Toyota C-HR (2016 – 2023) Review
Toyota C-HR (2016 – 2023) At A Glance
Characterful design. Efficient engines. Comfortable and well made.
Cramped back seats. Rear visibility isn’t great. Dated infotainment system.
The Toyota C-HR is a striking choice that blends cool design with hybrid technology and efficiency. It’s not the most practical option for families, but it delivers a decent drive, comfortable ride and usable technology. In the used small SUV sector, it's up against stiff competition from the likes of the Ford Puma, Honda HR-V, and Nissan Juke. Read on for our full Toyota C-HR review.
The Toyota C-HR is unquestionably one of the more interesting hybrid SUVs available. When everyone was buying regular, rather staid SUVs, along came this origami-inspired model with angles, creases and folds that made it look like a concept car.
It wasn’t like any other Toyota, and that probably attracted a new type of buyer to the brand, and this applies to the C-HR as a used option. Rivals have become more adventurous in their designs, but the Toyota is still a bit of a head-turner.
As our used Toyota C-HR review will explain, despite the unconventional design, it offers many of the company’s trademarks, such as petrol/electric hybrid engines, solid build quality, and good reliability.
The Toyota C-HR is affordable to run, with low Vehicle Excise Duty (VED, or annual road tax), good fuel economy, and reasonable maintenance costs.
Where it lets itself down is practicality. The tapered roof makes getting in and out of the back seats a little awkward at times, and once in there many adults are will find the space cramped, or perhaps even claustrophobic.
The rear design also doesn’t help when it comes to visibility, while boot space is way behind rival SUVs. In fact, it’s more in line with a small hatchback.
The level of standard equipment is good and, provided you aren’t looking for glitzy lighting or the latest in infotainment, the Toyota C-HR has everything most people really need.
It comes packed with safety features and technology, doing its absolute best to keep those inside and outside the car as safe as possible. It’s surprisingly good to drive, too.
Nonetheless the Toyota C-HR’s biggest draw is definitely its unique design, which helps it stand out from popular rivals like the more conventional SEAT Ateca, big-selling Nissan Juke and more upmarket Volvo XC40.
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Toyota C-HR (2016 – 2023) handling and engines
- Engines range from 1.2T Automatic to 2.0 Hybrid
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 27–71 mpg
Toyota C-HR (2016 – 2023): Handling and ride quality
The Toyota C-HR handles well, coping nicely with urban and rural road surfaces, and also cruising along the motorway with a quiet and comfortable ride.
There’s even some dynamic appeal for those who want to drive a bit more enthusiastically, with good steering feedback, great grip and decent response from the hybrid powertrain.
It’s not a sporty small SUV by any means, but it feels well enough engineered to ensure most driving scenarios are handled without fuss.
Toyota C-HR (2016 – 2023): Engines
The Toyota C-HR uses the firm’s petrol/electric hybrid powertrain, which pairs a 2.0-litre engine with a small battery pack and an electric motor.
Combined power is 186PS at 6,000rpm with torque of 190Nm from the engine and an additional 202Nm from the electric motor. Its 0-62mph time is 8.2 seconds, with a top speed of 112mph.
Power is pushed through a continuously variable automatic transmission, or CVT, which won’t be to all tastes.
All is quiet in electric mode, but when the petrol engine kicks in the CVT makes everything a bit noisy. It’s something that has always plagued CVT gearboxes and while some people get used to it, others will be put off.
Toyota C-HR (2016 – 2023): Safety
Both models in the Toyota C-HR range boast lots of safety equipment, and there's a five-star rating from vehicle safety organisation Euro NCAP.
As well as high-strength body materials, airbags and Isofix child seat anchor points, the Toyota C-HR uses Toyota Safety Sense.
This includes a pre-collision system with pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure alert and road sign recognition.
Driver assistance systems include traction control, vehicle stability control and ABS brakes.
There’s also a tyre pressure monitoring system and the very useful rear cross-traffic alert to prevent you reversing when traffic is approaching – in a car park, for instance.
Toyota C-HR (2016 – 2023): Towing
You won't be able to pull a large caravan with the Toyota C-HR. It has a braked towing capacity of just 725kg. Oddly, the rating is the same for an unbraked trailer as well.
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Turbo | 47 mpg | 10.9 s | 135 g/km |
| 1.2T | 46–48 mpg | 10.9 s | 136 g/km |
| 1.2T Automatic | 48 mpg | - | 135 g/km |
| 1.2T Automatic 4WD | 42–45 mpg | 11.4 s | 144 g/km |
| 1.8 Hybrid | 72–74 mpg | 11.0 s | 86–112 g/km |
| 2.0 Hybrid | - | 8.2 s | 92–120 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Toyota C-HR (2016 – 2023)
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Average performance
82%
Real MPG
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Toyota C-HR (2016 – 2023) interior
- Boot space is 377–1164 litres
- Euro NCAP rating of five stars
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4360–4395 mm |
| Width | 1795 mm |
| Height | 1555–1565 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2640 mm |
Toyota C-HR (2016 – 2023): Practicality
The bold design of the Toyota C-HR does entail some compromises when it comes to practicality. The rear seats are a little cramped for taller adults and getting in and out isn’t the easiest, thanks to that tapering roofline.
At 377-litres, boot space is unimpressive for a small SUV. Indeed, there are hatchbacks that have more luggage space.
You can increase load capacity by folding the 60:40-split back seats down to offer as much as 1164-litres, although even that is poor compared to most rivals.
Still, there’s plenty of other storage, including deep door pockets, cup holders and a useful centre console space. The driver’s seat, meanwhile, has plenty of adjustment to help you find the right position.
Also, most of the materials feel like they will stand up well to the demands of daily life.
Toyota C-HR (2016 – 2023): Quality and finish
Although Toyota generally sits at the top of the table when it comes to quality, don’t expect premium finishes inside the Toyota C-HR, as it’s more about smart and functional design.
There are some hard plastics, but it all feels solid and long-lasting, with soft-touch materials used in the right places to provide a hint of luxury.
There are plenty of physical buttons and everything you need to touch feels solid and well-built. There is also a good mixture of materials, with some piano black surfaces, soft fabrics and a few bits of chrome-look plastic.
Toyota C-HR (2016 – 2023): Infotainment
The Toyota C-HR's infotainment system feels very dated now.
Toyota Smart Connect+ uses an 8.0-inch touchscreen on top of the dashboard that includes cloud-based navigation, over-the-air updates and voice assistant, plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility.
It’s an easy-to-use system that is functional rather than funky, and many of the Toyota C-HR’s rivals have much better infotainment options that provide access to a wider range of functions. They also look much better as well.
Toyota C-HR (2016 – 2023) value for money
Toyota C-HR (2016 – 2023): Prices
A seven-year old Toyota C-HR in Dynamic or Icon trim will cost you around £13,500 for a car with 50,000 miles covered. Choose one that has just reached its third year and 30,000 miles, and you should pay around £17,000.
Toyota C-HR (2016 – 2023): Running Costs
Hybrid technology helps the Toyota C-HR achieve decent fuel consumption, with claimed figures for combined city and motorway driving between 49.6mpg and 53.3mpg.
These will be significantly better if you spend more time in electric mode in urban environments, so if you want a Toyota C-HR for daily commuting there are clear benefits.
The Toyota C-HR sits in insurance groups 21E-22E (out of 50 groups in total) and with CO2 emissions as low as 119g/km, annual VED (road tax) will be £180 for used car buyers.
Maintenance costs are reasonable, with Toyota providing fixed price intermediate and full services.
The standard warranty is three years or 60,000 miles, but if you continue to have your car serviced by Toyota, that can extend each time by 12 months or 10,000 miles to a limit of 10 years or 100,000 miles.
There’s also a 15-year warranty on the battery.
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The entry point to the Toyota C-HR range originally started with the Icon trim. It has alloy wheels, electric windows all round, remote central locking, front fog lights, and automatic headlights and wipers. Inside, it has climate control, fabric upholstery, and touchscreen infotainment display.
On to of this, the Design added heated front seats, keyless entry and ignition, and sat-nav included with the infotainment.
Excel versions of the C-HR have leather upholstery and more safety kit, while the Dynamic comes with LED headlights and rear privacy glass, and larger alloy wheels.
An update in late 2019 saw the C-HR specification improved with 18-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, dynamic rear indicators that ‘swoosh’ in the direction you intend to turn, rear privacy glass and the Toyota Safety Sense system with pedestrian and cyclist detection.
Intelligent parking assist includes a reversing camera that helps to mitigate the poor rear visibility. There are also parking sensors within the Intelligent Clearance Sonar.
There’s a 4.2-inch information display in the instrument cluster, an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with over-the-air updates, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration and a USB port.
In 2023, the range was slimmed down to just the Design and Excel.
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4360–4395 mm |
| Width | 1795 mm |
| Height | 1555–1565 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2640 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1320–1490 kg |
| Boot Space | 377–1164 L |
| Warranty | 3 years / 100000 miles |
| Servicing | 10000–15000 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £20,995–£34,590 |
| Insurance Groups | 14–16 |
| Road Tax Bands | A–F |
| Official MPG | 42.2–74.3 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | 5 |
On sale until April 2024
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.8 Hybrid Design CVT 5dr | £30,965 | - | 11.0 s |
| 1.8 Hybrid Excel CVT 5dr | £32,970 | - | 11.0 s |
| 1.8 Hybrid Icon CVT 5dr | £28,460 | - | 11.0 s |
| 2.0 Hybrid Design CVT 5dr | £32,585 | - | 8.2 s |
| 2.0 Hybrid Excel CVT 5dr | £34,590 | - | 8.2 s |
| GR-Sport 122 VVT-i Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £32,970 | - | 11.0 s |
| GR-Sport 184 VVT-i Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £34,590 | - | 8.2 s |
On sale until November 2022
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.8 Hybrid Dynamic CVT 5dr | £32,090 | - | 11.0 s |
| 2.0 Hybrid Dynamic CVT 5dr | £33,710 | - | 8.2 s |
| 2.0 Hybrid Orange Edition CVT 5dr | £33,215 | - | 8.2 s |
On sale until April 2020
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.2T Design 5dr | £24,165 | 46.3 mpg | 10.9 s |
| 1.2T Design CVT AWD 5dr | £26,960 | 42.2 mpg | 11.4 s |
| 1.2T Dynamic 5dr | £26,375 | 46.3 mpg | 10.9 s |
| 1.2T Dynamic CVT 5dr | £27,300 | 47.9 mpg | - |
| 1.2T Dynamic CVT AWD 5dr | £29,170 | 42.2 mpg | 11.4 s |
| 1.2T Excel 5dr | £25,600 | 46.3 mpg | 10.9 s |
| 1.2T Excel CVT 5dr | £25,800 | 47.9 mpg | - |
| 1.2T Excel CVT AWD 5dr | £28,395 | 42.2 mpg | 11.4 s |
| 1.2T Icon 5dr | £21,880 | 47.9 mpg | 10.9 s |
| 1.2T Icon CVT 5dr | £22,800 | 47.9 mpg | - |
| 1.2T Red Edition 5dr | £25,100 | 47.0 mpg | 10.9 s |
| 1.8 Hybrid Design CVT 5dr | £26,665 | 74.3 mpg | 11.0 s |
| 1.8 Hybrid Dynamic CVT 5dr | £28,895 | 74.3 mpg | 11.0 s |
| 1.8 Hybrid Dynamic Limited Edition CVT 5dr | £30,086 | 72.4 mpg | 11.0 s |
| 1.8 Hybrid Excel CVT 5dr | £28,120 | 74.3 mpg | 11.0 s |
| 1.8 Hybrid Icon CVT 5dr | £24,500 | 74.3 mpg | 11.0 s |
| 1.8 Hybrid Lime Edition CVT 5dr | - | 74.3 mpg | 11.0 s |
| 1.8 Hybrid Red Edition CVT 5dr | £27,620 | 72.4 mpg | 11.0 s |
On sale until April 2017
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.2T Dynamic 5dr | £25,495 | 47.0 mpg | - |
| 1.2T Dynamic CVT 5dr | £26,695 | 47.9 mpg | - |
| 1.2T Dynamic CVT AWD 5dr | £27,995 | 44.8 mpg | - |
| 1.2T Excel 5dr | £23,995 | 47.0 mpg | - |
| 1.2T Excel CVT 5dr | £25,195 | 47.9 mpg | - |
| 1.2T Excel CVT AWD 5dr | £26,495 | 44.8 mpg | - |
| 1.2T Icon 5dr | £20,995 | 47.9 mpg | - |
| 1.2T Icon CVT 5dr | £22,195 | 47.9 mpg | - |
| 1.8 Hybrid Dynamic CVT 5dr | £27,995 | 72.4 mpg | - |
| 1.8 Hybrid Excel CVT 5dr | £26,495 | 72.4 mpg | - |
| 1.8 Hybrid Icon CVT 5dr | £23,595 | 74.3 mpg | - |
Model History
- October 2016: Toyota C-HR on sale in the UK
- April 2017: Toyota C-HR Limited Edition announced
- June 2018: Toyota C-HR Design launched
- May 2019
- October 2019: Toyota C-HR updated with new hybrid engine
- November 2019: Prices and specifications announced for updated C-HR
- January 2021: Toyota C-HR GR Sport priced from £31,395
- December 2021: Toyota C-HR updated with fresh infotainment
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.
December 2021
Toyota C-HR updated with fresh infotainment
For 2022, the Toyota C-HR will adopt Toyota Smart Connect+, Toyota’s latest multimedia system, taking connectivity, functionality and ease of use to a higher level.
Provided as standard or an option on all versions except C-HR Icon grade, the new platform has more powerful processing capacity (CPU) that operates 2.4 times faster than the current system. Operated via an eight-inch High Definition central touchscreen, it gives instant access to a series of smart connected services, including cloud-based navigation with continuous, “always on” traffic information, 3D city mapping, highway signage and fixed traffic camera locations.
All data and information are delivered via the communications module (DCM), so no phone pairing is required for smart connected services and no additional data costs are incurred.
The driver can also make use of a new on-board voice agent that recognises natural, conversational requests to operate the multimedia and navigation.
Software updates are made seamlessly, over the air and easy smartphone integration is provided via Apple CarPlay, with wireless connection, and (with a wired connection) Android Auto. A four-year Toyota Smart Connect package, including local parking and road event information, over-the-air updates and the voice agent, is included in the vehicle’s purchase price.
As well as the improved media system, the Toyota C-HR Design has new-design 18-inch alloy wheels. In the cabin the seat upholstery is a new combination of fabric with supple synthetic leather and the trim details are in a cool gun metal tone. In addition to these Design grade changes, there is new colour option for C-HR, Deep Amethyst. This is available on all versions and in a bi-tone finish on the CH-R GR Sport.
What to watch out for
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.
19-07-2017: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.
17-08-2017: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.
26-09-2018:No 225/50/R18 95V all weather tyres made to fit the Toyota C-HR
11-01-2019: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.
06-02-2019: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.
22-03-2019: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.
