As before, almost everyone who chooses a C-HR will do so on the basis of the way it looks. But second time round, this car's appeal is more than skin deep. Toyota still thinks its target market is 30-something fashionistas, but the old car demonstrated a much broader customer base than that amongst more regular folk who will no longer have to make quite so many of the practical compromises demanded by the original model.
We can't imagine that too many of these people will want the cost (and extra weight) of the added PHEV flagship model; as it always did, the C-HR makes most sense in a nice level of spec fitted with the base 1.8-litre self-charging Hybrid engine and sold with a sensible price tag. In that form, we can see why you might want one. And if you do, you might be agreeably impressed by the cabin improvements Toyota has made here. If cars were bought on purely rational grounds, you still wouldn't choose one of these, but thankfully, they're not. The C-HR celebrates that. Which is exactly why it's been so successful and will continue to be.

Voice recognition switch on steering wheel

Audio and telephone switches on steering wheel

18" 5 double spoke matt black machined face alloy wheels

USB connector integrated with radio and CD player

Power adjustable lumbar support on driver seat

Pre collision system with pedestrian, cyclist and motorbike day detection

Turning signal integrated in door mirrors (LED)

Intelligent front parking sensors with clearance sonar and automatic braking

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Toyota C-HR

1.8 Hybrid Design 5dr CVT [Bi-tone]