Toyota’s new modular TNGA platform, which underpins the C-HR and the latest Prius, plays a fundamental role in the company’s aim of producing cars that are more fun to drive, Toyota says.
The flexibility of TNGA is demonstrated by the differing dimensions between the Prius and the C-HR; the crossover has a shorter wheelbase of 2,640 mm compared with the Prius’ 2,700 mm, while sporting 20 mm and 10 mm wider tracks front and rear than the hybrid, made possible by the TNGA design which allows tailored changes to suit a particular model.
On this basis, Toyota aimed to create a crossover with the same dynamics as a “very competent hatchback”, a goal facilitated by the TNGA-C platform’s relatively low centre of gravity, which aids the C-HR’s handling and drive characteristics. In the case of the C-HR, front suspension duties are handled by MacPherson struts in front, whilst employing the Prius’ double wishbone setup at the rear.
The modular platform is also said to be 65% more rigid than the company’s previous platform which underpinned the likes of the Toyota Auris, which further contributes to reaching the company’s goals. The C-HR and the latest Prius are the first of more models to be based on the the Toyota New Global Architecture, which Toyota says will underpin half of all its new models worldwide by 2020.
Depending on the market it will be sold in, there will be three powertrain packages available for the C-HR, including a hybrid option. The first is the 8NR-FTS 1.2 litre turbo four-cylinder (from the facelifted Auris), delivering 115 PS and 185 Nm of torque through either a six-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission or a CVT, the latter with a choice of two- or four-wheel drive.
The second is a 2.0 litre CVT variant, which is likely fitted with the same 2.0 litre Dual VVT-i four-cylinder engine as the Corolla Altis with 147 PS and 187 Nm. Finally, there’s the C-HR’s hybrid powertrain, consisting of a 1.8 litre VVT-i Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine and a pair of electric motors, the same combo found on the new Prius.
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john, what’s Intelligent Manual Transmission..
Means if u choose Manual Transmission, then ur Intelligent, otherwise…
So john, U must be an intelligent man to choose the Intelligent Manual Transmission isit. BUT U “dislike” anything Toyota. So how ??!
in b4 john is not intelligent
U failed comprehension there. I din say I chose IMT.
I chose M-A-N-U-A-L T-R-A-N-S-M-I-S-S-I-O-N.
Since when did manual gearbox tech is a toyota proprietary?
When hailthepurist ask 4 U specifically, he is being sarcastic & see if he has ruffles U. Look like he has done a good job.
Nope. I just ruffled urs
MT > all txn
Toyota. fun n reliable
When this car will be sell in MY?
If it’s confirmed the 4 generation Prius will not be sold in Malaysia, I will definitely replace my current Prius with the CH-R i.e. if it will be sold here.
the reason UMW brought Prius CBU from japan was because of tax incentive towards hybrid and EVs. hence, prius C sold at 97K, while prius 1.8 at 130k+. once the tax incentive removed, the price was almost golf GTI level. no point of selling the prius then, but u can still go for Lexus CT hybrid. similar mechanicals underneath, smaller bodyshell though.
looks nice actually but taillights look a bit like civic’s in my opinion
Love the design but the smallish boot space of 3xx litre is a big -ve aspect
This C-HR makes the HR-V 10 years outdated with better design and quality of materials compared to the cheapskate outdated 1.8 engine and build quality too.
If priced right with decent specs it will outsell the outdated HR-v. Hahaha
You want everything new and improved and also want good price ah… LOL… what a joke
Crab-like back. Reminds me of Krabby. Lel.