The Toyota C-HR is a compact car built from 2018 to 2026 over 2 generations. Most were assembled in Turkey — 72.5% of those on record. Between 2018 and 2027 it grew 9 cm longer and gained 453 kg. Engines offered: 4-cyl, Electric. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 5.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the C-HR is
The Toyota C-HR is a compact car that Toyota built from 2018 to 2026 — 9 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 2026. It has been offered with 4-cyl, Electric power. Its closest siblings in the Toyota range: Corolla, Yaris, Mirai.
Where the C-HR is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 498 C-HRs on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | NMT | 2018-2022 | |
| Japan | JTN | 2018-2021 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Toyota VIN decide which of these 2 lines your C-HR belongs to. What every character in a C-HR VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Toyota C-HR adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
C-HR generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the C-HR's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the C-HR that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2024 | 443 cm | 264 cm | 1497 kg | - | - |
| 2026-2027 | 452 cm | 275 cm | 1950 kg | +9 cm | +453 kg |
Between 2018 and 2027 the C-HR gained 9 cm in length (+2.0%) and 453 kg in weight (+30.3%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the C-HR that is 453 kg against 9 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Toyota C-HR tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment C-HR owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Toyota C-HR have? Power & range
The Toyota C-HR is offered with 2 powertrains — 2L 4-cyl, Electric. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 2 for the Toyota C-HR, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | Regular |
| Electric | Electric motor | Single-speed | AWD | Electricity |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The C-HR by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Toyota C-HR. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | C-HR | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 8 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 501 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 5.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Crash safety | ★★★★★ NHTSA | Frontal, side, rollover |
| Insurance | $1,429/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 145 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Toyota C-HR?
The C-HR is a compact car, built from 2018 to 2026 across 2 generations. Engines offered: 4-cyl, Electric.
Where is the Toyota C-HR made?
Across 498 cars in our records the split is: Turkey (72.5%), Japan (27.5%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the C-HR have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2026. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the C-HR grew 9 cm longer and gained 453 kg.
What is the Toyota C-HR warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the C-HR reliable?
It scores 5.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific C-HR?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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