, I got some weird stares.

enjoy your videos always informative, entertaining and interesting. thanks for the watch - better than telly.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@cobbwebb4501

3 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos could you do vw touareg mk2 if you get one in please? Looking at getting one in few months but its a toss up between that and the ML250 merc. Cheers.

Great review

I rented a blue one of these in 2018 and loved it. I'm a big guy and it still felt roomy inside. The sat nav was a bit pants but all in all I loved it. Good video again Matt!

@nickhilbert750

3 жыл бұрын

i have a 2020 one, sat nav is still pants, but with added buttons.

@ozzierabbit587

3 жыл бұрын

"The sat nav was a bit pants"---what country are you from?

@MrRawUK

3 жыл бұрын

@@ozzierabbit587 UK

Great review. I’m thinking about one of these having rented one for a week. Bouncing along Greek motorways it was super comfy, quiet and fast too… when you drive at more than 120kms the fuel gauge does fall off a cliff though 😉 Only issue: one cable charging point for phone or iPad. Just one ! And you can’t find the port because it’s buried under the slightly intrusive sat nav screen. You’ve nailed one aspect of this vehicle, you DO try to eek out extra miles, especially for local runs where the one button EV mode is great fun. Rear visibility is rubbish, but with the back seats down the load space is fab and it’s an easy loading job. It’s a nicer vehicle to drive than the Corolla estate hybrid which is low and sloppy compared to this…

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

I quite like them

@BossySwan

Жыл бұрын

Greek autogyros

Brilliant as usual

My wife has one. We love it. While it isn't a perfect vehicle it is great for family driving and fuel economy. Fun to drive doesn't usually go hand in hand with painfully slow. But it is a fun car to drive. I like the look of the car. Quirky yet beautiful with strange angles. Wish we had the turbo manual option that the UK has.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

Had our 1.8 for two years and love it. The 2.0 sounds even better but not looking at changing for at least two years which will probably be an EV. Great review, thanks!

@Smokeysbandit

Жыл бұрын

Trust me the 2ltr takes the car to another level. I have had both and the 2ltr is amazing.

The guy who designed this in my opinion was looking at a very expensive pair of trainers and thought that'll do

@richardcrossley5581

3 жыл бұрын

That was the design brief behind the second gen Toyota Sienta. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Sienta#Second_generation_(XP170;_2015)

@superthierry1

3 жыл бұрын

@p j and kinda wonder what they looked at when they designed the Renault Modus 😳

@paulparoma

3 жыл бұрын

@@superthierry1 The Modus may not be much of a car, but at least it's space-efficient. I rode one in a taxi a few years back once. Wasn't all that bad.

@superthierry1

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulparoma good for a taxi but for a private buyer.. Wouldn't you look at the shape of the car first.. Also a regular Clio is a much better looking car.. I watched a comparison of a Ford C max and Golf plus vs the normal Focus and Golf hatchback varients. The so called 'suvs/crossovers' didn't have any advantage over space and we're more expensive? An estate version is much more usable..?

@paulparoma

3 жыл бұрын

@@superthierry1 I don't know. To me, it's like discussing the difference between crap and turd. I can't take any of those cars seriously.

Great video, made me think about buying one but...you want some fun when you drive!

The socks with sandals quip made me laugh 😆

"Great news if you are the type to wear socks with sandals" This guy 😂

Good review . One car which should have a Panoramic sunroof option to brighten things up especially in the back ; however not available even as an option otherwise a definite 'shortlist' consideration .

Awesome video, really appreciate 👍

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

Why do I go straight on to Auto Trader every bloody time I finish these videos!

@kmuinde

3 жыл бұрын

I go straight to carsales Australia

@Sweepdog700

3 жыл бұрын

@@kmuinde haha, it’s not even cars I’m interested in half the time. I think he has magical powers!

@kmuinde

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sweepdog700 I usually just check how much they cost in the market

@TheTommyPT

3 жыл бұрын

Thats cuz hes a sneaky straight up good seller!

@Sweepdog700

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTommyPT I know, haha too right he is.

If rear side windows were standard shape and door handles at correct place that car would have been much better looking., and wouldn’t be a submarine inside 😂👌 cool review. Thanks for sharing

@thewalrus6833

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking.

Another fair and dryly humourous review. 😂😂 Test drove one of these back in 2019. The back was, as you pointed out, dark and a bit cramped. I found it claustrophobic. On the test drive we also found it noisy compared to the Prius. Ended up buying the Hyundai Ioniq which gave more cabin and useable boot space and gave better economy (60 + mpg) despite having the optional larger wheels. As you rightly pointed out though, you will be unlikely to have any major issues with it as the build quality is so good and we never had any problems with our local Toyota dealer. Lots of them about down here so a good model for Toyota.

As usual matt great review 👍🏻 but in the near future if thats the type of yoke ill be forced into driving i think it would be time to hang up the driving gloves.

I sat in one once. That was enough, because in the back it's like the "black hole of Calcutta", which for the young was a very dark deep prison.

@paulparoma

3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't even get into the back seat. With the front seat all the way back, there is about one tenth of an inch of legroom left at best.

@nickhilbert750

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulparoma not true, seat all the way back you can still get a six footer in, and you would need to be 6 ft 8 to need the seat all the way back

@paulparoma

3 жыл бұрын

@@nickhilbert750 Right! I should have known! Next time I try on a pair of shoes that are too tight, I'll know they are very comfortable because you said so.

@nickhilbert750

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulparoma Next time you pretend yo'uve tried the shoes on

@paulparoma

3 жыл бұрын

@@nickhilbert750 Go get a CH-R.

My mother just bought a brand new one of these with the 1.8l in September, we didn’t bother with the 2.0l because she doesn’t drive that much. As nice as it and cool looking as it is, I would have got the 2.0 if it was for me personally as I find it a little bit awkward when you floor the accelerator but excellent at slower speeds around town which is where she uses it majority of the time. 👍 Is it strange that I secretly enjoy the CVT sound?

@Shane-zx4ps

3 жыл бұрын

They are a brilliant box when used properly..

I have pre facelift version of this almost for 3 years now and love it. I stop at gas station only for ice cream 😂 getting rav4 black edition this summer, getting built in japan. PS. The pre collusion system has 3 level of sensitivity that you can adjust so it doesn’t annoy you with obstacles too far

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha very good :)

was surprised at the cruise stalk, its exactly the same as the one on my 2006 RX400h. You get to live with, if not like noisy cvt's. While not exciting, hybrids great as a daily, leaving weekends free for something a bit foldy roofy :-)

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thats the thing with toyota/lexus - lots of buttons and switches they've used for decades... Then again, if it works, why change it

@stippolyte

3 жыл бұрын

What did surprise me at the time (and still did until I drove bosses Tesla X100) was how rapid such a big car can be if you launch it.If traffic is ok I can drive from Bolton to Central M'cr on East Lancs and engine only run for approx 5 mins yet still roll at 40mph on battery.

I’m busy for the next 11 minutes & 29 seconds 😎

My parents bought a brand new one of these CHR hybrids and it’s an absolute dream! It drives soo smoothly (especially the automatic one) and it’s such a comfortable car! If you can afford it then it’s definitely worth your money

@podge5555

3 жыл бұрын

My parents were going to get the CHR but the dark interior and visibility put them off. They got the Corolla instead which is an excellent car

I've often wondered what they are like to drive. Thanks Matt.

What no CUP HOLDERS !!!!!!! Another great review but you didn't mention the deal breaker 😀 🤨

@smarte.r.1450

3 жыл бұрын

my 1.8 has two.... good spot

@anthonydeas2173

3 жыл бұрын

Really? No cup holders??? 😵

@kirbyswarp

3 жыл бұрын

The fact that this car is slow, inefficient, with poor handling and no rear seat room or cargo space were not deal breakers??

@DiscoFang

3 жыл бұрын

@@kirbyswarp How do you conclude slow and inefficient from Matt's review??

@nickhilbert750

3 жыл бұрын

@@kirbyswarp slow yes, mine does 66 mpg ? handling is better than the new golf, and rea seat is fine,

I adore the shape of this car, I just wish toyota did an Actual performance version of it. Love it in White - it kinda looks like a Stormtrooper's helmet.

Moving on Up ' main dealer review ! And s good one at that ' Spain Beckoning 🤣

When I first saw the CHR I thought it looked like something out of a Sci Fi movie that could fire photon torpedoes from its grill - perhaps they are on the options list !😂. I quite like its futuristic looks and could fancy a go in one but couldn't see me buying one! Think you may be right that in the future we could all be driving cars like this which is a depressing thought! So now would seem the time to buy that YOLO car whilst you still can!

it’s quirky enough but I still dislike crossovers too much for me to consider one

I have a 3.5 yr old C-HR. It is a truly amazing car! The 1.8litre engine just gets better as the mileage builds. Mine is very quick indeed, I've driven the 2 litre version and, it's no better than mine. I've raced all my life, so I know a bit about quick cars; and my C-HR is - for a road car - very quick. The adaptive cruise is brilliant, as is the crash prevention system, (contrary to your opinion). The mpg is thirstier on a ryn than it is around town. That's how the Toyota hybrid system works. Average speed and consumption is displayed for each journey when the car is switched off; the best I've ever achieved was. 110mpg around town! I'm currently showing an overall average since new of 68.7 mpg! By any standards that's extremely good. Honestly? Ive yet to find a negative issue with my car, unlike you; I find mine very quiet in every circumstance, almost silent in fact. Unsurprisingly; I plan to keep my C-HR for another 2 years at least. I'd recommend the C-HR to anyone....as indeed, I have on a number of occasions. To sum up; a good review, but a car with maybe 50,000 miles on it, might have given you a better experience. When mine is ready for a change; I'll almost certainly get another one

@jdmguy44

Жыл бұрын

@David M Wood Agree. There is nothing wrong the power on the 1.8 for day to day driving. I occasionally drive my fathers Prius with the same drivetrain. It actually feels quite quick off the line from the lights. Indeed it's quite easy to burn off (most) other cars at the lights! The electric motor (and E-CVT launch gear) gives it good kick from a standing start. Plus the smoothness and silent running in town are big plus points. I've driven VW products with DSG boxes and wasn't impressed. Jerky changes and roll on hills when you select reverse. Not good. If your in the know the Toyota hybrids are a great cars.

I agree Matt RE: the safety features that can't be switched off, or that become reinstated every time you switch on and off again. My dad's XJR has adaptive cruise, which I personally dislike, and whilst it can be adjusted down in terms of distance, it can't be switched off altogether. Annoying.

Great video

I recently was given one of these as a courtesy car as my car was being fixed. I was amazed by how smooth the CHR is. I averaged 48 mpg which is nothing like the manufacturers figures. All the bongs the car has makes the car annoying to drive. The hybrid technology is great and often I could be driving up to 45 mph in electric mode only provided you're very light on the accelerator. People do look at the car as the styling is funky and good looking. I think it's a great car for a couple with two small kids. The rear is dark and claustrophobic. The CHR is more economical than my 1.3 Toyota Yaris. Personally, I'd go for the new Toyota RAV 4 Hybrid or the Toyota Corolla Touring Hybrid.

If I owned that car..I’d go to Lidl in Lands End 😆

@Brian-om2hh

3 жыл бұрын

You wouldn't because there isn't one.... There's a few small gift shops and a Post Office if that'll do....

@MomentsInTheSky

3 жыл бұрын

Ah damn..I love Lidl and the Toyota. What’s a man to do 😁

Cracking video, thanks very much :-)

Great reviews, would love one on a Mini Clubman Cooper S :-)

Is it wrong I've secretly always wanted one of these?

@Brian-om2hh

3 жыл бұрын

I've seen the odd one, so somebody buys them...

@MaximilianvonPinneberg

3 жыл бұрын

I quite like the styling of these too.

@paulparoma

3 жыл бұрын

It's not like it costs a million. Go get one.

@anthonydeas2173

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulparoma I'd want the 2.0 hybrid, which is a bit expensive for me at the moment...

@paulparoma

3 жыл бұрын

@@anthonydeas2173 Oh, you are one of those poor people...Time to buy a Mercedes then.

Everytime I see this parked on my uncles driveway i want to crash into it on purpose.

@kirbyswarp

3 жыл бұрын

Put a brick on the gas pedal while its in drive and see how many fences it can go through

@Shane-zx4ps

3 жыл бұрын

Why?..

@dailyhunter3683

3 жыл бұрын

@Paul Wilkinson. If your uncle reads this, he might leave this car for you, in his Will😂😂.

@marcsys

3 жыл бұрын

Whenever I see my neighbour go out to his C-HR he thinks someone has crashed into it because of the weird shape and angles

@barneybiggles

3 жыл бұрын

@@kirbyswarp It won’t, it’ll brake.

No mention of the bose sound system!! Amazing sound with the built in subwoofer!! Easily drowns out that damn cvt. Made my slk feel like something from the stone age 😄

Another excellent video, never liked the chr until now 👍😁

@smarte.r.1450

3 жыл бұрын

don't get the 1.8 I have one.. its noisy and slow but a fair allrounder

I always liked the futuristic look of this car

"A bottle of bleach☠️ that says,...DO NOT DRINK." 😂😂😂 If I have a pound for every single time I read that instruction, I'll have enough money to buy a Toyorra CHR.

Sat in the rear of one in an Uber and it’s literally the most claustrophobic car I’ve ever been in.

I haven't heard such a poetic and funny and clever car review. Well done mate 👏 and thank you 😊

@HighPeakAutos

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@mattiek7526

10 ай бұрын

​@@HighPeakAutosFinding the perfect car has proven to be quite the unexpected challenge!

Better have tall kids to reach the rear door handles.

Goodnight sweetheart reference well done..