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With 142,448 currently licensed in the UK, the Toyota C-HR is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the C-HR 5 stars in 2025, with 88% adult occupant and 85% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,863 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £239/month or 39p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2025
Monthly Cost
£239
est. annual total
New From
£31,695
Euro NCAP tested the C-HR in 2025 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
88%
Child Occupant
85%
Pedestrian
88%
Safety Assist
79%
There are 15 known DVSA recalls affecting the Toyota C-HR. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/466
For certain vehicles equipped with a Parking Assist ECU a component of the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system that displays the rear view image the software may cause the rear view image to freeze or not display
Build dates: 2023-09-22 to 2025-09-13
R/2025/270
For certain vehicles equipped with the combination meter system (where various information is displayed) that due to an improper programming of the combination meter unnecessarily repetitive data is written to a memory device. This may cause the memory device to deteriorate and the monitor to not display during the meter at start up and remain in this state permanently.
Build dates: 2023-05-02 to 2024-12-04
R/2025/270
For certain vehicles equipped with the combination meter system (where various information is displayed) that due to an improper programming of the combination meter unnecessarily repetitive data is written to a memory device. This may cause the memory device to deteriorate and the monitor to not display during the meter at start up and remain in this state permanently.
Build dates: 2023-05-27 to 2024-11-22
R/2024/514
For certain vehicles that were affected by a previous campaign announced in October 2023 for high-pressure fuel pump a further check is required to confirm if the correct pump is fitted.
Build dates: 2018-05-01 to 2022-02-28
R/2023/349
Affected vehicles are equipped with an advanced park system which can be operated remotely by the driver when outside the vehicle using a smartphone application. There is a risk an error may occur in an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) when the finger movements on the smartphone application are stopped or the finger is removed within three seconds after the remote-control function is activated. If this occurs the shift range will be changed from Park to Drive or Reverse and the brakes will be released without any finger operation on the smartphone resulting in the vehicle creeping forward or backward which could increase the risk of a crash.
Build dates: 2023-09-23 to 2023-12-08
+ 10 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Toyota C-HR are estimated at around £2,863 per year, or £239 per month.
Fuel
£1,005
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,408
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The C-HR achieves a combined fuel economy of around 57.6 mpg (68.9 mpg urban, 45.6 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-HR | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 57.6 mpg | 1.8L |
| C-HR | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 53.3 mpg | 2.0L |
| C-HR HYBRID - MY25 | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 58.8 mpg | 1.8L |
| C-HR HYBRID - MY25 | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 57.6 mpg | 2.0L |
| C-HR MY18 | PETROL | 34.4 mpg | 1.2L |
| C-HR MY20 | PETROL HYBRID | 57.7 mpg | 1.8L |
| C-HR MY20 | PETROL HYBRID | 53.3 mpg | 2.0L |
| C-HR MY21 | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 57.6 mpg | 1.8L |
Starting from £31,695 new, a Toyota C-HR typically retains about 62% after 3 years and 51% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 83% | £26,150 | −£5,545 |
| 2 years | 70% | £22,250 | −£9,445 |
| 3 years | 62% | £19,550 | −£12,145 |
| 4 years | 56% | £17,600 | −£14,095 |
| 5 years | 51% | £16,200 | −£15,495 |
| 6 years | 48% | £15,050 | −£16,645 |
| 7 years | 45% | £14,150 | −£17,545 |
| 8 years | 42% | £13,450 | −£18,245 |
| 9 years | 40% | £12,800 | −£18,895 |
| 10 years | 38% | £12,150 | −£19,545 |
There are currently 142,448 licensed and 894 SORN C-HRs in the UK (143,342 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the C-HR 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2025. It scored 88% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupant protection, 88% for vulnerable road users, and 79% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old C-HR are estimated at around £2,863 per year (£239/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 15 known safety recalls affecting the C-HR. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new C-HR starts from around £31,695. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 51% of its original value.
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