There is nothing better than a Toyota C-HR than a Toyota C-HR Limited! Toyota dealers such as Toyota of Orange love how the vehicle has sporty handling for fun zip around turns when the boss is looking! Although the 2019 C-HR is a blast to drive, it also comes with lots of features such as safety technology. Last but certainly not least, the car is great to look at thanks to its swooping style.
Driving
The 2019 Toyota C-HR is a stylish coupe-like utility vehicle that is only available in front-wheel drive. Believe it or not, the vehicle is built on a compact utility platform rather than a subcompact utility. So, in layman’s terms, what you get from the 2019 C-HR is a slightly wider vehicle. In fact, the front of the C-HR looks a lot like the Toyota Rav4.
The 2019 edition of the CH-R comes with extra trims such as the entry-level and the top limited. Altogether there are four trim levels to choose from so there is something for everyone’s tastes and budgets.
Toyota of Orange, a Toyota dealer in Orange County lets us know that the Toyota C-HR Limited is powered by a 2-liter overhead cam four-cylinder engine that produces 144 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque.
Also, there is a continuously variable transmission that delivers power to the front wheels. The estimated fuel economy is rated at 27 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway, and 29 mpg combined.
Toyota C-HR Limited drives well around the corners and provides a comfortable smooth ride. Due to the compact shape of the vehicle, it is easy to maneuver the vehicle into tight spaces.
The feel of the drive through the vehicle’s wheel is direc-t and accurate with a sporty feel. When it comes to braking, the C-HR needs 119 feet at speeds of 60 mph, which works out to be average for vehicles in this class.
Technology
The Toyota C-HR has a lot of gadgets to please the techies out there. The car has a 4.2-inch multi-information display that is mounted atop the dashboard is easy to read when driving and having a fast glance at and you can easily operate it with very little distraction as well. The 2019 Toyota C-HR model has Apple CarPlay, which is an improvement from the latter versions.
In addition to this, the car comes with a lot of safety features such as the Toyota Safety Sense P, an extensive suite of active safety features that includes forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning with steering assist, automatic high-beam headlights, 10 airbags, and full-speed adaptive cruise control. Additionally, there is a blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert which comes as standard features.
The 2019 C-HR has two complete sets of LATCH car-seat connectors for the rear outboard seats and an upper tether for the rear middle seat. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rated the LATCH system the highest rating of Good for ease of use.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rated the 2019 C-HR an overall safety rating of five out of five stars, with five stars in the frontal and side crash tests and four stars in the rollover test.
Comfort
When you are looking for comfort, the Toyota C-HR is one of those vehicles at Toyota dealerships that does not disappoint. Just the standard features allow making this automobile stand out. For instance, it comes equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels, high performance LED fog lamps and daytime running lights, projector-beam halogen headlights, limited badging C-HR puddle lights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and color-keyed heated power auto-folding outside mirrors.
Representatives of Toyota dealers in Orange County inform us that the creature comforts don’t stop there since inside you’ll find a leather trim tilt and telescopic steering wheel with audio controls, and heated leather-trimmed 8-way adjustable front seats.
The vehicle includes a dual-zone auto climate control that’s easy to operate, and the overall system performance is exceptional. The car has a smart key system with push-button start, so fetching for your keys is a thing of the past.
As you cruise you can listen to your favorite tunes or podcasts on a 3.0 premium audio system with app suite and there is HD radio as well as connected services. If you like to know where you are going at all times, the Toyota C-HR comes equipped with a dynamic navigation system.
The all-weather floor liners do a good job of protecting your carpets from all the elements. The two-tone car paint has a protection film and there is even a cargo liner. The ar’s hatchback holds 19 cubic feet behind the second row and 36.4 cubic feet when the 60/40 rear seats are folded.
The back seat doors have integrated door handles that give the car a cool look and are easy for passengers to open and get into the vehicle. Once inside there is ample room with cupholders in the doors and usable storage behind the front seats.
The front seats are comfortable and spacious too. They have very good padding and can keep passengers comfortable for several hours. Also, the fabric upholstery breathes well in very hot weather, so you don’t need a lot of ventilation and cooling just to remain comfortable while seating.
All the controls are angled towards the driver for ease of use. For instance, having the infotainment screen high on the dashboard helps to reduce the driving having wandering eyes when they have to be focused on the road ahead.
Overall
The 2019 C-HR limited’s fun and funky look, as well as tech features, comforts, and the addition of Apple CarPlay make it the ideal car for millennials, those young at heart, or city drivers that have to deal with bumper to bumper traffic on a daily.
The Toyota CH-R ticks all the boxes when it comes to reliability, fuel efficiency, and looking fun too!