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2019 Toyota CH-R XLE Silver

• MSRP $22,980

• Total: $24,710 (included upgrades & delivery)

• Fuel Economy:  27 City / 31 Highway / 29 Overall

• Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder

• 144 HP

Pros

• The truck lighting with those puddle lights – why do they cause such delight? It’s a branding tool for sure but the projection of the logo not only feel fancy but emit just enough light to be comforting. Go here if you want more Information about trucks.
• Hidden-type-design rear door handles gave it a sleek & sporty exterior look
• Let’s talk colors: Blue Flame is a bright color that has a primer/flat look initially but is incredibly eye catching. I call it “painters tape” blue. I really liked it! It was bright enough to be able to find easily in parking lots, etc. but also had a classy and slightly muted feel to it. Combine that with the sporty design of the C-HR and it was a winner for me.
• Amazing Fuel Economy: Combined: 29 MPG
• Standard Safety Technology includes Safety Sense, Lane Departure Alert, Blind Spot Monitoring and more
• Fun interior design touches & color variations

Upgrades:

• Entune Audio Plus w/ App Suite – $685

Cons:

• Biggest downside: not available in 4WD – I did a test drive in August so it seemed adequate, if a bit sluggish on the highway.
• Here’s what Kelley Blue Book had to say: Backseat upgrades are very sparse: no plug ins or middle seat fold down features & also not adult friendly – only good for short rides
• Engine is underpowered. For a front-drive-only subcompact-crossover SUV, the 2019 C-HR is heavy at 3,300 pounds
• Entune – seems pricey at $685
• Minimal cargo space

Zombie Apocalypse Rating: D- or 2 out of 5 Zombies

The hidden-type-design rear door handles, while fun in the regular world, would probably get someone killed or left behind easily due to the simple fact that a passenger would be like “where the eff is the door handle??” as they are trying to evade an approaching zombie. Especially if we are talking “fast zombie” scenarios (such as those in  “Dawn of the Dead”) as opposed to slow shambly zombies (like the “they’re coming to get you, Bahhhbra” zombies in “Night of the Living Dead”)

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