Paris Live - Toyota C-HR Concept

Will slot in below the RAV4, if launched.

The Toyota C-HR Concept crossover coupe made its world premiere at the ongoing Paris Motor Show 2014.

Toyota C-HR Concept front fascia at the 2014 Paris Motor Show

The stylish design concept heralds the Japanese automaker's new styling approach and previews a possible Nissan Juke-rivaling urban crossover. The front fascia of the C-HR Concept is characterized by radical narrow LED headlamps, an almost non-existent front grille with the Toyota badge occupying the centre stage, and a bumper which is full of angular elements.

Toyota C-HR Concept front three quarters right at the 2014 Paris Motor Show

The radical nature of the design continues in the form of a floating coupe-ish roofline, a continuous greenhouse which is connected to the rear windshield and interesting 3-D taillights that are situated on the rear fenders.

Toyota C-HR Concept side profile at the 2014 Paris Motor Show

The concept's powertrain details were not disclosed, except the company mentioning that a hybrid powertrain drives it.

Toyota C-HR Concept rear three quarters left at the 2014 Paris Motor Show

Toyota has also not spoken about the production prospects of the concept but if it does meet the assembly line, the crossover would have a conventional 5-door configuration and a watered down design (ala Lexus NX). Market positioning, we reckon, will be below the Toyota RAV-4.

Toyota C-HR Concept at the 2014 Paris Motor Show

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