Used 2020 Toyota C-HR Nightshade for sale 

The Toyota C-HR is a compact SUV from the Japanese auto-maker and is available in three trims to choose from. These three trims go by the name - LE, XLE, and Limited. While there is absolutely no mechanical difference among these 3 trims, several interiors and exterior features on offer are what set them apart from each other. 

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All 3 trims of the Toyota C-HR are exactly identical on mechanical terms. What differentiates them are certain interior and exterior tweaks here and there. We’d recommend you to go for the XLE trim, as it offers leather-trimmed interior bits, along with a noise-canceling windshield. Moreover, the XLE and the Limited trims also get 18-inch alloys, as compared to the 17-inch ones on the LE trim. 

The Toyota C-HR gets a 2.0L inline-4 engine underneath its hood which can churn out a skimpy 144 hp along with 139 lb.-ft. Of torque that kicks in at 3900 rpm. Though the power figures seem satisfactory on paper, the car is not really subtle on performance as we’ll be discussing in the coming parts.

The power is routed to the front wheels with the assistance of a CVT transmission which feels somewhat lazy with quite flat gear-ratios. The FWD is the only drivetrain on offer in the case of the C-HR. 

The Toyota C-HR seems quite muscular when seen on paper, as it gets one of the biggest engines in the segment, and also generates one of the greatest set of power figures. The Hyundai Kona, however, leads the comparison table with 147 hp and 132 lb.-ft. Of torque. The Honda HR-V rakes in the third spot with 141 hp, followed up by the Chevrolet Trax. However, the Trax possesses the best in class torque figures. 

How fast is the Toyota C-HR?

As we mentioned earlier that the Toyota C-HR feels mighty on paper, but is an absolute disappointment on the road. What further bolsters this fact is the ride’s acceleration figures. 

The Toyota C-HR’s power-mill feels bland and lifeless, and will surely make you regret your buying decision every time you pin that throttle pedal. 

The company has made a desperate attempt to mask this shortcoming, as the ride launches up promisingly as you start pressing the accelerator, but as you keep digging in, the engine revs to its summit and gets stuck there, leaving you to feel helpless and abandoned. 

Despite getting one of the biggest engines and greatest power, the Toyota C-HR 0-60 figures look the meekest out there. The Honda HR-V and the Chevrolet Trax perform better than with identical 0-60 and quarter-mile time figures. 

What about the braking performance of the Toyota C-HR?

The Toyota C-HR gets ventilated disc brakes on all its wheels which do a decent job of decelerating or halting the car. The front end bears 11.8-inch rotors while the rear end does the job with 11.1-inch rotors.

However, the C-HR is one of the heaviest vehicles of the segment. With a healthy weight of 3300 lbs. The ride requires a longer distance in order to come to a standstill. However, the exact 60-0 figures are not yet available for the C-HR.

What about its driving dynamics?

There is nothing exciting about the gray 2.0 Liter Inline-4 power-mill of the C-HR. The engine feels laggy and is least interested in setting the mood for a spirited drive. The power, which is routed to the front wheels, with the help of a snobbish CVT transmission, does not really excite the ride. Putting the ride in “Sport” mode makes the transmission imitate an automatic arrangement, with artificial gear ratios, but does no actual good in contributing to the performance. 

However, the C-HR, unlike most of its contenders, features a double-wishbone rear suspension setup, that makes it fun to drive around the town. Small road imperfections are simply swallowed by the ride, however, there is a bit of bouncing around, on larger bumps, but not as much as you’ll experience in other rides of this segment. The ride’s small footprint and compact turning radius make maneuvering the ride easier in urban traffic scenarios.

The Toyota C-HR can go a distance of 27 city miles or 31 highway miles, as to where you set your mind to. Summing up these figures, we get a combined mpg figure of 29, which complies with the average tag with a tilt towards the “below average” side of the line.

The C-HR offers a fuel tank that can gulp more than 13 gallons of gasoline at a time, and lends this ride the abilities to go a distance of 356 miles in the city, or 409 expressway miles, on a single pump-up. Most of the other rides of this segment offer similar gasoline loading capacities, thus getting the C-HR right in the mix amongst this segment. 

The Toyota C-HR slots in the bottom half of the segment when seen from the fuel-efficiency aspect. The car offers a combined mpg of 29, which ranks below the Honda HR-V and the Hyundai Kona but is better than the Trax.

The interior layout of the C-HR is pretty high and exudes a peppy charm. All the primary controls sit high on the dashboard, making it easier for the driver to access them. The focal touchscreen emerges from the dashboard, with the climate controls sitting just below. 

Though the idea is definitely a good one, the execution seems somewhat tasteless. 

Most of the material and fabric, used inside the C-HR looks satisfying, feels subtle. The material looks well-chosen for a compact crossover and the details such as the simulated stitching, and faux leather touches definitely account for the upscale elements of the cabin. 

Speaking of the front seats, there is ample room in all dimensions for the passengers, to enjoy a leisurely ride. The rear seat also feels pretty welcoming, as it can also hold the occupants with comfort, however, they may need to duck a bit in order to steer clear of the dipping roofline without a knock to the head. 

Does it come loaded with tech inside?

The 2020 Toyota C-HR houses the company’s seasoned infotainment system which displays all the information via an 8.0-inch touchscreen in form of crisp graphics. The infotainment system offers decent feedback and can be operated with minimal distraction. Some other tech features the C-HR is high upon are: 

• 6 speaker
• Internet access
• Stand-alone navigation mirroring app
• Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
• Radio data system
• Speed sensitive volume
• Wireless phone connectivity
• SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan
• Android Auto
• Apple CarPlay

Creature comforts on offer in the Toyota C-HR

The C-HR is a compact crossover and totally rides like one. The car packs in several convenience features that make it fun to drive around the town. Some of these features are: 

• 2 12V DC power outlets
• Remote keyless entry
• Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning
• Distance pacing cruise control
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• 2 USB ports
• Automatic temperature control
• Safety connect emergency communication system

What about utility?

The Toyota C-HR along with a pair of comfortable rear seats also offers a decent cargo space underneath its trunk hood. The car offers a cargo volume of 19.1 cubic feet, which is a decent amount of space for any compact crossover. 

Fold the second row of seats down, and you find yourself with a total cargo space of 37 cubic feet, which can stuff a lot of luggage for you. The cabin offers an agreeable amount of space to store your belongings as well. 

When it comes to utility, the HR-V is riding on a different cloud altogether. The ride offers a cargo volume of more than 24 cubic feet, which is the greatest in this segment. The Hyundai Kona follows up, with 19.2 cubic feet of space on offer, followed up closely by the C-HR, and lastly, the Trax. 

The engineers at Toyota definitely spent most of their time and resources on the external appearance of the car, and the results are totally their way. The C-HR looks the most distinctive and recognizable amongst all the other contenders. 

The front end of the car has received a cleaner treatment for 2020, with a less complex headlight structure, which, are now offered with LEDs across the trim lineup. The design is taken forward by the roofline that rises sharply from the front and then goes through a stark dip at the rear end. 

The C-HR is the heaviest, longest, and the widest car in this segment. These dimensions lend the ride a character that appears like an infusion of coupe and crossover or more of a “High-roof Coupe”. The C-HR rolls upon 17-inch alloys in for the LE trim and 18-inches for the XLE and the Limited variants. 

What are those eye-catching features?

• Rear lip spoiler
• Body-colored front and rear bumpers with black rub strip
• Black grille
• Power remote manual-folding side-view door mirrors with turn signal indicator
• Bodyside cladding
• Wheel well moldings
• Rear cargo tailgate

The Toyota C-HR is high on features, and along with plenty of tech and comfort features, also offers a number of safety features, which ensure the safety of all the occupants, at all times. Some of the most prominent safety features on-board the C-HR are: 

• Side-impact bars
• Remote activated perimeter/approach lights
• Electronic stability
• Toyota Safety Sense P
• Forward collision
• Four-wheel ABS brakes
• Traction control
• Tailgate/rear door lock
• Daytime running lights
• 10 airbags
• Panic alarm
• Brake assist
• Immobilizer

Toyota C-HR vs. Honda HR-V

The Honda HR-V is the most balanced car out there in this segment. The Honda HR-V houses a 1.8 Liter Inline-4, that generates 141 hp and 127 lb.-ft. Of torque, which can make the ride go from 0-60 in just 9.3 seconds. The HR-V is definitely better than the C-HR in terms of power delivery and performance. The Honda offering also triumphs over its Japanese counterpart in terms of fuel economy and utilitarian prospect. 

Toyota C-HR vs. Hyundai Kona

Hyundai has played its trump in this segment. The Hyundai Kona is a great package of utility and styling that comes with one hell of a price tag. The Kona is the most reasonable offering of this segment, with a sticker price near the $20,000 mark. The Kona looks the most SUV-ish among all the crossovers of this segment. The ride, however, performs slightly better than the C-HR, in terms of sprinting, comfort on the road, and fuel-efficiency. However, the C-HR definitely has better interior ergonomics than the Kona.

The Toyota C-HR is an agreeable set of wheels, that lets you enter the “Crossover Coliseum”, with plenty of style, comfort, and utility. With prices starting from $21,295, the C-HR is a great deal for your bucks, only in case PERFORMANCE IS NOT WHAT YOU WISH FOR. The C-HR does everything fine, but its engine exhibits substandard performance.