Why the Toyota CH-R is One Of The Best Road Trip Cars
Summer is on the way. Bringing thoughts of laid back vacations and epic road trips. Whether you’re traveling solo or as a family unit, one of the best road trip cars to consider is the Toyota CH-R.
Bae and I test drove the Toyota CH-R during a road trip from Atlanta, GA to sunny Myrtle Beach, SC. With above-average gas mileage, star safety standards, and the type of reliability that Toyota owners have come to love, the Toyota CH-R is definitely one of the best road trip cars we’ve ever driven.
Interior Space
If you’ve ever endured a long road trip cramped into a small car you’ll appreciate the CH-R’s spacious interior.
At first glance, I wondered if the car was going to be too small for two adults. One of whom is over 6’5 ft. However, space wasn’t a problem for us at all!
The CH-R’s rear hatch opens to reveal a large cargo space with 60/40 split seats. Let me tell you. This trunk space fit a full sized beach umbrella, two beach chairs, two carry-on luggage bags, groceries and a bunch of other miscellaneous items. Bonus, we both had legroom to spare.
The backseat is also spacious enough to provide additional passengers with
with plenty of room to stretch out and get comfortable. The last thing anyone needs on a road trip is folks in the back screaming from leg cramps.
Gas Mileage
Nothing ruins a great road trip quicker than needing to stop for gas every time you turn on the ignition. Thankfully, the CH-R’s extremely fuel efficient with an estimated 27/31 city/highway driving mpg.
Powered by a 2.0 liter, 4 cylinder engine, the CH-R delivers dynamic sports performance and excellent fuel economy to keep you on the road exploring vs. parked up and watching Netflix in your hotel room.
We only had to fill our gas tank approximately three times round trip!
Safety Standards
Long distance driving is super enjoyable. But also increases your chances of encountering people who must have bought their driver’s license from some sketchy guy on Craigslist.
That’s where the CH-R’s Star Safety System really comes in handy. These advanced safety features include Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology.
Another feature we appreciated was the Blind Spot Monitor. During long road trips, it’s easy to slip into cruise control mode and miss sudden movements. These alerts really helped us stay focused and aware of our surroundings.
Whether you’re looking for the best road trip cars or on the market for a new car definitely book a test drive at your local Toyota dealership to experience the CH-R for yourself.
You may also enjoy:
Things To Do In Orlando Florida
10 Best Countries To Visit In 2019
16 Comments
toastycritic
It looks like it was a super cool car and I can understand it would be a great road trip. It does look like a great car to take on a trip with all the space in the trunk.
Margaret Smith
This would make for some comfy road trips for sure.
Purva
Toyota cars are the best in terms of performance as well as reliability. I like that this one has so much space!
explorethe6
Definitely! I own a Toyota Corolla and it’s been so good to me. They definitely have reliability nailed down for all their cars.
Neely
I have a Toyota Highlander and I hvae not seen this car before. It seems fantastic though!
explorethe6
Up until test driving the CH-R I hadn’t seen it either! I’m noticing a few more on the road now. Maybe because I’m looking out for them now? LOL
Courtney
Oooo now that is one fun looking car!!! Iām not that big into road trips. Flying is more my thing, but if I were to take a road trip, this car would be so fun!
explorethe6
Oh yeah – I’m all for flying! But if a destination is within driving distance and I know we’ll need a car once we’re there I opt for the open roads š
Bree L.
We do alot of road trips. Next time we buy a car the biggest factor will be how it will be for road trips so I appreciate this post!
explorethe6
Road trips are a long time fav for us too. It sucks when you have to rent a car vs. driving your own so this was a great treat. Happy future car shopping!
aisasami
What a useful but really nice looking car. Is this fuel-efficient? Can you get one that runs on electricity?
explorethe6
It’s definitely fuel efficient. We were really impressed with how well it performed from that standpoint. We only filled our tank three times roundtrip.And we drove a lot around Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas. I don’t believe there’s a hybrid model as of yet. You can check out all the CH-R models here: https://www.toyota.com/c-hr/2019/features/mpg/2402/2404/2408
patricia chamberlain
I love the color of this car! The space in the interior and the great gas mileage definitely make it sounds like the perfect road trip car!
explorethe6
The color is so cute right?! Loved it. We got a lot of compliments on the color too. Such a fun car to drive.
Stephanie
Having an SUV is perfect for road trips! We drive from Houston, TX to SW Florida every summer, and when we got an SUV with more space and comfy seats it made such a difference!
explorethe6
For sure! This one is more of a crossover style vs. full out SUV. But it was still perfectly spacious for our needs.