2024 Toyota Starlet
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
This used 2024 Toyota Starlet has just 12 000 km on the clock and is competitively priced against similar listings — a low-mileage example that will suit buyers wanting economy and simplicity; the Starlet’s reputation for reliability adds reassurance.
Driven by a 1.5-litre petrol semi-automatic with a claimed 5.7 L/100 km, this 5‑door, 5‑seat hatchback is easy to live with for daily commuting and light touring, offering predictable front-wheel-drive manners and smooth low-speed shifts. The compact footprint helps in city parking while the engine and gearbox prioritise low running costs and straightforward ownership for first-time or budget-conscious buyers.
Located in Hatfield, Pretoria (Gauteng), contact the dealer to enquire or book a viewing and test drive of this Starlet 1.5L Xs 4AT; search for a used Starlet for sale or petrol in Gauteng if you want to compare listings.
SELLER'S COMMENTS
The 2024 Toyota Starlet 1.5L Xs 4AT is a stylish, practical and economical hatchback that combines Toyota's reputation for reliability with modern comfort, everyday convenience and impressive value. With its compact dimensions, spacious interior and smooth automatic transmission, the Starlet is an excellent choice for first-time buyers, commuters, small families and anyone looking for an easy-to-drive vehicle with low running costs. Power comes from a responsive 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, producing 77 kW of power and 138 Nm of torque. This is paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, providing smooth and predictable performance in both urban and highway driving. The Starlet can accelerate from 0–100 km/h in approximately 11.2 seconds and has a claimed combined fuel consumption of around 5.7 L/100 km, making it an economical option for everyday motoring. The Starlet's compact hatchback proportions make it particularly easy to manoeuvre through busy city streets and tight parking spaces, while still offering impressive interior practicality. It measures approximately 3,990 mm in length, 1,745 mm in width and 1,500 mm in height, with a 2,520 mm wheelbase and a useful 314-litre luggage compartment. The rear seats can be folded in a 60:40 split configuration, allowing additional flexibility when transporting larger items. The Xs specification adds a good level of equipment, including stylish 16-inch alloy wheels, colour-coded exterior styling, electrically adjustable and retractable exterior mirrors with integrated indicators, rear spoiler and LED front fog lamps. The result is a hatchback that looks sporty and contemporary while retaining the practicality that makes the Starlet so appealing.
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Toyota Starlet safety rating
Rated 0 out of 5 stars for adult occupant protection (3/5 for child occupants) — Global NCAP #SaferCarsForAfrica, 2026.
SA-market test (Test valid for: South Africa). Applies to derivatives matching the tested airbag/ESC spec only.
Toyota Starlet
Toyota’s Starlet has carved out its own niche for South Africans who want something newer than a battered Polo Vivo, but aren’t about to throw Polo money at an entry-level hatch. Forget showroom floors — not a single new Starlet is on dealer books right now, and that’s telling. All 40 listings out there are used, with prices spanning from R169,000 to a hair over R310,000, but the reality is most buyers are signing at the R239,900 mark. That puts you right in the thick of mid-spec automatics, which says plenty about who the Starlet is for: people who want convenience but still count every rand. On paper at least, the 1.5 Xs A/T dominates — nine out of 40 listings, and you’ll pay R239,900 up to an eyebrow-raising R310,494 for one. That top price is hard to swallow for a car in this bracket, and that matters if you’re comparing notes with, say, a Suzuki Swift or Renault Kwid. The real sweet spot sits lower: base Xi trims, either 1.4 or 1.5, dipping just under R200,000. Most sheets show 2021–2026 models, average mileage around 50,344 km, so you’re mostly looking at ex-company stock or cautious first owners flipping early. What tips the scales for the Starlet is old-school: Toyota’s dealer footprint and the peace of mind that comes with it, especially if you live outside the big metros. The Swift drives with more verve, the Kwid will save you money, but in SA, knowing you can service your car in Upington or Kokstad isn’t just nice — it’s the reason you buy.
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2024 Toyota Starlet
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