Design & Interior：
The C-HR grabbed the world’s attention from both media and the public when it premiered in 2016. A blend of a sports coupe, hatchback, and compact crossover, the ‘Coupe High-Rider R’ stood out with its design, making it one of the most appealing models in its segment globally, especially for young customers who liked sporty designs.
The next-gen Toyota C-HR will be much bolder than the current model. It will feature a design inspired by the Toyota C-HR prologue, a concept created at the same place as the current C-HR ED2, Toyota’s European Design Development center in the south of France.
Recent spy shots have shown that the all-new C-HR features a neatly-sculpted hood, sleek LED headlights, and an aggressively-styled front bumper. A closer look also showcases the highly-animated wheel arches that jut out noticeably, while the white exterior paint is quite evident as well. We are expecting Toyota to offer the next-gen C-HR in contrasting dual-tone colors, plus black body cladding for that tough SUV-like appeal.
The test mule shares several design similarities with the C-HR Prologue Concept – namely its overall silhouette, the styling of the split roof-mounted spoiler, rear LED light bar, and the peculiar character line that extends from the C-pillar to the lower portion of the rear doors. The back of the test mule seems bereft of a tailpipe. There’s also a concave piece of trim under the taillights, though it was likely only a part of the camouflage.
There aren’t many pictures detailing the interior design of the next-gen C-HR. That said, the above-mentioned spy shots do reveal a sizeable tablet-like center screen that should be a high-definition unit featuring wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
Specifications：
Based on the familiar TNGA platform (GA-C version), the 2023 Toyota C-HR is reportedly longer than the current car. It is said to be 4,500 mm (177.2 in.) long, 1,800 mm (70.9 in.) wide, and 1,570 mm (61.8 in.) tall and have a 2,700 mm (106.3 in.) wheelbase. For reference, the current model measures 172.6 in. in length, 70.7 in. in width, and 61.6 in. (with roof rails) in height and has a 103.9 in. wheelbase.
Toyota has confirmed it will offer the next-gen C-HR in Europe in hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants, with the latter featuring locally assembled batteries. The company is yet to confirm the second-gen SUV for the U.S., but we doubt the plug-in hybrid variant stands a chance for our market.
The 2023 C-HR Hybrid, like the current model, will reportedly launch with 1.8- and 2.0-liter powertrains. Moreover, it is reported that the next-gen hybrid model will arrive with an AWD drivetrain layout option.
Toyota doesn’t offer the C-HR Hybrid variant in the U.S., but given the increased demand for electrified vehicles in the country, it may be tempted to consider next year’s vehicle. According to a report Best Car Web published on September 27, 2022, the 2023 C-HR Hybrid AWD will have a 100 PS (99 hp) 1.8-liter gas engine, a 100 PS (99 hp) front motor, and a 45 PS (44 hp) rear motor. It will deliver a fuel economy of 23.0 km/l (54 mpg), presumably in the Japanese test cycle.
