2021 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 2021 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 $23,630 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 | $23,630 |
| MSRP with Destination | $24,805 |
| Destination Charge | $1,175 |
| 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) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2021 Toyota C-HR 5 HB FWD Early Release: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Toyota C-HR. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 24, 2022 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 C-HR vehicles. The radar sensor may not have been activated during production, making the pre-collision system (PCS) inoperative.
Consequence: An inoperative PCS that does not provide a malfunction indicator to the driver, or braking assist as expected, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and activate the radar sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA02.
NHTSA campaign 22V107000
35 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2021 Toyota C-HR
Owner Complaints
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Toyota C-HR (3 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 16 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
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 2021 TOYOTA C-HR. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.