This is a new car, despite looking and sounding like existing Toyota models.
Originally planned to be called the bZ3X, Toyota’s new coupe-SUV is called the C-HR+ – although there’s no relation to the hybrid C-HR that’s already on sale.
The Toyota C-HR+ is due to go on sale in the UK in late 2025, with prices likely to start from under £40,000.
Toyota sees this as an important model in its lineup, and it’ll offer the C-HR+ with more powertrain choices than the bigger bZ4X. There’ll be an entry-level version with a 57.7kWh battery, front-wheel drive and a 167hp electric motor, as well as a larger 77kWh battery with either front or four-wheel drive.
The four-wheel-drive, dual-motor version has the performance headlines, with 340hp and a 0-62mph time of 5.2 seconds – figures which are identical to the range-topping Ford Explorer and Volkswagen ID.5. But it’ll be the two-wheel-drive, large-battery model with 223hp that offers the longest range – Toyota suggests a maximum range of 373 miles between charges.
The coupe shape helps with efficiency, while the C-HR+ also comes with a heated steering wheel, heated windscreen and heated front seats to reduce the reliance on the more power-hungry air conditioning system. A heat pump is also fitted, which should improve efficiency in cold weather. This is partly a reaction to bZ4X owners finding that their cars aren’t nearly as efficient as advertised.
Also setting the C-HR+ apart from the bZ4X is that it’ll be fun to drive, according to the Japanese carmaker. A rigid EV platform, retuned suspension and a remapped power steering system are some of the improvements.
A 14-inch touchscreen will dominate the centre console, with the built-in sat nav providing route details based on how much charge you have and where local chargers are.
You’ll also get an array of standard-fit driver assistance systems, such as blind-spot monitoring, auto high-beam assist and lane-keep assist. Convenience features include two wireless phone charging bays and a panoramic roof.
We’re told that the 2,750mm wheelbase gives ‘class above’ passenger space, and that the sloping roof only starts after the rear seats to preserve headroom. The 416-litre boot is marginally bigger than the hybrid C-HR’s, although still small for the class.
As with other Toyotas, the C-HR+ will be covered by a 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty, with a separate battery warranty that protects you if the battery drops below 70% of its original capacity for eight years or 100,000 miles.
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