Toyota’s entry-level crossover is entering the 2019
model year with a revised trim structure and a host of new features. Costing US$ 1,505 less than its
predecessor, the 2019 C-HR has a simplified lineup that includes the
entry-level LE, mid-grade XLE and range-topping Limited. Last year’s XLE
Premium has been dropped and all models now come standard with an eight-inch
infotainment system featuring Apple CarPlay connectivity.
The US$ 20,995 C-HR LE sits at the bottom of the lineup
and comes equipped with an acoustic front windshield, LED daytime running
lights and 17-inch steel wheels. Buyers will also find a dual-zone automatic
climate control system, power windows / locks, an auto-dimming rearview mirror
and a 4.2-inch Multi-Information Display in the instrument cluster.
Despite its entry-level status, the LE comes with
the Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver assistance systems. It includes a
pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with
steering assist, automatic high beam headlights and full-speed range dynamic
radar cruise control.
Since the XLE Premium was dropped, the US$ 23,030 C-HR
XLE now comes standard with additional equipment including piano black interior
trim and a push button ignition. The
model also gains auto-folding side mirrors with puddle lamps and a blind spot
monitor with rear cross traffic alert. Other highlights include a
leather-wrapped steering wheel and 18-inch alloy wheels.
The range-topping C-HR Limited starts at US$ 26,050 and
features a unique exterior with LED fog lights, chrome window trim and piano
black B-pillars. The model also comes standard with rain-sensing wipers. Moving into the cabin, drivers
will find heated leather seats and an upgraded Entune 3.0 Audio Plus system.
The model can also be equipped with an optional infotainment system featuring
GPS navigation.
All models are powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder
engine that produces 144 hp and 188 Nm of torque.
It is connected to a continuously variable transmission which sends power
exclusively to the front wheels.
