Selected members of the national motoring press were recently invited to test-drive full production versions of the highly anticipated second-generation Toyota C-HR. What did these professional road testers think of our new, avant-garde electrified C-segment SUV? What were their 2024 Toyota C-HR reviews?
Below is a selection of excerpts from their online reviews of the 1.8-litre petrol-electric hybrid version. To read the full reports, click on the emboldened links.
2024 Toyota C-HR reviews:
Autocar
“Toyota’s Eurovision for the C-HR has certainly paid off, and the firm has taken a winning formula and improved it in most areas. The model offers an accomplished ride, plus enjoyable handling and economical benefits, which are likely to help sustain its impressive sales position in the brand’s line-up.”
Auto Express
“The latest C-HR appeals to a series of values that are increasingly common in new-era Toyotas. It drives well, is very refined, comes full of kit and is extremely efficient… This is a car its maker thinks you’ll want rather than need, so if the eccentric design floats your boat there’s definitely lots to like.”
CAR
“The Toyota C-HR always stood out from the crowd, and thanks to its range of striking colours, two-tone paint jobs, and angular styling, this is still very much the case… The new [car] is solid, stands out, is capable of over 50mpg in the real world with ease, and is a refined drive that’s easy to live with. It takes all the best bits of the old car, improves on those, and undoes many of its main failings.”
2024 Toyota C-HR reviews:
Carwow
“Immediately the C-HR wins points for its stylish design, because while some alternatives are a bit plain, the Toyota is a genuinely cool-looking thing. It’s not quite as fancy inside, but the cabin feels well-made with a smart, functional design. But those who don’t need maximum practicality will be well-served by just how comfortable the C-HR is. It soaks up potholes and speed bumps without sending a thud through the cabin, while still being pretty good fun to pilot down a twisty road.”
Parkers
“With a new platform, fifth-generation self-charging and third-generation plug-in in hybrid powertrains and the promise of a premium interior, Toyota has certainly gone all in. That’s especially true of the styling that’s even more extravagant than its predecessor.”
What Car?
“The Toyota C-HR is comfortable, easy to drive, super-frugal and should prove very reliable. If you love the looks and space isn’t a priority, it’s unlikely to disappoint. We reckon the 1.8 Hybrid in Design trim represents the best value for money.”
Learn more: 2024 Toyota C-HR – your questions answered
The contents of this article were accurate at the time of publication.
Is it correct the new CHR is to be on display at Blue Water shopping centre in Kent soon?
Hi Alan, thanks for your comment.
Thanks for your interest in the 2024 Toyota C-HR!
This is all the information we currently have on this vehicle.
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Alternatively, please keep an eye on the mag and website for future updates!
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just placed my order after a test drive ,loved it so did the wife
I have had a drive in the new c h r and it’s the best drive ever thanks toyota
Have my test drive saturday to see if it pulls me away from my 72 plate steven greenSYaris Cross AWD
Hi Steven,
Thanks for your comment.
We would love to hear your thoughts once you’ve had the test drive!
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Hello
My local Toyota dealer – Walton’s garage Penrith – has just told me that the Toyota Cross suv is not and will not be available in the UK. Is the C-HR model the same under a different name? Are they correct? And if it will be available this year, could you say when please?
Hi Heather,
Not quite, the Corolla Cross and C-HR are two different vehicles.
The C-HR is available in the UK, the Corolla Cross is not.
Are you currently in the market for a new vehicle?
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I have been a Toyota driver for many years – Latest car is a nearly 3 year old CHR (from new).
Just visited my local Toyota dealer to view the new CHR and I am extremely disappointed in the new design. I am 6 feet 6 inches tall and I can not get inside the car yet alone to drive it. The designers have lowered the roof and raised the drivers chair. I was extremely excited with the news of a re-design of the car. There are not many brand new Toyota cars that I can now fit in.
will the 2024 chr be made available in the 2.0 hev (not the plug in,phev )in the design and excel models like the gr and premier models,im not prepared to pay over the forty thousand pound limit for a hybrid car and be charged more for the road tax, its not fair on the owners whos car have such low emmisions
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Hi Phil,
Unfortunately, we do not have any further information to share on this at the moment.
We would recommend keeping an eye on our blog and social media channels for the latest information on our vehicle offerings.
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the 2.0 is the engine is the one we prefer over the 1.8,this silly ved banding that the government is using even for the plug in does not encourage people to move to greener transportation;then wonder why the public are not convinced on hybid and ev’s
we will be placing an order if the 2.0 comes out on the design or excel grade,( hev)not the plug in hybrid(phev),like the 5th generation corrolla
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Just placed order for the new CHR disappointed no wiper at rear fir the new model,let’s see !