produces some of the most popular SUVs on the planet, but not all SUVs are winners. Some models simply don’t fit in with the rest of the Japanese automaker’s lineup. There’s one Toyota SUV in particular that consumers don’t really like. Toyota C-HR is not as popular as rivals or others. Here are three reasons why Toyota’s most hated SUV will be discontinued.
The Toyota C-HR is the extravagant family
The Toyota C-HR is a subcompact SUV that has been around since 2016. The small crossover nameplate is discontinued for 2023 in America. There are still many models on the road, but Toyota has decided to no longer produce the C-HR for the United States. One of the main reasons the C-HR is being discontinued is because of how different it is from other Toyota SUVs.
and the Kia Soul.
There are many small compact SUVs that thrive on their unique size. C-HR is not one of them. It may have great standard features in common with other Toyota SUVs, but that’s the only thing that makes the subcompact SUV remotely similar to any of its Japanese cousins. Toyota has a clear direction for its lineup, and the C-HR doesn’t fit the brand’s vision for the future.
There are too many better options on the market for the C-HR to compete
If a vehicle can’t compete in its segment, it has little use for an automaker. Nameplates that fail to sell well and compete with the best vehicles in their segment often lose market share to competitors, which hurts brands. The compact SUV segment is highly competitive. The C-HR can’t hold a candle to the most popular subcompact SUV nameplates.
The 2023 Mazda CX-30 is a classy and refined subcompact SUV. It’s an excellent choice for drivers with a taste for the finer things. The 2023 Hyundai Kona is a fun, quirky, well-balanced compact SUV. The 2023 Kia Soul is best for drivers looking for an affordable subcompact SUV that still offers plenty of value.
The 2022 Toyota C-HR starts at $24,280. It uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine to produce 144 horsepower and 139 lb-ft of torque. The C-HR gets 27 miles per gallon in the city and 31 miles per gallon on the highway.
There are newer subcompact SUV models that are even more affordable, more powerful, and more fuel-efficient. The C-HR is getting the boot, and it appears to be a big move by Toyota considering how the SUV compares to rivals.
Toyota has already introduced a better subcompact SUV
The Toyota Corolla Cross arrived as model year 2022 and is already earning a lot of praise. Consumers love the Corolla Cross because it’s affordable, offers all-wheel drive, and gets excellent gas mileage.
It starts at $23,060. It uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine to produce 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque. The Corolla Cross achieves 31 miles per gallon in the city and 33 miles per gallon on the highway. Praise its low starting price and standard driver-assist features.
The C-HR may be headed for the big junkyard in the sky, but Toyota has another subcompact SUV option that will help the brand secure market share in that segment. We’ll have to wait and see how the Corolla Cross stacks up against rivals as the nameplate matures and evolves.
