Toyota C-HR 2016: New Models Won't Have Diesel Engines
Toyota tm has decided to drop diesel engines from its new C-HR compact in the wake of Volkswagen's emissions scandal and will probably do the same for future model renewals, the carmaker's second-ranking global executive said on Thursday.The Japanese automaker decided "within the last six to 12 months" not to offer a diesel version of the car, unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, because demand for the powertrain technology is falling sharply, executive vice president Didier Leroy told Reuters in an interview.If faced with a renewal decision today for other models up to and including the larger Auris compact, a Toyota staple, "we would probably do the same thing," Leroy added.
2017 Toyota C-HR Debuts In Full In Paris With Three Engine Options
PHOTO GALLERYToyota has unveiled the CH-R in full at the ongoing Paris Auto Show after its design preview earlier in the new at Geneva.Standing for Coupe High-Rider, the new Toyota model bares a striking resemblance to its concept variant unveiled two years ago in Paris.It's been spawned to rival vehicles like the Mazda CX-3, Nissan Juke and Honda JR-V.Beneath the skin, the CH-R is based around the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) and when it hits the market, will be available in a number of guises.The range-topping model features a 2.0-liter petrol four-cylinder engine delivering 142 hp and mated to a CVT.
Toyota drops new diesel for C-HR crossover
Toyota said two-thirds of the pre-orders for the C-HR in Europe are for the plug-in hybrid version.Toyota said two-thirds of the pre-orders for the C-HR in Europe are for the plug-in hybrid version.PARIS -- Toyota has decided not to sell a new diesel engine it is developing in its C-HR crossover.