The Toyota Starlet Cross has finally launched in South Africa, with the latest edition to Toyota South Africa Motors’ (TSAM) crossover/SUV stable becoming the most affordable crossover/SUV in the local arm of the Japanese automaker’s line-up. We’ve unearthed official pricing before; however, we can now report on the four-strong range’s specifications. Here’s what you can expect…
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Priced from a hair below R300 000, the local Toyota Starlet Cross portfolio comprises four variants, available with the option of two trim levels and a duo of transmission options, while a single engine option is employed across the range.
Toyota Starlet Cross SA model line-up
Kicking things off, the Japanese carmaker’s in-vogue compact crossover/SUV can be had in Xs and XR levels of specification. Xs trim grade ships with convenience features, such as an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto-enabled seven-inch, touch-enabled infotainment display, which relays tunes via a four-speaker sound system; three USB charging ports, and cruise control.
On top of the above features, the XR models gain a head-up display, wireless charging, a 360-degree panoramic camera setup, and keyless entry and start, while the infotainment display is upgraded to a nine-inch unit.
The two transmission options are a five-speed manual and an automatic shifter with four cogs. Endowed with the former and latter, the Starlet Cross’ 77kW/138N.m 1.5l atmospheric four-pot sips, on average, 5.6 and 5.8l/100 km, respectively.
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Toyota Starlet Cross price in SA
The Starlet Cross’ pricing includes a service plan of four services or 60 000km and a three-year/100 000km warranty.
- 1.5 Xs MT — R299 900
- 1.5 Xs AT — R322 300
- 1.5 XR MT — R339 300
- 1.5 XR AT — R359 300
“The Starlet Cross marks an exceptional addition to our diverse vehicle line-up in the local market,” says Glenn Crompton, vice president of marketing at TSAM. “The new addition will certainly complement our existing and comprehensive passenger car line-up as they continue to uphold strong positions in their respective segments.”
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