Next Toyota C-HR is taking shape for 2023 launch

TOYOTA previewed second-generation the look of its C-HR with a dramatic concept late last year, and these latest spy shots suggest that the edgy design is going to be retained by the production model.

- John Mcllroy

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Caught on roads close to Toyota's European R&D base, this prototype shows how some of the key cues from the concept - called C-HR Prologue - will be retained. The camouflage does a reasonable job of disguising the details, but the overall profile reveals that the chunky 'blade' C-pillars are going to make it to showroom vehicles, along with the roof spoiler.