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Toyota C-HR

Nürburgring before showrooms: C-HR Racing took 84th overall in the 2016 24 Hours.12

Researched October 25, 2026 from 34 sources

At a glance

0150300
114–220 hpPower
07.515
7.4–11.4 s0–100 km/h
0100200
170–190 km/hTop speed
01,0002,000
1,375–1,650 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.5121516

Engine
Mk1: 1.2T/1.8/2.0 L I4, hybrids, China EV; Mk2: 1.8/2.0 L hybrid, 2.0 PHEV5
Layout
FWD; AWD: Mk1 1.2 CVT, Mk2 2.0 Hybrid AWD-i59
Gearbox
Mk1: 6-speed manual/CVT, hybrids eCVT; Mk2: eCVT5
Built at
Mk2: TMMT Sakarya, Turkey; Mk1 also Japan, China and Thailand514

The story

Created for style-first crossover buyers, the original C-HR, or Coupe-High Rider, traded rear room and visibility for its shape. Its fourth-generation Prius platform was paired with dampers tuned on European roads.13

2014: Paris gets the diamond-themed concept20142015: Frankfurt concept gains five doors20152016: Toyota's second TNGA car reaches Japan20162020: UK facelift adds a 182-hp hybrid · China gets the 201-hp C-HR EV20202022: North America's 2018–2022 run ends20222023: Europe's sequel starts in Sakarya20232024: Plug-in Hybrid: 220 hp, 66 km electric20242026: GR Sport adds the 1.8 Hybrid2026 Scion xA (XP60): 2003–2006XP60Scion xD (XP110): 2007–2014XP110Toyota Urban Cruiser: 2008–2014Toyota Urban CruiserToyota C-HR (first generation) (AX10/AX50): 2016–2025AX10/AX50Toyota C-HR (second generation) (AX20): 2023–presentAX20 20052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones5810162829
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YearWhat happened
2003–2006Scion xA (XP60)
2007–2014Scion xD (XP110)
2008–2014Toyota Urban Cruiser
2016–2025Toyota C-HR (first generation) (AX10/AX50)
2023–presentToyota C-HR (second generation) (AX20)
2014Paris gets the diamond-themed concept
2015Frankfurt concept gains five doors
2016Toyota's second TNGA car reaches Japan
2020UK facelift adds a 182-hp hybrid
2020China gets the 201-hp C-HR EV
2022North America's 2018–2022 run ends
2023Europe's sequel starts in Sakarya
2024Plug-in Hybrid: 220 hp, 66 km electric
2026GR Sport adds the 1.8 Hybrid
  1. 2014

    Paris gets the diamond-themed concept

    The Paris Motor Show introduces a design study with diamond-inspired bodywork, aimed at making compact crossovers look less alike.4

  2. 2015

    Frankfurt concept gains five doors

    The hybrid concept moves from three doors to five for practicality, bringing the C-HR closer to production.4

  3. 2016

    Toyota's second TNGA car reaches Japan

    The production C-HR debuts at Geneva in March and launches in Japan on December 14, sharing the fourth-generation Prius platform.15

  4. 2020

    UK facelift adds a 182-hp hybrid

    January deliveries bring a new 182-hp 2.0 hybrid alongside the 120-hp 1.8; the latter switches to a lithium-ion battery.6

  5. 2020

    China gets the 201-hp C-HR EV

    China's C-HR EV goes on sale in April after the C-HR and IZOA EVs' 2019 Shanghai debut, with a 201-hp motor and 54.3-kWh battery.57

  6. 2022

    North America's 2018–2022 run ends

    Planned for Scion, the North American C-HR bows out after model years 2018–2022; its 144-hp 2.0/CVT needed 11 seconds to 60 mph in testing.58

  7. 2023

    Europe's sequel starts in Sakarya

    The second generation launches in October with European design and engineering, an electrified range, AWD-i and a plug-in hybrid; production starts in Turkey.5910

  8. 2024

    Plug-in Hybrid: 220 hp, 66 km electric

    The UK 2.0 Plug-in Hybrid arrives with 220 hp, 7.4-second 0–100 km/h acceleration and a claimed electric range of up to 66 km.51112

  9. 2026

    GR Sport adds the 1.8 Hybrid

    For 2026, European GR Sport gains the 1.8 hybrid with 19-inch wheels; Mid+ gets exclusive 18-inch alloys and new Samara seat fabric.13

Every generation

  • Scion xA
    XP602003–2006
  • Scion xD
    XP1102007–2014
  • Toyota Urban Cruiser
    Toyota Urban Cruiser2008–2014
  • Toyota C-HR (first generation)
    AX10/AX502016–2025
  • Toyota C-HR (second generation)
    AX202023–present

Power over the years

From 114 hp to 220 hp in 7 years.

0100200300 201620182020202220242026 hp 2017 · 114 hp · UK 1.2 turbo2017 · 120 hp · UK 1.8 Hybrid2018 · 144 hp · North America 2.02020 · 182 hp · UK 2.0 Hybrid facelift2020 · 201 hp · China C-HR EV2023 · 138 hp · Second-gen 1.8 Hybrid2023 · 194 hp · Second-gen 2.0 Hybrid2024 · 220 hp · 2.0 Plug-in Excel2026 · 138 hp · 1.8 Hybrid GR Sport 220 hp 2.0 Plug-in Excel 114 hp UK 1.2 turbo
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YearHorsepowerModel
2017114UK 1.2 turbo
2017120UK 1.8 Hybrid
2018144North America 2.0
2020182UK 2.0 Hybrid facelift
2020201China C-HR EV
2023138Second-gen 1.8 Hybrid
2023194Second-gen 2.0 Hybrid
20242202.0 Plug-in Excel
20261381.8 Hybrid GR Sport

Versions

9 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Icon / Design / Excel / Dynamic / Orange Edition (UK)

    Standard

    Icon / Design / Excel / Dynamic / Orange Edition (UK)

    2020

  • Standard

    GXL / Koba / GR Sport (Australia)

    2024

  • Icon / Design / Excel / GR Sport / Premiere Edition (UK)

    Standard

    Icon / Design / Excel / GR Sport / Premiere Edition (UK)

    2024

  • S-T GR Sport (Japan)

    Performance

    S-T GR Sport (Japan)

    2019

  • Performance

    GR Sport (UK, 2021)

    2021

  • Limited

    Nightshade Edition (Canada)

    2021

    144 hp

  • Special

    Orange Edition (2025)

    2025

  • Limited

    Lime Edition

    2019

  • Limited

    Limited Edition (UK, 2017)

    2017

How to spot one

Look for

  • First generation: disguised rear door handles and a sloping, coupe-like roof.514
  • First generation: X-shaped side creases, black lower trim and angular lights that jut out.35
  • Second generation: flush door handles sit among diamond-cut side creases.59
  • Second generation: rear light bar, with available black paint covering the roof and rear quarters.5911

Year by year

  1. 2020 facelift

    First generation gains reshaped LED headlights, a new grille and smoother front bumper; fog lights move farther toward the corners.1525

  2. 2020 facelift

    Revised LED rear lamps meet a gloss-black lip spoiler; the new rear diffuser adds chrome detailing.15

  3. 2021 (UK)

    Excel switches to a new dark-chrome 18-inch alloy-wheel design.21

  4. 2024 (UK)

    The new generation replaces pillar-mounted rear handles with flush handles and adopts a rear light bar.1126

  5. 2025

    Orange Edition adds Metallic Oxide paint, black roof, tailgate and rear quarters, plus matte-gray 19-inch multispoke wheels.22

  6. 2026 (Europe)

    Mid+ gains exclusive matte-black machined 18-inch wheels; 1.8-hybrid GR Sport uses 19-inch wheels and 2.0 versions use 20-inch.13

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Toyota C-HR
    C-HR
    Photo of a Toyota C-HR+
    Toyota C-HR+

    Toyota C-HR+

    North America's later battery-electric C-HR is the separate C-HR+; this family's original North American run ended after 2022.527

  • Photo of a Toyota C-HR
    C-HR
    Photo of a Toyota IZOA
    Toyota IZOA

    Toyota IZOA

    The Chinese twin has horizontal lines in its front bumper grille; the C-HR uses mesh.5

  • Photo of a Toyota C-HR
    C-HR
    Photo of a Nissan Juke
    Nissan Juke

    Nissan Juke

    Both have high rear door handles; the first-generation C-HR is larger, with X-shaped creases across its sides.358

Against its rivals

  • Mazda CX-3 Touring (AWD)

    C-HR vs Mazda CX-3 Touring (AWD)

    Power

    C-HR144 hp
    Mazda CX-3 Touring (AWD)146 hp
    8
  • Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid

    C-HR vs Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid

    Claimed electric range

    C-HR66 km
    Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid58 km
    12
  • Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 eTSI R-Line

    C-HR vs Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 eTSI R-Line

    0–100 km/h lower is better

    C-HR10.2 s
    Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 eTSI R-Line8.9 s
    17

Prices

Value today $14.6K–$15.0K34

Price when newValue today
$0$10K$20K$30K 201820202022202420262028 Value today: $14,550–$15,000 2018 · $23,495 · US base, XLE2018 · $25,345 · US base, XLE Premium2018 · $25,539 · US as tested, XLE Premium 2018 · $23,495 · US base price, 2018 model year
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2018Launch price$23,495US base price, 2018 model year
2018Price when new$23,495US base, XLE
2018Price when new$25,345US base, XLE Premium
2018Price when new$25,539US as tested, XLE Premium
2026Value today$14,550–$15,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 9 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “R-Tuned: 1:25.22 at Willow Springs”
    • “Third in class after running out of fuel”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 5 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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