AUTOSToyota C-HRMore than head-turning, the Toyota C-HR is also good at turning corners with an athletic chassis and double-wishbone rear suspension.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsFrom its "Robocop" mask to its Tron Light Cycle-like wheels wells, the 2018 Toyota C-HR is a futuristic-looking vehicle.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe interior of the Toyota C-HR, like its exterior, sports a split, horizontal element with a raided infotainment screen for better driver viewing.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2018 Toyota C-HR promises an EPA-estimated 29 mpg. Under Detroit News auto critic Payne's lead foot, it got a bit less.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsNot your grandfather's compact. The 2018 Toyota C-HR is bristling with electronics — from adaptive cruise control to a TFT display that provides data on the car's performance.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsFor all its design drama, the Toyota C-HR brings little to the engine room. Its 2.0-liter, 144-horse 4-banger huffs and puffs to 60 mph in 10.2 seconds.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsCompared to compact mainstays like the (blue) Subau Impreza and (red) VW Golf, the Toyota C-HR (left) sports a dramatically different design.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe Toyota C-HR's sci-fi design looks like a Star Wars stormtrooper helmet was grafted on top of a Tron Light Cycle.Henry Payne/The Detroit NewsNever a dull moment: The rear end of the Toyota C-HR is full of creases and details — unlike the look-alike tails of most SUVs.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsDetroit News auto critic Henry Payne flogged the nimble, Nurburgring-trained Toyota C-HR across Oakland County lake country.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsEverything is a sculpture on the new, stylized Toyota C-HR — even the eye-catching taillights.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe Toyota C-HR's rear windows taper to a high door handle for easy rear access.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe Toyota C-HR's dramatic figure continues in back — showcasing its "floating" roof and sculpted hips.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsWith its tapered rear windows and huge c-pillar, the back seat of the Toyota C-HR is a dark place.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsIt's not just the Toyota C-HR's exterior that's different — the compact SUV also puts a back-up camera in the rear-view mirror.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2018 Toyota C-HR offers traditional, five-door sport utility wrapped in a radically different exterior design.Henry Payne, The Detroit News