The Toyota C-HR+ small electrical SUV is the follow-up to the Japanese large’s considerably late entry to the electrical car (EV) market, the bZ4X mid-size electrical SUV.
Not like the unconventional appears to be like of the – unconventionally named – bZ4X, the C-HR+ adopts a extra trendy look, retaining in line with the corporate’s newfound style for sharp traces and edgy designs.
Regardless of the acquainted identify, the 2026 Toyota C-HR+ doesn’t share any exterior options with the present C-HR hybrid. In truth, it’s bigger than its hybrid namesake in nearly each course, and solely barely smaller than the bZ4X – which may give the up to date model of the latter a problem when it arrives in dealerships.
The precise product providing for the C-HR+ in Australia has but to be confirmed, however in European markets it comes with a alternative of 57.7kWh (54kWh usable) or 77kWh (72kWh usable) batteries, with front- or all-wheel drive. We acquired behind the wheel at its European launch in Portugal to see what it’s like.
How a lot does the Toyota C-HR+ value?
Pricing and gear ranges are but to be introduced, however Toyota Australia has confirmed it will likely be supplied in two mannequin grades, with pricing anticipated to undercut the bZ4X’s base value of $55,990 earlier than on-road prices.
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What’s the Toyota C-HR+ like on the within?
As you’d anticipate, all of it appears to be like and feels very Toyota on the within of the C-HR+, and the standard of the supplies and the construct appear to be to an excellent commonplace.
Aesthetically, it’s a little drab inside, because it appears Toyota’s designers haven’t absolutely grasped the idea of including lighter colors to carry cabin atmosphere.
That apart, there’s a suitable quantity of cabin house, with a driver’s seat that’s electrically adjustable on larger grades and supplies enough help and adjustability to get snug.
A smallish – however fortunately spherical – steering wheel feels good in your hand and has hefty banks of correct buttons alongside both facet of the airbag, inside simple thumb attain. Loads of scope for adjustment over attain and rake is one other plus, although it’s far too simple for the wheel to obscure a part of the 7.0-inch digital instrument show.
Extra annoyingly, two of crucial elements of driving an EV – battery cost share and vary remaining – are the gadgets most simply blocked by the wheel, relying in your seating place.
The 14-inch touchscreen is positioned up excessive and falls inside simple attain. Toyota’s native infotainment system isn’t that sophisticated, and we like that it retains correct rotary dials affixed to the show for adjusting cabin temperature on both facet. These have a neat little digital show that exhibits the setting.
The centre console is a wise affair, as effectively, with two wi-fi charging pads on prime, forward of the identical rotary drive selector utilized by the bZ4X. There’s a pair of cupholders within the center, and the broad central armrest is hinged on each side, so it’s simply as simple for the driving force to open because the passenger.
Beneath the centre console is an extra stowage space, together with USB charging ports.
Regardless that the C-HR+ has a rakish profile, the quantity of rear passenger house is respectable, although entry through the rear doorways could possibly be higher. Because the battery is sandwiched into the ground, there’s much less distance between it and the seat base, which does go away your legs missing help.
Headroom is okay, and there’s sufficient legroom for adults of common top, however the entrance seats are positioned low, which doesn’t go away a lot room to stretch toes out beneath them.
Boot house is sort of near the marginally bigger bZ4X, at 416 litres.
| Dimensions | Toyota C-HR+ |
|---|---|
| Size |
4520mm |
| Width |
1870mm |
| Peak |
1595mm |
| Wheelbase |
2750mm |
| Cargo capability |
416L |
What’s underneath the bonnet?
The Toyota C-HR+ is out there with three powertrains, although it’s not but confirmed as to which of them shall be accessible when the automobile is launched in Australia.
|
Specs |
C-HR+ FWD |
C-HR FWD 77kWh |
C-HR+ AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Drivetrain |
Single-motor electrical |
Single-motor electrical |
Twin-motor electrical |
|
Battery |
57.7kWh lithium-ion |
77kWh lithium-ion |
77kWh lithium-ion |
|
Energy |
123kW |
165kW |
252kW |
|
Torque |
269Nm |
269Nm |
269kW (entrance) + 170Nm (rear) |
|
Drive sort |
Entrance-wheel drive |
Entrance-wheel drive |
All-wheel drive |
|
Weight |
1810-1845kg |
1885-1985kg |
2010-2080kg |
|
0-100km/h (claimed) |
8.4 seconds |
7.3 seconds |
5.2 seconds |
|
Claimed vary |
456km |
609km |
546km |
|
Max AC cost charge |
11kW |
11kW |
11kW (commonplace) |
|
Max DC cost charge |
150kW |
150kW |
150kW |
Until Toyota Australia is chasing a lower cost level, it could select to drop the smaller 57.7kWh battery and solely supply the larger-capacity model, which additionally comes with a notably longer driving vary.
All variations get the same old 11kW AC cost charge, although we do assume the non-obligatory 22kW is a worthwhile consideration for some consumers, relying on how and the place they often cost.
In comparison with different producers resembling Hyundai and Kia, the utmost DC fast-charge charge is far decrease at 150kW, although with a claimed 28-minute cost time from 10-80 per cent, it appears the Toyota can preserve a constant cost charge through the session.
How does the Toyota C-HR+ drive?
As we’ve come to anticipate from Toyota, the C-HR+ is a really smart and considerably predictable automobile to drive. The front-wheel drive mannequin we examined first was outfitted with the bigger battery and had a 165kW motor with an output that suited the automobile’s chassis.
In city settings, it drives very effectively, with suspension that’s agency however not stiff. The damping appears well-sorted, and it rides over pace humps with out shedding composure.
When you get a little bit out of city and discover some bends, the physique management stays effectively in verify, with little to no roll throughout course adjustments. That firmness within the experience by no means goes away, although it isn’t fidgety both.
Efficiency from the mid-level motor is enough however it stops in need of corrupting the steering or instigating any undesirable torque steer.
You get 4 ranges of selectable vitality recuperation through chunky paddles on the again of the steering wheel. In its lowest setting, there’s an efficient sail mode that’s good for freeway driving. Nonetheless, when it’s dialled the opposite manner, it stops in need of providing a real one-pedal driving really feel.
Switching to the stronger dual-motor model proved that the experience doesn’t endure adversely with the bigger wheels (20-inch rims on this case). Whereas the leap in torque from 269Nm to 385Nm doesn’t appear that excessive on paper, the change as much as a 252kW output makes the C-HR+ really feel very completely different.
Decide-up at nearly any pace is fast, nearly an excessive amount of so for the goal purchaser, however it at all times feels fairly managed, and the texture by way of the brake pedal is good and constant.
The steering is correct however doesn’t present the sort of suggestions that makes all of it that a lot enjoyable or extra involving to drive than anything it goes up towards. It’s very a lot a Toyota in that sense – excellent in most areas, however finally a little bit bland.
What do you get?
Australian specs for the Toyota C-HR+ aren’t but confirmed, though in different markets the automobile is bought because the Mid (FWD, smallest battery), Mid+ (FWD however with the massive energy pack) and Excessive (AWD dual-motor with the bigger battery) specs, with extra gear loaded in as you stroll up these powertrain ranges.
The record beneath is not at all exhaustive, however we’d anticipate the essential automobile to come back with all of the gadgets talked about, plus extra.
Choices and/or commonplace equipment on the higher-grade vehicles embody 20-inch wheels, twin wi-fi smartphone charging pads within the entrance, and a nine-speaker, 800-Watt JBL Premium Audio setup with a 9.0-inch subwoofer included.
2026 Toyota C-HR+ gear highlights:
- 14-inch infotainment display
- 7-inch driver’s digital cluster
- 64-colour ambient inside lighting
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
- Voice management
- Six-speaker audio system
- Twin-zone local weather management
- Heated entrance seats and steering wheel
- Warmth pump
- Eco-friendly inside supplies
- Protected exit help
- Blind spot monitor
- Adaptive high-beam system
- Parking help brake
- Autonomous emergency braking
Is the Toyota C-HR+ secure?
The Euro NCAP and ANCAP outcomes for the Toyota C-HR+ haven’t but been introduced however, given the suite of security options that it comes with, we might anticipate it to attain extremely.
How a lot does the Toyota C-HR+ value to run?
Judging by the aftersales help the corporate provides for the bZ4X, the C-HR+ should be lined by the usual five-year, unlimited-distance guarantee, which might be prolonged to seven years for the powertrain, so long as the car is serviced yearly inside the Toyota community.
Moreover, Toyota provides the industry-standard eight-year efficiency assure on the battery pack itself, asserting that it’ll nonetheless have at the very least 70 per cent of its preliminary capability after that interval. There’s a guaranty on the battery for 5 years, which might be prolonged to 10 years offered the automobile has its annual battery verify.
Toyota’s service interval for EVs is generally each 12 months or 15,000km, so we’d anticipate the C-HR+ to fall into these parameters when it’s finally confirmed on the market right here.
CarExpert’s Tackle the Toyota C-HR+
There’s a lot to love concerning the C-HR+, from its crisp design to its total dimension and packaging, a lot so in reality that it shortly turns into a extra interesting prospect than the bZ4X, even when taking the slight dimension variations under consideration.
That might turn out to be an excellent simpler resolution to make when the total value and product providing for the C-HR+ is introduced, and whereas the dual-motor model packs a punch, the true candy spot appears to be the front-wheel drive 77kWh variant.
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