Toyota to display new crossover concept at Paris motor show

• 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.