Corolla 2026 became the first Toyota in Europe with the new matte Onyx Grey paint finish
Toyota has announced an update for the Corolla model in the European specification. The innovations focus on appearance and environmental friendliness.
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The model palette has been updated with new colors: for the first time for Corolla — matte Onyx Grey for the GR SPORT hatchback and Touring Sports wagon, as well as the new Storm Grey metallic.
The Toyota Manufacturing UK plant in Burnaston became the first enterprise to introduce the radically new Onyx Grey coating for a mass-produced car. This new color option will first be introduced in the UK by the end of 2025, and then to other European markets in 2026.
The environmental profile of the Corolla was enhanced by the use of Samara upholstery—a durable fabric made from recycled materials for seat backs and cushions. Its use has also been expanded for the first time to include a special seat design in the Sedan Mid+ model.
The current Corolla range is available with hybrid powertrains based on 1.8 and 2.0-liter gasoline engines.
Today, Corolla offers a fully digital user experience. This includes a 12.3-inch combo instrument panel and the Toyota Smart Connect+ multimedia system with a 10.5-inch touch screen.
Corolla remains a key model for Toyota in Europe: the hatchback and Touring Sports wagon are manufactured at the Toyota Manufacturing UK plant, while the sedan is produced at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey.
Source: Toyota
