The Toyota C-HR has undergone a significant transformation over the years, and its latest iteration is a force to be reckoned with. As a compact electric SUV, the C-HR promises to deliver sharp styling, a well-appointed cabin, and a potent electric powertrain. But does it live up to Toyota's promise of being its sportiest electric SUV? The C-HR's powertrain is where the real excitement lies. With a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup spitting out 338 horsepower, the C-HR feels quick off the line, which is impressive given its estimated curb weight of 4400 pounds in fully loaded form. We estimate its 0–60 mph time to be around 4.9 seconds, which is comparable to the closely related Subaru Solterra. However, the C-HR doesn't quite shine on dynamic roads, with a steering system that lacks feedback and a decent amount of body roll. Despite its handling limitations, the C-HR is a comfortable daily driver, ...
The Toyota C-HR has undergone a significant transformation over the years, and its latest iteration is a force to be reckoned with. As a compact electric SUV, the C-HR promises to deliver sharp styling, a well-appointed cabin, and a potent electric powertrain. But does it live up to Toyota’s promise of being its sportiest electric SUV?
The C-HR’s powertrain is where the real excitement lies. With a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup spitting out 338 horsepower, the C-HR feels quick off the line, which is impressive given its estimated curb weight of 4400 pounds in fully loaded form. We estimate its 0–60 mph time to be around 4.9 seconds, which is comparable to the closely related Subaru Solterra. However, the C-HR doesn’t quite shine on dynamic roads, with a steering system that lacks feedback and a decent amount of body roll.
Despite its handling limitations, the C-HR is a comfortable daily driver, with a responsive powertrain that’s accompanied by a quiet, isolated cabin. The interior features a 14.0-inch touchscreen and a digital gauge cluster, which are well-integrated into the cabin. The XSE trim offers a more premium vibe, with suede inserts and SofTex faux-leather upholstery, but the hard plastic adorning the top and bottom of the door panels is a bit of a letdown.
One of the standout features of the C-HR is its cargo room, which is surprisingly spacious considering its smaller dimensions. The rear seats can also fold, opening up to swallow 60 cubic feet of stuff through a power liftgate. The C-HR also comes standard with rain-sensing wipers, heated front seats, an eight-way power driver’s seat, a heated steering wheel, two inductive charge pads, and three total USB-C ports.
The C-HR is also a fairly good deal, with the SE starting at $38,450 and the XSE starting at $40,450. While its handling holds it back from being a true all-star, the C-HR’s eager acceleration and well-equipped cabin represent a true glow-up from a decade ago.
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