![]() ![]() More cars from its partnership with Maruti-Suzuki like the rebadged Vitara Brezza are expected soon. Despite that, it has kicked off the year with the launch of the Vellfire luxury hybrid MPV. The carmaker’s focus has been converting its lineup to BS6 compliance, not making a presence at Auto Expo 2020. In recent times, the carmaker launched its first product from its partnership with Maruti Suzuki with the Glanza (a rebadged Baleno). It also offers hybrids in the form of the Camry and Prius. Toyota has a variety of models on offer that range from the Etios to the Fortuner SUV. It is also currently one of the top five automotive manufacturers in India. expect drivability to go out of the window though.Īll of this makes the Starlet a very much underrated, rewarding prospect, compared to a Saxo or Corsa.Toyota India (Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd) is a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation of Japan, the largest automotive manufacturer in the world. The 4e-fte can be tuned to give up to 400bhp reliably. The turbo engine from a Glanza (4e-fte) will fit along with the 1.5 (5e-fe) from the Toyota Paseo. All types of chassis braces, light weight kevlar body panels, LSDs. The other good thing about the Starlet are all the good top quality Japanese tuning gear available. I am currently working on a big brake kit, utilising the four pot calipers and 315x30 vented discs from the ST205 Celica GT4. I have out cornered a Civic Type R before with this set up. I currently have a six speed box fitted, Jam Racing suspension, Whiteline rear anti roll bar, ECT anti lift/ castor kit and ECT bushes all around. I am heavily into modifying the handling and overall chassis dynamics of my EP my Starlet is a reflection of this. If serviced regularly, a Starlet could easily do 250,000 miles and more. The only problems I have had are from wearable parts. I have had close to 50mpg before, and the build quality is second to none. One common fault are the rubber boots that corrode, making the sliding pins seize up, weakening the braking force. The brakes are really good if maintained well. Producing 75 BHP, it's enough to keep a young driver happy. The 1.3 4e-fe Toyota 16 valve engine is very fuel efficient, and can more than hold its own against today's lukewarm hatches like the 206 Quicksilver/ Saxo Furio / Fiesta ST. ![]() Once fitted, this will allow the Starlet to out handle any car of its size and weight. Onto the handling while being good enough to have fun with, the EP cannot hold that much speed into a corner, compared to say a Saxo/106.Īll is not lost though, as there are a lot of after-market parts that can be bought to rectify this. The interior is cramped in the rear, there is no steering wheel adjustment for rake or reach, and the interior is starting to look dated. In relation to the competitors of the time, the EP91 Starlet SR is below par in most areas. There is an annoying squeak that comes from the parcel shelf rubbing on the interior trim panel. Have upgraded to some Japanese Jam Racing items now. Probably due to the car being lowered by 75mm.īoth rear Kyb Shox have burst. Was a good excuse to upgrade to a Corolla C160 six speed. The syncro went, requiring a new gear box. It is a very reliable little car and has only let me down once as I explained. The engine dosen't help this as it seems to like it best when revved out through gears urging you to go faster. Toyota Starlet 1996 Toyota Starlet 1997 Toyota Starlet 1998 Toyota Starlet 1999. It is very difficult to get a comfortable driving position and when your travelling along at 60mph your foot is only touching the throttle and you end up with a cramp. Toyota Starlet 1996 - 1999 technical data, real fuel consumption etc. Theres enough space in the front, but when your 6 ft. g door handles which I hate and they even carried it on into the interior. It has a great spec for a cheap car electric windows, sunroof and mirrors, power steering, central locking, alloy wheels, CD player and even a rev counter. This is a great little car it will leave almost anything sitting at the traffic lights and unless theres a corner it won't be caught again. The problem was that my key was slightly bent and didn't cancel the immobiliser properly. Wouldn't start at work one evening it started after a while. The back wheel lock up before the front ones under hard braking, Toyota say starlets have this problem. The passenger seat has ripped and as the car has has the GLS velour interior is expensive to fix. ![]()
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