 Had a chance to do an extended test drive of the Toyota C-HR and found it much better then many of the pundits have rated it. Overall its a very capable FWD crossover with great handling and comfort. I noticed no issues with acceleration and speed at all and found it right in line with any other compact car or SUV. I think the issue is many people see the styling and expect a race car experience when it's really a corolla in a different body. I drive a Mazda CX-3 AWD as my daily commuter and can say the C-HR definitely offers a more comfortable and stylish ride. The only knock I can put on the car is the terrible factory radio (easily replaced) and no hybrid or AWD version here in the US. I would expect both of these options will be added down the road which is why I'll probably wait to purchase one. Bottom line is if you are in the market for a smaller SUV and don't need AWD the C-HR should be one of the first vehicles you look into, it definitely does not disappoint.