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Verdict
Hybrid coupé-style SUV with a good safety rating (5 Euro NCAP stars in 2024), offered as a 140 hp 1.8 hybrid, a 197 hp 2.0 hybrid and a plug-in hybrid. The model is too recent to offer a long track record on reliability. The points to check are the 12 V battery, which can discharge, and the recall of the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, to be verified using the serial number.
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Indicative prices
- €23,990 – €31,990
- Monthly cost
- €521
- Euro NCAP
- 5/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: Hybride 140, Hybride 200.
Hybride 140
✓ RecommendedHybrid · Automatic · 140 hp · 4.8 L/100 km · 108 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1
1.8 hybrid, front-wheel drive, e-CVT automatic transmission. Announced boot of 388 L.
Engine: Toyota 1.8 hybrid (2ZR-FXE)
Verdict on this engine: Buy with care
Hybride 200
✓ RecommendedHybrid · Automatic · 197 hp · Crit'Air 1
2.0 hybrid with 197 hp combined, offered in front-wheel drive or in the AWD-i all-wheel-drive version. Announced boot of 362 L for the AWD-i.
Hybride rechargeable 225
Hybrid · Automatic · 225 hp · Crit'Air 1
2.0 with 152 hp combined with a 163 hp electric motor and a 13.6 kWh battery; up to 66 km in electric mode according to Toyota. Quoted at 223 hp on some spec sheets.
Market prices
€23,990 – €31,990
Indicative range: 2023 to 2026, yearly medians of 290 online listings collected by AutoUncle (years with at least 3 listings).
Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Known faults
12 V battery discharging
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingOwners of 2024 C-HRs report a flat 12 V battery preventing the car from starting, particularly after several weeks of standing, resolved by recharging or replacing the battery (C-HR Forums UK, Toyota Owners Club, plug-in hybrid version included). Fiches-auto also cites the 12 V battery among the most frequent C-HR problems, noting that the battery itself is not always the cause.
- Versions
- Hybride 140, Hybride 200, Hybride rechargeable 225
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Digital instrument cluster switching off (recall)
Manufacturer recallToyota recalled more than 80,000 vehicles in France, including the C-HR built between 3 October 2022 and 22 April 2025, for a fault in the 12.3-inch instrument cluster: the software stores too much data in memory and the display can eventually stop lighting up, with no speed reading and no warning lights (L'argus, La Voiture). The fix is a free software update; on the plug-in hybrid C-HR, an inspection comes first and the cluster may have to be replaced (L'argus, La Voiture).
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
- Versions
- Hybride 140, Hybride 200, Hybride rechargeable 225
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Toyota C-HR”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €118 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €93 |
| Maintenance | €40 |
| Depreciation | €270 |
| Total per month | €521 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- Insurance: brand average, as no average is published for this model.
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
- Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (petrol)€118
Hybride 140 version: combined consumption of 4.8 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
4.8 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €118
Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€93
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€40
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€270
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.
Inspection checklist
Toyota C-HR II — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Have Toyota check, using the serial number, whether the 12.3-inch instrument cluster recall has been carried out.
- Have the 12 V battery tested and check that the car switches to "Ready" mode without hesitation, including when cold.
- Check that the instrument cluster lights up properly at every start (speed and warning lights visible).
- Plug-in hybrid: check the charging cable, charging from a socket and the displayed electric range.
- Check the service book and confirm that the software updates have been carried out at a dealer.
Questions to ask the seller
- Has the instrument cluster recall been carried out, and what proof is there?
- Has the 12 V battery already been replaced, or has the car already refused to start after standing?
- For the plug-in hybrid: was it charged regularly, and is the charging cable supplied?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0
Toyota C-HR
I · 2016–2023
- Price
- €15,600 – €23,900
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Hybrid, Petrol
Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0
Toyota Yaris Cross
I · since 2021
- Price
- €21,440 – €28,490
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
- Hybrid
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
Renault Austral
I · since 2022
- Price
- €25,300 – €31,500
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Hybrid
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
Nissan Qashqai
II · 2014–2021
- Price
- €9,000 – €18,490
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Toyota C-HR II (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Toyota C-HR 2 rated well for safety?
Yes, it scored 5 stars in the Euro NCAP crash tests in 2024, a result extended to the plug-in hybrid version.
What is the boot capacity of the Toyota C-HR 2?
388 litres for the 140 hp hybrid and 362 litres for the 197 hp 2.0 hybrid in AWD-i according to Fiches-auto; the plug-in version is announced at 310 litres by Caradisiac.
Which engines does the C-HR 2 offer in France?
At launch: Hybrid 140, Hybrid 200 (front-wheel drive or AWD-i) and Plug-in hybrid 225, according to Toyota France.
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