As a car editor, I have tried many Toyota models before, and if I want to pick out the most personalized one, I think it must be GAC Toyota C-HR dual engine. Unlike previous TNGA models, its personality is reflected in many aspects, such as appearance, such as handling. In this review, we borrowed a C-HR dual engine and conducted an in-depth discussion of its "personality".
The new GAC Toyota C-HR was launched at the end of May last year, and a total of 6 models were launched in the whole series, with a guided price range of 141,800 to 190,800 yuan. Among them, the dual engine model is 18,000 yuan more expensive than the fuel version of the same configuration, but this does not mean that it is not worth it. You know, this 2.0L THS hybrid system was only used by Lexus UX before, and now that the power system technology is decentralized, GAC Toyota has brought this C-HR dual engine along the water, so look, do you think it is thick again?
Static experience: the exterior can be salty and sweet, and the interior details are careful
For the C-HR Twin Engine, the salty and sweet shape design is a big reason why it can stand out from many competitors, although it is positioned as a small SUV, but the wide front makes it look not small at all. In addition, unlike his brother Yize IZEOA, the C-HR dual engine also largely continues the design of the overseas version of the model, and the honeycomb mesh air intake makes it look much harder than the former.
The C-HR dual engine is equipped with full LED headlights, its high and near light is an integrated design, and the daytime running lights are like a lightning bolt that splits diagonally from above, and the visual effect after lighting is quite outstanding. As for the LED fog light, it is exclusive to the medium and high-end models, it is designed to surround the sides in front, and the circular design is very cute.
The sense of line is a plus for the side of the C-HR double engine, and the ribs full of strength are spread all over the side, and anyone who looks at it can't help but praise it. As for the body color, in addition to the opal silver car paint we experienced this time, C-HR dual engine also provides another 10 kinds of body color schemes for everyone to choose. It is worth mentioning that the model we experienced is also equipped with Michelin PRIMACY 4 silent tires (exclusive to the top), which can effectively suppress the tire noise problem of the vehicle at high speed.
The rear part of the car is still the most recognizable part of the C-HR, and the iconic boomerang taillights are very visually stunning when lit. At the same time, this car also has a very strong cross-border wind, its lines are complex but not messy, compact and do not lose the sense of strength, and the concave and convex profile creates a rich sense of layering. However, the unique shape of the rear also has a drawback, that is, the area of the rear windshield is smaller than that of other SUV models, and the field of view and lighting are somewhat limited.
Entering the C-HR car, you will find that C-HR has made all of them into the look that young people like, from the blue one-button activation button to the floating touch screen, and then from the chrome decoration at the details to the LCD panel below the air conditioner outlet, the design elements are very rich. However, the car machine system is still the short board of C-HR, if you have been used to the current mainstream car system on the market, then the C-HR dual engine this screen operation logic and fluency may give you some sense of gap.
In the seat part, C-HR has put a lot of effort into ergonomics, first of all, the blessing of the integrated sports seat, which is very helpful for improving the sense of movement. At the same time, the wrapping of this set of seats is also very good, which can give the driver a strong confidence. As for the fabric of the seat, it is a combination of imitation leather and fabric, and the internal padding is also very soft, even if it is a long driving, it will not be too tiring.
Space display: enough space to ride Insufficient storage space
When it comes to the space part, the performance of the C-HR dual engine's seat space is somewhat unexpected, the seat is adjusted to the lowest case, and the experiencer with a height of 176cm still has a punch in the head of the front row. The front seats remain unchanged, and the same experiencer comes to the rear, at this time the experiencer's head space is four fingers, and the leg space is one punch and four fingers, which is actually equivalent to some joint venture compact SUVs.
Limited by the size of the body, storage space is a short board for the C-HR dual engine, especially in the front row, which only provides two cup holders one in front of the other, and there is no storage compartment for carry-on items such as wallets and mobile phones, which can only be placed in the armrest box or glove box. In addition, the depth of the glove box is also relatively limited, and the lid cannot be closed after three bottles of mineral water are placed.
In addition, in order to ensure the space in the car, the C-HR dual engine also made sacrifices for the trunk space, but fortunately, the second row of seats supported the proportion of the recline, and after the seat was reclined, it can still form a regular plane, which can be used for emergency use when some large items need to be transported.
Dynamic experience: trolley, large horsepower, easy to handle
Power is an important part of the personality of the C-HR dual engine, as a small SUV with a curb weight of only 1575 kg, the C-HR is equipped with a 2.0L THS hybrid system. Don't underestimate this increase in displacement by 0.2 liters, which is a big step ahead of the previous 1.8L THS hybrid system at the technical level. Specifically, the 2.0L engine compression ratio is as high as 14:1, the maximum power can reach 146 horsepower, the peak torque is 188 Nm, and the matching motor can output 109 hp and 202 Nm, which is definitely more than enough for driving.
The gearbox part is the E-CVT we are familiar with, and the efficient transmission is one of its major characteristics. Driving the C-HR dual engine, the most obvious feeling is that the power response speed of this system is very fast, gently stepping on the accelerator vehicle can make timely feedback, and when you step on the accelerator deeply, this system can provide you with a steady stream of power, such a sufficient power reserve is rare in the same level.
In addition, this 2.0L hybrid system is also equipped with a smaller and lighter nickel battery pack as a reserve power, it is arranged under the rear seats, which can ensure the same luggage compartment capacity as the gasoline model while effectively improving the weight distribution of the front and rear axles of the vehicle, the TNGA architecture is already very low the center of gravity is lowered, with the front McPherson rear E-type multi-link suspension combination, feedback to the control, the most intuitive feeling is that it becomes more flexible.
The steering system response of the C-HR dual engine is also as silky as power, it not only points clearly, but also does not have too much virtual position, including the force feedback of the steering is also smooth enough, and when passing through the corners, the suspension system can provide fairly good support to the vehicle, even at a higher speed through the big bend can also be calmly coped with, bringing the driver stronger confidence.
As far as the driving mode is concerned, the C-HR dual engine provides THREE MODES OF SPORT, NORMAL AND ECO, and the difference between them is mainly in the power response speed, but in fact, the difference between each mode is not large, and the body feeling is not obvious enough. In addition, the C-HR dual engine also provides an additional "S" gear, pushing the gear lever to the left to switch gears, making driving fun.
Finally, the NVH performance, the main source of noise in the C-HR dual engine is the engine, and the noise will become more and more pronounced as the engine speed rises. Of course, this is in the case of the battery is out of power, after all, in the pure electric drive state, the car is still very quiet. However, this is actually a common problem of many hybrid models, and the user experience will be affected somewhat, and we hope that this problem can be improved in the future.
Write at the end
On the whole, the C-HR dual engine is a full of personality sports SUV, which is reflected in many aspects, such as unique appearance, and then such as impressive control, or the ultra-low fuel consumption brought by the 2.0L hybrid system, all in all, it is really easy to remember. However, limited by the size of the body, too little storage space is a major shortcoming of it, and the noise problem of the engine also needs to be solved by the official, which is loved and hated. What do you think of this car? Welcome to discuss in the comments section, we will see you in the next issue!