Toyota · Hatchback · 5 seats · 3yr warranty
Toyota
Starlet
Rebadged Baleno 1.5L Facelift · Since 2020New
R260k
From
5.4L/100km
Manufacturer
77kW
Power
138Nm
Torque
Camberly Computed
Estimated from specs. Verify with the dealer.
Power-to-weight
79.8 kW/ton
80-120 km/h
~8.8s
Est. Range
~685 km
Cost per km
R1.10/km
JHB → DBN fuel
R625
Annual fuel (15k km)
R16 500
How it ranks
vs 11 models in the Hatchback segment
Best power in the hatchback segment.
Sweet Spot Trim
1.5 Xi MT
100% of the top trim's features at 78% of the price. Best features-per-rand ratio in the lineup.
Lineup Overview
5 variants from R260k to R332k. 1.5 Xs AT is the most popular.
Variants
5
Price Range
R260k – R332k
Most Popular
1.5 Xs AT
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Available with Enthusiast — R79/mo
What Each Step Up Gets You
1.5 Xi MT → 1.5 Xs MT
+R276/mo
Same features — price difference only (e.g. transmission or engine variant)
1.5 Xs MT → 1.5 Xs AT
+R279/mo
Which trim is right for you?
Pick up to 3 priorities. We'll rank the trims.
How it compares
Matched by price, size, and specs — not just body type
The Hyundai Grand i10 is ~R415/mo cheaper. Nissan Magnite offers a 6-year warranty.
Suzuki Baleno
R268k
+R178/mo
96% match
Mahindra XUV 3XO
R260k
+R98/mo
87% match
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
R272k
+R263/mo
81% match
Nissan Magnite
R252k
R71/mo
78% match
What it'll cost you monthly
~R 6 620/mo
Finance + fuel + insurance estimate
Finance
72mo @ 13.75%
R 4 587
Fuel
1 500km @ 5.4L
R 1 644
Insurance
Estimate — varies widely
~R 389
Estimated monthly total
~R 6 620
Estimates only. Finance at 13.75%. Fuel at R20.30/L. Insurance varies by driver — always get a real quote.