I don't see how the "goofy" connector is causing issues with getting wiper blades for our cars. It's more a function of the supply chain. I recently managed to buy the 27" long blade for the driver's side wiper. It's a Bosch which included a bunch of different adapters to allow the blade to be used with a wide range of cars. This will be the case for any aftermarket wiper blade. So far, I've been unable to find an equivalent Bosch in 16" for the passenger side. I have found some from other brands but would rather keep both front blades the same.
I bought my car new in 2019 and Ive always had an issue finding blades for this car, its not just a supply issue. Recently I went to buy blades for my car and oreillys had the passenger side blade only, advanced auto had no blades for my car what so ever, walmart had the rear blade only, autozone has a few options but they are all among the most expensive wiper blades of them all. Yes the bosch makes wiper blades for this car, but I dont want to spend $60 on wiper blades every year, which is what I actually have to pay when buying bosch and yes I go through them yearly if not sooner. Most brands dont bother adding the type of adapter that these wiper arms need, they have ones similar, but not often for these ones (at least not where Im at). I just want to find a different set of wiper arms with a more common type of connector so I can choose for myself what I want to buy and not be stuck buying the expensive bosch ones that dont last long for me. Also, I think the driver side blade length is supposed to be 26 inch, but if 27 works then thats that. And yes, the connector type is goofy. No other toyota that I know of uses this style, I dont know why toyota decided that the C-HR needed a different type than all their other cars.
