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2017 Toyota C-HR vs Honda HR-V: New Crossover Rivalry
By Staff Reporter | March 2, 2016
One of the rivals that the upcoming 2017 Toyota C-HR is taking aim at directly is the Honda HR-V. After its launch, the latter took the crossover market by storm. Will Toyota be able to pull it off as well?
What makes the C-HR intriguing is that its the only second vehicle to adopt the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) that currently sits in the Toyota Prius.
It already has a leg up over the HR-V by offering a hybrid variant powered by the Prius’ 1.8L hybrid powertrain that generates 121hp and 105lb-ft torque.
However, in directly rivaling the HR-V its 1.2L turbo engine is only worth 114hp, at least that’s what the European market is getting. Its arrival in early 2017 might offer something different.
The Honda HR-V derives its power from a 1.8L four-cylinder engine that delivers 141hp and 127lb-ft torque. That, however, isn’t what the crossover is about.
Styling-wise the C-HR looks meaner and is more of a standout than the inoffensive HR-V, but in order to truly be superior the C-HR has to top its 30mpg combined fuel economy rating and its interior volume at 24cu-ft cargo space. The latter is going to be a challenge, as the crossover on the TNGA platform doesn’t really boast much in size.