I just bought one a little over a week ago. I understand reviewers drive lots of cars and performance and speed are always a big deal for reviewers, but not all car owners make that their first priority. For me, the selling features, were looks, quality, fuel economy and dang it's fun to drive - at least to me. My kids are grown, I don't carpool, heck I don't even need the back seat except for my 2 small dogs. And this thing is solid! Built to last with Toyota quality. I got the XLE by they way. I'm super happy with it! It's all in what you need and want.
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🎊 awesome car!
@toyotabrony3 жыл бұрын
And I personally find it awesome to have that gorgeous CH-R, yeah it’s a little slow but so what. Plus, it’s still fun little CUV. Very unique design.
@ChadWilson3 жыл бұрын
I cannot wait for you to try the nap test in an LC. :D
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
Thanks to Joe at Welch's pumpkin patch for the awesome shots! welchs-pumpkin-patch.business.site/
@herehere39353 жыл бұрын
Mine is Hybrid CHR. Love it very much A European design with Japanese quality. A perfect combination right?
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@InsidiousDr93 жыл бұрын
Japanese badge with Eastern-European quality.
@GetUrOwnHandle3 жыл бұрын
My 'Orange Edition' 2.0L Hybrid is 🔥🔥🔥 184bhp is a God send! 🙏🏾 But city driving, I still get upto 66mpg! Best of both worlds!
@silk75193 жыл бұрын
and people laughed at the Pontiac Aztek shape when they came out. lol.
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
C-HR >>>>>>>>> Aztek
@reenachauriya49313 жыл бұрын
I can't even see how this and aztek are comparable look at the front end of the aztek.
@tinhinnh3 жыл бұрын
The Juke is closer to the Aztek
@trdrav43 жыл бұрын
The C-HR needs a starting role in a TV series about meth
@silk75193 жыл бұрын
@@reenachauriya4931 No comparison, I noticed this shape/style is becoming the new norm. I think the Aztek styling was ahead of its time
@aeusem883 жыл бұрын
I suspect the Corolla Cross will be an addition to, not a replacement for the C-HR. Well at least in Europe and Japan. Perhaps in the US it will.
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
I do see the C.Cross replacing this here.
@renanluz39413 жыл бұрын
I hope so the ch-r is the perfect sized raised hatchback for europe and japan. The corolla cross is to big for those country's
@aeusem883 жыл бұрын
@@renanluz3941 Kirk said they're the same size. But with the styling differences and the move from sedans to SUV ongoing there's probably room for both.
@mistletoe49613 жыл бұрын
That was a great review! As much as I'd like to get this vehicle, I need something more NX'y. Love the fun looks. Thanks, Kirk, and loved the last statement. 😂
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Diane! Can't wait for the next NX
@ChadWilson3 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up for a good review, thumbs down for a boring crossover. That thing needs 200 HP to match its nice exterior.
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
Agreeeee
@luisdanielmartinez14913 жыл бұрын
The best review you've ever done, keep it up!
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
I think so too! Thanks
@stevie4213 жыл бұрын
Great review. And overall production on your review videos are looking really nice 👌🏽
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steven!
@sergiopereira95463 жыл бұрын
here in Portugal i see this one alot , we have a 1.2liter turbo 4 cyl with 116 hp , a 1.8 liter hybrid with 126 and a 2 liter hybrid with 184 . I think its one of the coolest small SUVs on the market and video makes no justice to its design
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Sergio
@milanbujna29573 жыл бұрын
Well, the 1.2 Turbo is a 4 cylinder ;)
@sergiopereira95463 жыл бұрын
@@milanbujna2957 yeah , i didnt checked it :D its fixed
@gtslarka3 жыл бұрын
Btw excellent review. The real world aspect of your reviews is a big plus. 0-60 matches my 1991 Celica GT-S.
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Abbas! Yep, what's slow today was once fast
@samdaniels12343 жыл бұрын
Some high quality camera work there 👍
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sam!!!
@moeanthony93083 жыл бұрын
Well done Kirk. . I was quite surprised that you gave the chr such positive feedback.
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
Me too lol
@moeanthony93083 жыл бұрын
@@KirkKreifels Maybe because you actually drove it? I tell many Don't judge a book by its colour. More so in this review.. 😂
@kenedtsu3 жыл бұрын
Great shots and camera work.
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Soccerdog20093 жыл бұрын
The CH-R is so underestimated. If this had AWD and a sunroof sales would triple!
@barrydraper3 жыл бұрын
The C-HR looks cute but I'm not quite ready to give up my RX350 (Luxury Package) for one. Just sayin...
@moeanthony93083 жыл бұрын
?.
@ingenunis50033 жыл бұрын
🤪
@syxepop3 жыл бұрын
Hi, Kirk! You've got it all in that review, including that "napability test" that gives you a real idea HOW SPACIOUS THE CARGO AREA REALLY IS (with the rear seats down) with something objective to compare. (..aaand almost as entertaining as Doug DeMuro trying to fit his 6'3" into a tiny sport car seat) I already gave you all a hint (in your "community teaser") of a 9.0s 0-60, which is what I'd expect of this engine / transmission combo (it is a "raised funky hatchback", what you'd expect?). For whatever European audience, this 9.1s (and the 10s other US media tend to peg) it is still faster than the 11.0s (like 11.3s for 0-100kph) EU version for a T-1.2L 3-pot they use there. Still, the CH-R could benefit from the +25hp from the Corolla's NA-2.0L (maybe on Limited only) WITHOUT AFFECTING FUEL COMPSUMPTION NUMBERS.
@aymanel-jammal25883 жыл бұрын
Great review 👏👏 😊😊 The C-HR is awesome. In Europe it available as a hybrid. Check out the C-HR 2020 Launch Edition 👌👌
@eamonnmcdermott19393 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the review Kirk! Is this car built in Turkey?? It would be cool if you told us where the car you are driving is manufactured. Keep up the good work!
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
Japanese made.
@danieltani24743 жыл бұрын
I love the review. I went at Toyota to do a test drive and I really like it. I was wondering if they fixed all the problems that the CHR had in past years, because it’s sucks to buy a new car and have to deal with lots of problems later :/ I will buy a car next year but I’m still thinking through about what to buy. I like different cars and I don’t have the need for space or anything. I was even thinking about the 2018 Smart Fortwo since we can’t buy a new one anymore (at least not the gas engine). The Kia Soul is very cool in my opinion as well but it doesn’t have leather seats :/ anyway. I’m still have lot of time to think and hopefully time will tell
@michaeldambrosio90913 жыл бұрын
Nice job Kirk! Keep up with these reviews!
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@wnerraw3 жыл бұрын
The editing of this video is excellent. I'm totally impressed by the quality of the shots. And those scenes/cutaways that further details the narration is so engaging. Congratulations on a well made video! Legit skills!
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! I feel like I'm getting the hang of this review thing
@wnerraw3 жыл бұрын
@@KirkKreifels It would be interesting to see a video on the behind the scenes.... What equipments you use for filming, editing software, etc.
@KuyaArbee3 жыл бұрын
at 8:23... the Toyota Taco almost made a sandwich with the CHR LOL!
@LeoTheShortGuy3 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@jordanrosenberg98163 жыл бұрын
Almost to 100k Kirk! Do you think you can get your hands on some of the new Japanese luxury vehicles?
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
Working on it mate!
@PMGR77963 жыл бұрын
Please try to tell more about Ride Quality and Sound Insulation next time. But Great Review .. keep going👍🏼👍🏼
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
I did but it didn't make the final cut. It's quiet for what it is and ride quality is a little stiff but comfortable enough for me.
@mattmasteringer43993 жыл бұрын
The design is one of the best on the market
@trdrav43 жыл бұрын
Got a brief drive before it in, felt as clausterphobic to drive. One of my friend is leasing a 2019 LE, and the only thing I liked about it was that it has Carplay. But definitely, it has the most personality for being quirky for being different compared to the other models.
@danhernandez45853 жыл бұрын
👍🏼
@LeoTheShortGuy3 жыл бұрын
Well done, my friend. :).
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@donaldzuramp44043 жыл бұрын
I like the design but make the headlights smaller pls
@revmatchtv3 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the review! The C-HR is just so odd looking in only a way that Toyota can do!
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@AHMEDMOOSAJI3 жыл бұрын
It ticks all the boxes for its target market...... So it's a win for Toyota, even tough it got it's flaws
@moeanthony93083 жыл бұрын
@Chezzyperson Not everyone is looking for practical tho.
@GetUrOwnHandle3 жыл бұрын
@Chezzyperson some are looking for more style, and that is somewhat hard to find in this segment. A win for Toyota for me!
@DestinysComputer3 жыл бұрын
It just needs a manual option and the 2.0L 169hp engine from the Corolla. I'd definitely own one if it did.
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
And awd 😊
@xxkllerlordxx23113 жыл бұрын
Waiting for new rav4 prime review
@FlyingGentile3 жыл бұрын
8:21....🧐 Heck is he doing gee thats a wide turn there. Doesn't even have a trailer 😂
@mavsguy8423 жыл бұрын
When I first saw the diamond pattern on the ceiling I thought the headliner was starting to sag.
@KuyaArbee3 жыл бұрын
oof this car is nice, but DAMN the rear is so clausterphobic.... that CVT and that Engine... the high levels of NVH.... but none the less great review ^_^ And HOLYSH*T is that SEAT BELT Reminder it's like an airplane warning.....
@mavsguy8423 жыл бұрын
I’d much rather have the style of the Scion XB than this CHR. It looks very busy.
@EvendimataE3 жыл бұрын
yes the tail lights look funky....but when they are on at night they dont reflect their shape...they are just like a red bulb on
@ingenunis50033 жыл бұрын
I like it👌🏼
@bngr_bngr3 жыл бұрын
Ive always hated the black plastic in the wheel wells and the black plastic around the bottom on the car.
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
Doesn't bother me like it does on the CX-30
@GetUrOwnHandle3 жыл бұрын
It's fine. And the black roof compliments all the black accents around the car.. Contrasts well with the Lava Orange! In the UK, it has the black 10-spoke tires to match, and better designed taillights integrated with a rear black spoiler - absolutely 🔥🔥🔥
@obabolu45063 жыл бұрын
This was actually a good sn informative review, I wanted a C-HR , but the engine threw me off.
@danthe3d713 жыл бұрын
Good chassis dissapointing powertrain just like Lexus UX and NX
@andrewbolivar30403 жыл бұрын
In 2016 I was in the market for a hybrid. Everything was trending towards a Prius but was waiting patiently for the Kia Nero to come to the market and see how much it was. At the same time the new the the US CH-R was coming out and nearly all the coverage online and magazines expected it to be a hybrid. The CH-R would have been more affordable than the Niro and more capable than the Prius. Sadly Toyota gave us the gasoline model. Did they have to invent that specific one for the US market? I thought they are all supposed to be hybrids. And the one we got here is slow as stink, ranking in as such compared to similarly priced models of the same type. Pathetic. The hybrid models are actually much quicker and fun to drive. It’s is neat looking. I’ll always go for the styled cars over boring ones with no character no mater how polarizing it is. With the refresh they really should have changed the engine. The gasoline model has to go...but not the entire model itself.
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
I hope they keep it but I have a feeling Toyota will scrap it here in North America for an Alabama built Corolla cross 🤔
@KuyaArbee3 жыл бұрын
haha when you said the controller :P lol yes that's how the mainstream toyota drives... like a controller appliance lol :P haha! >.< that made me laugh! when talking about the engine
@LearningFast3 жыл бұрын
Interesting that INFINITI is using camo for a vehicle they have already unveiled. Also ironic that this vehicle is running around in production form and no production 400z has been seen testing on public roads. INFINITI/Nissan know that they need to bring a new QX60 out long before they can bring out a new Z. The Z will turn heads but the QX60 will make profit. Profit is what they need right now. My local INFINITI dealer only has a handful of new cars on their lot right now. They look like they could close up shop any day now. www.autoblog.com/2020/10/05/infiniti-qx60-production-version-spied/#slide-2268481
@aaronjaggan3 жыл бұрын
So the rear is basically a civic with those lobster taillights...lol
@boilednuts3 жыл бұрын
I have a HS250h and a '04 Avalon that I have little difficulty when entering the vehicles. Would the CH-R be just as easy? Yes, I'm old with back issues, lol
@moeanthony93083 жыл бұрын
Ride height is perfect. Easier in and out than most low sedans
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
Feels just like a Lexus UX and a bit higher than the Avalon
@pavlomelnyk31883 жыл бұрын
awesome!
@gtslarka3 жыл бұрын
If they had the 2.0t from the NX300 with a 6 spd manual and make it the GR CH-R,. I'm in. Oh sunroof needed. Your thoughts?
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
That would make it a GR C-HR. Rumors are pointing that way.
@iheartgs4003 жыл бұрын
I dunno what’s holding Toyota back from giving it a powertrain off the Corolla hatchback.
@GetUrOwnHandle3 жыл бұрын
The UK has the new 2.0L Hybrid powertrain.. 184hp! But can still get as high as ~66mpg in city (electric in use mostly) So fun to drive - the chassis is excellent
@ingenunis50033 жыл бұрын
I’m in my 60’s & thinking about it- am conservative on color of vehicle😬. Do not care for a two tone car( roof one color & body another color) just not for me.
@jonathanratliff47803 жыл бұрын
How does this compare to a Lexus UX Kirk? When does UX refresh come out....2022? Sunroof avail in UX? I assume UX has quieter interior? Thx for reply!
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
UX is nicer overall, especially in hybrid guise. Quieter and has sunroof. Refresh in 2022 hopefully.
@smooky603 жыл бұрын
And i got a 2021 orange lava so how its discontinued? Lol
@thegoodman38103 жыл бұрын
just get a Lexus UX its twice as better, but nearly twice the price, but ill get the UX
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
UX hybrid will be priced about $36k and better equipped (ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, sunroof, rear USBs, etc)...however, this model has foglights. You have to spend abour $38+ for hybrid F sport or Luxury UX to get foggies.
@lforeman94673 жыл бұрын
👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@user-tb7rn1il3q3 жыл бұрын
The base model RAV4 with AWD is the same price and a better value.
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
But it doesn't have the character this has :P
@moeanthony93083 жыл бұрын
@@KirkKreifels Drives totally different too. Way smoother than a Rav.
@jonathanratliff47803 жыл бұрын
Is UX made in America also?
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
No- Japan
@jonathanratliff47803 жыл бұрын
Kirk Kreifels PERFECT!!
@AdamSmith-gs2dv3 жыл бұрын
CVT? Good riddance, not even worth considering. I'd consider the hybrid but I'd always choose a Toyota hybrid over a Honda (mainly because Toyota has proven themselves in the hybrid space with 150k+ miles Prius's)
@Widechihuahua3 жыл бұрын
That gloss black is absolutely disgusting. Why is this even a trend in cars??
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
Not quite sure it's so popular...no one has ever asked for glossy black in a car...a piano is different lol
@Widechihuahua3 жыл бұрын
@@KirkKreifels Nobody asked for it but it seems all of the manufacturers are still doing it lol. Oh well it's not a deal breaker so long as there isn't too much like this C-HR
@ingenunis50033 жыл бұрын
I do not care for that FLIMSY CARGO COVER......what happened to the one before it??
@giedriuss50183 жыл бұрын
Sorry, if IT is not plug in hybrid (at least) for me is dead. In my opinion, buy new ICE car is just silly. Because, all new camping cars will have some of electrification and new ICE car after 5 years will have high depreciation. Maybe it won’t be in USA, but in Europe for sure
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
PHEV are coming....very slowly
@giedriuss50183 жыл бұрын
However, Lot of good info and funny humour. It is one of the best regular car review I’ve seen, thanks
@Kingthin3 жыл бұрын
spunky is not the word I’d use, I’d say hideous works more for this design lol
@schmelingocasio36443 жыл бұрын
You forgot say this have a CVT transmission and when this broke you need 10 to 12 thousand and that is ridiculus
@moeanthony93083 жыл бұрын
If you are leasing for five years. Who cares
@AdamSmith-gs2dv3 жыл бұрын
@@moeanthony9308 That the same mentality German buyers use to justify their poor build quality shitboxs
@mbenton63 жыл бұрын
Its made in America
@KirkKreifels3 жыл бұрын
Japan
@toyotabrony3 жыл бұрын
Wrong. It’s Japan made
@moeanthony93083 жыл бұрын
@@toyotabrony Selayka Turkey as well. Which noted won gold for best plant manufacturer
@Mints1013 жыл бұрын
what a waste of a car.
@josefgoldman62053 жыл бұрын
cvt- bad transmission
@toyotabrony3 жыл бұрын
Wrong. On Toyota they make excellent CVT’s. Toyota makes the CVT really well. Nissan’s CVT on the other hand, jatko is the worse transmission ever, they don’t hold up well around 60k miles
@moeanthony93083 жыл бұрын
@@toyotabrony yes sir.. Prius made them the experts since 90s
@AdamSmith-gs2dv3 жыл бұрын
@@moeanthony9308 Different CVT, the Prius uses a e-CVT which uses planetary gear sets. This uses a belt driven CVT which is far less reliable