2026 Toyota Starlet
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
This 2026 example shows 9 100 km on the clock, is listed as new and comes with a full service history — strong condition signals for a used-new crossover. It’s presented as the Starlet Cross, and the Toyota Starlet’s compact practicality is retained for buyers who want a small, versatile hatchback.
Mechanically it’s the 1.5-litre petrol with a semi-automatic gearbox and a claimed combined consumption of 5.6 L/100 km, which supports low running costs and easy urban driving; five doors and five seats give everyday usability and flexible load space. Service history and modest kilometres keep ongoing ownership simple and predictable.
Located in Nigel Central, Nigel, Gauteng, this Starlet Cross 1.5L Xs MT is listed among new Starlet for sale — enquire to book a viewing or a test drive, or compare similar petrol in Gauteng listings on Auto.co.za.
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Toyota Starlet Cross 1.5L Xs MT
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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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2026 Toyota Starlet
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Common questions about the Toyota Starlet in South Africa.
