Power
0–100 km/h
Top speed
Fuel (combined)
What owners say
Overview
Sentiment is mixed and varies significantly by powertrain and generation. For the first-generation gasoline models (approximately 2018-2022), feedback is predominantly negative, centering on widespread and severe concerns about the reliability of the conventional CVT transmission
Best version
The hybrid (HEV) version is strongly favored over the gasoline model for its superior fuel economy and, critically, its different and more reliable e-CVT transmission which is not subject to the widespread failures reported in the conventio
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 53 | 1 | power train |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Recall notices1 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls
2020 · seat belts: rear/other:buckle assemblycampaign 19V877000
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.
Specifications
Generation
Version
2.0 (223 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid e-CVT
From 2023-2026
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