Toyota has been noticed testing a prototype for a redesigned C-HR.

The brand new subcompact crossover was previewed by the C-HR Prologue idea unveiled final December at a media briefing in Europe, and is predicted to make its debut later this yr.

The prototype in our spy photographs, although camouflaged, seems to be like an in depth match to the C-HR Prologue idea. Essentially the most placing characteristic is the automobile’s nostril. It options wings at either side clamped by the headlights, a design Toyota calls the hammerhead face.

Toyota has beforehand confirmed the brand new C-HR will provide hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, identical to the Prius.

Toyota C-HR Prologue idea

It is not clear what platform underpins the automobile however a risk is Toyota’s new E3 design introduced in 2021. The E3 platform combines parts of Toyota’s TNGA platform for gas-powered autos and the e-TNGA platform for devoted EVs, enabling it to assist each gasoline and electrical powertrains.

Thus adopting the E3 platform would imply the brand new C-HR might doubtlessly additionally provide an electrical powertrain.

Though the present C-HR is offered within the U.S., the redesigned mannequin might skip this market as Toyota replaces the nameplate with a manufacturing model of the absolutely electrical bZ Compact SUV idea proven on the 2022 Los Angeles auto present. Nonetheless, Toyota hasn’t confirmed such a transfer.