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2021 Toyota C-HR
The 2021 Toyota C-HR makes Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 standard on every trim and adds a Nightshade Edition with black 18-inch wheels, badges and trim. An 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard. NHTSA lists one recall, for a radar sensor not activated in production, and 34 complaints. Used ones run $18,150 to $20,500 per Kelley Blue Book.
Configurations1
Model/option labels1
Combined efficiency29 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers4
What changed on the 2021 Toyota C-HR
Toyota (opens in a new tab) says the 2021 C-HR has newly standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 across all trims and a new Nightshade edition. Carvana (opens in a new tab) says it largely carries over after the 2020 front-end update, with the Nightshade Edition adding black 18-inch wheels, badges, door handles, chin spoiler and interior trim. Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, satellite radio and Bluetooth on even the base model.
Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) keeps a common-problems page, and its price page puts used 2021 C-HRs at $18,150 for the LE up to $20,500 for the Limited at a dealer. EPA rates it at 29 mpg combined and $2,150 a year in fuel.
Recalls and problems owners report
NHTSA lists one recall campaign for the 2021 C-HR. 22V107000, from February 2022, covers a radar sensor that may not have been activated during production on certain 2021 C-HRs, which makes the pre-collision system unavailable.
Owners have filed 34 complaints: power train with 16, unknown or other with 6, electrical system with 5, forward collision avoidance with 4, seat belts with 3 and lane departure with 2. CarComplaints (opens in a new tab) and ProblemsByVin (opens in a new tab) break these down.
2021 C-HR against the HR-V, CX-30, Kona and Kicks
The Honda HR-V lists 28 to 30 mpg combined at $2,100 to $2,250, the Mazda CX-30 25 to 28 at $2,250 to $2,500, the Hyundai Kona 27 to 120 including its electric version, and the Nissan Kicks 33 at $1,900. The C-HR matches the HR-V and beats the CX-30, and the Kicks is more efficient.
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2021 Toyota C-HR: 4 trims compared.
Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | EPA city / hwy / comb | Seats | Basic warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder | Automatic, CVTi-S | FWD | 144 | 139 | 27 / 31 / 29 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| XLE | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder | Automatic, CVTi-S | FWD | 144 | 139 | 27 / 31 / 29 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Limited | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder | Automatic, CVTi-S | FWD | 144 | 139 | 27 / 31 / 29 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Nightshade | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder | Automatic, CVTi-S | FWD | 144 | 139 | 27 / 31 / 29 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Trim | Curb weight | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle | Fuel tank | Front headroom | Front legroom | Payload | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE | 3,300 lb | 172.6 in | 61.6 in | 103.9 in | 5.9 in | 17.1 ft | 13.2 gal | 38.1 in | 43.5 in | 835 lb | P215/60R17 |
| XLE | 3,300 lb | 172.6 in | 61.6 in | 103.9 in | 5.9 in | 17.1 ft | 13.2 gal | 38.1 in | 43.5 in | 835 lb | P225/50VR18 |
| Limited | 3,300 lb | 172.6 in | 61.6 in | 103.9 in | 5.9 in | 17.1 ft | 13.2 gal | 38.1 in | 43.5 in | 835 lb | P225/50VR18 |
| Nightshade | 3,300 lb | 172.6 in | 61.6 in | 103.9 in | 5.9 in | 17.1 ft | 13.2 gal | 38.1 in | 43.5 in | 835 lb | P225/50VR18 |
Equipment by trim
Which 2021 Toyota C-HR trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.
| Equipment | LE | XLE | Limited | Nightshade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | ||||
| Adaptive headlights | – | – | Std | Std |
| Blind-spot alert | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Child door locks | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child-seat anchors | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hill-start assist | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Pedestrian detection | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rearview camera | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Traction control | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Technology | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Bluetooth | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hands-free calling | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Built-in internet access | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Satellite radio | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering-wheel audio controls | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Touchscreen | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Voice recognition | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Emergency and security services | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Comfort | ||||
| Heated front seats | – | – | Std | – |
| Heated mirrors | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power driver's seat | – | – | Std | – |
| Leather seats | – | – | Std | – |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cup holders | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Folding rear seat | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Exterior and convenience | ||||
| Alloy wheels | Opt | Std | Std | Std |
| Fog lights | – | – | Std | – |
| Rear spoiler | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Roof rails | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Power-folding mirrors | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Power liftgate or trunk | – | Std | Std | Std |
| 12-volt power outlet | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power windows | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote keyless entry | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Proximity keyless entry | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Push-button start | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Cruise control | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear-window defroster | Std | Std | Std | Std |
Complete certification table
1 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42998C-HR | 2L 4-cylConventional | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7) | Regular | 27 | 31 | 29 | N/A |
Model-specific answer center
4 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2021 Toyota C-HR versus the 2020 Toyota C-HR?
Model year
Nothing in the certification data changed, so the 2021 Toyota C-HR carries the 2020 Toyota C-HR's figures forward: 1 certification record labelled C-HR, 2L 4-cyl, front-wheel drive on regular, rated 29 combined MPG/MPGe and an EPA annual fuel cost of $2,150. Federal recall campaigns on file went from 1 for the 2020 to 1 for the 2021.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02How much is the destination charge on the 2021 Toyota C-HR?
Pricing
Kelley Blue Book's review of the 2021 Toyota C-HR puts the destination charge, the fee for delivering the vehicle from the factory to the dealer, at $1,175. It is added to the base price. Source: Kelley Blue Book review of the 2021 Toyota C-HR, read 2026-09-21.
Source: Kelley Blue Book
Q03What size wheels does the 2021 Toyota C-HR have?
Wheels and tires
The 2021 Toyota C-HR's wheel diameter is 17 inches on the LE and 18 inches on the XLE, Limited and Nightshade. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q04How do the 2021 Toyota C-HR trims differ from one another?
Trims
All 4 trims share the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder making 144 hp. The XLE has alloy wheels, blind-spot alert, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and 4 more as standard equipment over the LE. The Limited has adaptive headlights, fog lights, heated front seats and 2 more as standard equipment over the XLE.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Live NHTSA evidence
Current federal safety records for 2021 Toyota C-HR.
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