Toyota C-HR GR Sport 2021 review | Chasing Cars
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
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We drive the new Toyota C-HR GR Sport and see what this small SUV is like to drive.
Toyota are quickly moving to expand the Gazoo Racing lineup within their range. Obviously, we all know about the GR Yaris hot hatch by now, as well as the GR Supra coupe. But much like Volkswagen have R-Line and BMW have M Sport, Toyota want to sprinkle some GR magic on their more ordinary cars as well. Enter the first such vehicle for Australia: the 2021 Toyota C-HR GR Sport. Wearing big wheels and a body kit, we have to admit, the GR-ified C-HR looks pretty cool. But should Toyota have taken this SUV to the next level?
Should you consider the Toyota C-HR? And if so, should you opt for the GR Sport trim? Or does a vehicle like the Mazda CX-30 make more sense?
In today’s video, John takes a detailed look at the high-spec C-HR GR Sport to give you detailed insights about this vehicle.
What do you think of this car? Leave a comment below.
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The door bins are flexible so you can fit larger things if you need to!
Nice to meet you from Japan! I'm also in C-HR GR. It's a very good car! But recently, a small SUV jarice cross is sold!
If ever a car needed a sunroof, it’s like a cave in there
I feel they shouldn't dilute the GR brand and just keep the name as the performance only cars.
That's a curse of theirs that goes ways back. I remember when they had special versions of toyotas with their own badges from the performance brand that modifies them. They never tried to make a grocery getter overly sporty because it's a grocery getter. Today they'll put any model to undergo modifications even when its fugly. Like the Avalon and Camry. Those cars absolutely do not need to go near TRD or TOM'S
Loving that phrase 'while your down there'
I'm a bit surprised that a car carrying a 'Sport' theme is only available with the 1.8 litre unit. We have just taken delivery of a CHR 'Design' variant here in the UK and I ordered the optional 2 litre unit.
You guys should search chr tuned and you will see they mod to race this car. They also customize it and it looks awsome.
Will this be available to the USA? This is the exact car I want
I hope they put the Yaris GR drivetrain in this this one day 😬
Best car analogy of all time!
Where can I find those brake calipers for my chr Gr sport?In European edition they come with different ones.
I have the US one, we got a 144hp front wheel drive only, cheap little daily. Would love to see Toyota make it 4wd with the 2L
Why didn't Australia get the euro spec gr chr
It's clear, it's all about the appearance, no more. For that, it`s a very beautiful crossover.
Exactly, just some additional styling bits. Same car as regular trim. Didn’t need a 13min video to explain that 👎🏽
This or a Kona N-Line awd?
I used to hate the look of these when they came out. After the mid life face lift they have grown on me. Shame don't get the 2L hybrid would be a better package
Love the look. Wish we could get this in the US. Perhaps the bodykit can be fitted to a US spec C-HR?
Almost certainly
"... has someone bought this at a discount on Parramatta Road?" hahahahahaha!!! I can't deal!
I missed the chapter function....
I own a 2021 gr sport hybrid and I noticed the stiffer ride and handling . The suspension , bigger wheels and centre bracing have changed it to a fun car. I had a 2020 limited chr hybrid and it was like a boat. Not stable . But I am puzzled too as to why this car has basic spec for the limited pricing . And I miss my parking sensors and 360 camera from my limited. This is just cost cutting Toyota .
Better question is... how is this GR yet there's a boring engine with hybrid? Why not a real GR with a 1.6 3 cyl turbo doing 300hp on an AWD drivetrain? Oh but GR only does manual... and CHR drivers can't drive manual. How condescending of Toyota!
@@midlifeparty Theres a reason why its called chr 'gr sport' instead of gr chr. Also there is a manual gearbox for the 1.2 turbo and awd.
@@curry_man69 been looking for those. Never seen them. Are they specifically USDM spec?
@@midlifeparty Nope, the usdm models have the 2.0 engine with the cvt
@@curry_man69 damn.
Better looking but without a manual gear box and engine to suit it's all rather embarrassing, good reviews as always 👍
It has the styling of a vehicle that should offer manual at least as an option.
It looks as though someone got a discount on GR badges/stickers on EBay. Also the front bumper and wheels don’t seem to suit the cars styling. Koba definitely looks better.
Finally a nice wheel design from Toyota
The Yaris GR is the real machine. The CHR can't compare.
Infotainment screen looks a bit Fisher-Price.
Come on Toyota if it wears the GR badge, then stick a GR powertrain in it.
All looks and no go. If it was all wheel drive, have a manual option, little more power, then it can live up to the GR name.
other than the gr yaris toyota havnt really made another proper gr version of a car yet. the gr corolla might be the next one to get the proper treatment.
My sister just picked up her brand new Koba hybrid the other day:- black over white. I encouraged her to that model as it is a Toyota, and about the size and type she was after. In a couple of years I might purchase a used example to replace my 2012 Corolla sedan. Used models are presently so rare (in hybrid) that it would have costed nearly as much as a new one, if she actually found one.
I'm baffled that they're aimed at the young market, yet have 'turbo' written all over them. That makes its insurance costs excessive for them.
My dream car.
Is this in America
Umm......yeah! Can't you tell by his accent 😜?
America recently switched over to driving on the left of the road....
I want a back spoiler bad
Better off buying a corolla or a Camry sedan or hatch can't see paying extra for most SUV's has any advantage for the vast majority of Australians .
I don’t like the idea they us GR for anything than full on sports with more powerful engine. Don’t water the badge down.
Definitely not my cup of tea....moving on.... Thank you for enlightening me with yet another informative review.
Toyota, please give us a real GR CHR and put that 1.6L 3 cyl turbo 300hp engine in for us please. Also a really good DCT or manual or even a strong automatic transmission would suffice.
John, I like the new hairstyle!
GR Sport is to Toyota but shouldn't be confused with Yaris GR-FOUR, as R-Line is to Volkswagen but it's not a Golf R, or as N-Line is to Hyundai but it's not an 130N or a Veloster N.
GR Sport is no more than a mild visual and handling upgrade over the entry level model. A GR-FOUR C-HR would be wicked though.
Jdm version is completely different
.................This thing lol I've been driving a KOBA AWD as a work car for the last year, 2019 build model. For that money on the GR you're downgrading in almost every way. Take the money you would spend on this and get a range topping KOBA.
Yup for the same money, Koba spec all the way.
Yeah I have a Koba and don't feel at all compelled by this GR sport version
@@zaamuro8408 send a link from the company so I can buy one lol can’t find it on their site
@@baizmiami2717 www.toyota.com.au/c-hr/prices
Toyota already watering down the GR branding.
GR bade and hybrid? hmm
Hybrid will be the future of GR
GR 'sport'. Not GR.
It's a cash grab. Well said review.
Too slow GR is confusing the market
I like it but as others said GR doesn’t belong on this model.
So it's all show and no go. Why bother?
Yeah. If you care about go, better to wait for the inevitable GR SUV.
Can’t believe Toyota let the tyre pressures down to hide worse ride quality
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oh, wow! First?
You got it!
Imagine if this car came with a 2jz engine.. people would have spent premium to get it
Ilike Toyota more with no pretense
Australians got even a better gr .# Gr Uris to states..
giggle-inducing ?? Just sounds wrong.
I’m sorry but it’s not really sporty at all. CVT’s are not sporty. In my opinion
Fair
I got excited when I saw Toyota was bringing out a new version. I like the c-hr styling but it’s let down by the terrible engine. It’s complete useless in regional areas. It’s still a no from me.
@@reneeh8719 yes I agree ☝️
'CHR Identity Crisis'. Seems the GR label was totally irrelevant? Weird. Personally not a big fan of the 'wedgie' looks of the modern Toyotas. Prefer the rounder styling of most competitors. Love that 'small curry hooks in the boot'. I love a curry.
EDIT: So the car industry releases all these cross over SUVs with stilt tax - THEN adds lowering springs? What? I feel we are being duped somehow.
i came here for hp ... and see fake
those engine outputs are the same as my 14 year old alfa 147 haha and my alfa still looks better!
The Alfa 147 doesn’t date! Well, except for the platform underneath it, I guess......
How much have you spent on repairs over 14 years?
Some Alfa's are beautiful, so are supermodels and I can't afford the cocaine bill.
@@jeeves6490 i cant remember the first 8-10 years, but except the usual stuff like brakes and suspension coil springs, there wasnt much else, not really expensive at least. Last and this year, we did spend some larger amount of money, changing the clutch, some other part I cant remember right now, getting rid of the rust and getting it re-painted. I mean it is a 14yo with 300k km. Engine still pulls really well for a 120 hp 1.9 jtd and I can go 1000 km with a single tank of gas, even more if youre a careful driver, but ofc I like flooring it, its just fast enough. And even after 14 years of it being in the family, I still look back after parking it :)
@@dwade3202 Sounds like they may have improved, immensely at that.
Sounds like you enjoy your car, all that matters.
It's not gr product it's gr ish 😅😅
It's a GR 'sport'. Not a full blown GR.
Overhyped, overpriced, and over here
Most of the Toyota range.
The most disappointing car I have ever driven, this car looks so fast standing still, overseas there are different engines which they should have brought to Australia and CVT gearbox when oh when are Toyota going to stop using them and the other problems no rear ventilation and standard all wheel drive would be good and sound deadening required or supplied ear plugs to cut out road noise, it really is a pity in my personal opinion as it really is a great looking car and concept.....
144p
Hopefully 1080p is also available...
@@chasingcars I blame the weather 👍
You can put lipstick on a pig....
FIRST 😄
Pipped by one minute!
New Nissan Juke looks way better.