“This car is not only sporty but it fits all my needs. I absolutely love the safety features and the traction button that helps in the bad weather. The mileage is exceptional as I took it cross country 2 years ago in which the tide was smooth and the lumbar support invaluable. The newest model which I just purchased has bigger screens with maps and hands-free texting and messaging retrieval.”
2020 Toyota C-HR: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 13, 2026
The 2020 Toyota C-HR gets a modest mid-cycle refresh, led by a restyled front end and broader standard technology. Its powertrain stays unchanged.
About the 2020 Toyota C-HR
1st generation C-HR (U.S. 2018-2022), mid-cycle refresh year.
Toyota positions the C-HR as a style-first small crossover that blends sport-coupe looks, hatchback practicality, and city-friendly size. Its core appeal is standing out visually while still being easy to park, easy to maneuver, and strong on standard safety tech. Compared with more conventional small SUVs, the C-HR leans harder into design, a driver-focused cabin, and agile around-town driving than into cargo space, power, or AWD capability.
The 2020 lineup ranges from the well-equipped LE to the convenience-focused XLE and more upscale Limited. LE has dual-zone climate control and an 8-inch touchscreen, while XLE adds blind-spot monitoring, keyless entry and start, power-folding mirrors, and 18-inch wheels. Limited adds leather-trimmed heated front seats, a power driver's seat, and headlights that turn with the vehicle and automatically adjust their aim.
What changed, by category
Styling
Toyota revised the front bumper, grille, and headlight design, and updated the rear spoiler.
Tech and equipment
LED headlights and Android Auto became standard on every trim. Limited gained an eight-way power driver's seat and headlights that turn with the vehicle and automatically level themselves; XLE gained seatback pockets and visor extensions.
2020 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 | 37 cu-ft | 37 cu-ft | 37 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 31.7 in | 31.7 in | 31.7 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Headlights | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2020 Toyota C-HR compared with the 2019 model?
The 2020 Toyota C-HR received updated front-end and rear-spoiler styling, standard LED headlights, and Android Auto on every trim. Limited also gained an eight-way power driver's seat and self-leveling headlights that turn with the vehicle, while XLE added seatback pockets and visor extensions.
Does the 2020 Toyota C-HR have Android Auto?
Yes. Android Auto is standard on every 2020 Toyota C-HR trim, alongside Apple CarPlay on the 8-inch touchscreen system.
Did the 2020 Toyota C-HR get a new engine or all-wheel drive?
No. Every 2020 Toyota C-HR retains the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, continuously variable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive used before the refresh. There is no all-wheel-drive version for this year.
Is the 2020 Toyota C-HR a full redesign?
No. The 2020 Toyota C-HR is a mid-cycle update within the first generation, not a full redesign. The main revisions are refreshed exterior details and broader standard technology.
What did the 2020 Toyota C-HR Limited gain?
The 2020 Toyota C-HR Limited gained an eight-way power driver's seat and headlights that turn with the vehicle and automatically adjust their aim. It also received Android Auto and the refreshed exterior styling shared across the lineup.
2020 Toyota C-HR Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Toyota C-HR.
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2020 Toyota C-HR
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Sources
- pressroom.toyota.com — Toyota C Hr Carves Out Its Own Niche For 2020 With New Exterior Styling
- pressroom.toyota.com — Toyota Chr Gets Tech Styling Upgrades New Grade Strategy 2019
- pressroom.toyota.com — New Nightshade Edition Comes To 2021 Toyota C Hr
- toyota.com — Toyota Fleet Vehicles / Pdf / 2021 Fleet Guide