2025 Toyota C-HR GXL

SUV

Score Summary

Reliability

7.0/10

Safety (ANCAP)

N/A★★★★★

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1. Summary 2. Highlights 3. Price 4. Ownership Sentiment 5. Ownership Costs 6. Model Reliability 7. Expert Reviews 8. Brand Reliability 9. Practicality 10. Features 11. Safety 12. Fuel / Efficiency 13. Performance

Summary

The Toyota C-HR is a midsize compact crossover SUV with a hybrid powertrain, targeting small families and urban buyers. It offers efficient running costs, easy daily usability, and an upmarket feel. The GXL grade provides a balanced mix of comfort, standard features, and efficiency. Potential buyers choose it for its hybrid fuel economy, practical five-door layout, Toyota reliability, and strong warranty and servicing structure.

Highlights

Hybrid efficiency: 1.8L hybrid powertrain aimed at delivering better fuel economy in typical Australian city driving.
Flat-out practicality: 5-door layout, 5 seats, rear ISOFIX anchors for child seats, and a compact SUV footprint suitable for urban use.
Safety lineage: historically strong ANCAP results and modern suite of active safety features.
Warranty and servicing structure: five-year unlimited-kilometre warranty with standard servicing cadence.

Pricing (excluding on-road costs)

New (2025)

1.8L Hybrid Petrol Engine (2ZR-FXE)

Starting from AU$ 40,000

Ownership Sentiment

✓Praises

•Excellent fuel economy, especially with hybrid variants.
•Comfortable and refined ride quality with a quiet cabin.
•Striking design and attractive interior quality (noted in multiple reviews).
•Easy-to-drive character with a practical, versatile cabin.
•Strong perceived reliability from long-standing Toyota reliability heritage.

!Complaints

•CVT-related concerns in the CH-R family (shifting feel, potential for CVT-related issues in some units); acknowledged in owner discussions and recall context.
•Occasional software/infotainment quirks and a few reports of head-unit related issues in earlier CH-R generations.
•Some buyers may find the powertrain less spirited in non-hybrid trims, given the emphasis on efficiency over outright performance.
•Limited cargo space (relative to some compact SUVs) and some rivals offering more conventional packaging at similar size points (a design/space trade-off noted in reviews).

Ownership Costs

Ownership Cost

Medium

Cost Predictability

Medium

The 2025 Toyota C-HR GXL hybrid has a medium cost of ownership with relatively good predictability. It features low fuel consumption at 4.0 L/100km, predictable servicing through capped-price programs, and strong resale value, reducing depreciation. However, costs for insurance, registration, and servicing can vary by state and personal factors, adding some unpredictability. This makes it suitable for buyers seeking a fuel-efficient compact SUV with manageable and somewhat predictable running costs.