When Toyota unveiled the C-HR—first as a concept car at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, and then as a production-ready vehicle early this year—its aggressive design, dramatic interior and hybrid powertrain instantly attracted everyone’s attention. After all, it was a far cry from the safe styling and humdrum dynamics of the Toyota of old.
And with the subcompact crossover class fast becoming a popular choice among today’s car buyers as evidenced by the number of EcoSports, HR-Vs and Jukes on the road, many assumed that Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) would be eager to capture a significant slice of the proverbial pie by bringing in the C-HR. Unfortunately, that may not be the case if what a source from the Japanese carmaker’s local office shared with us is true.