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Post by Paulus17 on Mar 10, 2018 15:46:33 GMT
Hi folks first post for some time and it concerns the CH-R. Our daughter is seriously considering buying a used CH-R, this would be her second car since passing her test about eighteen months ago, her current and her first car is a Vauxhall Corsa. She does do some motorway driving every week and she feels now she needs a bigger car and the CH-R has caught her eye. I'm outa touch now with what's going on with the Toyota range so would appreciate the great knowledge that is on here. So would this car be suitable for her, she has no kids yet, so is it a big car, does it come in a 4x4 version, which model should she go for the 1.2 petrol or the 1.8 hybrid, I think she's been looking at the 1.2s?? are there any issues with either model, is it a cheap car to run. I'm sure there'll be other questions but that's it for now folks  |
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Post by philip42h on Mar 10, 2018 15:57:00 GMT
The 1.2 petrol comes in Manual + FWD, Auto + FWD and Auto + AWD.
The 1.8 hybrid is Auto + FWD only.
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Post by Paulus17 on Mar 10, 2018 16:18:54 GMT
So is the FWD/AWD standard on all the models?
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Post by philip42h on Mar 10, 2018 16:25:44 GMT
So is the FWD/AWD standard on all the models? AWD is available only with the 1.2 Auto and only on the Excel and Dynamic grades ... So if the 4x4 capability is important to you / her, you'll need to check carefully.  The info you want is summarised on the Toyota website (click on Quick view) |
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Post by charliefarlie on Mar 10, 2018 16:40:22 GMT
Disappointing range of engines but a great looking car .... I do like the looks .
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Post by philip42h on Mar 10, 2018 17:45:46 GMT
Disappointing range of engines but a great looking car .... I do like the looks . I suspect that the current engines are sufficient for a daughter's (or son's) second car ...  I wasn't sure about the looks when it first came out but the CH-R has grown on me. As you say, the current engines are disappointing. As I understand, the CH-R shares a platform with the latest Auris which gets the new 2.0 litre hybrid engine that produces 178bhp - hopefully we will see that in the next refresh of the CH-R and then it should go as well as it looks. But, for me, it won't be a contender until they fit the rear electric motor and make it AWD. |
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Post by charliefarlie on Mar 10, 2018 18:04:35 GMT
Disappointing range of engines but a great looking car .... I do like the looks . I suspect that the current engines are sufficient for a daughter's (or son's) second car ... I wasn't sure about the looks when it first came out but the CH-R has grown on me. As you say, the current engines are disappointing. As I understand, the CH-R shares a platform with the latest Auris which gets the new 2.0 litre hybrid engine that produces 178bhp - hopefully we will see that in the next refresh of the CH-R and then it should go as well as it looks. But, for me, it won't be a contender until they fit the rear electric motor and make it AWD. I agree... AWD has been essential here this year. Exceptional maybe but 2 driven wheels and we would have been stranded for some time. What power is is the current Hybrid RAV4 ? |
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Post by Hoovie on Mar 10, 2018 18:12:49 GMT
Toyota seemed to have done a similar thing with the C-HR that they did with the Urban Cruiser i.e. Build a car with 4WD capabilities but only make that 4WD option available wih the less favoured engine.
I imagine there is a rational or reason behind this, but don't understand it.
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Post by bigkev on Mar 10, 2018 18:39:10 GMT
Paul........."no kids yet" a very important wee phrase........the shape of the back doors, sweeping dramatically up towards the rear and its "concealed" handle, virtually precludes small people seeing oot the back windows. I found the rear small and claustrothingmybob in the extreme.
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Post by philip42h on Mar 10, 2018 18:42:00 GMT
I suspect that the current engines are sufficient for a daughter's (or son's) second car ... I wasn't sure about the looks when it first came out but the CH-R has grown on me. As you say, the current engines are disappointing. As I understand, the CH-R shares a platform with the latest Auris which gets the new 2.0 litre hybrid engine that produces 178bhp - hopefully we will see that in the next refresh of the CH-R and then it should go as well as it looks. But, for me, it won't be a contender until they fit the rear electric motor and make it AWD. I agree... AWD has been essential here this year. Exceptional maybe but 2 driven wheels and we would have been stranded for some time. What power is is the current Hybrid RAV4 ? The 2.5 hybrid petrol in the current RAV4 delivers 197 hp ... |
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Post by Paulus17 on Mar 10, 2018 19:44:31 GMT
Thanks for the replies and the link Phillip :TU:
Kev you make a good point re the kids which will be summat i'll point out when we go and have a look at one :TU:
We sat in the CH-R last year while waiting for the Rav to pass it's MOT, I liked it a lot but Mrs P wasn't sure,she did feel too enclosed in it and to be honest I thought they were all Hybrids and four wheel drives.
We also had a CH-R in front of of us at the lights not so long ago and it left us standing when it took off, don't know what model it was but it was quick.
I suppose the option of two or four wheel drives is for those that don't like four wheel drive cars??
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Post by Hoovie on Mar 10, 2018 20:18:57 GMT
Don't know when they came out, but note the road tax system changed on 1st April last year.
A CH-R registered on or after that date will be £140 a year to tax. Before that date I don't know, but it might make a difference when looking at used CH-Rs a year old (if they came out over a year ago anyway!)
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