As the driver, you’re greeted by a bright, easy-to-read instrument cluster with on- centre Multi-Information Display (MID) and dual analogue gauges.Ī chunky three-spoke steering wheel incorporates steering switches and cruise control (where equipped). Contour lines create a feeling of unison with the exterior design. The centre “hang-down” section of the dashboard neatly groups the ventilation, infotainment and climate-control switchgear. The interior layout makes spaciousness and ergonomics a priority – without compromising on flair. The overall result is harmoniously handsome. These are joined by a stylish chrome garnish strip and a trapezoidal indent in the lower bumper section. The rear design centres around the large LED tail- lights with red and translucent accents. Prominent wheel arches give the Starlet a sure-footed stance. The side profile reveals contour-following upper and lower crease lines, which create a sense of motion this is topped off with colour-coded exterior mirrors. A trapezoidal lower air dam is flanked by stylised fog lamp housings (where fitted).

A V-shaped front grille with centrally mounted Toyota insignia is joined by two vertically arranged headlamps with chrome inlay. The exterior design follows the classic hatchback profile, with a short, downward-sloping nose and rounded-off rear hatch. Starlet builds on the core strengths of Etios – good performance, fuel efficiency and affordable pricing – then amplifies the product offering with a modern exterior design, a spacious interior and enhanced specification levels. Here the Starlet replaces the Etios in Toyota’s lineup – a vehicle that captured an average 22% share of the sub-B segment during its lifespan. The sub-B segment accounts for the second-highest share of passenger vehicle sales in South Africa, and is a fiercely competitive territory. THE STARLET COMES IN THREE DIFFERENT SPEC LEVELS – THE FAMILIAR Xi, Xs AND Xr SYMBOLS THAT ARE USED ACROSS TOYOTA’S OTHER PASSENGER-CAR RANGES. Staying true to the ethos of being a compact, efficient and value-focused product, the newcomer proudly revives the Starlet badge. Toyota fans will recognise the name: it dates back to 1973 and has adorned Toyota’s sub-compact hatchback in the Japanese domestic market for five generations (ending in 1999). In August last year, Toyota and Suzuki announced an alliance aimed at leveraging each other’s strengths – and the first fruit of that partnership to arrive in South Africa is the Toyota Starlet. Meet the new Toyota Starlet, the first vehicle to come out of the exciting collaboration between Toyota and Suzuki.

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