Toyota C-HR Returns to U.S. with AWD and 338-HP Electric Powertrain
- Toyota announced the return of the all-electric C-HR crossover to the US market for 2026, unveiling it in Texas today.
- The relaunch follows the C-HR's 2022 discontinuation and builds on Toyota's expansion of battery electric vehicles in North America.
- The 2026 C-HR uses Toyota's e-TNGA platform, features dual-motor all-wheel drive with 338 horsepower, and offers up to 290 miles of range.
- Toyota highlighted that the NACS plug type allows compatibility with a wide network of DC fast chargers across the country, while the vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about five seconds.
- The C-HR will be available in SE and XSE trims with advanced tech and safety systems, aiming to compete in the compact EV crossover segment in 2026.
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