Toyota is operating a few changes across the C-HR
family, with the most significant one being the introduction of a new
entry-level grade. Called the LE, it will have a
starting price of US$ 21,990, including the US$ 1,045 destination charge. In this
flavor, the 2019 Toyota C-HR is US$ 1,505 more affordable than the current XLE.
Opting for the 2019 Toyota C-HR LE means having to
make do without some of the features offered on the XLE. These include the
18-inch rims, which have dropped to 17-inches in size, white or black roof
options and the new Blue Flame exterior color.
The new base model doesn’t drastically
cut back on safety features, as the automatic emergency braking, lane departure
warning, automatic high beams and adaptive cruise control are still there. The
blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert isn’t available for the LE,
but it can be had on the XLE or Limited at no extra cost.
Toyota will deepen the gap between the new LE and
current XLE by making the latter US$ 530 more expensive. In return, paying the
premium will get you equipment such as the aforementioned 18-inch alloys, smart
key, auto-folding side mirrors, lighted vanity mirrors and puddle illumination.
With an MSRP of US$ 27,045, the 2019 Toyota C-HR
Limited brings leather trim, power lumbar support for the driver’s seat, seat
back pockets and improved infotainment. Rain-sensing wipers can be ordered as
an option, along with the Entune 3.0 Premium, which adds Wi-Fi support and
dynamic navigation. The latter is a feature that’s available solely on the
Limited.
Elsewhere, this trim level benefits from a few
exterior updates, such as the red bumper garnish, piano black B pillars and
chrome window trim.
