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.
Just ordered a CHR PREMIER lovely colour but can’t remember does this model have self parking.
Hi Dennis,
Thank you very much for your order!
The C-HR Premiere Edition comes with Intelligent Parking Assist as standard.
Please let us know if you have any further questions.
Thanks.
I’m not sure I would have bought this car had I known how it beeps all the time. Living in a city I pass 20 mph 30mph and 40mph zones almost every 500 yards and the car just beeps none stop it is seriously distracting. I can’t make it stop it is very disappointing
Hi Andrew, thanks for getting in touch.
This can be turned off through your vehicle multimedia settings. Use the screen buttons to find navigation settings and turn off all alerts.
Thanks,
Toyota UK
I have seen some comments about the GS version not having all led lights i.e the rear indicators. For the price of this car, do they have halogen indicator lights?
Hi Peter, thanks for your comment.
We’re not sure what you mean by the GS version.
Thanks
Hi Toyota, silly question but does the CHR PHEV have a temperature gauge fitted, or does it have a temperature warning light only?
Hi Steven,
Do you have the Toyota C-HR already? If so, please may we have your full registration number to check for you.
Thanks,
Toyota UK
Hello guys, tomorrow I will be collecting my new 2024 Toyota chr gr sport but I have a question.can it get stolen?
My last 2021 Toyota chr gr sport sadly go stolen last month.
Hi Hamza, thanks for getting in touch.
The new generation Toyota C-HR is not deemed as vulnerable to CANbus theft.
Thanks,
Toyota UK
We have C-HR a 3 year old car under “guarantee”. Unfortunately, the bathery went off and we had to call the breakdown service. The phenomenon of flat battery apparently is well known to this service.
When we contacted the Toyota we were accused of not driving enough miles hence in order to replace the battery they charged us £205 because the guarantee does not cover replacement. After 24 hours the new bathery went off and this time we were advised by a professional technical staff in Toyota to keep the key away from the car at night because the short distance consume bathery.
We asked Toyota to refund the £205 because we think they changed us unreasonably. So far, no good….Be aware if you hear ‘guarantee of 10 yours’ when you buy a new car….