2020 Toyota C-HR XLE
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- Photo: 2021 Toyota C-HR XLE Premium in Magnetic Gray Metallic, front left, 2024-10-01 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2021 Toyota C-HR XLE, front left, 05-24-2025 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: TOYOTA C-HR China (24) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 Toyota C-HR rear 4.27.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 Toyota C-HR Interior by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2020 Toyota C-HR XLE is a 144-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,330 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.
It makes 144 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 139 lb-ft of torque at 3900 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).
The C-HR measures 172.6 inches long on a 103.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,300 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,330 |
| MSRP with Destination | $24,450 |
| Destination Charge | $1,120 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0-liter Inline-4 DOHC 16-valve Valvematic (3ZR-FAE) |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 144 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
| Torque | 139 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four-valve/cylinder, Valvematic |
| Bore and Stroke | 80.5 x 97.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | EFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Differential Type | Preload Differential |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Continuously Variable Transmission with intelligence and Shift mode (CVTi-S) (K114) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 27 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 29 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | 87-octane unleaded or higher |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar, coil springs, and hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | Double-wishbone style multi-link with coil springs, trailing arms, stabilizer bar and hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 26 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 26 mm |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 11.7 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid disc, 11.5 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 7J |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 7J |
| Tires Front | P225/50R18 95V |
| Tires Rear | P225/50R18 95V |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 172.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in |
| Height | 61.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in |
| Front Track | 60.6 in |
| Rear Track | 60.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.9 in |
| Approach Angle | 15.8° |
| Departure Angle | 38° |
| Cargo Volume | 19 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,300 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 31.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 49 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 48 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (14.3 % risk) |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Toyota C-HR. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 11, 2019 · SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
Consequence: In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 19TB22 and 19TA22.
NHTSA campaign 19V877000
65 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2020 Toyota C-HR
Owner Complaints
65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Toyota C-HR (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 50 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2020 TOYOTA C-HR. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.