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Toyota Starlet (2022): Price & Specs
Toyota’s refreshed Starlet hatchback range is set to launch in South Africa soon. Here’s a look at what’s changed (including under the bonnet) and what you’ll now pay for Toyota’s popular Suzuki-built hatch…
The Toyota Starlet started selling up a storm seemingly moments after arriving in South Africa in mid-September 2020 as something of a replacement for the Etios. Now, not even two years down the line, the facelifted version is about to launch locally.
Still effectively a rebadged Baleno built by Maruti Suzuki in India, the updated Starlet likewise switches from the older K14B engine (which generated 68 kW and 130 Nm) to a likewise naturally aspirated but slightly larger-capacity 1.5-litre petrol unit.
The result, as you might expect, is a little more power and torque, with the newer lump’s peak outputs pegged at 77 kW and 138 Nm. As before, transmission choices include a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 4-speed automatic cog-swapper. Interestingly, however, the claimed 0-100 kph time appears to slow three-tenths to 11.2 seconds in the case of the manual version, while the claimed fuel consumption grows from 5.1 to 5.4 litres per 100 km.
What else is new on Toyota’s facelifted hatchback?
The update to the hatchback’s grille is perhaps the most obvious exterior styling change, though the hatchback also gains redesigned headlamps, a fresh front bumper, new LED taillights and updated 16-inch alloy wheels.
Inside, the Starlet features a new touchscreen infotainment system complete with Apple CarPlay and Android functionality. As before, the Starlet also ships standard with Toyota Connect, a connectivity package that includes in-car Wi-Fi (a feature the brand says sets the Starlet apart from the updated Baleno that’s set to arrive soon as well).
Toyota says its updated Starlet has “even more front and rear legroom than before”, though we do notice the claimed luggage capacity has fallen from the original 345 litres to 314 litres.
How much does the facelifted Toyota Starlet cost in SA?
Starlet 1.5 Xi – R226 200
Starlet 1.5 Xs – R239 100
Starlet 1.5 Xs AT – R261 100
Starlet 1.5 Xr – R294 900
Starlet 1.5 Xr AT – R313 300
The Toyota Starlet ships with a 3-year/100 000 km warranty and a 3-service/45 000 km service plan (with intervals of 15 000 km).
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Toyota’s refreshed Starlet hatchback range is set to launch in South Africa soon. Here’s a look at what’s changed (including under the bonnet) and what you’ll now pay for Toyota’s popular Suzuki-built hatch…
The Toyota Starlet started selling up a storm seemingly moments after arriving in South Africa in mid-September 2020 as something of a replacement for the Etios. Now, not even two years down the line, the facelifted version is about to launch locally.
Still effectively a rebadged Baleno built by Maruti Suzuki in India, the updated Starlet likewise switches from the older K14B engine (which generated 68 kW and 130 Nm) to a likewise naturally aspirated but slightly larger-capacity 1.5-litre petrol unit.
The result, as you might expect, is a little more power and torque, with the newer lump’s peak outputs pegged at 77 kW and 138 Nm. As before, transmission choices include a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 4-speed automatic cog-swapper. Interestingly, however, the claimed 0-100 kph time appears to slow three-tenths to 11.2 seconds in the case of the manual version, while the claimed fuel consumption grows from 5.1 to 5.4 litres per 100 km.
What else is new on Toyota’s facelifted hatchback?
The update to the hatchback’s grille is perhaps the most obvious exterior styling change, though the hatchback also gains redesigned headlamps, a fresh front bumper, new LED taillights and updated 16-inch alloy wheels.
Inside, the Starlet features a new touchscreen infotainment system complete with Apple CarPlay and Android functionality. As before, the Starlet also ships standard with Toyota Connect, a connectivity package that includes in-car Wi-Fi (a feature the brand says sets the Starlet apart from the updated Baleno that’s set to arrive soon as well).
Toyota says its updated Starlet has “even more front and rear legroom than before”, though we do notice the claimed luggage capacity has fallen from the original 345 litres to 314 litres.
How much does the facelifted Toyota Starlet cost in SA?
Starlet 1.5 Xi – R226 200
Starlet 1.5 Xs – R239 100
Starlet 1.5 Xs AT – R261 100
Starlet 1.5 Xr – R294 900
Starlet 1.5 Xr AT – R313 300
The Toyota Starlet ships with a 3-year/100 000 km warranty and a 3-service/45 000 km service plan (with intervals of 15 000 km).
The New Toyota Starlet 2022 Price & Specs for South Africa
Toyota's facelifted Starlet hatch is set to launch in South Africa soon. Here’s what's changed (including the engine) and what you’ll pay. Read more about the new Toyota Starlet today.
