Paris 2014: Toyota C-HR Concept Revealed

by Cameron Aubernon

Published: October 2nd, 2014

A harbinger of things to come as far as design and style go, Toyota revealed the C-HR Concept at the 2014 Paris Auto Show.

According to the automaker, the C-HR Concept is what happens when it genetically engineers a crossover from a late-1990s RAV4, a Prius and a GT86. The result is what it calls “diamond architecture styling,” which will likely begin to influence vehicle styling and design sometime down the road.

Under the hood is a new hybrid system that Toyota proclaims will “reset the standards for consumption and emissions.” What the automaker means by this is left to one’s imagination for now.

Regarding dimensions, the C-HR Concept is larger than the Nissan Juke, coming in at 171.3 inches long and 72.8 inches wide. However, it is 3 inches shorter at 59 inches, providing the crossover with a lower center of gravity.

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Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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Wmba on Oct 02, 2014

Make those tires a bit bigger, Toyota! Then they'll have to open a new stock class in swamp buggy racing.

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MRF 95 T-Bird on Oct 03, 2014

I see the influence from the Peugeot RCZ. Just shorter with the height of a small CUV.

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