The Toyota C-HR+ small electrical SUV is the follow-up to the Japanese big’s considerably late entry to the electrical automobile (EV) market, the bZ4X mid-size electrical SUV.
Not like the unconventional seems to be of the – unconventionally named – bZ4X, the C-HR+ adopts a extra trendy look, protecting in line with the corporate’s newfound style for sharp strains and edgy designs.
Regardless of the acquainted identify, the 2026 Toyota C-HR+ doesn’t share any exterior options with the prevailing C-HR hybrid. The truth is, 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 difficulty 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 obtained 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 seems to be 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 normal.
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 area, with a driver’s seat that’s electrically adjustable on increased grades and supplies ample assist 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 aspect 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 an important elements of driving an EV – battery cost share and vary remaining – are the objects 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 aspect. These have a neat little digital show that reveals the setting.
The centre console is a smart affair, as effectively, with two wi-fi charging pads on high, 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.
Although the C-HR+ has a rakish profile, the quantity of rear passenger area is respectable, although entry through the rear doorways may very well 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 assist.
Headroom is ok, 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 ft out beneath them.
Boot area 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 on the market with three powertrains, although it’s not but confirmed as to which of them might be accessible when the automotive 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 kind |
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 (normal) |
|
Max DC cost charge |
150kW |
150kW |
150kW |
Until Toyota Australia is chasing a cheaper price level, it might 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 optionally available 22kW is a worthwhile consideration for some patrons, relying on how and the place they normally cost.
In comparison with different producers equivalent to 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 in the course of the session.
How does the Toyota C-HR+ drive?
As we’ve come to anticipate from Toyota, the C-HR+ is a really wise and considerably predictable automotive 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 automotive’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 velocity humps with out shedding composure.
When you get just a little out of city and discover some bends, the physique management stays effectively in test, with little to no roll throughout course modifications. That firmness within the experience by no means goes away, although it isn’t fidgety both.
Efficiency from the mid-level motor is ample however it stops wanting corrupting the steering or instigating any undesirable torque steer.
You get 4 ranges of selectable power 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. Nevertheless, when it’s dialled the opposite method, it stops wanting providing a real one-pedal driving really feel.
Switching to the stronger dual-motor model proved that the experience doesn’t undergo adversely with the bigger wheels (20-inch rims on this case). Whereas the bounce 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 totally different.
Choose-up at nearly any velocity is speedy, nearly an excessive amount of so for the goal purchaser, however it all the time feels fairly managed, and the texture via the brake pedal is good and constant.
The steering is correct however doesn’t present the type of suggestions that makes all of it that a lot enjoyable or extra involving to drive than the rest it goes up towards. It’s very a lot a Toyota in that sense – superb in most areas, however finally just a little bland.
What do you get?
Australian specs for the Toyota C-HR+ will not be but confirmed, though in different markets the automotive is offered because the Mid (FWD, smallest battery), Mid+ (FWD however with the large 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 under is on no account exhaustive, however we’d anticipate the fundamental automotive to come back with all of the objects talked about, plus extra.
Choices and/or normal package 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 screen
- 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 assist brake
- Autonomous emergency braking
Is the Toyota C-HR+ protected?
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 assist the corporate presents for the bZ4X, the C-HR+ must be coated by the usual five-year, unlimited-distance guarantee, which may be prolonged to seven years for the powertrain, so long as the automobile is serviced yearly inside the Toyota community.
Moreover, Toyota presents the industry-standard eight-year efficiency assure on the battery pack itself, asserting that it’ll nonetheless have not less than 70 per cent of its preliminary capability after that interval. There’s a guaranty on the battery for 5 years, which may be prolonged to 10 years supplied the automotive has its annual battery test.
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 ultimately confirmed on the market right here.
CarExpert’s Tackle the Toyota C-HR+
There’s loads to love in regards to the C-HR+, from its crisp design to its general dimension and packaging, a lot so in actual fact that it shortly turns into a extra interesting prospect than the bZ4X, even when taking the slight dimension variations into consideration.
That would turn into a good 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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