7 fun facts you never knew about the C-HR...

Posted: 8/09/2021
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We think it’s safe to say that the Toyota C-HR is one of the hottest compact SUVs on the market and absolutely perfect for that Sunny Coast lifestyle. With its bold and angular design and its sophisticated handling, the C-HR is built for everyday city driving.

And while it is on the newer end of our line-up, we wanted to share with you some things you might not know about our most stylish car!

 

1. The C-HR features a diamond design throughout which is meant to reflect the look of the world’s most luxury gemstone.

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2. 1 spoiler just isn’t enough for the C-HR. It has a rear roof spoiler & a slight spoiler moulded into the bodywork at the base of the rear glass.

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3. The C-HR uses the same under-body structure as the Toyota Prius! And the TNGA platform that both cars utilise was tuned at the world-famous Nürburgring track in Germany

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4. C-HR was originally designed exclusively for the European market, however, after the overwhelmingly positive response it was offered in other regions!

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5. The Koba trim level is named after Hiruyuki Koba, the engineering boss who led the project to create the car. A keen racer, he completed a prototype version at Nürburgring in Germany

 

6. According to its original press release, the C-HR is named after its Compact size & High Ride height.

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7. It was originally supposed to be a Scion. When the C-HR debuted in the LA Auto Show it was badged as a Scion, but the manufacturer closed down less than 12 months later.

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So there you have it! Our Fun facts about the Toyota C-HR.

If you're interested in a C-HR, talk to our friendly team today and book your test drive!

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