Used 2019 Toyota C-HR Limited for sale 

For 2019, the Toyota CHR spec sheet includes a lot of standard equipment on offer. The base 2019 Toyota CHR LE trim comes loaded with projector beams and LED DRLs in the headlamps. The steering is, thankfully, adjustable for both rake and reach, a feature many cars of this segment lack. The XLE carries over the base features and adds leather onto the seats and steering wheel. The Limited throws a pair of high-powered Headlamps into the mix, along with a few other features.

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The base trim is a great option, especially if you are on a budget. If not, then go for the top trim. The additional features it gets for such a brilliant price is simply mind-blowing. The base trim is available at an affordable price of $20,945 and comes with a long list of standard features. Thus the base LE trim provides the best value for the money spent.

 Toyota offers the 2019 model with the same powertrain as the 2018 CHR, a naturally aspirated 2-liter inline engine with CVT. Power and torque figures are a modest 144 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque. With these power figures Merging with high-speed traffic requires a fair amount of effort.

Power is sent to the front wheels via the sluggish CVT gearbox, which isn't very sporty in character. If you go looking for a Toyota CHR AWD, then prepare for some disappointing news. You can only have this car with a front-wheel-drive setup.

In terms of power, none of the cars here have a power plant worthy of a special mention. Subaru Crosstrek is the only one which crosses the 150 HP mark. The most expensive car here, Buick Encore, comes with a tiny 1.4 turbo mill, good for just 138 horsepower.

Acceleration

With low power and a slow gearbox, it is no surprise that this little Toyota Crossover is not that quick in acceleration. Engine rubber bands at higher revs under heavy throttle, but speeds do not climb with any sense of urgency. The power figures listed here have been carried over from the 2018 model, as 2019 figures are (a) unavailable and (b) expected to be the same.

All the cars being compared here have 2019 figures listed, just like the compact Toyota SUV. While the Toyota sits comfortably at the bottom, Buick Encore and Mazda CX3 race to the top with less disappointing numbers.

Ride and Handling

This Toyota crossover makes up for being the slowest in the segment by being one of the best handlers around. The body roll is well controlled, and the car is quick to change directions at the turn of the wheel. The steering unit is electric though, and devoid of any feedback.

Ride quality isn’t too bad, and the suspension soaks all the little bumps. The larger ones might upset the balance of the car. Even if they don’t the noises that creep into the cabin surely will. Road noise gets particularly bad over bad patches, and off-roading is a strict no-no.

Braking

Like the performance figures above, braking figures for 2019 have been carried over from 2018 models. The 2018 Toyota CHR used a pair of 11.8-inch brakes in the front, and 11.1 inches at the rear. Combined with a healthy curb weight of 3300 pounds, this Toyota SUV takes a long while to come to a halt. The exact figure is unknown at the moment.

Mazda CX3 is the lightest here and has averagely sized disc brakes for the segment. In the sea of disc brakes, Hyundai takes a step back towards the stone age. The Kona sports drum brakes, all in the interest of cost reduction.

The powertrain under the 2019 Toyota C-HR’s hood may not perform well, but in a way that’s a good thing; it minimizes the hole fuel bills burn in your pocket. A decent 31 mpg on the highway and a combined 29 miles per gallon figure by the 4-cylinders is enough to get this compact SUV right in the mix amongst the segment.

There isn’t a significant difference amongst all the cars in this segment. Manual transmissions, when they are available, drop the efficiency figures by a mile or two. Other than that, you could crown the CX3 as the most efficient car here with a combined fuel economy of 31 mpg, while the Subaru Crosstrek is the least efficient at 25 mpg.

The 2019 Toyota CHR interior is a bit more traditional than the exteriors (thankfully). The only unique design detail here is the infotainment screen that looks like it would slide into the dash after use. The air conditioning vents are asymmetrical, and the entire cabin is angled towards the driver. The seats have great cushioning and the steering feels good in the hand.

 The 2019 Toyota CHR can carry up to 5 passengers in total while providing a considerable amount of spacing for all. The quality of materials used in most of the interior is decent that helps maintains a feeling at this price point. The driving position is good and the driver gets decent rear visibility. 

While the front cabin space is usually very accommodating, rear seats are only good for children and teens. The entire segment seems geared toward the average urban family, and this reflects on the inside. Two adults in the front, and two (or three) kids in the back. If you are looking for anything more than that, you might want to skip this car (or the segment entirely).

Infotainment System

The 2019 Toyota CHR gets a decent infotainment system that includes multiple standard features. It comes with a 4.2-in. TFT Multi-Information Display with customizable settings. It gets voice control along with a navigation system and includes smartphone integration through Apple CarPlay. Along with that, it gets all the basic features like Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports, and Wifi.

Apart from that, there are a few connectivity options as well. The list of standard features include:

• Bluetooth Phones
• USB Port
• Voice Control
• Mobile Wi-Fi
• Apple CarPlay
• Real-time traffic and weather (Optional)
• 4G LTE Connectivity (Optional)
• Navigation (Optional)

Cargo volume

The little Toyota CHR has an average-sized trunk, good for a week’s worth of groceries. For the weekend, you can also fold down the seats and throw in some camping equipment.

Apart from Honda HRV's excellent cargo space, all cars here are the same as the CHR. Mazda CX3 is particularly poor, with only a little more than 12 cubic feet. There are compact sedans out there that offer more space than this.

Some cars are pretty, while some would scare your kids away. In between these two, rest a plethora of vehicles that look fine. The 2019 Hyundai CHR is hard to classify under any of these categories. The headlamp and front grille merge together with distinct lines. The side panels have a prominent shoulder line, with depressions under them that highlight the wheel arcs, which seem to protrude from the side. Curves seem like an alien philosophy, as every surface has been sculpted with straight lines. These are great design ideas alone, but add them together, and it’s good that you don’t have to look at the car while driving.

With a little more than 170 inches between the nose and tail, the little Toyota crossover has a good road presence, especially with that, erm, unique front-end design. Ground clearance is fine too, not capable of off-roading, but fine nonetheless. The CHR is the heaviest in this comparison with a curb weight of around 3300 pounds.

The segment is entirely inclusive of only subcompact cars, and dimensions do not stray away more than a few inches from the CHR. Outlander Sport and Crosstrek are slightly bigger in dimensions and thus have a bigger footprint on road.  Here is a list of the exterior features that are available with the 2019 Toyota CHR:

• 17/18 inch wheels
• Keyless entry
• Adaptive LED lights
• Two-tone paint
• Chrome and piano black exterior trim

The NHTSA has given the 2019 Toyota CHR a perfect 5-star safety rating, along with that the IIHS has also given it a maximum 'Good' rating in almost all of its test segments. The 2019 CHR also gets multiple safety features along with driver-assistive technologies. Here is a list of all the safety features that we get with the 2019 Toyota CHR:

• Toyota Safety Sense
• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
• Automatic High Beams
•  Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Ten airbags
• Driver and front passenger seatbelt warning system
• Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• Hill Start Assist Control

Toyota C-HR vs Hyundai Kona

The 2019 Hyundai Kona has entered their champion into the market with a banger of a price, making it one of the best value propositions in the segment. The space inside isn't great, but then again, none of the cars in this segment have generous interior volume. What you do get, is a family hauler that can squeeze in and out of any traffic situation. If only the equipment were a little better. The exclusion of disc brakes, for example, simply feels cheap, and could also be considered dangerous.

Toyota C-HR vs Mazda CX-3

Mazda's mini SUV holds the crown for the most sporty subcompact crossover, with its utterly sharp dynamics and relatively punchy engine. What it offers in sportiness though, it loses in practicality. Space is at a premium, especially at the back, although it is better than the little Toyota SUV. In all honesty, The CX3 is a smarter choice.

Toyota C-HR vs Honda HR-V

To be completely honest, Honda’s tiny Crossover would be the best-balanced car here in the segment. It is a car that has its priorities straight. The engine isn't powerful, and the performance is lethargic at best, but that isn’t the point of this car. The point of this car is to ferry your family around, and that it does brilliantly. The 2019 Honda HR-V offers best-in-class space, with a decent cargo volume too. If you ever had doubts about these two Japanese offerings, we’d suggest you go for the Honda.

If you can live with the looks, the C-HR is quite a decent vehicle for everyday use. You also get Japanese reliability and wonderful aftersales support. It has great equipment, and the price is good too. It is quite a good deal in itself, but when you look at the competition, the appeal drops a lot. If Toyota wants to grab the consumers’ attention, there needs to be a radical update to its tiny crossover.