10-5-2017: Report of windscreen cracking overnight on new Toyota C-HR. Fixed by the dealer under warranty but took four weeks. Owner found posts on a C-HR forum of the same thing happening to other C-HRs so spoke to Toyota UK who admitted to a manufacturing problem.
19-7-2017: Further report of Toyota C-HR windscreens cracking. Apparently due to the DAB radio antenna that is embedded in the screen. Has led to delayed deliveries of new C-HRs.
17-8-2017: Yet another report of windscreen on Toyota C-HR cracking and while car was in for that the dealer discovered a fault with the fuel tank that required a 6 week wait for a replacement.
24-11-2017: Complaint that pre-collision warning and 'city braking' of C-HR is not working.
2018: Nothing at all
26-9-2018: No 225/50/R18 95V all weather tyres made to fit the Toyota C-HR
11-1-2019: Complaint of condensation inside satnav screen of 2017 Toyota C-HR hybrid, replaced in 2018 under warranty, but now occurring again despite car being kept in a garage. Replacement screens £900.
6-2-2019: Problems reported with 2017 Toyota C-HR 1.2 1.2T 115 (petrol model): Intermittent fault since 6 months old. Revs drop off completely after a sweeping bend utill car comes to a stop, Then, after turning it off and on again it runs normally. Car was with dealer for 7 weeks at 10.000 miles service awaiting a part of the wiring loom to fix. Within a week fault started again. Had new injectors, coil packs, etc. to no avail. Next visit they did a soda clean of valves to remove carbon build up which didn't fix it either. December 2018 it was doing it every trip and is now at dealers waiting for Toyota to come with a fix.
22-3-2019: Failed 12v battery reported in March 2016 Toyota C-HR hybrid at 9,000 miles. Owner told that on its 2nd service, under the 'Hybrid Test' the auxiliary battery had lost capacity because the car didn't do enough miles.
17-8-2017: Appears to be a Toyota TSB recall on some Toyota C-HR to replace the fuel tank: a jib that can take 6 weeks. Not on the DVSA vehicle safety recall list.
19-11-2017: Report from Just-Auto.com that Toyota GB will recall about 4,200 Turkish-built C-HR crossovers with the 1.2-litre petrol engine to reflash software that controls the electronic park brake. The hybrid version is not affected. "On involved vehicles, there is a possibility that the Skid Control Electronic Control Unit may incorrectly identify a small increase in circuit resistance of the EB motor as an open circuit. Should this occur, warning lights will illuminate and this may result in an inability to release the parking brake. In some cases, it can prevent the parking brake from being applied. This condition typically occurs when the EB has not been operated for a period of time." Toyota Australia said it would recall 4,886 C-HR models produced from July 2016 until October 2017. The US recall involves approximately 28,600 2018 C-HR . Recall letters go out in January 2018.
14-9-2018: is recalling 32,393 hybrids in the UK due to an electrical problem. The safety notice is for Prius, Prius Plug-in and C-HR Hybrid models manufactured between October 2015 and May 2018. The issue is thought to affect more than one million cars worldwide. The problem involves the engine wire harness which is connected to the hybrid vehicle power control unit. A portion of the wire harness without a protector could contact the connector cover and wear over time, possibly causing an electrical short circuit. Toyota says there have been no reports of any accidents or injuries relating to this issue. Dealers will contact owners and there will be no charge for any work. Authorised workshops will check the engine wire harness assembly and, if damaged, the assembly will be replaced with a new one that includes a protector. If no damage is found, a protective covering will be fitted over the insulation.
October 2016
Toyota C-HR on sale in the UK
First UK customer deliveries January 2017. The launch range comprises eleven variations with 1.2 petrol turbo engines or 1.8 VVTi hybrid drivetrains.
The 1.2T can be ordered with front wheel drive or four wheel drive and 6-speed manual or CVT automatic transmissions. 4WD versions from £26,495. 1.8 hybrid versions are front wheel drive only, priced from £23,595.
At launch, the C-HR comes in three equipment grades: Icon, Excel and Dynamic. Icon specification includes dual-zone automatic air conditioning, 17-inch alloys, Toyota Touch 2 touchscreen controlled multimedia system, front fog lamps, rain-sensing windscreen wipers and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.
Excel trim adds part-leather seat upholstery, heated front seats, smart (keyless) entry, parking sensors and Intelligent Park Assist, rear privacy glass, 18-inch alloys, a folding function for the door mirrors and a complement of driver assistance safety features including a Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Lane Change Assist. Upgraded Toyota Touch 2 also provides satellite navigation and access to on-line services.
The C-HR Dynamic model adds standard metallic paint with a contrasting black roof, Dynamic specific 18-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, LED headlights and fog lights and a bespoke upholstery fabric.
All C-HR models benefit from Toyota Safety Sense, a package of active features that can alert the driver to collision risks and intervene if necessary to avoid an impact, or mitigate the consequences if an accident is unavoidable. These elements include a Pre-Collision System with autonomous emergency braking, Lane Departure Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition and Automatic High Beam headlight operation.
GRADE |
POWERTRAIN |
OTR PRICE |
VED BAND |
Icon |
1.2T 6MT FWD |
£20,995 |
E |
Icon |
1.2T CVT FWD |
£22,195 |
E |
Icon |
1.8 Hybrid FWD |
£23,595 |
A |
Excel |
1.2T 6MT FWD |
£23,995 |
E |
Excel |
1.2T CVT FWD |
£25,195 |
E |
Excel |
1.2T CVT AWD |
£26,495 |
F |
Excel |
1.8 Hybrid FWD |
£26,495 |
A |
Dynamic |
1.2T 6MT FWD |
£25,495 |
E |
Dynamic |
1.2T CVT FWD |
£26,695 |
E |
Dynamic |
1.2T CVT AWD |
£27,995 |
F |
Dynamic |
1.8 Hybrid FWD |
£27,995 |
A |
April 2017
Toyota C-HR Limited Edition announced
Priced at £29,995 and limited to 100, it has bi-tone paint finish that combines Metal Stream bodywork with a contrast black finish to the roof, rear spoiler and door mirrors. Eighteen-inch alloys with a matt black finish and chrome side sills together with discreet Limited Edition diamond badging on the centre pillars.
Black leather upholstery, special Limited Edition badging on the dashboard and a nine-speaker JBL sound system, complete with an eight-channel, 576-Watt amplifier.
The Limited Edition is based on the C-HR Dynamic. Spec includes includes LED headlights, fog lamps and daytime running lights, sequential LED turn indicators and rear privacy glass. Auto-folding door mirrors, front and rear parking sensors and Smart Entry and Start.
The C-HR Limited Edition also has Toyota touch 2 with Go multimedia and navigation system, including three years’ map updates and access to online services.
June 2018
Toyota C-HR Design launched
On the outside, it sports 18-inch alloy wheels, rear privacy glass and auto-folding heated door mirrors with integrated turn indicators. Welcoming entry illumination and ambient cabin lighting are also part of the package, together with smart entry and push-button start.
The front seats both have integrated heaters and power-adjustable lumbar support. The Toyota Touch 2 with Go multimedia system comes with an intuitive central touchscreen control, navigation functions and access to online services. Front and rear sensors, plus Intelligent Park Assist make for hassle-free manoeuvring into and out of parking spaces.
For 2018, C-HR Excel models gain full black leather upholstery and rear LED lights. For the Dynamic grade there are new matt black 18-inch alloys, black fabric upholstery and a cool silver trim line on the dashboard.
For customers who want to make a stand-out statement with their C-HR, the model can now be specified in vibrant Cyan Blue paintwork; a host of customisation options allows for an even more personalised look, including contrast colours for the side sills, front bumper inserts, lower boot trim, fog light surrounds and door mirror covers.
Design and Dynamic models can be specified with optional leather upholstery and a premium JBL sound system – individually or in a combined pack. The more powerful audio system can also be obtained for the C-HR Excel.
The Icon model can be upgraded with a Tech Pack option that includes smart entry, a Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Alert with steering assist and auto-folding mirrors (for the 1.2T Icon the pack also provides smart entry and push-button start).
May 2019
Toyota 5 year warranties can now be extended to 7 years for £495, including MoTs and Toyota Roadside Assistance.
October 2019
Toyota C-HR updated with new hybrid engine
Joining the 122PS 1.8-litre hybrid system is a new, more powerful 185PS 2.0-litre hybrid with CO2 emissions of 92g/km.
Additionally, the new Toyota C-HR is equipped with a new multimedia system that includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration.
The front lights have been upgraded to premium LED technology, with the daytime running lights and indicators combined. At the rear, new lights are connected by a gloss black spoiler.
Dynamic upgrades include modified electric power steering tuning for improved steering feel. The 2.0-litre hybrid also benefits from a new suspension design that, Toyota says, improves ride comfort while retaining excellent handling capabilities. All variants also feature an upgraded package to further reduce cabin noise.
Prices in the UK for new C-HR start from £25,625 for the entry-level Icon model. Customers can also choose from Design, Excel and Dynamic grades, all available with either 1.8 or new 2.0-litre hybrid powertrains. The range-topping “Orange Edition” rounds off the line up.
November 2019
Prices and specifications announced for updated C-HR
The updated C-HR gives customers the choice of two hybrid powertrains. The established, 120PS 1.8-litre hybrid system remains in the range, but with its eco performance enhanced by an upgrade to a lithium-ion high-voltage battery and by size, weight and efficiency improvements in all its principal hybrid components. CO2 emissions start from 86g/km (NEDC correlated data)/109g/km (WLTP data).
The additional powertrain is a new 2.0-litre system that produces 182PS, with CO2 emissions from 92g/km (NEDC correlated data)/119g/km (WLTP data). It features an all-new 2.0-litre petrol engine that achieves a maximum thermal efficiency of 41 per cent – the world’s highest level for a mass-produced engine – which means more of the energy potential in every drop of fuel is captured.
As well as greater power and higher efficiency, the 2.0-litre hybrid versions of C-HR benefit from uprated suspension and improved noise and vibration countermeasures.
The updated C-HR introduces Toyota’s latest developments in connectivity and infotainment. Its new, 2019 multimedia system incorporates Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, allowing the most commonly used smartphones to not just synchronise, but actually merge with the car’s media-system.
Provided as standard equipment, this also enables over-the-air map updates for the navigation system. Toyota provides a free three-year subscription for updates (available every six months) on every new C-HR.
The revised C-HR follows the model’s established grade structure in the UK. Entry point is the Icon, offered exclusively with the improved 1.8-litre self-charging hybrid system, followed by Design grade, which can be specified with either the 1.8 or new 2.0-litre hybrid powertrain.
Excel and Dynamic grades share top-of-the-range status, their specifications tailored to suit customer preferences for luxury, high technology and sharper styling details.
The updated C-HR is launched with a special Orange Edition model, finished in dedicated Scorched Orange paintwork with contrasting 18-inch matt black alloy wheels and black bi-tone roof. In addition to the Excel equipment specification, it also comes as standard with the JBL premium audio system. The Orange Edition is powered by the new 2.0-litre hybrid system and availability is limited to just 500 units.
Icon grade is equipped as standard with: –
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Reversing camera
- Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
- 2019 multimedia system with touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ smartphone integration
- Toyota Safety Sense
- LED reflector headlights
Design grade builds on this specification with: –
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Rear privacy glass
- Piano black console
- Rain-sensing windscreen wipers
- Intelligent Clearance Sonar with auto brake, front and rear parking sensors
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Heated front seats with power lumbar adjustment
- Navigation system
- Smart entry
- Heated, auto-folding door mirrors
- Simple Intelligent Park Assist
The C-HR Dynamic introduces: –
- 18-inch Dynamic alloy wheels
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert with auto braking
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Adaptive LED lights front and rear
- LED fog lights
- Puddle lights
- Metallic paint and black bi-tone roof
The Excel grade adds to the Design specification with: –
- 18-inch Excel alloy wheels
- Rear LED lights
- Adaptive LED headlights
- LED fog lights
- Door mirror puddle lights
- Adaptive Front-lighting System
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather seat upholstery
- Power driver’s seat adjustment
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert with auto braking
- Blind Spot Monitor
The revised C-HR is on sale now, with customer deliveries from January 2020. On-the-road prices are shown in the table below. All versions are covered by Toyota’s five-year/100,000-mile new car warranty.
GRADE |
POWERTRAIN |
OTR PRICE |
Icon |
1.8 Hybrid |
£25,625 |
Design |
1.8 Hybrid |
£28,005 |
Design |
2.0 Hybrid |
£29,645 |
Excel |
1.8 Hybrid |
£30,110 |
Excel |
2.0 Hybrid |
£31,750 |
Dynamic |
1.8 Hybrid |
£30,250 |
Dynamic |
2.0 Hybrid |
£31,890 |
Orange Edition |
2.0 Hybrid |
£32,595 |
January 2021
Toyota C-HR GR Sport priced from £31,395
The GR Sport grade, available with both 1.8 and 2.0-litre self-charging hybrid electric powertrains, makes its mark with powerful exterior styling details, including a black finish for the headlight and fog light housings, central bumper section and the background to the Toyota emblem. There’s a more prominent front spoiler, black door mouldings and wheel arch surrounds, dark-tinted LED headlights and a dark chrome finish for the grille. At the rear, there is a black spoiler, black reflector surrounds, an under-bumper trim and GR badging.
Larger, 19-inch GR Sport five-double-spoke alloy wheels are fitted, with a contrasting black and bright machined finish and 225/45 Continental Premium Contact tyres. A bi-tone paint finish is standard, with eight colour options including a new Ash Grey, combined with a black roof, pillars and door mirror casings.
The black theme continues in the cabin with a new fabric upholstery for the sports front seats, with a woven centre stripe in GR Sport colours. The same design is also available in black Alcantara as an option, together with power adjustment for the front seats. There are also GR-branded scuff plates and perforated leather steering wheel trim with red stitching. A contrasting silver deco line extends across the instrument panel and the stop/start button carries the GR Sport red and black logo.
The sports styling is matched with sharper handling, with stiffened front and rear springs to increase damping force and retuned steering for better response.
All C-HR models benefit from an upgrade to the Toyota Safety Sense system, adding Lane Trace Assist and extending the Pre-Collision System’s functionality to include cyclist detection in daylight driving. There is also a new dark chrome 18-inch alloy wheel design for the Excel grade models.
The new C-HR GR Sport models are on sale now: on-the-road prices are £31,395 for the 1.8-litre version and £33,015 for the 2.0-litre.