- Toyota updates the European C-HR GR Sport for its 10th anniversary.
- The crossover gains an Onyx Grey matte finish and 20-inch wheels.
- Hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions carry over, with GR-tuned chassis.
The Toyota C-HR landed in 2016 and has moved more than 2.1 million units worldwide in the ten years since, which is a lot of cars for a shape that split opinion when it showed up. Toyota is marking the anniversary with a handful of changes to the GR Sport trim in Europe, none of them structural, all of them aimed at keeping it on shopping lists a little longer.
The second-generation car arrived in 2023 and still hasn’t been through a facelift. The European version has almost nothing to do with the US-spec C-HR, which is a slightly larger electric crossover sold in Europe under the C-HR+ badge. Same three letters, two different cars.
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Instead of a battery electric setup, the European C-HR is available with hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, sharing the TNGA-C architecture with the Corolla, Corolla Cross, and Prius. It also rocks a different exterior design with what could be the smallest rear windows in a five-door production model.
Matte Paint And 20s
For its 10th anniversary, the C-HR GR Sport gains a new Onyx Grey matte color, combined with black accents on the front bumper, roof and the entire rear section of the body. The stealthy shade is joined by a new set of 20-inch alloy wheels finished in matte grey, which are larger than the previous 19-inch shoes.
The cabin retains the GR Sport touches but the head-up display is now part of the standard equipment. Options include a panoramic sunroof and a JBL premium sound system.
Three Powertrains, No Extra Power
The C-HR GR Sport is available with the standard self-charging hybrid and plug-in hybrid forms. The entry-level 1.8-liter hybrid produces 138 hp (103 kW / 140 PS), while the more potent 2.0-liter hybrid delivers 178 hp (132 kW / 180 PS).
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The flagship PHEV is good for 220 hp (164 kW / 223 PS) while offering an EV-only range of 66 km (41 miles) in the WLTC cycle. The plug-in model also features a geo-fencing system, automatically switching it to EV mode when entering low-emission zones in European cities.
While the GR Sport doesn’t get any performance upgrades over the regular C-HR, it does offer sharper handling. This is courtesy of the GR-tuned Frequency Selective Control (FSC) shock absorbers, a dynamic damper on the front strut, and a recalibrated electric power steering.
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Toyota is already accepting orders for the 2027 C-HR in various European markets. Besides the additions to the flagship trim, the rest of the lineup has been simplified, comprising the Mid, Mid+, and High grades.
Unsurprisingly, Europe has done most of the heavy lifting on sales, accounting for 1.2 million of the 2.1 million C-HRs delivered globally. Its closest rivals are the VW T-Roc and the Hyundai Kona.
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