Toyota C-HR (2017-2026)

New model GXL looks great but doesn't deliver on expectations – New vehicle was delivered with a system malfunction error, and incorrect advice was provided by the service department on the day of delivery. The Toyota staff implied that it was an expected error which had no impact on operating our car, and would resolve itself within a few days. This error required a part replacement which was not in stock at… Read more

the service provider resulting in delay in getting resolved. The error disabled a number of electronic functions in the vehicle. The GXL lacks a number of important features which are necessary for the operation of this vehicle in its intended capacity. These are specifically: full multifunction display, heads up display and rear mirror digital display. In addition the boot close and wireless charging functions are useful quality of life functions missing in this model. Therefore I cannot recommend the GXL. It looks the same, but it's not sufficiently equipped to meet the expectations of the driver. These features are available in the Koba model. It's important to note that none of this was communicated to us prior to the purchase, and we didn't receive any information that contained these details prior to the purchase decision. Furthermore, some design elements of the car in general are problematic. Specifically, there is no automatic locking of the doors. The handles automatically close, wiithout locking the doors. The boot space is very small due to the electric engine and spare wheel in the back. The petrol engine is very noisy, and gives the impression that the car is struggling. It's not a problem, it's just an impact on driving experience. On the positive side, the car is very comfortable, fuel efficient, easy to drive and has sufficient power for my needs.

Fun Hybrid to drive – Had this car for a bit over a year. We do a lot of long trips so the hybrid is great for fuel efficiency. Comfy and handles good too. Toyota servicing is top notch. Show details

Reliability at its best! – Will have had our Toyota CHR eight years this coming May. Only one fault in all those years: going through a large body of water moistened a front sensor. Toyota kindly offered to look at it, but once the dampness dried out it was back to working order. How is that for six years of reliability! Show details

Can wait to get in and drive it! – I bought my first Toyota Koba CHR in 2017, I loved it so much I upgraded to the 2020 model! My first Toyota was solid white, then I decided to order a white with black roof, I loved it from the first test drive. I can’t wait to drive my car to work every day, and casual drives on the weekends! I love the heated leather seats with adjustable… Read more

height positioning of the driver seat and lumbar support, this combined with adjustable steering wheel positioning, provides comfort for all my commuting needs. The Toyota Koba has a turbo 1.2 litre engine, quite impressive for a small car! It has 3 settings you can choose either, Economy, Normal or Sport mode, when you need extra punch, Sport mode gives a smooth faster ride! and you definitely notice the difference! The back seats are comfortable, there isn’t a lot a space between front and back seats if you have tall passengers in front, the design of the leg room helps to compensate for this. The boot space is adequate for a weekly shop, the back seats fold down to reveal a good size. Servicing is capped price every 12 months.

Two major issues – Just back from a 5000+ km round trip to Airlie Beach and back in a presumably base model rental. Quite comfortable for the two of us and pretty economical and ok on the highway. But - two major issues. 1. "Enasave" tyres not the most confidence inspiring in the wet - in fact quite often a bit "white knuckle sensation" over a couple of long days… Read more

on the Bruce Highway in the wet weather driving at "non-suburban speeds". That said, any "long lasting/fuel saving tyre" is usually not great handling or performance wise. 2. Headlights (particularly on high beam) are not great for country/unlit suburban street driving. [There are a number of American reviews making the same point]. I understand the top spec ones have "better headlights" so this may only apply to the base model. Other niggles - GPS is a bit strange generally (eg. thinks missing the M7 and M2 around Sydney is the way to go). For a CVT gearbox - not too bad (but I am not a fan of them generally). The "simulated gearing" helps in this regard. Huge C pillar makes for some big blind spots. Stop/start button is tucked away in a not particularly obvious place. "Lane assist" has to be turned off every time you start the engine. It may be possible to turn it off in a Settings menu but couldn't be bothered reading through the manual to see if it was able to be killed permanently. Generally - great as a suburban runaround but not if you live in a non-street light lit area/drive a lot at night and/or drive a lot in the wet.

Poor electronics and lack of Toyota care about it – Purchased a new 2021 chr with numerous tech problems.hands free microphone is rubbish ( told to use my apple phone one instead aka Siri which could get me fined making calls), maps are useless ( told by service mgr they all use Waze instead of Toyota one), Crash sensor dangerously over reacting with heavy braking, lane control reacting to road… Read more

cracks steering me towards parked cars, and an audible warning “epb enabled” at random ( electric park brake). Been to Toyota numerous times and took almost 2 years to fix a few things. Unfixed still is maps, microphone, epb alarm. I was told by customer experience when escalated because service couldn’t fix it that they will claim all is normal now suddenly and I have the right to go legal if that’s not good enough. I spoke with money and ordered a new ford ranger rather than risk it on a hilux or other. They were warned I would do that but were just happy the problem was going away. Good engine but tech is rubbish and they don’t care.

No car. No customer service – I ordered a new C-HR hybrid back in May 2022. Two price hikes later and I’m still waiting. Whenever I contact Hornsby Toyota and Toyota Australia all I get are platitudes and excuses. The original delivery date of December 2022 has well and truly passed and there has been no update of this. If I had known then what I would have to go through I would never have dealt with Toyota. Show details

Can’t fix its issue – Whilst I bought my car second hand I loved it, it’s look, the way it drives then 2 months in it started misfiring it was off and on and would correct itself, until it started doing it constantly, it misfires, engine light comes on then limp mode activates. Firstly told it was carbon build up, it went for cleaning, didn’t fix it. Then it’s had… Read more

coil packs and plugs replaced, still not fixed. It’s going back again end of week so? I will say the service and concern at the dealer has been great but I just want my car sorted. I don’t want to drive it anymore cos I’m sick of it breaking down.

Not perfect but has unbeatable Toyota reliability – Bought this vehicle in Feb 21 to replace an ageing Kia Sportage diesel. We wanted a Hybrid vehicle and Toyota ticked all the boxes. Range anxiety was something to be avoided and Toyota have been making Hybrid vehicles since 1997 so they should have it right by now. The compact size and out there styling of the CH-R caught our eye. The ride and… Read more

safety features are excellent. The 1.8litre petrol engine struggles at times but driven sedately it performs well. Fuel economy is around 4.5litres/100k and on 91ron fuel. Fixed price servicing of $200/15000k for 5 years and a 10 year battery factory warranty is reassuring. Our 1.93cm grandson fits comfortably in the rear. The rear windows are a little on the small side and obstruct rear vision a little but after using the touchscreen for parking etc. it becomes a no brainer. A great affordable and reliable vehicle which should hold it's resale value.

Beautiful! – Car used for family transport, 3 or 4 times a week. Had it for 2 years now. Good value, light on petrol, has all the mod cons and more! I love it! serviced once a year. Show details

Love love love this car – Bought this car new in the middle of COVID lockdown 2020. Drive to work everyday both highway and city. This car is the perfect size. Not too big or small - just right. Show details

I love my little car! – We recently arrived in Australia and we bought my Toyota C-HR 2WD Koba 1.8L Hybrid brand new in February 2021. I use the car daily, mainly for dropping the kids off at school and picking them up, some business meetings, shopping and attending sports activities. The car has had its first service and the next one is due next January 2022. What I… Read more

love about this car is that it's perfect for driving in the city. It's petrol use is super efficient and a tank can easily last for 6 weeks if I just drive around school and close to home. I chose it in red, because the yellow option was a bit too 'in-your-face', while the red is still snazzy and funky. I've always wanted an electric car, as I'm environmentally conscious. Although this is not an electric car, but a hybrid, it still emits less toxic gasses and is much better for the environment. What I also use daily, is the speed control, cameras, side mirror alarms - it can even help you keep to your lane if you go over the solid line! So many added features that I didn't even expect it to have.

However, if you are someone feeling the need for speed, this car might not be for you. Pull away is not that fast, although once gaining momentum eg. on the highway, you can cruise comfortably around 120km per hour (and more if you're willing to risk it, which you shouldn't). One other thing to consider is a limited view through the back rear side window which is quite small, but a minor consideration in the bigger scheme of things.

Overall a great car and I often look at it thinking how much I love it!

Perfect car to drive – i love Chr hybrid good on fuel fill up every three weeks had it 5 months now excellent safety features easy to keep clean Toyota service excellent very helpful ? Would recommend to buy a Toyota then any other car great to drive Show details

Great car that I’m happy with – Had my Koba Hybrid for a week already. My previous car, a Mazda SP23 2004 model was a 55 litre fuel tank and got me around 530km to the tank. My new Koba is a 43 litre tank and so far I’ve gotten 430km on half a tank. Fuel economy is great. Love the look of this vehicle as well, and the inbuilt technology is fantastically. 4 star rating only because the engine is a bit grumbly when running I thought. Show details

Best car – Purchased my Koba 3 weeks ago , best decision ever ... fuel economy is fantastic easy to drive , looks amazing on the road , real head turner ... love the look and feel of my new ride Show details

Basic but cheap to buy – I've been driving this as a work vehicle for a while including a few long trips. The ride and drive around town is ok. The model I have doesn't have android auto or apple CarPlay. Just a basic unit with poor quality reversing camera. The fuel consumption is high for the performance and size of the vehicle and the CVT is ordinary with no manual… Read more

mode. I find the seats are very uncomfortable on longer trips. The cargo area is rather shallow and the rear seat is ok if you don't use it. The interior fit and finish is poor, big gaps and sagging bits. Only 1 usb socket in the head unit and 1 12v accessory power in the centre console.

It and me were meant to be! – Before I begin, I want to point out a few things. I have read and watched more reviews and articles about Toyota's C-HR than I care to count. They say it is underpowered, and the rear is claustrophobic. And the petrol/2 wheel drive model's fuel consumption can go as high as 8.0L/100km! So with that said allow me to begin. I have recently purchased… Read more

a 2019 (May built) ex-Toyota executive car. It is the standard 2 wheel drive, 1.2L turbo model with a 6-speed manual gearbox. I was lucky to get this as there were several other people chasing this same car. Anyway, the moment I drove this car I was hooked, seen a lot of them, sat in a lot too, but this was my first drive. The seating position is great, the handling is great and vision is quite good. Yes, the rear quarter "C" pillars are a big blind spot, but be aware of this before you buy. Great seats, great steering and the gear shift is smooth, quick and precise. Better, I think than the current shape (2018 model) Corolla I traded in. It is quite roomy with plenty of storage, beautifully sculptured dash, door trims and centre console. To be fair, the rear doesn't concern me as it will not be used often, and the cool rear handles are fine. The C-HR is a very different looking car whichever way you look at it. It has Japanese/Toyota build quality, and I think the performance is fine (this was one of my main concerns before driving it). It is equipped with an almost useless, space saver spare, but the boot lends itself nicely to some minor alterations, so I suspect fitting a full size spare may work. I will post an update when I get a chance to fit one. The car is fitted with tons of safety tech, more, I think than most at this price point. And I am averaging between 5.8L/100km and 6.2L/100km, with a 6-speed manual model. My model has the standard halogen headlights and normal bulbs for all the other lights except the daytime running lights and fog lights, they are LED's. LED's are brighter, whiter and more energy efficient, but I would hate to have one blow out and replace the entire unit. My car has the older infotainment unit, so no Apple CarPlay or Android auto. That's okay, there is a built in sat nav system, which is what I would want the CarPlay for anyway. It has Bluetooth connectivity, so my music is covered. There is even a CD player built in! I don't find the screen too small. Actually, the overall head unit size is quite unobtrusive. Getting back to those bad "C" pillar blind spots, take a little extra care when reversing. Besides, you do have a reversing camera, cross traffic alert and parking sensors to make life a bit easier. Another complaint I read was about the glovebox button not opening properly, however, I have had no issue there. It works fine! I have taken my car around built up areas and country roads, hilly and windy and the C-HR had no issues at all. Perhaps, I assume, unlike the CVT, it is because you have more control with and when you want to change gears and therefore play with the revs/power a bit more. Well at this point there is not much else to say. I am very, very happy with my purchase.

Update: April 7. 2020 I have played around with the fitment of a full size spare, but I have come to the conclusion that it is no longer a major concern for me. I carry two cans of Holts Tyre Weld puncture repair (in the event of a puncture a long way from home) as well as having the space saver. I also carry a small foot pump in the event I need to use the Tyre weld products. I have a full size spare wheel in my garage, so in the event of getting a flat locally, I can use the space saver to get home, then switch over to the full size spare. But, having said all this, the option to modify the back to fit a full spare is still there. Also, I have clocked over 10,000Km thus far, no worries, no issues and yes... Still feeling it!

Update: May 19. 2020 They say the C-HR is an urban runabout, and not so great on the open country roads, well I enjoyed a 3 hour drive out to the Gippsland lakes and costal area around Seaspray and I can tell you the C-HR is more than capable to stretch it legs (wheels!) on the open roads. It was a great drive covering well over 300 plus kilometres and the aforementioned 3 hours of continuous driving, from which I achieved an average fuel consumption of no less than 5.8 litres per 100 kilometres! Not bad at all. And may I remind you all that my car is the standard C-HR 1.2L Turbo with the 6-speed manual transmission. I concluded this lovely drive back home without any discomfort, the seats are very supportive and comfortable.

I should be fair and also point out some of the cars' short comings. As a lot of people are aware, the large C-pillars, also I have discovered when reversing at night the reversing lights could be brighter and clearer, also I think their position hinders this. And the front fog lights are not overly great in eluminating the road from a driver's perspective. I think it is due to the higher and broader front design. I suspect that is why the current facelift model has the fog lights moved up higher. Otherwise not much else to say at this time except that I am still feeling it!!

Update: June 10. 2020 A few more things to consider as time goes by, now with over 13,000km, there have been no issues at all. I have discovered though, that the cross traffic alert system is more of a hindrance than a help. Why? When reversing, the warning lights flash and the buzzer sounds, even when there are cars on the opposite side of the road passing by, very irritating, so I have turned the system off. Now it is worth noting that the cross traffic alert system uses the same sensors as the blind spot monitor system uses. However, if you set your external mirrors correctly, you don't need that either. I find the warning light comes on when I can already see a car in my so called blind spot anyway. Also another minor irritation is the fact that the two aforementioned systems can only be switched on and off via the onscreen display menu in the instrument cluster. I also find having the green lights on all the time in the instrument cluster, when these systems are on annoying. Added to this is the parking sensors which are switched on in the screen menu too, and has a green light on in the instrument cluster, all the time. And add to this the fact that the sensors pick up almost every little thing near the car can be irritating too, with the risk of ignoring them if you become complacent. So I switch the parking sensors on only when I really need them. And one other thing to note, at night the reversing camera screen tends to be a bit grainy, daytime though is good. Otherwise I am still very pleased with my purchase.

Update: August 3. 2022 I have finally dealt with the space saver spare wheel. I made a new rear deck from 7mm plywood which replaces the original, and May I say, flimsy rear deck. I had to create side “wings” in order to fit and remove the deck, just like the original and I had purchased a after market thick rubber boot liner to cover the new deck. With a full size spare fitted I loose 60mm of depth. An issue? We’ll see as time goes by as I can easily convert the cargo area back to original without any issues. I have, of course kept the space saver spare and the original rear deck! Otherwise after two and a half years of ownership and over 52,500km later all is well! No issues that have sent the car back to the dealer for warranty repairs. Oh one thing, my car was damaged in a supermarket car park and the cost of parts was quite reasonable! Anyway, still getting good fuel consumption and it’s still a joy to drive and own. Dare I say it? Still feeling it!

Toyota CHR a small good car – I have using this car for 6 months. It is a powerful, stylish and economic car. I use it for every day commuting. So far could not find any issue with the car. some people feel clastrophobic while travelling in the rear seats due to the small windows. Show details

Not Happy – Had surging and misfiring issues since brand new. Reported to dealer numerous times and am told its normal. Took car for service today and said, can I test a new one. Toyota have finally agreed that my car has a problem. They are trying to find the issue and they cant. I am very upset about the whole situation. I feel like I do not even want the… Read more

car anymore. Had times when I think the car is going to break down, even on the freeway. I am a Toyota lover and this is the first time I have had a Toyota issue.

Amazing!!! – I absolutely LOVE this car!!! I have a two tone Koba it is White with a Black Roof and looks amazing. Its super smooth to drive especially for long distance drives, I only spend around $60 AUD a fortnight on fuel and I travel around Sydney quite a bit. Its pretty nippy too since its got a turbo engine. Show details

Nice drive – Had this as a loan car. Amazing to drive, comfortable seats, nice interior design, smooth gutsy engine. The only thing I don't like is the rear end look and lack of leg room in the back seats. Good for singles and couples but not a practical family car. Show details

Great car but lacking power – This car has great features similar to what you would find in a high end Mercedes! We use this car for everyday commuting. We will service this car once a year. Fun little car that is great on fuel. Show details

So Many extras!! Love it – I love the look of this new car. I was out looking for something completely different and fell in love. it has so many extras. Auto lights, auto wipers, auto handbrake, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise( which i love so much! no turning it off and on when the car in front is slow), rear cross traffic alert (i had to google this, it tells me… Read more

when im backing out if a car is coming), blind spot warnings, rear camera, GPS, bluetooth for phone, list goes on and on. So cheap to run compared to my last car, with the option to put in sports mode or ECO.

Excellent compact SUV, Superb silent drive, economical and family friendly! – Love this car, have had one for an year. It drives very well, is good for a small to medium family, and very good features packed together in the basic Koba model. Only drawback, a poor Toyota software (GPS) system, and Boot not powered, only a manual option. Show details

Amazing – A beautiful easy and comfortable ride. Love my car Yearly service No issues what so ever. Nice easy features. Toyota feels safe and reliable and great service at heidelberg. Thank you Toyota Show details