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2019 Toyota C-HR: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2019 Toyota C-HR is a standard 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay on every trim. Toyota also reshaped the lineup into LE, XLE, and Limited grades and made minor exterior and interior detail updates.
About the 2019 Toyota C-HR
1st generation (2018-2022), second U.S. model year; feature and trim reshuffle before the larger 2020 front-end refresh.
Toyota positioned the C-HR as a bold, coupe-like small crossover for drivers who care about standout styling and a more playful feel than the typical subcompact SUV. The brand leaned hard on its diamond-inspired design, driver-focused cabin, standard safety tech, and city-friendly size. Compared with rivals, the C-HR’s personality centered more on design, handling, and standard safety features than on cargo room, power, or all-wheel drive.
The 2019 C-HR remains a style-focused small crossover, with LE serving as the entry trim, XLE adding everyday conveniences, and Limited emphasizing comfort. XLE brings blind-spot monitoring, push-button start, and power-folding mirrors, while Limited adds heated front seats, upgraded audio, and rain-sensing wipers.
What changed, by category
Tech
An 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay became standard on every trim. Limited also received the upgraded Audio Plus system.
Styling
All trims received minor exterior and interior detail updates. This was not the larger front-end redesign that followed later.
2019 Toyota C-HR specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVTi-S | Automatic, CVTi-S | Automatic, CVTi-S |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg |
| Horsepower | 144 hp | 144 hp | 144 hp |
| Torque | 139 lb-ft | 139 lb-ft | 139 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 36.4 cu-ft | 36.4 cu-ft | 36.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 31.7 in | 31.7 in | 31.7 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Power Driver's Lumbar Support Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2019 Toyota C-HR?
The biggest change is that every 2019 C-HR has a standard 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay. Toyota also revised the trim structure and made small exterior and interior detail updates.
What trims does the 2019 Toyota C-HR have?
The 2019 C-HR lineup consists of LE, XLE, and Limited. Compared with 2018, the XLE Premium name became LE, while Limited joined the range as the comfort-focused top trim.
Does every 2019 Toyota C-HR have Apple CarPlay?
Yes. Every 2019 Toyota C-HR has Apple CarPlay through a standard 8-inch touchscreen.
Did the 2019 Toyota C-HR get a new engine or all-wheel drive?
No. Every 2019 C-HR keeps the 144-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive. There was no all-wheel-drive version.
Was the 2019 Toyota C-HR fully redesigned?
No. The 2019 C-HR remained part of the first generation and received a feature, trim, and detail-styling update rather than a full redesign. Its platform and basic mechanical layout stayed the same.
2019 Toyota C-HR Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Toyota C-HR.
4.1
2019 Toyota C-HR
(173 reviews)
“This car is a head-turner. I think it's mostly the color combined with the body style. I get compliments often. And it's a Toyota.”
“I've had it now almost a year & have no issues if you can't make up your mind between a truck or car here's the perfect in-between and it looks stylish, it has a nice body to it with a big navigation screen”