Toyota confirms PHEV for next-gen C-HR

Toyota has confirmed its next-generation C-HR SUV will be available with both hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains.

It has previewed its next generation C-HR with the unveiling of the C-HR prologue, a concept vision for the new small SUV.

At the front, the C-HR prologue features a smaller grille opening topped by slimmer headlights to accentuate the high-tech identity of the concept while its tri-colour option of sulphur over a metal silver and recycled carbon black gives it a standout appearance.

Demonstrating Toyota’s commitment to achieving its goals of carbon neutrality, the new C-HR will be available globally with both hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, strengthening Toyota’s multi-technology strategy in electrification.

The new concept was designed by Toyota’s European Design Development team ED2 who designed the original C-HR and Design Director Lance Scott says the challenge was how to build on the attention that the first-generation C-HR received.

“Our mission was to dig deep, to go further than we’d gone before,” Scott says.

Timing for the introduction of the new C-HR and further product details will be announced closer to launch.