Toyota has previewed the next-gen C-HR crossover by way of the C-HR Prologue idea. Similar to the first-generation C-HR, the second-gen crossover will probably be radically styled and could have a completely reinvented proposition – accessible for the primary time with a plug-in hybrid powertrain along with a full-hybrid mannequin. 

1. The C-HR will probably be carefully associated to the brand new Prius 
2. Likely to get sturdy and plug-in hybrid powertrains
3. Toyota’s EV for India coming in 2025

New Toyota C-HR will share powertrain with the latest-gen Prius

The putting new C-HR will probably be carefully associated to the just lately revealed Prius, sharing the most recent era of Toyota’s TNGA structure and providing the identical alternative of motive energy. It will probably be offered in lots of international markets alongside a equally styled however barely bigger electrical SUV-coupé, previewed just lately by the bZ Compact Crossover idea, as a part of Toyota’s continued assault on the important C-segment crossover market. 

Technical particulars stay underneath wraps, however the powertrains are more likely to be a variation of the PHEV powertrain, which pair a 149hp, 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 160hp electrical motor on the entrance axle for a mixed energy output of 224hp. The new C-HR Hybrid, which Toyota estimates would be the biggest-selling variant, will use an developed model of the present car’s drivetrain, with a refined energy enhance to 194hp.

New Toyota C-HR design particulars 

The new C-HR, like its predecessor, has been designed at Toyota’s European design headquarters in Nice, France. The total silhouette – a transparent evolution over the present car – will probably be retained, however it should have shorter overhangs and wheels pushed to the corners. 

Toyota calls the C-HR a “condensed stance monster” – a phrase it says outlined the course for the Prologue idea. The manufacturing model of the C-HR could have the new-look “Hammerhead” front-end design, which is being rolled out throughout the line-up to provide Toyota fashions a typical identification. However, the manufacturing model is unlikely to have the tri-tone end because the Prologue idea. 

The manufacturing car is predicted to be revealed someday round mid-2023 earlier than a market launch later within the yr.

Toyota’s plans for India 

Toyota is presently focussing on hybrids for the Indian market. In addition to the Vellfire MPV, the Camry sedan and the Urban Cruiser Hyryder midsize SUV, Toyota just lately unveiled the Innova Hycross with a powerful hybrid powertrain.

When it involves pure EVs, Toyota, in collaboration with Maruti Suzuki, is engaged on a Creta-rivalling midsize SUV slated to be launched in January 2025. The new SUV will probably be based mostly on a born-electric 27PL platform, a spinoff of the 40PL platform that presently underpins the Toyota bZ4X and Lexus RZ EV SUVs. 

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