Toyota will present a new concept vehicle named C-HR at the Paris motor show next month. The vehicle will, says Toyota, reveal an "innovative vision for a compact crossover model".
The Japanese company goes on to say that "the C-HR concept combines a powerful new design language with an engaging driving experience and a hybrid powertrain".
Back in July a converted, high-riding version of the Toyota Auris was spied testing at the Nürburgring in Germany, and it seems logical to conclude that the C-HR concept will preview a production variant of the more rugged C-segment offering.
Such a car – which could take the Auris Cross name – would sit below the RAV4 compact SUV in the firm's line-up and is likely to be sold globally from 2017.
Although our spy photographs showed a car shrouded in a familiar Auris shape, it is believed that the test mule was assessing the new vehicle's underpinnings. Both two- and four-wheel-drive versions of the Auris Cross are expected to be made available.
The teaser image issued by Toyota suggests the Paris concept will have a more sporting appearance than the test car, with a more steeply raked rear section, a integrated roof spoiler and striking light clusters all visible.
The Paris show will also be the venue for the first European appearance of the finalised exterior design of Toyota's Fuel Cell Vehicle, which is due to be launched in Europe next year.
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