Verdict
B
Small SUV · Japan · 2016-Present
Toyota C-HR
Toyota C-HR — spec data and generation history.
Years
2016-Present
Generations
2
Segment
Small SUV
Toyota's bold-shape compact SUV — the badge stands for Coupé High-Rider, which is exactly the look. Mk1 launched 2016 on TNGA-C, the same platform as the Corolla. UK got petrol 1.2T and 1.8 hybrid; the hybrid was the big seller and aged well — Toyota self-charging at its sweet spot on a popular shape. Mk2 in 2023 went hybrid-only in the UK with a 2.0 litre version of the Atkinson-cycle Hybrid Synergy Drive, and added a Plug-in Hybrid 2.0 with ~40 mile EV range. Used hybrid Mk1s are reliability gold dust — the 1.8 HSD is borderline indestructible if serviced. Avoid the 1.2 turbo unless cheap (cam chain wear).
What changed
Era-to-era deltas
Mk1 2016-2023 → Mk2 2023-Present
BHP +74 bhp
Torque +50 Nm
0–60 mph −2.4 s
Top speed +5 mph
MPG +5 mpg
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2016-2023
Mk1
→
1.8 Hybrid — 121 bhp, 0-62 in 11.0s.
Verdict
B
BHP
121
0–60
11.0 s
Top
105 mph
MPG
57.0 mpg
Used
£10,000-£22,000
- + Bold styling that has aged well
- + 1.8 hybrid bulletproof
- − Tight rear seats and small boot
- − 1.2 turbo unrefined
2023-Present
Mk2
→
2.0 PHEV — 195 bhp, 0-62 in 7.4s.
Verdict
B
BHP
195
0–60
7.4 s
Top
112 mph
MPG
353.0 mpg
Used
£26,000-£42,000
- + Hybrid-only lineup is the right call
- + Plug-in 40-mile EV range genuinely useful
- − No diesel, no pure petrol option
- − Rear seats still tight
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2016-2023 · Mk1
- 1.2T cam chain stretch (rare but documented)
- Hybrid 12V auxiliary battery weak
- Brake system squeal on early hybrids
- Body panel rust around tailgate (early UK cars)
2023-Present · Mk2
- Software updates needed on launch infotainment
- PHEV charge port flap issues
- Glovebox rattle (warranty fix)