Toyota has enjoyed double success in the Auto Trader New Car Awards with honours for both the C-HR crossover and Hilux pick-up.
The legendary Hilux was named Best Pick-up, while the C-HR took the title of Best Car for City Drivers. The awards were decided by UK motorists themselves, as with all the Auto Trader awards, and makes for a real-world verdict on each cars performance, reliability, appearance and running costs.
C-HR scored highly for convenience and performance required for around-town driving by its owners, while Hilux drivers ranked their “invincible” machines the best when it comes to rugged, reliable performance day-in, day-out.
Erin Baker, Auto Trader Editorial Director, said: “The Toyota C-HR ranked top for its reliability among city drivers, and owners highlighted one of the most important considerations when shopping for a city car – how easy it is to park. It also has excellent safety features and buyers have been impressed with the smoothness of the ride, how it drives and its quirky design both inside and out.”
C-HR features Toyota Safety Sense as standard, equipping it with active safety systems that can warn of and help prevent many common collision risks in around-town driving. This makes the C-HR a perfect city-car, ensuring confidence in the driver for city commutes. A high driving position also benefits the driver by providing a commanding all-round view, as well as Blind Spot Monitor, Simple Intelligent Park Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert to assist when manoeuvring in tight spaces.
Efficiency-wise, the C-HR shines further with a self-charging hybrid version which is suited to urban motoring, automatically switching to its electric power with zero emissions and fuel consumption and near-silent operation whenever driving conditions permit, notably in slow-moving traffic.
Commenting on the Hilux’s success, Erin Baker added: “Hilux scored highest for power and durability – crucial for pick-up drivers. Owners also praised its renowned reliability, how safe it feels when driven, how it looks and its performance off-road.”
The award confirms Hilux’s status as a machine that’s not just tough, but also equipped to meet the demands of modern motorists in terms of quality, equipment features and refined on-road performance, making it an ideal all-rounder.
