Toyota C-HR (Coupe High Rider). Reviews start P. 23

maybe contact member 'R-P' to see if he can help?

 

I can add the new Prius has been shown in Italy during a fair, "ECOMONDO", in Rimini, from the 3 to 6 nov. I SAW it.
Aestetichally, a bit different from photos, it seems clear that underneath a number of baroque-mangas-que adds-on, lays a very clean design, unfortunately gone and not for good.

The blackened pillar is a plastic add, with visible rubber seals, i guess easy to disassemble and re-spray.
The black fascia over the hatch is in actual fact made of 3 plastic pieces, a big central one and 2 side triangles, easy to disassemble.
All those black pieces with their confused crossing of lines made an horrible aestethic effect, perhaps a bit less noticiable with a black car. But the joints are not flush so everything is visible. Photos underestimate the effect.

But the worse is the dashboard and tunnel. Unacceptable, ugly and poor. Also the general quality of finishing is totally unadequate in my opinion, except perhaps the seats. Big difference from photos. You'll see by yourself.
I'm afraid that many, ready to accept the controversial outside styling, will be deterred by the interiors.
No technical infos were given, but i had the feeling the e-4wd will not be available in Italy too.

FAIL.

 

sorry to hear you won't be around anymore. all the best in the future!

 

No Bisco, is US that have no choice, this is not our EU problem, you'll not get rid of me

We have the coming new Auris HSD 2017/2018, the coming Lexus Ct200h 201X, and the C-HR hybrid march 2016 waiting for us .
So i will enjoy the new HSD4 and TNGA platform just in time for the change of my Auris 2013

 

I'm just curious, if you're free to share: how did you come to get an invitation?

 

Hi Max, I too am really looking forward to the C-HR. TNGA has the potential to make it a great SUV and it is likely to come with AWD. My wife drives an Auris HSD and compared to my Prius interior, it is much better - better material, build and better noise insulation. I am hoping C-HR will be more of all that. We even have a new CHR forum but not much activity there yet Toyota CHR Forum - CHR News and Pictures

 

LOL, nicely spotted!

 

Exactly. Just after seeing the Prius 4, i jumped in my Auris to go back home and got the immediate comparison: i felt i was in a luxury car (which is not).
So, for our US friends, let me explain that in EU the price differencial between an Auris HSD and a Prius (you can also refer to the UK prices) is something in the area of 10/12000 $. And the absolute price requested for a Prius4 is for a luxury "D" segment car.

So those finishing and interiors are essentially an outrage for the price requested but likely just in EU, not in USA or Canada were the price is competitve with similar quality cars.
Then, the gen 3 in EU was too expensive for the segment and the very poor EU sales were made out of passion for the hybrid. But as soon Auris came out with a price cut of 10/12,000$ relative to Prius, a more conventional styling and better interior quality, has been "Success!".

But let's compare with the Prius 3 so to remain in a US argoment: if i do a comparison, my opinion is a step backward for quality and design beauty. But you'll see in person. Which could be a not so important problem on a car that in your country does'nt cost a lot and a line-up that don't give you any alternative to enjoy those mechanical innovations that seems really attractive. As you see, a totally different point for a decision.

Best wishes for your brand new forum! Even if i'm not keen on SUVs, the CHR looks like a promising not too big beast. And if Toyota will be late to redesign Auris, for a couple of year CHR will be the optimal choice due to TNGA e HSD4.

Myself also i've got the feedback of Prius and other (luxury) cars owners and also someone that never heard of such a thing as an hybrid, and i've got all opposite reaction till "a new meaning to the word 'horror'"
What to say, let's say is a controversial car for styling and interiors and everyone is better they made their idea in the reality and not by photos...
In any case, i would be interested on the reception of japanese crowd, if Ken@japan can report.

About it, i found out a jap version with a gray dashboard that, unlike the black one, put in evidence the real styling and the lines of the design. This is an interesting pic comparison i've made for our forum:

 

Yep, thanks for pointing out, several things need ironing out. I joined as a member there recently and hope to take the hybrid message forward. Just like the European Auris, only a fraction sold will be HSD and there is a good chance that trend will continue with C-HR.

 

i like the new one too, but i do agree, if we had the auras here for 10k less, it would fly off the shelves.

can you post a pic of the auris interior vs gen IV prius?

 

Scion iM