The first-generation Toyota C-HR reached European customers in early 2017 with dramatic coupe-like styling wrapped around a five-door compact crossover. Beneath the creases was Toyota’s TNGA platform, a multilink rear suspension and a choice of turbocharged petrol or petrol-electric hybrid power.
The specifications below cover the original European-market range. Engines, transmissions and trim combinations differed elsewhere, so the badge alone does not reveal everything. It does, however, reveal that Toyota briefly permitted its body-design department to own several rulers at once.
Toyota C-HR Engine and Dimension Specs
| Specification | 1.2 Turbo | 1.8 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,197 cc | 1,798 cc petrol engine |
| Maximum output | 114 bhp / 85 kW | 120 bhp / 90 kW system output |
| Engine torque | 185 Nm | 142 Nm from petrol engine |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual or CVT | Electronic CVT |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive; CVT AWD available | Front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4,360 mm | |
| Width | 1,795 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm | |
| Luggage capacity | 377 liters | |
Turbo or Hybrid?
The 1.2-liter turbo offered the widest configuration choice. Buyers could pair front-wheel drive with a six-speed manual or CVT, while all-wheel drive was available with the CVT. Its 185 Nm torque plateau began at 1,500 rpm, making the small engine reasonably flexible in everyday traffic.
The 1.8 Hybrid combined an Atkinson-cycle petrol engine with an electric motor and e-CVT. It prioritized low-speed refinement and fuel economy rather than rapid acceleration. Official European combined consumption was quoted as low as 3.6 L/100 km under the period test procedure; real-world results depend on temperature, traffic and driving style.
All versions used MacPherson-strut front and multilink rear suspension, four-wheel disc brakes and electric power steering. Used buyers should confirm the exact powertrain, service history and equipment from the vehicle identification number, particularly because imported examples may not match a local brochure.
