Geneva Motor Show: Toyota reveals compact crossover

The boomerang taillights of the C-HR add a funky touch to the rear end.

Wraps came off the snazzy Toyota C-HR production-ready compact crossover at 2016 Geneva Motor Show.

The C-HR is the latest model to be built on the new TNGA architecture, which debuted with the new Prius but will underpin more and more Toyota models in the future.

The brand’s rival to the Honda HR-V, Nissan Juke and Mazda CX-3, remains fairly true to last year’s C-HR Concept with a distinctive, albeit overly busy design with cuts and creases, featuring a sloping, coupe-like roofline and hidden rear door handles.

The C-HR was supposed to be sold as a Scion in United States, but since Toyota has chose to pull the plug on its youth-oriented marque, the crossover will be available stateside with the Toyota badge. All CVT models are offered with a choice of either front- or all-wheel drive. At launch, the first available powertrain will be a variant of the 1.8-liter hybrid system found in the Prius, pushing out a leisurely 120 hp. Europe will get a turbocharged 1.2-liter four-banger, while the USA will most likely get a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder.

In addition to dynamic styling, Toyota is looking to enhance its image among younger buyers by improving vehicle ride and handling.

In Geneva, the C-HR picks up numerous same coupe-like styling touches that made it a stand out as a concept.

Among the driver assists and safety features offered as standard equipment are pre-collision and lane departure warnings, road sign assist, automatic high beam headlamps, adaptive cruise control and pedestrian detection.