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Expert Rating
2.8 (Fair)

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2020 LE 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Sport Utility
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Price:   -  From $21,295
2020 XLE 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Sport Utility Price:   -  From $23,330
2020 Limited 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Sport Utility Price:   -  From $26,350

Overview

What's New

For 2020, the Toyota C-HR gets a slight exterior upgrade that makes the subcompact crossover less odd looking. Revisions to the front bumper, headlights, grille, rear spoiler, and wheel options help tone its design down.

As far as features go, the C-HR gets standard LED headlights. Android Auto is now standard and joins Apple CarPlay, which was already standard with the infotainment system.

The additions won’t change the way the C-HR feels to drive, though, which was one of our largest complaints. Fuel economy for the C-HR also lags behind competitors, while cargo capacity behind the rear seats is well below class leaders. Overall, we found the C-HR to be a mid-level option in the segment.

Choosing Your Toyota C-HR

The C-HR is offered in three trims: LE, XLE, and Limited. Pricing starts at $22,415 including destination for the base LE and only climbs to $27,470 for the Limited.

Engine Choices

Power for the Toyota C-HR comes from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that’s rated at 144 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque. The engine is paired to a continuously variable transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard.

Fuel economy is rated at an EPA-estimated 27 miles per gallon city, 31 mpg highway, and 29 combined. Compared to other subcompact crossovers, the C-HR lags behind, as the majority of other options are rated at 30 mpg combined or above.

Passenger and Cargo Capacity

The C-HR has seating for up to five, though the sloping roofline can make the back seats seem tight. Behind the rear seats, the C-HR has 19.1 cubic feet of cargo space. Folding the back seat down reveals 37.0 cubic feet. Both of those figures are small for the segment, with the Honda HR-V and Nissan Rogue Sport being able to hold more cargo.

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Safety Features

Toyota packs the C-HR with all sorts of safety features, the majority of which come from the automaker’s Toyota Safety Sense-P suite. Standard features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, and automatic high beams.

Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are standard on both the XLE and Limited trims.

Connectivity

All C-HR models come with an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa. Bluetooth, a USB port, satellite radio, a six-speaker audio system, and wi-fi hot spot capability are also standard.

HD radio is available and the XLE and Limited through the Audio Plus package ($465).

Toyota C-HR

LE - From $22,415

The base LE trim is equipped with 17-inch steel wheels, LED headlights, heated side mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control, cloth upholstery, a leather-wrapped shift lever, and remote keyless entry.

Seventeen-inch alloy wheels are available for $430.

XLE - From $24,450

The mid-level XLE trim brings 18-inch alloy wheels, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, seat back pockets, and push-button start.

Limited - From $27,470

The range-topping Limited upgrades to include adaptive headlights, LED fog lights, unique 18-inch alloy wheels, leather upholstery, an eight-way power driver's seat, and heated front seats.

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CarsDirect Tip

While the 2020 Toyota C-HR LE is nicely equipped, the XLE is a better starting point. It adds a few more features for a reasonable price, while the range-topping Limited struggles to justify its cost.

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Expert Review

Pros
  • Evocative design
  • Comfortable ride
  • Lots of safety features
Cons
  • Polarizing styling
  • Sluggish engine
  • Small rear seat and cargo area
Expert Rating
2.8 (Fair)

Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

You can interpret our ratings in the following way:

: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Extroverted styling. Based on the same underpinnings as the Toyota Corolla and Toyota RAV4, the 2020 Toyota C-HR takes its design aesthetic in an entirely different direction, brandishing spectacular creases, astonishing folds, and an outsize serving of tucks and slits. Some may find the funky look disconcerting, but it grew on us, and, besides, you’ll never be accused of being a wallflower driving a C-HR.

For 2020, Toyota has rearranged the ducts and slits on the front fascia, smoothing things out without toning it down, with the most noteworthy change reserved for the headlights – swapping out last year’s projector-beams for either LED reflectors (LE, XLE), or adaptive LED projector units (Limited).

Wide-ranging safety. In addition to addressing the poor headlight performance of the previous two versions, the latest C-HR, in addition to 10 airbags and a rearview camera, comes with advanced safety features that include forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning with steering assist, and automatic headlights with high-beam assist.

While standard on the XLE and Limited trims, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert – nearly must-haves considering the poor rear visibility – aren't offered on the base LE model.

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Features galore. Along with the usual power bits (windows, locks, mirrors), even the $22,415 entry-level C-HR LE is offered with LED daytime running lights, heated outside mirrors with turn signal indicators, an acoustic noise-reducing windshield, keyless entry, variable intermittent wipers, dual-zone automatic climate control, a leather-trimmed shift lever, one-touch auto up/down power windows, a 4.2-inch TFT multi-information instrument display, and an 8-inch touchscreen with satellite radio, Bluetooth, and Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Amazon Alexa capability.

For an additional $2,035, XLE buyers receive those additional safety features plus larger 18-inch alloy wheels, touch-sensitive outside front and hatchback door handles, outside mirrors with blind-spot warning indicators, “Toyota” puddle lights, keyless push button start, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and the ability to choose the $500 R-Code Paint Treatment – a color-keyed body with a silver or black roof and outside mirrors.

But despite all those goodies, what you will find lacking is the ability to order a C-HR with either a factory-installed sunroof or all-wheel-drive – a couple of niceties offered on many rivals.

Smooth ride, so-so performance and fuel economy. The C-HR offers up a smooth, comfortable ride, and a surprisingly fun-to-drive character thanks to Sachs dampers and a beefy stabilizer up front. Also, an upmarket double wishbone setup in back stands in contrast to the cheaper twist-beam suspensions fitted to many competitors.

The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine offers decent off-the-line acceleration, body lean is minimal through the corners, and there’s surprisingly good feedback through the steering wheel and brake pedal. In addition, Sport mode offers clever upshift steps built into the continuously variable transmission (CVT).

At the same time, acceleration post step-off – accompanied by wind and tire noise, along with CVT drone when you put your foot into it – lies somewhere between "languid" and "momentarily." Not to mention, the C-HR only manages to achieve a modest EPA-estimated 27 miles per gallon city, 31 mpg highway, and 29 combined. During a week of mixed city and highway miles, we only managed a vehicle-measured 25.6 miles per gallon.

Final thoughts. The 2020 Toyota C-HR is heavier than rivals, by anywhere from 176 (Chevrolet Trax) to 491 (Mazda CX-3) pounds. And it's powered by an adequate by uninspiring engine mated to a performance-robbing CVT. These two metrics underscore the issue that there are more enjoyable vehicles in this class.

At the same time, the C-HR soldiers on as a practical – though not particularly thrifty – crossover for urban drivers, offering cleaner styling, brighter headlights, and updated technology. But that lack of power, along with no AWD option and a cave-like rear seat, keep it mid-pack in the subcompact crossover class.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 144 HP / 139 ft.lbs.
Transmission
CVTi-S 2-spd sequential shift control CVT w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
27 / 31 / 29 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 144 HP / 139 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
27 / 31 / 29 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
13.2 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$50
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
37.0 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
86 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
172.6 "
Exterior Width
70.7 "
Exterior Height
61.6 "
Front Headroom
38.1 "
Rear Headroom
38.3 "
Front Legroom
43.5 "
Rear Legroom
31.7 "
Front Shoulder Room
49.0 "
Rear Shoulder Room
52.5 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,300 Lbs.
Wheel Base
104 "
Turning Radius
17.1 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
17.0 " Steel / 17.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum / 17.0 " Black Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Pearlcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote Heated
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Black
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Cloth
Front Seat Type
Sport Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Armrests
6-way
Rear Armrests
Rear Seats
60-40 Split-bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Siriusxm Am/fm/satellite, Clock, Seek-scan
Speakers
6
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Front And Rear
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Rear Side-impact Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Toyota Safety Sense P (tss-p) Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Alert With Steering Assist (lda W/sa) Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Pre-collision System With Pedestrian Detection (pcs W/pd) Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Driver Monitoring System Driver Attention
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Automatic High Beams (ahb) Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Security Systems
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Major Components Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
24 Months / 25,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Months
24 Months / Unlimited Miles
Corrosion Perforation
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles

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