Toyota C-HR 2025: Price, consumption, picture, technical data.

Despite its bold design, the Toyota C-HR is an SUV designed for great fuel economy rather than satisfying speed or eye-catching handling. Its four-cylinder engine is underpowered and slow to get up to speed, but the C-HR’s 37-mpg result in our highway fuel economy test is the reward for your patience.

SUV Toyota C-HR

The C-HR’s cabin is nicely appointed, bringing enough of the funky styling of the exterior inside to not be ordinary. All three available trim levels come standard with touchscreen infotainment and a full suite of driver-assist features, but other small SUVs in this class offer more functionality, available all-wheel drive, and more satisfying driving dynamics. This one is designed to save fuel while looking hip.

What’s new ?

Toyota’s smallest SUV gets a boost to its safety with an updated suite of driver-assistance features. Standard across the lineup is Toyota’s Safety Sense 2.0 active safety system, which includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist with road-edge detection, traffic sign recognition, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control with lane-keeping assist – which keeps it centered in the lane. Additionally, a new Nightshade Edition styling package is available on the mid-range XLE model, which blacks out much of the C-HR’s exterior trim and adds black 18-inch wheels.

Price-wise, it’s not a huge step from LE to XLE, so we recommend treating yourself. The XLE offers plenty of features that make the increased price worth it, including 18-inch wheels, a proximity key with passive access, blind-spot monitoring, heated outside mirrors, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Toyota offers few options other than accessories, but we would still stop there to keep the cost of the C-HR affordable.

Engine, transmission and performance

The C-HR’s four-cylinder could use a turbocharger or a supercharger – or even a large can of Red Bull – as it’s unable to rev this crossover with any enthusiasm. In our testing, the C-HR could only muster an 11.0-second stroll from zero to 60 mph, and is noticeably slower than most of its rivals. When driving normally around town, the lack of power is well camouflaged thanks to a responsive throttle that eagerly catapults you off the line. But if you press your right foot deep into the accelerator, the engine revs to maximum revs and stays there while you wait for the continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) to adjust its ratios in a futile attempt for rapid forward movement. Over bumps, the C-HR offers a comfortable ride, but it’s not outstanding in this segment. The suspension rebounds quickly after big road bumps, but hit a stretch of patched or broken pavement at speed and you’re treated to a cacophony of noise; hard impacts send reverberations throughout the cabin. The C-HR’s steering feels precise and its front wheels respond directly to commands. Handling is snappy, body roll is well controlled and the C-HR feels playful behind the wheel.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

Acceleration isn’t the C-HR’s main focus; fuel efficiency is where this crossover shines. While its EPA estimates of 27 mpg city and 31 mpg highway put the C-HR neck and neck with most rivals, it blew away all but the Nissan Kicks (the two mini-utes tied for the same result) in our real-world highway fuel economy test: The XLE model we tested exceeded its EPA rating, delivering a phenomenal 37 mpg over 200 miles. For more information on the C-HR’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.

Interior, comfort and cargo

Typical Toyota quality reigns supreme inside the C-HR. Aside from two cheap plastic panels on either side of the center console, materials throughout the cabin seem well-chosen and durable. A faux leather dash with simulated stitching looks classy, ​​while diamond-patterned plastic on the doors and similarly patterned headliner accents add a bit of fun to the mix. In low light, our XLE test car’s dashboard trim looked like standard piano black, but in direct sunlight a metallic glaze shone through—a nice surprise. Overall, the cabin has a very youthful feel. In terms of feature availability, however, the C-HR is far from cutting edge. Dual-zone climate control is the only basic luxury here, so anyone who wants niceties like power seat adjustment or a sunroof won’t stick around. The leader in cargo transport in this segment is the Honda HR-V , which offers outstanding space thanks to its ingenious folding rear seat. The C-HR’s cargo capacity is average and only beats the Mazda CX-3 for maximum hand luggage: we fit 14 suitcases with the rear seats folded down.

Infotainment and connectivity

An 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system sits high on the C-HR’s sculpted dashboard, and even the base model comes standard with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and Bluetooth phone and music connectivity. It’s a basic system, forgoing visual beauty for straightforward menus that are easy to navigate on the go—even those with minimal technological experience should feel comfortable with it.

Safety and driver assistance functions

The Toyota C-HR received five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and performed well in crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It missed a Top Safety Pick award from IIHS last year because its headlights performed poorly in tests. Driver-assistance features are standard across the lineup. Key safety features include:

• Automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection as standard
• Standard lane departure warning with lane keeping assist
• Standard adaptive cruise control with lane departure warning

Warranty and maintenance coverage

The C-HR’s basic warranty coverage is just that – basic. Two years of free scheduled maintenance is the only aspect that sets it apart from the competition. High-mileage drivers should consider the Kia Soul, which offers significantly longer warranty periods.

Price Toyota C-HR

The Toyota C-HR is expected to start at around €22,000, a good price if you’re in the market for a budget-friendly SUV.
As a limited-edition top-of-the-range model highlighted by heated leather front seats, the Toyota C-HR will likely cost just under €28,000. Again, a good deal, especially considering Toyota’s stellar reputation for reliability.