Toyota baffles me sometimes. They seriously do. They've actually have generated quite a bit of buzz with the C-HR Concept of theirs. It's both aggressive and modern looking, something that could easily bring in the younger crowd. It's no wonder it was originally meant to be a model for the Scion marque before Toyota decided to call it a day on that brand. Hell, I was half considering looking at getting one with the wife when her current car kicks the bucket. I just got around to reading Autoblog's coverage of the official reveal last night and any interest I had in the car disappeared as soon as I read about the powertrain options. To quote Toyota's press release directly . . .

Responsive and Frugal Powertrains

The Toyota C-HR will be equipped with an engine-range that is designed to deliver exactly the fluent driving behaviour that its customers are looking for. This finds its full expression at the wheel of the hybrid version, the intrinsic characteristics of which guarantee a smooth, jolt-free ride. Fitted with the latest-generation hybrid power plant, the C-HR has CO2 emissions of less than 90 g/km, unrivalled within its segment.

Delivering 122 DIN hp, this new hybrid powertrain is more efficient and lighter, and offers sharper performance than the previous system. Detailed design changes to the engine have resulted in a thermal efficiency of 40% – a world-beating performance for a petrol unit. Other hybrid system components have been made lighter and smaller, and have been repositioned for optimum packaging, further contributing to the car's lower centre of gravity.

And finally, a 2-litre CVT-only model will be available for certain markets.

Fucking seriously? You're gonna make a car look that aggressive and give it a pissy ass powertrain? Fuck. Good luck getting anyone to buy that car, dumbasses. It's too aggressive looking (possibly even ugly) for the geriatric crowd and it's too neutered for the younger crowd. When a Kia Forte SX looks more tempting by miles, you know you have a problem.