2019 Toyota C-HR Gets Price Cut, Apple CarPlay, Bigger Backup View
The Toyota C-HR is finally getting all-wheel drive … OK, not really, that’s an early April Fool’s joke. In reality, Toyota’s quirky almost-SUV hatchback is getting some minor updates for the 2019 model year, and none has to do with the drivetrain — but one of them is a long time coming. For 2019, the C-HR is getting Apple CarPlay compatibility, though there’s no word yet on Android Auto.
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All C-HRs now get an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay smartphone integration as standard; the updated unit is also now where the backup camera’s view is displayed instead of the previous version’s dinky rearview mirror display. The other news for the current model year is a streamlined trim level lineup. The 2019 C-HR is now available in LE, XLE and Limited trims instead of last year’s base XLE and topline XLE Premium.
The new base LE model starts at $22,090, lower than last year’s base XLE model ($23,595), but other trims get a price bump. The 2019 mid-level XLE model now starts at $24,125 and the new Limited trim at $27,145, above the previous top trim’s $25,445 price (all prices include a $1,095 destination charge).
With the new trim lineup comes an equipment shuffle. New standards on the XLE grade include blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, auto-folding side mirrors, C-HR puddle lamps and push-button start. Limited model standards include foglamps, rain-sensing wipers, heated front seats, driver-seat power lumbar and leather-trimmed seats; a premium audio system is a new option.
For 2019, Toyota added a new standard color to the palette — Blue Flame — that replaces Radiant Green Mica. Also of note, shoppers who opt for the R-Code color package can choose either a white or black roof instead of last year’s white-only option. The R-Code black roof is now available with Silver Knockout Metallic, Blizzard Pearl, Ruby Flare Pearl and Blue Flame; the white R-Code roof option only comes with Blue Eclipse Metallic body paint.
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All C-HRs are still front-wheel-drive only and come standard with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission. Also unchanged are the C-HR’s standard safety features: All models still get the Toyota Safety Sense P package, which bundles forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, automatic high beams and full-speed cruise control.
Although the new base price is lower, the C-HR still costs more than competitors. The 2019 Honda HR-V subcompact SUV starts at $21,565, and the boxy Kia Soul hatchback starts at $18,485.
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