Concept Car Of The Day: 2015 Toyota C-HR Concept #2 - AllCarIndex
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The TOYOTA C-HR Concept made its world debut at the 2015 Frankfurt motor show, showcasing stunning looks and an exciting drive. This new concept brought the future Toyota compact crossover one step closer to its final production model, which was set to be revealed at the Geneva motor show the following year.
Inspired by the positive reception of the first TOYOTA C-HR Concept at the 2014 Paris motor show, designers created a new, 5-door concept vehicle that was more closely representative of the compact crossover confirmed for production. This design study aimed to gather feedback from specific target customer groups in order to inform the project designers and engineers.
The TOYOTA C-HR Concept was designed to stand out in a crowded market, offering a stylish, lightweight, and dynamic hybrid crossover option. It featured a new platform developed under the TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) program, providing state-of-the-art handling and controllability.
The concept vehicle showcased a refined diamond-styling theme, with a sculpted lower body representing facetted surfaces of a gemstone. The front of the C-HR Concept featured Toyota's Keen Look design identity, with advanced lighting technology and diamond-pattern detailing.
The new C-HR Concept was a representation of the benefits of TNGA, with increased body rigidity, better collision performance, and a lower center of gravity improving handling and ride comfort. It also introduced a more efficient hybrid system, with a compact full-hybrid powertrain offering reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
This global project was rooted in the European market, with close cooperation between Toyota's vehicle planning centers in Japan and Europe to meet the demands of European customers. The overwhelming reaction to the TOYOTA C-HR Concept at the Paris Motorshow paved the way for the company to enter the C-Crossover segment with confidence.
