RUMOR: Fully-Electric Toyota C-HR In The Works

With its funky styling and starting MSRP of $24,130, it’s no wonder the Toyota C-HR enjoys such great popularity with global consumers. First introduced to the world in late 2016, it’s starting to get a bit long-in-the-tooth and will require a replacement if Toyota wants to compete with the newly-introduced Honda HR-V.

We can expect a more modern design (it may inherit styling cues from the bZ Compact SUV concept) along with more efficient gas engines and enhanced in-car technology. But, according to Japan’s Spyder7, consumers may be in for an electrified treat. The publication reports a new C-HR may arrive as soon as next year and will see the introduction of a battery-powered derivative.

Should it derive inspiration from the sleek concept pictured below, we anticipate the new CH-R will adopt a more evolutionary design approach, with a sleeker and more aggressive take on a familiar crossover/coupe theme.