Toyota Starlet review – Style and sportiness on a budget

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Toyota Starlet review – Style and sportiness on a budget

The Toyota Starlet delivers great performance while boasting a number of appreciable features - making it a compelling entry into South Africa's popular hatchback market.

 

[Drifter]

Thanks, but no thanks. Looks like a Chrysler Neon.

 

[Brawler]

The old one looked yuk. The new one is much better looking.
I haven't driven it yet but sat in its twin (Baleno GL) and it was very impressive for the price R226k.

• Extremely efficient 1.5l engine
• Android auto/Apple car play touch screen
• Automatic air conditioner with rear air vents
• ABS/EBD/ESP/Hill Hold
• Fog lamps
• Cruise control
• Electric windows all around
• 5 year warranty / 4 year service

The GLX is 50k and adds a lot of tech features like HUD, 360 cam, led headlights

My wife is quite keen on getting one.
The Toyota variants are basically R20k more but you get less features.