America’s 2020 Toyota C-HR Bows With Up to date Face, New Tech
Earlier at the moment, Toyota introduced vital upgrades for the C-HR crossover in Europe, headlined by the introduction of a brand new 181-HP 2.Zero-liter hybrid powertrain.
The North American-spec Toyota C-HR will get a justifiable share of upgrades for the 2020 mannequin yr as properly, however they’re principally centered on styling and tools. As with the European mannequin, the 2020 C-HR offered within the U.S. receives restyled entrance bumper, grille, spoiler, LED headlights, and new wheel designs (an optionally available 17-inch alloy for the bottom LE grade and an 18-inch rim for the Restricted mannequin).
On the rear nevertheless, America’s Toyota C-HR doesn’t get the European mannequin’s gloss black spoiler uniting the taillights, which don’t appear to characteristic LEDs both. Different exterior upgrades embody two new daring paints known as Supersonic Purple and Scorching Lava (Orange), in addition to a brand new Silver R-Code roof possibility.
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Inside, the 2020 Toyota C-HR now provides normal Android Auto compatibility on prime of the already obtainable Apple CarPlay. Moreover, the bottom LE grade features SiriusXM All Entry Three-Month Trial Satellite tv for pc Radio, which was already normal on XLE and Restricted.
Moreover, the mid-range XLE grade provides new seat again pockets and windshield visor extensions whereas the top-of-line Restricted receives a brand new Eight-way energy driver’s seat and Adaptive Entrance Lighting System (AFS) with headlamp auto-leveling.
Different inside adjustments for 2020 embody a brand new Grey headliner for the LE and Restricted grades, plus two new, hanging inside shade mixtures: Blue/Black on C-HR XLE and Black/Brown on C-HR Restricted.
Sadly, the US-spec 2020 C-HR doesn’t get the 181-HP hybrid powertrain launched in Europe and carries on with the naturally aspirated 2.Zero-liter four-cylinder unit making 144 hp at 6,100 rpm and 139 pound-feet (188 Nm) of torque at Three,900 rpm. The engine drives the entrance wheels through a CVT that simulates seven ahead gears. An AWD possibility remains to be not obtainable even if Toyota USA has admitted C-HR gross sales endure in consequence.
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