Is the Toyota Starlet a reliable car?
Great little car, reliable and drives well. Has a powerful engine for its age. The starlet looks even better if…
How safe is the Toyota Starlet?
It was awarded a three-star safety rating by Global NCAP and the AA, mostly because of its sound structural integrity. You can read more about the #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign and the Etios’s performance here.) So, let’s explore whether the new Starlet will fulfil a new driver’s needs.
Is Toyota Starlet an automatic?
Toyota welcomes the new Starlet hatchback to South Africa! See specs and pricing details below… The Starlet is powered by the same 1.4-litre petrol engine offering 68 kW and 130 Nm of torque and mated to either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.
How much does Toyota Starlet cost?
Price List – TOYOTA STARLET Series
| Model | Price | Consumption litres/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA STARLET 1.4 XI 5-DR | R217,500.00 | 5.1 |
| TOYOTA STARLET 1.4 XS 5-DR | R228,400.00 | 5.1 |
| TOYOTA STARLET 1.4 XS 5-DR AT | R248,000.00 | 5.4 |
| TOYOTA STARLET 1.4 XR 5-DR | R274,400.00 | 5.1 |
How long is a Toyota Starlet?
Fifth generation (P90; 1996)
| 90 Series | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,300 mm (90.6 in) |
| Length | 3,750–3,790 mm (147.6–149.2 in) |
| Width | 1,625 mm (64.0 in) |
What’s the problem with the Toyota Starlet engine?
You will need to fit a replacement cylinder head gasket to sort the problem. A know issue on the Starlet is with rough engine idling. When the engine is idling the revs should remain constant. If they are very irregular then you most likely have an issue with a blocked idle control valve.
When did the Toyota Starlet GT Turbo come out?
GT Turbo. The Starlet GT turbo is a high performance model of the fourth generation Starlet, first introduced in 1990 as a successor to the 70 series Starlet 1.3 Turbo R. The EP82 GT turbo was powered by a turbocharged version of a Toyota’s E Engine, the 4E-FTE with a CT9 turbocharger.
Which is the most recent Toyota Starlet model?
The most recent version that’s worth buying is the 1985-1991 shape which came only in 1.0-litre three-door form. It was an unremarkable car, popular mainly with older drivers and undemanding female motorists. Better was the newer shape model announced in 1991.
What kind of transmission does a Toyota Starlet have?
The 1981–1982 models came with standard five-speed manual transmissions and tachometers. It is an equivalent to other markets’ S model. The 1983–1984 models were additionally offered with electronic fuel injection (EFI) with the 4K engine, but with a four-speed manual transmission and equipment similar to other markets’ XLi model.