Toyota’s GR Sport stands for “sporty looks without sporting pretensions.” You see, a model inspired by the GR sports cars (Yaris, Corolla, GR86, etc.) but happy with the engines and performance of the classic model. A strategy followed by most manufacturers to offer more attractive models without breaking the bank. AMG Line at Mercedes-Benz, M Performance at BMW, Esprit Alpine at Renault, N Line and GT Line at Hyundai and Kiaetc. Coming back to Toyota, the GR Sport range has already expanded significantly in recent years. in addition The Yaris and Corolla, the CH-R SUV and even the RAV4 are available in this dress ! Imagine this in a completely different context the Hilux pickup which was launched last year in the GR Sport versionbut the changes compared to the production version were too minor…

The Hilux falls

For some time, Toyota has been selling special versions of the Hilux aimed at erase the solid and serious image of his pickup. To better overcome the wave of defiant success of high-class and sports versions Ford Ranger (Raptor, MS-RT…), Toyota offers from 2021 An undefeated finish for his Hilux, which was joined by the GR Sport version last year. The desire to seduce with a more assertive proposal was, but awareness remained somewhat timid. Therefore, the manufacturer corrects the situation with the second generation, which finally dares! A more suggestive front, redesigned and truncated shields, a unique archnumerous black elements, distinctive rims and full Toyota inscriptions: The Hilux GR Sport II isn’t lacey in terms of presentation !

More radical than before

Greater ground clearance indicates greater off-road capabilities extended front and rear tracks will provide better stability on the road. It’s a shame, though Toyota didn’t think it necessary to offer a few extra horsepower for the 2.8-liter 204-hp diesel engine., unchanged compared to other decorations. But as we said above, The GR Sport is mostly about the aesthetics, not the mechanical aspect. To see a sporty Hiilux worthy of the name, you have to dreaming of a hypothetical GR Hilux. But unlike the US market, which is entitled to a TRD Sport variant of its Tacoma, Europe won’t be interested in offering such a car…

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