2017 Toyota C-HR

Toyota C-HR (2017-2024) Buyer’s Guide

The original Toyota C-HR was in South Africa’s new-car market for over 7 years. Now that it’s discontinued (and its successor is unlikely to be launched in Mzansi), should you consider a used version of the distinctly styled small crossover? Here’s our take…

Concept-car styling? Check. Downsized turbopetrol engine? Affirmative. Toyota badge? Wait, what? Yes, in 2016, the original Toyota C-HR, which favoured radical looks and forced induction over practicality and tried-and-tested atmospheric power, was quite a departure for the otherwise strait-laced Japanese firm.

Part SUV, part hatchback, with more than a dash of coupe-like styling courtesy of cleverly disguised rear door handles and a notably sloped roofline – the AX10-series C-HR was anything but typical Toyota fare.

 
This is Toyota’s most powerful non-GR car: the 338bhp CH-R+ EV

That’s hot on the heels of the GR Supra. And it offers around 373 more miles of electric range, too

Toyota has strengthened its C-HR lineup with the introduction of this ‘C-HR+’ version, which is set to land in the UK towards the end of 2025 as the all-electric alternative to the standard hybrid.

Two battery choices will be offered, 57.7 or 77kWh, and paired with either front or all-wheel drive. Power ranges from 175bhp in the front drive car with the smaller juice box to as much as 338bhp in the all-wheel-drive range-topper, making it Toyota’s most powerful non-GR product. It’ll also shunt its way to 62 in around 5.2s, so it’s no slouch.

You’ll get a maximum of 373 miles of range and DC fast charge speeds of 150kW. A heat pump and an 11kW onboard charger are provided as standard, with a 22kW plug available as an option on the higher trim grades.

The design team’s been busy too. The + is not only longer and wider than the regular C-HR, but you don’t need to squint to notice the restyled headlights, thinner grille and additional air vents. The LED taillight is one continuous strip now too, and there are extra elements bolted around the rear bumper to sign off the more squarish shape. Also, neat ducktail spoiler above the boot lid.

 
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