The first-generation Toyota C-HR (Coupé High-Rider) (AX10) marked a major stylistic break for the Japanese manufacturer. Based on the excellent modular TNGA-C platform (shared with the Corolla and Prius), it offers dynamic road handling, far removed from the placid image of the brand's older hybrid models. Although European demand has massively shifted towards hybrid powertrains (HEV), the C-HR was also sold with 100% gasoline engines (turbocharged in Europe/Asia, naturally aspirated in North America) that deserve attention. The late 2019 facelift (MY2020) brought minor aesthetic tweaks, a multimedia system finally compatible with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and the introduction of the powerful 2.0L 184 hp hybrid unit. Overall, the C-HR is a model of formidable reliability, true to Toyota'
The first-generation Toyota C-HR is a highly recommendable purchase on the used car market. If you're looking for a purely gasoline version, the 1.2 Turbo (Europe/Asia) is an excellent choice, reliable and flexible, ideal for those who do a lot of highway driving or towing (things the 1.8 hybrid does less well). In North America, prioritize 2.0L models from 2020 onwards to avoid the weaknesses of the first K313 CVT gearbox. However, the very essence of the C-HR lies in its hybrid powertrains (1.8 and 2.0), which offer almost unrivaled reliability on the market, reduced maintenance costs (no clutch, no timing belt, minimal brake wear), and unbeatable fuel consumption in urban environments. The ideal choice remains a post-2019 2.0 Hybrid model for the best compromise of technology/power/reliability.