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About
Starlet

Starlet - Built beyond the basics. Space defined. Economy proven. Safety engineered. Value delivered. A hatchback that fits the city without shrinking your life. Room for five, a boot that takes the weekend, and fuel bills that stay quiet. Everything works together. Nothing is wasted. Built to last. Built for South African roads.

Space

(01)

Five seats and 355 litres of boot. Compact outside, genuinely roomy where it counts.

Economy

(02)

5.1L/100km combined from the 1.5L petrol engine. Fewer stops, lower running costs.

Safety

(03)

Dual airbags, ABS with EBD, brake assist and ISOFIX anchors standard across.

Value

(04)

Toyota service backing, strong resale and a warranty that keeps ownership simple.

Starlet - No gimmicks. No filler grades. Three grades, one honest brief: more car for your money. Manual or automatic, the essentials never move.

Starlet Xi, Entry Grade

Starlet Xs, Comfort Grade

Starlet Xr, Top Grade

Starlet Xr Auto, Flagship

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Specification

Toyota Starlet

Suzuki Baleno

Engine
1.5L Petrol
1.5L Petrol
Power
77 kW
77 kW
Torque
138 Nm
138 Nm
Transmission
5-speed Manual / 4-speed Auto
5-speed Manual / 4-speed Auto
Fuel Consumption
Approx. 5.6 L/100 km
Approx. 5.4 L/100 km
Boot Capacity
294 litres
318 litres
Safety
ABS, EBD, multiple airbags, stability control
ABS, EBD, multiple airbags, stability control