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Toyota C-HR
Car and Driver says after a four-year hiatus, the Toyota C-HR is back with a new look and an electric powertrain, slotting in as a subcompact alternative to the newly redesigned Toyota bZ, which shares the same platform, with two electric motors granting standard all-wheel drive and a total output of 338 horsepower, a 67-kWh battery pack good for up to 287 miles, and an NACS charging port allowing access to Tesla Superchargers. MotorTrend says the all-new 2026 C-HR is an old, somewhat obscure nameplate reimagined specifically for the battery-electric age, focusing on capability, technology, and everyday usefulness rather than chasing outsized range, with its 338 combined horsepower eclipsing the 320-hp all-wheel-drive Kia EV6 and even edging out the higher-end 335-hp Audi Q4 e-tron, though the front end will start to push in corners since the all-season tires prioritize year-round usability over outright grip.
Back after a four-year hiatus, now electric
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says after a four-year hiatus, the Toyota C-HR is back with a new look and an electric powertrain, slotting in as a subcompact alternative to the newly redesigned Toyota bZ, which shares the same platform, with two electric motors granting standard all-wheel drive and a total output of 338 horsepower.
338 hp beats the EV6 and Q4 e-tron
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the C-HR's 338 combined horsepower eclipses the 320-hp all-wheel-drive Kia EV6 and even edges out the higher-end 335-hp Audi Q4 e-tron, in a segment where many entries prioritize efficiency over performance.
Capable, not a range champion
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says rather than chasing outsized range, which Toyota hasn't been able to crack yet, the C-HR focuses on capability, technology, and everyday usefulness, though the front end will start to push in corners since its all-season tires prioritize year-round usability over outright grip.
Questions buyers ask
How much horsepower does the Toyota C-HR have?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says 338 hp from its dual electric motors.
Was the Toyota C-HR discontinued before returning as an EV?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says yes, it returned after a four-year hiatus.
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The 2026 Toyota C-HR is built around Dual electric motors, rated at 338 horsepower across its compact electric SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 2 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 C-HR seats 5 and is a Compact electric SUV.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2026 C-HR.
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2026 Toyota C-HR
The C-HR is reintroduced for 2026 as a battery-electric-only crossover with a shared 338-horsepower dual-motor AWD powertrain and 74.7-kWh battery across both trims.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
3 indexed Toyota C-HR model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Toyota C-HR | 2027 record → | |
| 2026 Toyota C-HR | 2026 record → | |
| 2021 Toyota C-HR | 2021 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Toyota C-HR.
The Toyota C-HR is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Japanese automaker Toyota since 2016. Since 2020, it is positioned between the Yaris Cross and Corolla Cross in Toyota's crossover SUV range. The first-generation C-HR was available in many regions, including Japan, China, North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Australasia, and was produced in four countries.
- Safety
- A battery electric model named the C-HR+ was unveiled in March 2025. Its design was previewed by the bZ Compact SUV concept car presented in 2022. It is expected to be released in Europe in late 2025 and in North America in 2026 simply as C-HR.
- Powertrain
- The powertrain of the second iteration C-HR hatchback consists of three models: a 1.8 L hybrid version using the 2ZR-FXE with a combined power output of 103 kW (138 hp; 140 PS) using the single motor and the engine, a 2.0 L hybrid version using the M20A-FXS engine, with a combined output of 145 kW (194 hp; 197 PS) using the engine and the motors, and a plug-in hybrid variant using the M20A-FXS engine, producing a combined output of 164 kW (220 hp; 223 PS) with the engine and motors.
Source: Toyota C-HR (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Toyota C-HR at a glance
- Production
- 2016–present
- Class
- Subcompact crossover SUV
- Body style
- 5-door SUV
- Layout
- Front-engine, front-wheel-drive, Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
- Platform
- TNGA: GA-C
- Also called
- Toyota IZOA (FAW Toyota; China, 2018–2024)
Recent recalls (1 campaign across the latest model years)
- September 2026, Electrical System:Propulsion System. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 C-HR battery electric vehicles. A software programming error may cause the electric drive system battery to become overcharged under certain driving conditions, which can shut down the electric drive system and result… Consequence: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Year by year
The Toyota C-HR across 7 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Toyota C-HR | 117 | $650 | 1 | |||
| 2026 Toyota C-HR | 112–117 | $650 | 2 | |||
| 2022 Toyota C-HR | 29 | $2,150 | 1 | 2 | 4 stars | |
| 2021 Toyota C-HR | 29 | $2,150 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 5 stars |
| 2020 Toyota C-HR | 29 | $2,150 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 5 stars |
| 2019 Toyota C-HR | 29 | $2,150 | 1 | 3 | 107 | 5 stars |
| 2018 Toyota C-HR | 29 | $2,150 | 1 | 1 | 316 | 5 stars |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Toyota C-HR, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Electric range, miles | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to 2027 | 2 to 1 | 114.5 to 117.0 | 280 to 287 | Labels: C-HR AWD 20inch | |
| 2022 to 2026 | 1 to 2 | 29.0 to 114.5 | first listed: 280 | Labels: C-HR AWD 18inch, C-HR AWD 20inch; Engines: Electric motor / not listed; Transmissions: Automatic (A1); Drives: All-Wheel Drive; Fuels: Electricity; Size classes: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Labels: C-HR; Engines: 2L 4-cyl; Transmissions: Automatic (AV-S7); Drives: Front-Wheel Drive; Fuels: Regular; Size classes: Compact Cars |
Buying used
What the Toyota C-HR recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | forward collision avoidance (sensing system) | None |
| 2020 | 1 | seat belts (rear/other) | None |
| 2019 | 3 | power train (axle hubs); equipment (other); seat belts (rear/other) | None |
| 2018 | 1 | parking brake | None |
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 334 | 64% | 2018 (211) |
| unknown or other | 87 | 17% | 2018 (43) |
| engine | 54 | 10% | 2018 (38) |
| electrical system | 46 | 9% | 2018 (29) |
| forward collision avoidance | 28 | 5% | 2018 (18) |
| service brakes | 26 | 5% | 2018 (20) |
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Toyota C-HR trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | – | Dual AC Electric Motors | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| XSE | AWD | Dual AC Electric Motors | 338 | – | 4,366 | – | – | $40,450 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Toyota C-HR model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | Dual AC Electric Motors | 338 | 4,366 | – | – |
| 2022 | 3 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder | 144 | 3,300 | – | 13.2 |
| 2021 | 4 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder | 144 | 3,300 | – | 13.2 |
| 2020 | 3 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder | 144 | 3,300 | – | 13.2 |
| 2019 | 3 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder | 144 | 3,300 | – | 13.2 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder | 144 | 3,300 | – | 13.2 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Model-year recall record
Toyota C-HR: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | not available | ||
| 2025 | not available | ||
| 2024 | not available | ||
| 2023 | not available | ||
| 2022 | 2 | ||
| 2021 | 1 | 32 | forward collision system |
| 2020 | 1 | 60 | seat belts |
| 2019 | 3 | 107 | seat belts, powertrain, equipment |
| 2018 | 1 | 316 | parking brake |
| 2017 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | not available | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
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Q01Is there a best year to buy a Toyota C-HR?
Federal recall records don't single out a best Toyota C-HR model year: recall counts across the 4 published model years checked here stay within a normal range of this nameplate's own average (about 1.5 recalls per year), with no year standing out as notably higher or lower. Recall count is one input, not a purchase verdict. It says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record.
Q02What are common recall-related problems on the Toyota C-HR by model year?
2021: forward collision system. 2020: seat belts. 2019: seat belts, powertrain, equipment. 2018: parking brake.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Brakes, tires and steering, Buying, records and recalls, Transmission and drivetrain, Climate and electrical.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2026 C-HR come in?
The 2026 Toyota C-HR (compact electric SUV) comes in 2 trims: SE, XSE.
Q02What are the 2026 C-HR trims?
The 2026 Toyota C-HR trims are SE, XSE, listed from the entry SE up to the top XSE.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 C-HR use?
The 2026 Toyota C-HR is built around Dual electric motors, rated at 338 horsepower across its compact electric SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 C-HR have?
The 2026 Toyota C-HR is rated at 338 horsepower (Dual electric motors).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 C-HR?
The 2026 Toyota C-HR is offered with Standard AWD.