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By Jason Woosey 
4h ago
JOHANNESBURG – Toyota’s new Starlet compact hatch has gone on sale in South Africa and with prices starting at R204 900, it is only slightly more expensive than the recently discontinued Etios it replaces, which started at R191 800.
It’s worth noting that the Starlet is a larger, more modern package, being 220mm longer and 50mm wider than the Etios, and if you think it looks familiar, you’d be correct. The Baleno is closely based on the Suzuki Baleno through a recent partnership between the two Japanese companies. Interestingly, the Starlet is cheaper than the Baleno, which starts at R221 900 in South Africa.
What’s under the hood?
According to the Suzuki Baleno, the Toyota Starlet is powered by Suzuki’s 1.4-liter normally aspirated gasoline engine, which produces 68 kW and 130 Nm, which is 2 kW more and 2 Nm less than the Etios produced.
Offered with a choice between a five-speed manual transmission and a four-speed automatic, the latter seems a bit dated by 2020 standards.
Specifications and prices: a tour of the range
The Toyota Starlet lineup begins with the 1.5 Xi model, in R204 900, which is only sold with the manual gearbox option.
Standard Xi features include air conditioning, a traditional audio system (no touchscreen) with six speakers and Bluetooth connectivity, steering wheel controls, power windows and mirrors, dual front airbags, ABS brakes and VSC stability control.
The following is the 1.5 X, which is sold for R215 200 in manual form and R235 700 with the automatic gearbox.
The spec sheet is largely like that of the Xi, but the Xs replace the latter’s 15-inch covered steel wheels with 16-inch alloys.
Topping the range is the 1.5 XR, which is yours for R258 500 (manual) and R272 500 (automatic).
It’s a huge jump in price, but it gains a lot of features over the two entry-level models.
XR models ship with a touchscreen infotainment system, with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, reversing camera, cruise control, leather-covered steering wheel, keyless start, park distance control, side airbags and curtain, LED headlights, rear spoiler and rear disc. brakes.
All models are available in a choice of five colors: Mystic Pearl White, Ice Silver, Torch Red, Iron Gray Metallic and Urban Blue.
In addition, a three-service / 45,000 km after-sales plan is standard across the range.
PRICE SUMMARY
1.5 Xi manual – R204 900
1.5 Xs manual – R215 200
1.5 Xs automatic – R235 700
1.5 XR manual – R258 500
1.5 XR automatic – R272 500
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