New Facelift Model
2 years since the launch of the Toyota Starlet there is a new facelift model which came out last month (June 2022.) In actual fact if you did not know, the Toyota Starlet is a Suzuki Baleno car with a Toyota badge. The other Suzuki cars that Toyota has put their badge on include the Suzuki Vitara Brezza/Toyota Urban Cruiser and the Suzuki Ertiga/Toyota Rumion.
This new facelift model now has a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine compared with the 1.4L of its predecessor. Additional changes include new rear LED taillights and updated 16 inch alloy wheels among other exciting changes. The interior also features more legroom than before. However, this comes at a drop in boot size from 345 litres to 314 litres in this new facelift model of the Toyota Starlet.
Price
- Entry Model 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
- Range Topping Starlet 1.5 Xr AT – R313 300
This Toyota Starlet is one of the larger vehicles in the B segment and it is priced quite competitively.
Convenience
The top of the range Xr model has a 9″ infotainment system while the Xs and Xi have a 7″ infotainment system. For the rear passengers there are fast charging USB ports. Additional features on the Xr model include LED projector headlamps, DRL (daytime running lights), smart entry, cruise control and curtain airbags.
Should you Buy the new Toyota Starlet?
We have test driven the range topping Xr model of the Toyota Starlet in AT. In the YouTube review below I will show you the exterior, interior and comment on the drive performance. Click below to watch the YouTube review and comment with your thoughts.