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Even though we’re in the presence of the mid-cycle refresh, the C-HR still doesn’t come with a hybrid option in the United States of America. To this effect, stateside customers will have to settle for redesigned lights, trim, more standard equipment, new exterior colors, and Android Auto compatibility.
A 2.0-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine is the only powertrain available in this part of the world, producing 144 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 139 pound-feet of torque at 3,900 rpm. The CVTi-S and a preload differential are also standard, along with a Sequential Shiftmatic feature that helps the continuously variable transmission simulate an automatic with seven forward ratios.
Three grades are available for 2020, namely LE, XLE, and Limited, available with new colors such as Supersonic Red, Hot Lava Orange, and the Silver R-Code roof option. The restyled front fascia consists of a more elegant bumper and LED headlamps, the sides are garnished with 17-inch alloy wheels, and the rear-end lighting signature looks better than ever before.
A 4.2-inch multi-information display for the driver is complemented by the 8.0-inch Toyota Audio touchscreen infotainment system that adds Android Auto to Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa compatibility. Three months of SiriusXM are also standard, along with Safety Connect features like Stolen Vehicle Locator, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, and Emergency Assistance.
Moving on to the European version of the C-HR, the subcompact crossover is now available with two hybrids options in the Old Continent. The well-known 1.8 has been improved to 122 horsepower and 109 grams of CO2 per kilometer, but the Dynamic Force engine with 2.0 liters of displacement is the star thanks to 184 horsepower and 118 grams per every kilometer.
Combining the best technologies that Toyota has in this segment, the Dynamic Force achieves a thermal efficiency of 41 percent. Non-hybrid versions of the engine achieve 40 percent, which still is a world-class figure for a passenger vehicle. European customers can also expect improved NVH and modified steering to improve the feel, as well as the latest road maps for the sat-nav system.
Three grades are available for 2020, namely LE, XLE, and Limited, available with new colors such as Supersonic Red, Hot Lava Orange, and the Silver R-Code roof option. The restyled front fascia consists of a more elegant bumper and LED headlamps, the sides are garnished with 17-inch alloy wheels, and the rear-end lighting signature looks better than ever before.
A 4.2-inch multi-information display for the driver is complemented by the 8.0-inch Toyota Audio touchscreen infotainment system that adds Android Auto to Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa compatibility. Three months of SiriusXM are also standard, along with Safety Connect features like Stolen Vehicle Locator, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, and Emergency Assistance.
Moving on to the European version of the C-HR, the subcompact crossover is now available with two hybrids options in the Old Continent. The well-known 1.8 has been improved to 122 horsepower and 109 grams of CO2 per kilometer, but the Dynamic Force engine with 2.0 liters of displacement is the star thanks to 184 horsepower and 118 grams per every kilometer.
Combining the best technologies that Toyota has in this segment, the Dynamic Force achieves a thermal efficiency of 41 percent. Non-hybrid versions of the engine achieve 40 percent, which still is a world-class figure for a passenger vehicle. European customers can also expect improved NVH and modified steering to improve the feel, as well as the latest road maps for the sat-nav system.
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