New Toyota C-HR due mid-2023 – report

Toyota is planning to provide the small SUV section a one-two punch, with the brand new Corolla Cross reportedly set to be adopted by a second-generation C-HR.

Japanese outlet Greatest Automobile Internet reviews the brand new C-HR will probably be launched in mid-2023, that includes a bigger base engine and the choice of all-wheel drive.

The present automotive’s turbocharged 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine will reportedly be axed, as it will likely be within the Japanese-market Corolla, with a naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre 4 taking its place.

The Corolla Cross’ atmo 2.0-litre produces 126kW and 202Nm, up 41kW and 17Nm on the present C-HR’s 1.2-litre turbo.

A 1.8-litre hybrid 4 will reportedly proceed to be provided, whereas an electrical powertrain is also provided. The present C-HR is out there as an EV, however solely in China.

The hybrid mannequin is anticipated to make use of Toyota’s newest, fifth-generation hybrid system, with a brand new lithium-ion battery and improved energy and gasoline effectivity. The present C-HR hybrid produces 90kW of energy.

The C-HR may also reportedly acquire an e-4 choice, just like the RAV4, with a rear electrical motor giving the crossover all-wheel drive.

It should reportedly proceed to make use of the TNGA platform, debuted on the present mannequin, although it could function a extra sensible physique to handle criticisms of the present automotive’s rear seat.

Greatest Automobile Internet lists measurements of 4500mm in size, 1800mm in width and 1570mm in top on a 2700mm wheelbase.

The present automotive in customary guise is 4390mm lengthy, 1795mm vast, 1565mm tall and rides a 2640mm wheelbase.

The manufacturing C-HR will reportedly resemble the bZ Compact SUV, unveiled final December as a part of a shock reveal of 16 electrical automobile ideas.

A submitting appeared on IP Australia earlier this month depicting what seems to be a manufacturing model of the bZ Compact SUV. Although no identify is listed, this may very well be the manufacturing C-HR.

The general form is kind of just like that of the present automotive, however the detailing is kind of totally different, headlined by what seems to be a particular two-tone remedy that sees the rear finish completed in a special color.

There’s nonetheless a big decrease grille like on the present automotive, however the headlights are slimmer and have a particular U-shaped design. There are additionally bulging entrance fenders for a extra dynamic look.

The polarising facet creases of the present automotive are gone, changed by an easier Y-shaped crease down the facet.

The rear door home windows stay fairly small, although the ‘hidden’ rear door handles have been changed with what appear to be flush items decrease on the door that match these of the entrance door.

There’s nonetheless a rakish tailgate, however the tail lights are additionally slimmer. Horizontally oriented, they prolong nearly completely throughout the tailgate.

The present C-HR entered manufacturing in 2016 and, although it’s been a gentle vendor in markets like Europe, the US and Australia, its recognition has waned in Japan.

Its gross sales efficiency in Australia, unusually for a Toyota product, hasn’t been outstanding.

Whereas the Japanese model’s merchandise are sometimes among the many high three best-selling autos – and sometimes the highest – of their respective segments, the C-HR is presently sitting at seventh within the small SUV section to the tip of August.

At 5555 gross sales, it’s being outsold by nearly precisely two-to-one by the Mazda CX-30.

With the extra sensible Corolla Cross due in October, the C-HR – even with the advantage of a redesign – is unlikely to grab the highest spot, nevertheless it stays to be seen whether or not it could possibly edge previous equally style-focused rivals just like the Hyundai Kona.

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