It’s basically the same car underneath

@@glennchinyangarara8225 it's not the same car the chr was build on a different platform to achieve that sporty look when keeping a 5 star safety rating and keeping the interior nice and spacy even with the plug in hybrid technology

It sits a little bit higher and it has more headroom also more fuel economy, exterior design and lastly the interior quality is noticably better

Indeed. Talk about not researching the Toyota Hybrid Range properly. These hybrids do not have a conventional CVT transmission. It's actually designated an e-CVT - and has nothing in common with ordinary CVT transmissions. It might be noisy under heavy acceleration - but given how out of this world the HSD propulsion system is - it is forgiven for the audible noise under full thrust. Once you reach your target cruise speed, it quietens down considerably as to be practically inaudible. Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive propulsion vehicles don't even have a gearbox. They use a planetary gear set synchronously mated to the Atkinson Cycle Engine and the Electric Traction / regeneration motors. Fun fact, there are no mechanical reverse gear cogs - the traction electric motors reverse polarity and push the car backwards! The Electric motor that handles power generation on the go is the same motor that quietly spools up the engine - acting as a noiseless starter motor. It's so huge, that unlike a conventional starter motor, it barely spins a revolution or two before the engine spools to life. The technology is so unique, it might as well be black magic or reversed Area 51 Alien Technology! The HSD is also extraordinarily reliable beyond belief. Pathologically lame joke about an old Prius not being able to match a Mobility Scooter's speed NOT appreciated - as it is an oft perpetuated lie, cynically cementing equally uneducated and puerile myths about that legendary vehicle every time it is mentioned. The C-HR is too small to be costing over £40k - most existing privately owned Prius Hybrids were ex-leased Uber Mini Cabs bought second hand once the lease was up - and those were around £25k brand new back in 2008 - or about £32k at most for the most expensive Plugin Prius (PHEV), more recently. Nobody is going to use the C-HR as an Uber, and most ordinary motorists will not pony up £40k plus, for one of these - unless it is a company car. Ironically, the 2024 C-HR is supposed to replace the Prius - as the astoundingly futuristic 5th Generation Prius model is NOT being sold in the UK.

I think you will find that the UK is now getting the Prius.

@@datathunderstorm Exactly, I get so frustrated with these journalist doing copy and paste remarks about the noisy 'CVT', its the engine you can hear, not the e-CVT, please do your research. Also, unlike other plug in hybrids, when the EV side of the traction battery is discharged, it uses a section reserved for hybrid driving and will give virtually the same MPG as the regular non plug in version.

It is when you have to pay to fix it telephone number size.bill they are over complicated mechanic 40 years I would not buy cvt

@@michaelkilbride2927 Dear Mechanic of 40 years. The C-HR doesn’t NOT have a conventional CVT gearbox. Do read up on the Hybrid Synergy Drive propulsion system used in all Toyota and Lexus Hybrids. It’s strictly a Planetary Gear Set - referred to as an e-CVT only because it mimics a conventional CVT in operation - but not in actual mechanical design. Totally different technologies.

The 2020 didn't have any safety feutures like the 2023 and the 2024 like bsm and fsacc also the 2023 had a big improvement in the infotainment and exterior design then the major refresh was the 2024 that also has usb on the bad and blind spots are not a problem

Why isn’t the UK getting the Corolla Cross which is a much better proposition imho?

Because there’s the Lexus UX which is basically the luxury version of the CHR

Toyota has some premium cars the chr is in the entry of that category sitting with the RAV4 if you don't want to pay 40k go for a kia a Hyundai a seat or a skoda since you can find them for half the price

@@rodevz7815 I stuck with my existing c-hr. Not enough difference to swap and IMHO better cars at £40k plus

And a spare tyre. I have full size tyre in my MK3 Skoda Fabia and it has been a life saver. Doesn't even affect boot size.

Depends on the angle of the rear window and aerodynamics play a part. If the rear window is more sloped, then airflow is generally better, removing the need for a rear wiper as water will be displaced as a result of the aerodynamics.

@timogronroos4642 Exactly as part of my comment above "...unlike other plug in hybrids, when the EV side of the traction battery is discharged, it uses a section reserved for hybrid driving and will give virtually the same MPG as the regular non plug in version..."

@@Mister_H I totally agree with you about the Toyota Hybrid and PHEV. All hybrids and PHEVs are not the same. Toyota hybrids and PHEVs are more efficient than all others. I have a Toyota Prius 2020 PHEV. When driving around the city, with an empty traction battery in winter, it gives me 75 - 80mpg and then, 60+mpg on the motorway. The mpg for city and motorway are even higher in summer.

Yes, it applies if you buy the car used, even though you are paying nowhere near the £40,000

I think, even if the used car price is less than £40k, if it was more than £40k when new then the £390 penalty on road tax still applies.@@Mister_H

⁠@@Deepak-wr9ptYes, that’s what I said 👍

@@Deepak-wr9pt Aye! For the first 5 years. Once it’s paid, it’s paid. You don’t pay it again once the vehicle is over 5 years old - even as a 2nd hand buyer.

I saw another review of a different car where the presenter kept moaning about the speed limit bongs. 🤷🤦 The amount of people who think it's ok to speed especially in 20 zones really does annoy me. And then tailgate you and try to overtake if you do. Usually poorly. The worst place is through roadworks.

Did you listen to what they said? It bongs not just when you exceed the limit, but to tell you when the limit changes. That’s excessive. If drivers eyes aren’t sufficient to read the signs, they shouldn’t be driving. Speed limit recognition is also not foolproof. My car sometimes shows the limit of a side road I’ve passed because the camera has seen the sign, but it doesn’t apply to the road I’m actually driving.

This car is basically a more affordable Lexus UX underneath apart from you can’t get a fully electric version of this when you can in the UX

@@glennchinyangarara8225 The CHR Premiere is about the same as a UX 250h Executive in my area. And you might get even more discounts on the UX just because it's older and in stock. Honestly nothing against the CHR it's an amazing car, but they're pricing out Toyota customers and not even providing better value than their own highend brand.

CHR is a great car. All brand-new cars, either ICE/hybrid or EVs, would lose some significant amount of money (10 - 30%) after payment and as soon as you drive it off. I have noticed that a 1-year-old car Toyota Hybrid, which is usually about 10 - 20% cheaper, is almost the same as a brand new and that is why I do not buy a brand-new Toyota Hybrid.

That's where the second hand market comes in!

England

Why stopped for this video?

Have you seen the price of a Corsa recently...

For £30k, i'd rather buy a Mazda MX-30 R-EV - with the Wankel Rotary Extender Engine.

Disagree. You could get two of these for the price of a £70k Kia. Kia!!!

Yes but you will miss 4wd and quality 😊​@@datathunderstorm

It's a competitor to the id4 it's better than Hyundai in terms of SUV reliability and looks so it will sell as a competitor to the Peugeot 3008 and id4.

If they want to continue being reliable and frugal, the engine and eCVT is the way to go I’m afraid. It’s not that bad in general use, faster than most common cars. If you want sporty drive the GR Yaris or Supra are there

Mind-bending for all who don't have any idea how it actually works. It's not like traditional CVT at all. It's brillant, propably the best system created for a petrol car.

You sound like someone who would own a Mercedes GLC PHEV, a car far less reliable than this. And even then the car I mentioned will set you back over 65k