The second-generation 2024 Toyota C-HR has been revealed ahead of a first half of 2024 Australian debut. Taking the current model’s coupe-like styling and adding some more aggression and new Prius-like details, the new C-HR will be the first Toyota in Australia since the Prius departed last year to offer a hybrid-only choice of drivetrains. Like the current model, three models will be on offer and there’s been a big increase in available tech, quality and even practicality, according to Toyota.
Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said the all-new C-HR had taken a significant step up in terms of its standout styling, performance, hybrid powertrains and premium features.
“The C-HR has drawn a loyal following among Australian buyers looking for a sharply-styled medium SUV and this all-new model takes its dynamic good looks, performance and features to a premium level befitting its European origins,” Mr Hanley said.
“Our customers are demanding more and more hybrid models and this all-new C-HR is the first Toyota in Australia to be offered with hybrid-only powertrains. At the same time, it also delivers the extensive safety, distinctive style and premium features they want from a contemporary SUV,” he said.
Stylistically, the 2024 Toyota C-HR takes the current model’s edgy styling even further with a more raked rear windscreen, more shapely sides and even detail changes like pop-out door handles. The panoramic roof has no cover for more rear headroom, while a dual-tone black and body-coloured colour scheme shown in the press photos will also be available.
Using the same ‘TNGA-C’ platform as the current C-HR – but likely updated – the 2024 Toyota C-HR has grown in some dimensions but not others. It’s actually 30mm shorter in length at 4,360mm long, but between 1-7mm lower at 1,558mm-1,564mm and 35mm wider at 1,830mm wide. Bootspace figures are yet be announced.
The 2024 Toyota C-HR will be the first Australian-spec Toyota product since the recently departed Prius to feature an all-hybrid drivetrain lineup. The entry drivetrain is the same 1.8-litre four-cylinder unit as the Corolla, which makes 103kW of power and will feature in the entry-level GXL and mid-spec Koba models.
Above that sits a larger 2.0-litre four-cylinder hybrid with an electric motor on the rear axle for all-wheel drive. It makes 145kW of power and is the first time that the 2.0-litre hybrid drivetrain has been offered in the C-HR in Australia, as well as the first all-wheel drive hybrid C-HR. Fuel consumption figures are yet to be announced.
Full features for the 2024 Toyota C-HR are yet to be announced, however highlights include a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone mirroring and over-the-air updates, a JBL sound system, 64-colour LED ambient lighting, wireless charging and a 360-degree camera. The interior also uses twice the recycled materials as the old model, with seat fabrics made from recycled bottles, for example.
The 2024 Toyota C-HR will go on sale in Australia in early 2024, with local pricing and specifications to be announced before then. Stay tuned to DiscoverAuto for the latest automotive news and reviews.
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