Toyota C-HR Hybrid 2024: release date and price confirmed for new generation small SUV

The Toyota C-HR is set to arrive in Australian showrooms in the first quarter of 2024 with three-tiered variant lineup

Toyota Australia has today announced that it will bring its new-generation C-HR small SUV to our local market in the first quarter of 2024.

With the switch to an all-hybrid lineup, the price of entry has grown a substantial $12,075 to $42,990 before on-road costs for the GXL, the new C-HR will be available with the choice of three variants from launch: GXL, Koba and GR Sport.

Silver and black 2023 Toyota C-HR small SUV, rear 3/4 exterior shot — Toyota has unveiled the new and more expensive C-HR range

Pricing will top out at $54,990 before on-road costs for the flagship GR Sport, a significant price difference of $17,325 over the last-generation $37,665 GR Sport.

The new C-HR will go head to head with other small SUV rivals such as the Volkswagen T-Roc, Subaru Crosstrek, the Hyundai Kona and Toyota’s own Corolla Cross.

What powers the new C-HR? Hybrid

The next-generation Toyota C-HR is powered by hybrid powertrains exclusively, with the GLX and Koba variants gaining fifth-generation front-drive hybrid setups that produce 103kW of power with a combination of a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and electric power.

Yellow and black 2023 Toyota C-HR small SUV, front 3/4 exterior shot — The C-HR will be offered exclusively as a hybrid going forward

The range-topping all-wheel drive GR Sport produces a maximum hybrid output of 145kW with a larger 112kW/188Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine paired with two electric motors: one front (83kW) and one rear (30kW).

Both powertrains will be mated to CVT automatic transmissions and feature new lithium-ion battery packs with, according to Toyota, 14 percent greater output than before.

Toyota C-HR specs in Australia:

As standard, the new 2024 Toyota C-HR is fitted with the following features:

12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen
Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto
Satellite navigation
DAB+ digital radio
Toyota connected services

2023 Toyota C-HR interior image, dashboard — A huge 12.3-inch display is fitted on the Koba and above

The GXL variant adds:

17-inch alloy wheels
Sport front seats with fabric upholstery and manual adjustment
LED interior lights
7.0-inch multi-information display
Six-speaker sound system
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Rain-sensing wipers
Smart entry and start
360-degree camera
Toyota Safety Sense technologies

Stepping up into the Koba, owners will receive:

Bi-LED headlights with adaptive high beam and auto levelling
Larger 19-inch alloy wheels
Heated front sport seats with fabric/suede upholstery
12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
Larger nine-speaker JBL sound system
Power tailgate
Head-up display
Wireless phone charging
Ambient interior lighting

The C-HR GR Sport will sit at the top of the range

The flagship AWD GR Sport adds:

Unique 19-inch alloy wheels
Upgraded brakes
Heated steering wheel
GR Sport front seats with synthetic leather and suede upholstery
GR branded floor mats, steering wheel and aluminium scuff plates
Optional fixed panoramic sunroof

Optional extras include two-tone premium paint ($775), two-tone plus premium paint ($1550) and two-tone plus premium paint and panoramic roof ($2700).