The C - HR is not soft and comfortable like a Citroen C4 Cactus, rather supple enough to deal well with
road surface irregularities without upsetting the car or occupants, while still stiff enough to be able to throw the Toyota into a bend quickly.
At the front an underfloor cover is fitted beneath the engine bay, while at the rear a change to bush - mounting rather than solid - mounting for the rear subframe isolates the cabin
from road surface irregularities transferred through the rear suspension.
The air - filled tires surrounded the wheels and cushioned the passenger
from road surface irregularities, but they also generated a lot of bounce for the ounce - which was transferred to the vehicle.
Torsion bars absorb motion by twisting and turning according to
road surface irregularities.