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.

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.

I cannot wait for you to try the nap test in an LC. :D

Thanks to Joe at Welch's pumpkin patch for the awesome shots! welchs-pumpkin-patch.business.site/

Mine is Hybrid CHR. Love it very much A European design with Japanese quality. A perfect combination right?

and people laughed at the Pontiac Aztek shape when they came out. lol.

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.

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. 😂

Thumbs up for a good review, thumbs down for a boring crossover. That thing needs 200 HP to match its nice exterior.

The best review you've ever done, keep it up!

Great review. And overall production on your review videos are looking really nice 👌🏽

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

Btw excellent review. The real world aspect of your reviews is a big plus. 0-60 matches my 1991 Celica GT-S.

Some high quality camera work there 👍

Well done Kirk. . I was quite surprised that you gave the chr such positive feedback.

Great shots and camera work.

The CH-R is so underestimated. If this had AWD and a sunroof sales would triple!

The C-HR looks cute but I'm not quite ready to give up my RX350 (Luxury Package) for one. Just sayin...

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.

Great review 👏👏 😊😊 The C-HR is awesome. In Europe it available as a hybrid. Check out the C-HR 2020 Launch Edition 👌👌

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!

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

Nice job Kirk! Keep up with these reviews!

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!

at 8:23... the Toyota Taco almost made a sandwich with the CHR LOL!

Excellent

Almost to 100k Kirk! Do you think you can get your hands on some of the new Japanese luxury vehicles?

Please try to tell more about Ride Quality and Sound Insulation next time. But Great Review .. keep going👍🏼👍🏼

The design is one of the best on the market

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.

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Well done, my friend. :).

I like the design but make the headlights smaller pls

Nice job on the review! The C-HR is just so odd looking in only a way that Toyota can do!

It ticks all the boxes for its target market...... So it's a win for Toyota, even tough it got it's flaws

It just needs a manual option and the 2.0L 169hp engine from the Corolla. I'd definitely own one if it did.

Waiting for new rav4 prime review

8:21....🧐 Heck is he doing gee thats a wide turn there. Doesn't even have a trailer 😂

When I first saw the diamond pattern on the ceiling I thought the headliner was starting to sag.

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.....

I’d much rather have the style of the Scion XB than this CHR. It looks very busy.

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

I like it👌🏼

Ive always hated the black plastic in the wheel wells and the black plastic around the bottom on the car.

This was actually a good sn informative review, I wanted a C-HR , but the engine threw me off.

Good chassis dissapointing powertrain just like Lexus UX and NX

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.

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

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

So the rear is basically a civic with those lobster taillights...lol

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

awesome!

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?

I dunno what’s holding Toyota back from giving it a powertrain off the Corolla hatchback.

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.

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!

And i got a 2021 orange lava so how its discontinued? Lol

just get a Lexus UX its twice as better, but nearly twice the price, but ill get the UX

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The base model RAV4 with AWD is the same price and a better value.

Is UX made in America also?

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)

That gloss black is absolutely disgusting. Why is this even a trend in cars??

I do not care for that FLIMSY CARGO COVER......what happened to the one before it??

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

spunky is not the word I’d use, I’d say hideous works more for this design lol

You forgot say this have a CVT transmission and when this broke you need 10 to 12 thousand and that is ridiculus

Its made in America

what a waste of a car.

cvt- bad transmission