Why is the Toyota C-HR's body so heavy?
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Toyota C-HR is essentially a product of Toyota's effort to enhance body strength while controlling costs as much as possible. The reason for its weight is the extensive use of high-strength steel, which is why vehicles based on Toyota's TNGA platform perform well in crash tests. A heavier body provides better stability at high speeds. Factors affecting a car's stability at high speeds include: 1. Vehicle tires: Tires are the only components in contact with the ground. Generally, wider and flatter tires improve stability at high speeds; 2. Vehicle shape: The vehicle's shape also affects high-speed stability. The more aerodynamic the vehicle, the better its stability at high speeds; 3. Drive configuration: Most vehicle drive configurations include front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive. Four-wheel drive vehicles are more stable than front or rear-wheel drive vehicles; 4. Suspension system: Generally, vehicles with independent suspension systems are more stable than those with non-independent suspension systems. Independent suspensions include MacPherson strut and multi-link independent suspensions, among others.