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2020 Toyota C-HR

Rating6.8

Ranked #5 in

Subcompact SUV

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$21,295 - $26,350

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Amratya Nigam

Automotive Journalist,

Updated on June 7, 2024

Pros	Cons	What's New
Good handling dynamics	Cramped second row	Two new exterior colors: Supersonic Red and Hot Lava
Good fuel efficiency	Less trunk space	Updated exterior styling
Appealing looks	Sub-par NVH insulation	Upgraded Infotainment system
		Added interior features on 'Limited ' trim

Specs & Features

$21,295

price

144 hp @ 6100 rpm

horsepower

139 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD CVT

engine

basic warranty

Overview

The 2020 Toyota C-HR is Toyota’s smallest SUV and comes with updated styling. Equipped with an underpowered four-cylinder engine producing 144 hp, it offers a good fuel economy of 29 MPG in combined driving conditions. It is available in FWD configuration only. It lacks adequate passenger space and cargo capacity but offers some good interior features to lure prospective buyers.

The 2020 Toyota C-HR is available in three trims: LE, XLE and Limited. The price for the LE trim starts at $21,295 and goes up to $26,350 for the top of the line Limited trim. The 2020 Toyota C-HR offers an adequate list of standard features but falls short when compared to rivals. It faces competition from the likes of Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-3 and Honda HR-V

Buying Advice

We would recommend the XLE trim as it adds many useful features over the base trim. It offers leather wrapped steering wheel, passive entry,18-inch alloy wheels, blindspot monitoring along with rear cross traffic alert, etc. It also offers other options like Audio plus with HD Radio and R-Code paint treatment that includes color-keyed body elements along with black or silver roof and outside mirrors for a contrasting color effect.

Comparative Analysis against Competition

“ Styling takes priority in the compact Toyota C-HR.”- The Car Connection

The 2020 Toyota C-HR is known for its distinctive styling and frugality. The C-HR lacks practicality due to inadequate rear row legroom and cargo capacity. The 144 hp from the engine might be underwhelming for some but it’s quite efficient. The 2020 CH-R gets features like LED headlights with daytime running lights, 8-inch infotainment touchscreen display, heated and powered outside mirrors, etc as standard. The C-HR also offers Toyota Safety Sense P for ensuring better safety.

The 2020 Toyota CH-R is reliable and easy to maintain. Toyota offers ToyotaCare, a complimentary scheduled maintenance service for 2yrs/25,000 miles. The yearly maintenance and fuel cost comes to about $2,183, considering a 5-year ownership and 15,000 miles/year run. It will cost about $0.14/mile to own this vehicle or in other words it will cover 6.86 miles for each dollar spent. It offers 3yr/36,000 miles basic warranty and 5yr/60,000 miles powertrain warranty which is quite good as per its price point and segment.

Features
7.0/10

" A classic case of style over substance."- Car and Driver

The 2020 Toyota CH-R is locked and loaded with a long list of standard features. Even with the base LE trim priced at $21,295, many interior and advanced safety features are standard. The XLE trim comes with an MSRP of $23,330 and adds some more exterior design elements and convenience options. The Limited trim is more tech-advanced and pampering than the other two trims,costing $26,350.

Trim

XLE

Limited

MSRP (FWD)

$21,295

$23,330

$26,350

Key Features

17-inch steel wheels

Same as LE with additional features

Same as XLE with additional features

Sport fabric-trimmed front bucket seats; 6-way adjustable

18-inch sporty alloy wheels

18-inch turbine styled alloy wheels

Remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock and panic functions

Smart Key system on front doors and rear doors with push button start

LED projector beam headlights

Steering mounted controls

Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Chrome window trim accent

Multi-reflector LED headlights with LED daytime running lights

Heated power auto-folding mirrors

Leather trimmed heated front seats with 8-way power adjustability

Dual-zone automatic climate control system with pollen filter

Dual sun visors with sliding extensions

60/40 split and foldable rear seats trimmed in leather

60/40 split and foldable rear seats

Blind spot monitoring system

High performance LED fog lamps

We Recommend

Fuel Economy
5.0/10

The 2.0L naturally aspirated engine on the 2020 Toyota C-HR offers good gas mileage. It offers about 27 MPG in the city, 31 MPG on the highway and 29 MPG in mixed driving conditions. With a fuel tank capacity of 13.2 gallons, the C-HR can offer up to 382 miles of range in combined driving conditions.

Model	Toyota C-HR	Hyundai Kona	Mazda CX-3	Honda HR-V
MPG (city)	27	27	29	28
MPG (highway)	31	33	34	34
MPG (combined)	29	30	31	30
Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons)	13.2	13.2	11.6	13.2
Range in miles (City/Highway/Combined)	356/409/382	356/436/396	336/394/360	370/449/396

The Mazda CX-3 is the most fuel efficient but comes with a small fuel tank. It loses out in the range battle. The Honda HR-V and Hyundai Kona offer the same combined MPG figures and range as well. The Toyota C-HR comes second with respect to the range offered in the comparison.

Interior
4.0/10

There's seating for five people in the C-HR. The front seats have a good amount of space and comfort, but it's a different story in the back. Due to a sloping roofline and tiny rear windows, most rear passengers will feel cramped in the C-HR.-Cars.usnews

The 2020 Toyota C-HR can accommodate up to five passengers. The interior is quite youthful and the design is ergonomic. The dashboard is covered in synthetic leather with simulated stitching. The air conditioning vents are asymmetrical, and the entire cabin is angled towards the driver. The front seats provide good comfort and cushioning as well. The seats are trimmed in fabric or leather upholstery. Only the Limited trim gets leather trimmed seats and power adjustability for the driver seat as standard.

The three-spoke steering wheel gets mounted controls for added convenience. The second row seating is good but feels cramped for a compact SUV. It is better suitable for three kids or two adults. The C-HR offers a cargo capacity of 19.0 cu-ft, quite less as compared to some of its rivals. The rear 60/40 split seats can be folded and trunk space can be extended to 36.4 cu-ft. Also, the dual-zone climate control system helps in maintaining ambient conditions inside the cabin.

Model	Toyota C-HR	Hyundai Kona	Mazda CX-3	Honda HR-V
Passenger Capacity	5	5	5	5
Front Row (Headroom/Shoulder room/Legroom) in inches	38.1/49/43.5	39.6/55.5/41.5	39.5/56.8/41.2	39.4/56.2/41.6
Rear Row (Headroom/Shoulder room/Legroom) in inches	38.3/52.5/31.7	37.8/54.5/34.6	38.3/54.5/39.3	37.9/55.5/36.3
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft)	19.0	19.2	17.8	23.2

All the compact SUVs offer a seating capacity of up to five passengers. The Toyota C-HR comes with the most cramped rear row. The Mazda CX-3 offers the best legroom in the second row while providing the least cargo capacity. The Honda HR-V is a more balanced option with respect to sufficient rear seat legroom and higher cargo capacity as well. The Hyundai Kona offers better rear row legroom and marginally better trunk space as compared to the C-HR.

The 2020 Toyota CHR comes standard with a 4.2-inches TFT Multi-Information Display with customizable settings. A 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen is standard across all the trims. The touchscreen sits above the dashboard and is responsive. All the trims get access to features like bluetooth connectivity for music streaming and calling, SiriusXM satellite radio, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay. Overall the system is intuitive and easy to use. Some of the standout interior features are:

Dual-zone climate control
60/40 split and fold-flat rear seat
Heated front bucket seats
8-way power adjustable driver’s seat
Sport fabric upholstery
Leather upholstery (Limited)
8.0-inch touchscreen display
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Amazon Alexa compatible

Exterior
7.0/10

Stylish? Maybe. Cringeworthy? Some might say that. Either way, it caught your eye, because the C-HR’s exterior is nothing short of attention-grabbing.-Car and Driver

The exterior styling of the 2020 Toyota C-HR is definitely one of its USPs. The design language of the car can be termed as “Aggressive” in simple terms. The front fascia imbibes two sleek and wrap-around multi-reflector LED headlamps with daytime running lamps. The front grille is virtually non-existent and there is a mesh design in the front bumper for cooling

The side profile is reminiscent of both hatchback and coupe body styles. The black side skirts lend it an rugged appeal and the 17/18-inch alloy wheels are designed to stand out from the crowd. The rear profile is nothing short of aggressive as well. The rear tail lights are sharp and the liftgate opens vertically for access to the trunk space. The roof mounted spoiler looks sporty.

Model	Toyota C-HR	Hyundai Kona	Mazda CX-3	Honda HR-V
Curb weight (lbs.)	3300	2890	2809	2906
Length(in)	171.2	164.0	168.3	170.4
Width(in)	70.7	70.9	69.6	69.8
Height(in)	61.6	61	60.7	63.2
Ground clearance (in)	5.9	6.7	6.1	5.4
Wheelbase (in)	103.9	102.4	101.2	102.8

The 2020 Toyota C-HR weighs about 3,300 pounds and is heavier than its counterparts. It is also longer and sits on a longer wheelbase. A longer wheelbase helps with better stability. Most of the other exterior dimensions are similar to the competition. The Mazda CX-3 is the lightest and sits on a shorter wheelbase for better handling. The Kona offers the maximum ground clearance while the HR-V offers the least. Some of the standout exterior features are:

LED headlights
LED Projector headlamps with adaptive lighting system (Limited)
Chrome window trim (Limited)
Fog lights (Limited)
18-inch alloy wheels
Roof mounted spoiler
Acoustic front windshield

Safety
6.0/10

“The 2020 Toyota C-HR has done well in crash tests and lacks for little in terms of collision-avoidance tech.”- The Car Connection

The 2020 Toyota C-HR has received an overall five star safety rating in various crash tests performed by the NHTSA. The IIHS has also tagged it as “Good” in most of the tests but it scored less in headlamps department, missing out on the Top Safety Pick award as its previous model.

All the trims of the 2020 C-HR are equipped with an advanced suite of safety features like the Toyota Safety Sense P and many other passive safety features to ensure passenger safety. Some of the standout safety features are:

Automated emergency braking
Adaptive cruise control
Lane keep assist
Blindspot monitor
Rear cross traffic alert
Automatic high beams
Steering assist

Competition
9.0/10

2020 Toyota C-HR vs 2020 Hyundai Kona

The 2020 Hyundai Kona comes with a more easy on the eye design. It also offers better performance, interior space and cargo capacity than the Toyota CH-R. It is marginally more fuel efficient as well.

The CH-R offers radical styling and offers many interior features as standard. Plus, its standard list of safety features is commendable at its price point. However, we would go with the Hyundai Kona

2020 Toyota C-HR vs 2020 Mazda CX-3

The 2020 Mazda CX-3 is a perfect blend of styling and performance. It offers better fuel efficiency and better powertrain as compared to the Toyota CH-R. However, it lacks in the cargo capacity department.

The Toyota CH-R leads with a longer list of standard interior and safety features. The CX-3 offers better ground clearance. Both compact SUVs fall in the similar price bracket and we would pick the Mazda CX-3

2020 Toyota C-HR vs 2020 Honda HR-V

The 2020 Honda HR-V would be the best-balanced compact SUV in the segment. It offers very good cargo capacity and can haul the passengers in better comfort. The CH-R offers very good interior features and youthful design.

It offers better ground clearance than the Honda HR-V and handles better. The Honda HR-V is more fuel efficient and would be our pick over the Toyota CH-R for being 'jack of all trades and master of none'.

Final Verdict
8.0/10

If you can live with the looks, the 2020 Toyota C-HR is quite a decent vehicle for everyday use. You also get decent aftersales support from Toyota while lower depreciation is an added asset. The 2020 CH-R offers great equipment, and the price point is resonable too. It is quite a good value in itself, but when you look at the competition, the appeal drops a lot. However, it's worth buying if performance and interior space aren't on your to-get list.

Trims

LE
$21,295 onwards

17-inch steel Wheels
Adjustable driving modes
Automatic LED headlights
Cloth upholstery
Heated mirrors
Remote keyless entry

XLE
$23,330 onwards

18-Inch alloy wheels
Blind-Spot monitoring
Keyless ignition and entry
Leather-Wrapped steering wheel
Power-Folding mirrors
Rear cross-traffic alert

Limited
$26,350 onwards

Adaptive headlights
Heated Front Seats
Leather upholstery

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Engine

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Rating

6.79

Horsepower

144 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque

139 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm

Capacity

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2020 Toyota C-HR vs competitor's 0-60

Car Name	0-60 MPH	Quarter Mile	Top Speed
2020 Toyota C-HR Ranked #8	10.2 sec	-	-
2020 Mazda CX-30 Ranked #1	7.8 sec	16.1 sec	-
2020 Fiat 500X Ranked #2	8.3 sec	16.5 sec	120 mph
2020 Jeep Renegade Ranked #3	9 sec	16.8 sec	106 mph
2020 Honda HR-V Ranked #3	9 sec	16.8 sec	117 mph
2020 Chevrolet Trax Ranked #4	9.2 sec	17.1 sec	-

Car Name	MPG City	MPG Highway	MPG Combined	Fuel Tank Capacity	Range (C/H)
2020 Toyota C-HR Ranked #3	27 mpg	31 mpg	29 mpg	13.2 gal.	356.4/409.2 mi.
2020 Nissan Kicks Ranked #1	31 mpg	36 mpg	33 mpg	10.8 gal.	334.8/388.8 mi.
2020 Hyundai Kona Ranked #2	27 mpg	33 mpg	30 mpg	13.2 gal.	356.4/435.6 mi.
2020 Hyundai Venue Ranked #2	27 mpg	35 mpg	30 mpg	11.9 gal.	321.3/416.5 mi.
2020 Honda HR-V Ranked #2	28 mpg	34 mpg	30 mpg	13.2 gal.	369.6/448.8 mi.
2020 Chevrolet Trax Ranked #4	26 mpg	31 mpg	28 mpg	14 gal.	364/434 mi.

2020 Toyota C-HR vs competitor's dimensions

Car Name	Length	Width	Height	Ground Clearance	Wheelbase
2020 Toyota C-HR Ranked #2	172.6 in.	70.7 in.	61.6 in.	5.9 in.	103.9 in.
2020 Mazda CX-30 Ranked #1	173 in.	70.7 in.	61.7 in.	8 in.	104.5 in.
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Ranked #3	171.9 in.	71.3 in.	64.8 in.	8.5 in.	105.1 in.
2020 Honda HR-V Ranked #4	170.4 in.	69.8 in.	63.2 in.	5.4 in.	102.8 in.
2020 Nissan Kicks Ranked #5	169.1 in.	69.3 in.	62.4 in.	6.9 in.	103.1 in.
2020 Buick Encore Ranked #6	168.35 in.	70.1 in.	65.25 in.	6.22 in.	100.6 in.

2020 Toyota C-HR vs competitor's trunk space

Car Name	Trunk Capacity	Passenger Volume	Max Trunk Volume
2020 Toyota C-HR Ranked #7	19.1 cu.ft.	86 cu.ft.	37 cu.ft.
2020 Mazda CX-30 Ranked #1	20.2 cu.ft.	94.1 cu.ft.	148.9 cu.ft.
2020 Buick Encore Ranked #2	18.8 cu.ft.	92.8 cu.ft.	48.4 cu.ft.
2020 Fiat 500X Ranked #3	14.1 cu.ft.	91.7 cu.ft.	39.8 cu.ft.
2020 Ford EcoSport Ranked #3	20.9 cu.ft.	91.1 cu.ft.	65.4 cu.ft.
2020 Nissan Kicks Ranked #4	25.3 cu.ft.	93.9 cu.ft.	53.1 cu.ft.

2020 Toyota C-HR vs competitor's cargo space

Car Name	Cargo Volume	Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area	Max Cargo Volume	Bed Length
2020 Toyota C-HR Ranked #1	37 cu.ft.	19.1 cu.ft.	37 cu.ft.	-
2020 Hyundai Kona Ranked #2	45.8 cu.ft.	19.2 cu.ft.	45.8 cu.ft.	-
2020 Nissan Kicks Ranked #3	53.1 cu.ft.	25.3 cu.ft.	53.1 cu.ft.	79 ft.
2020 Buick Encore Ranked #4	89.7 cu.ft.	18.8 cu.ft.	48.4 cu.ft.	74 ft.
2020 Hyundai Venue Ranked #5	31.9 cu.ft.	18.7 cu.ft.	31.9 cu.ft.	-
2020 Fiat 500X Ranked #6	83.1 cu.ft.	14.1 cu.ft.	39.8 cu.ft.	82 ft.

2020 Toyota C-HR vs competitor's towing capacity

Car Name	Towing Capacity	Payload Capacity	Weight	Source
2020 Toyota C-HR Ranked #7	1322 lbs.	825 lbs.	3300 lbs.
2020 Hyundai Kona Ranked #1	5000 lbs.	1089 lbs.	2890 lbs.
2020 Honda HR-V Ranked #2	2959 lbs.	1095 lbs.	2906 lbs.
2020 Fiat 500X Ranked #3	2000 lbs.	1281 lbs.	3305 lbs.
2020 Jeep Renegade Ranked #3	2000 lbs.	1118 lbs.	3056 lbs.	Jeep USA
2020 Hyundai Venue Ranked #4	1780 lbs.	1081 lbs.	2557 lbs.

2020 Toyota C-HR SUV Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

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Investigations

Complaints

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