The C-HR has an unusual mission ahead of it: lure away style-conscious buyers who might be inclined to shop crossover SUVs, but don't really need any of the SUV capabilities.
The Honda HR-V might be an appealing alternative: it's all about utility, not at all about sport.
We think the same will be true of the Ford Ecosport when it arrives in 2018; it's been a long time coming.
The aging and alien-like Nissan Juke, with its high-winding turbo-4 and available all-wheel drive, is a similarly odd vehicle for non-mainstream tastes.
The Mazda CX-3 is small inside, but by far the most fun to drive among this list.
And the Kia Niro has hybrid hardware but lots of wagon-like cargo space, in the absence of all-wheel drive.
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The 2018 Toyota C-HR rides high, with astonishing looks that we like (you may differ); they're the selling point for a slow car that doesn't offer all-wheel drive despite a crossover label. |
The 2018 Ford EcoSport offers up cabin space and a low base price, but other Ford SUVs present a better value. |
The 2018 Honda HR-V blends great rear-seat flexibility and gas mileage, but it’s slow. |
The 2018 Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid breathe new life into the hybrid segment, with a practical wagon shape and excellent interior you’d never know was a hybrid. |
The 2018 Mazda CX-3 is an attractive small crossover pick thanks to its good looks. We’d ask for more room, but fear that would spoil the CX-3’s low price. |
The 2018 Nissan Kicks doesn’t thrill, but its pert styling and good value make it worth a look. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $22,500 | $19,995 | $19,670 | $23,340 | $20,110 | $18,290 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 27 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 46 MPG City / 49 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 31 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy |
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| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas/Electric I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| Compact Cars | Small SUV 2WD | Small Station Wagons | Small Station Wagons | Compact Cars | Midsize Cars |
| Style Name | |||||
| XLE FWD (GS) | S FWD | LX 2WD Manual | FE FWD | Sport FWD | S FWD |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD |
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| 2018 Toyota C-HR vs. 2018 Ford Ecosport | 2018 Toyota C-HR vs. 2018 Honda HR-V | 2018 Toyota C-HR vs. 2018 Kia Niro | 2018 Toyota C-HR vs. 2018 Mazda CX-3 | 2018 Toyota C-HR vs. 2018 Nissan Kicks | |
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