The C-HR range will be expanded with plug-in hybrid variants later this year
IN THE PAST, Space Age design has made chairs, tables and even caravans far more interesting. It also helped the original C-HR stand out from the family SUV crowd, so it’s easy to see why Toyota has stuck with a similar look for the second-generation model.
This evolutionary approach continues under the surface. The new C-HR uses updated versions of the old car’s hybrid engines: a 138bhp 1.8-litre and a 193bhp 2.0-litre. Our favourite is the former; it takes a fairly lengthy 10.2sec to go from 0-62mph, but it’s perfectly adequate in most driving situations and helps keep the purchase price down.