2022 Toyota C-HR Price, Reviews, Pictures & More | Kelley Blue Book

I’m nearing the end of my 3-year lease on the 2020 C-HR LE. I have to say that I feel pretty ‘meh’ about the car.

It does have some good qualities to it. The gas mileage is pretty good (especially for me being a thruway driver), it’s comfortable to drive long distances (10hr round trip to Detroit in a day), and it looks pretty good on the road. That last one may not be shared by everyone but it’s unique to say the least. The standard safety features are a plus, especially on a base trim level. It’s easy to get into and out of so running errands feels quick and easy enough.

The car does come with some downsides. One of those is its underpowered engine. It is consistently sluggish on the thruway to get up to speed. If you plan to overtake someone in the left lane of the thruway, be sure to give yourself some distance and time to make it happen. It also can get really noisy on the thruway so my music is always up at a higher level to equal out the increased road noise. KBB’s review hits the sightlines perfectly. I’m constantly moving up in my seat to check my blind spot. Having blindspot monitoring would be really nice and an added bonus. Also, the cargo space is severely lacking. Anything outside of some normal grocery shopping requires me to fold down the rear seats. Like putting my golf clubs in the car is an adventure on its own. I know most cars in this class would require dropping seats for golf clubs but it’d be nice to feel like I could fit more than just the clubs and a few bags of groceries and not feel like all my storage room is taken up. Also, the rear seats are definitely a bit cramped for anyone who’s above a standard 5’10” height. You could view the back seat experience as lux because you’re enclosed in a smaller space and the rear doors hide your face from the public eye. Or you could view it like my wife and I do as a claustrophobic experience for yourself or your passengers. Either way, the rear seats aren’t the best for hauling family or friends.

Main Summary/Thoughts:
All this to say, it’s a pleasant A to B car that’ll get the job done for certain people. It has nice (unique?) styling, good standard safety features, and decent gas mileage. It’s easy to get in and out of, sits like an SUV but without the driving height of one, and is solid for longer drives. However, if you’re looking for a more engaging driving experience, a quieter cabin on the thruway, better cargo room, safer sight lines for your blindspot, and space to bring people out shopping/tripping with you I’d advise you to look elsewhere. But, if all you need is a comfortable commuter car with a stylized edge to it, this could be the one for you.