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The '''Toyota Starlet''' was a small automobile (or a [[microcar]]) manufactured by [[Toyota]] from [[1973]] to [[1999]], replacing the '''Toyota Publica''' (and retaining the Publica's "P" code and generation numbering). However, the '''Publica''' name continued to be used in some of Toyota's export markets. |
The '''Toyota Starlet''' was a small automobile (or a [[microcar]]) manufactured by [[Toyota]] from [[1973]] to [[1999]], replacing the '''Toyota Publica''' (and retaining the Publica's "P" code and generation numbering). However, the '''Publica''' name continued to be used in some of Toyota's export markets. |
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==40 Series== |
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Initially launched in [[1973]] as the 40 series, the Starlet was offered with 1000 and 1200 cc engines. Generally the car looked like a shortened Corolla. Variants available were 2-door sedan and 3-door wagon. |
Initially launched in [[1973]] as the 40 series, the Starlet was offered with 1000 and 1200 cc engines. Generally the car looked like a shortened Corolla. Variants available were 2-door sedan and 3-door wagon. |
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==60 Series== |
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The 60 series, introduced in [[1978]] was better known, being the first to be extensively sold outside Japan. It was offered with 1000, 1200 and 1300 cc engines. 3-door and 5-door hatchbacks were offered in export markets, although a distinctive 5-door wagon variant was sold on the Japanese domestic market. In [[1980]] the car was facelifted to include square headlights, and again was facelifted in [[1983]] to incorporate a slant nose frontend. |
The 60 series, introduced in [[1978]] was better known, being the first to be extensively sold outside Japan. It was offered with 1000, 1200 and 1300 cc engines. 3-door and 5-door hatchbacks were offered in export markets, although a distinctive 5-door wagon variant was sold on the Japanese domestic market. In [[1980]] the car was facelifted to include square headlights, and again was facelifted in [[1983]] to incorporate a slant nose frontend. |
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==70 Series== |
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The 70 series in [[1984]] saw the Starlet finally switch to [[front wheel drive]]. 3-door and 5-door hatchbacks were offered. The extensive Japanese line up consisted of Standard, Soleil, XL, XL Lisse, SE, Si, Si Limited, Ri, Turbo R, and Turbo S. The engine fitted in turbo models was the 2E-TELU. For export markets the Starlet 70 series were offered as 1.0 Standard, 1.0 DX, 1.0 XL, 1.0 XL Lisse, 1.3 XL, 1.3 S, 1.3 SE, and 1.5 Diesel. |
The 70 series in [[1984]] saw the Starlet finally switch to [[front wheel drive]]. 3-door and 5-door hatchbacks were offered. The extensive Japanese line up consisted of Standard, Soleil, XL, XL Lisse, SE, Si, Si Limited, Ri, Turbo R, and Turbo S. The engine fitted in turbo models was the 2E-TELU. For export markets the Starlet 70 series were offered as 1.0 Standard, 1.0 DX, 1.0 XL, 1.0 XL Lisse, 1.3 XL, 1.3 S, 1.3 SE, and 1.5 Diesel. |
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==80 Series== |
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The Starlet 80 series was introduced in [[1990]]. It featured a more rounded body style and interior. Japanese models received new Twincam engines: 4E-F, 4E-FE, and 4E-FTE. Export models retained the 1E and 2E engines. The Starlet for Japan and Indonesia have a rear center garnish and therefore the license plate is mounted lower. 80 Series Starlets exported to other destinations have their number plates mounted on the hatch centre panel. |
The Starlet 80 series was introduced in [[1990]]. It featured a more rounded body style and interior. Japanese models received new Twincam engines: 4E-F, 4E-FE, and 4E-FTE. Export models retained the 1E and 2E engines. The Starlet for Japan and Indonesia have a rear center garnish and therefore the license plate is mounted lower. 80 Series Starlets exported to other destinations have their number plates mounted on the hatch centre panel. |
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In Japan, the 80 Series Starlet was again offered in wide range of variants: Soleil, Soleil L, S, X, X Limited, Si, Canvas Top, the sports model Gi and GT [[Turbo]]. A minor facelift occured in January [[1992]], with all Japanese models gaining fuel injection and the discontinuation of the X variant. A new front bumper and revised interior were installed, and the addition of a safety beam inside the doors were added for all models. The S, X Limited, Gi, and GT also gained a new rear center garnish. In [[Indonesia]] the new SE-G replaced the SE Limited variant. The Canvas Top was offered in [[Hong Kong]] and [[Germany]] in small numbers. The second minor update was in May [[1994] with new front end and tail lights. The Gi and GT featured twin round headlights and mesh grille, also known as '''quad''' headlights. These minor changes were only extended to Asia and New Zealand. |
In Japan, the 80 Series Starlet was again offered in wide range of variants: Soleil, Soleil L, S, X, X Limited, Si, Canvas Top, the sports model Gi and GT [[Turbo]]. A minor facelift occured in January [[1992]], with all Japanese models gaining fuel injection and the discontinuation of the X variant. A new front bumper and revised interior were installed, and the addition of a safety beam inside the doors were added for all models. The S, X Limited, Gi, and GT also gained a new rear center garnish. In [[Indonesia]] the new SE-G replaced the SE Limited variant. The Canvas Top was offered in [[Hong Kong]] and [[Germany]] in small numbers. The second minor update was in May [[1994] with new front end and tail lights. The Gi and GT featured twin round headlights and mesh grille, also known as '''quad''' headlights. These minor changes were only extended to Asia and New Zealand. |
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==90 Series== |
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The Starlet 90 series, introduced in [[1996]], retained the same idea of a three/five-door hatchback. The Japanese versions were divided into 3 models: Reflet (normal), Glanza (sports), and Carat (classic). The Reflet (Base, f, and x), and the Carat are powered by 4E-FE engines. The Base model was also offered with the 1N Diesel engine. There were 2 Glanza models: Glanza S, and the 4E-FTE powered Glanza V Turbo. |
The Starlet 90 series, introduced in [[1996]], retained the same idea of a three/five-door hatchback. The Japanese versions were divided into 3 models: Reflet (normal), Glanza (sports), and Carat (classic). The Reflet (Base, f, and x), and the Carat are powered by 4E-FE engines. The Base model was also offered with the 1N Diesel engine. There were 2 Glanza models: Glanza S, and the 4E-FTE powered Glanza V Turbo. |
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==Other Variants== |
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Normally, Starlets were known for being dependable but dull automobiles, but there were exceptions. The '''Toyota Sera''', made in the early [[1990s]] and officially sold only in [[Japan]], was the same car with a sports body and [[gull-wing doors]]. Only about 16,000 were ever produced due to their poor performance in frontal-impact crash tests. |
Normally, Starlets were known for being dependable but dull automobiles, but there were exceptions. The '''Toyota Sera''', made in the early [[1990s]] and officially sold only in [[Japan]], was the same car with a sports body and [[gull-wing doors]]. Only about 16,000 were ever produced due to their poor performance in frontal-impact crash tests. |
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Revision as of 22:10, 17 May 2006
The Toyota Starlet was a small automobile (or a microcar) manufactured by Toyota from 1973 to 1999, replacing the Toyota Publica (and retaining the Publica's "P" code and generation numbering). However, the Publica name continued to be used in some of Toyota's export markets.
40 Series
Initially launched in 1973 as the 40 series, the Starlet was offered with 1000 and 1200 cc engines. Generally the car looked like a shortened Corolla. Variants available were 2-door sedan and 3-door wagon.
60 Series
The 60 series, introduced in 1978 was better known, being the first to be extensively sold outside Japan. It was offered with 1000, 1200 and 1300 cc engines. 3-door and 5-door hatchbacks were offered in export markets, although a distinctive 5-door wagon variant was sold on the Japanese domestic market. In 1980 the car was facelifted to include square headlights, and again was facelifted in 1983 to incorporate a slant nose frontend.
70 Series
The 70 series in 1984 saw the Starlet finally switch to front wheel drive. 3-door and 5-door hatchbacks were offered. The extensive Japanese line up consisted of Standard, Soleil, XL, XL Lisse, SE, Si, Si Limited, Ri, Turbo R, and Turbo S. The engine fitted in turbo models was the 2E-TELU. For export markets the Starlet 70 series were offered as 1.0 Standard, 1.0 DX, 1.0 XL, 1.0 XL Lisse, 1.3 XL, 1.3 S, 1.3 SE, and 1.5 Diesel.
80 Series
The Starlet 80 series was introduced in 1990. It featured a more rounded body style and interior. Japanese models received new Twincam engines: 4E-F, 4E-FE, and 4E-FTE. Export models retained the 1E and 2E engines. The Starlet for Japan and Indonesia have a rear center garnish and therefore the license plate is mounted lower. 80 Series Starlets exported to other destinations have their number plates mounted on the hatch centre panel.
In Japan, the 80 Series Starlet was again offered in wide range of variants: Soleil, Soleil L, S, X, X Limited, Si, Canvas Top, the sports model Gi and GT Turbo. A minor facelift occured in January 1992, with all Japanese models gaining fuel injection and the discontinuation of the X variant. A new front bumper and revised interior were installed, and the addition of a safety beam inside the doors were added for all models. The S, X Limited, Gi, and GT also gained a new rear center garnish. In Indonesia the new SE-G replaced the SE Limited variant. The Canvas Top was offered in Hong Kong and Germany in small numbers. The second minor update was in May [[1994] with new front end and tail lights. The Gi and GT featured twin round headlights and mesh grille, also known as quad headlights. These minor changes were only extended to Asia and New Zealand.
90 Series
The Starlet 90 series, introduced in 1996, retained the same idea of a three/five-door hatchback. The Japanese versions were divided into 3 models: Reflet (normal), Glanza (sports), and Carat (classic). The Reflet (Base, f, and x), and the Carat are powered by 4E-FE engines. The Base model was also offered with the 1N Diesel engine. There were 2 Glanza models: Glanza S, and the 4E-FTE powered Glanza V Turbo.
Other Variants
Normally, Starlets were known for being dependable but dull automobiles, but there were exceptions. The Toyota Sera, made in the early 1990s and officially sold only in Japan, was the same car with a sports body and gull-wing doors. Only about 16,000 were ever produced due to their poor performance in frontal-impact crash tests.
Several turbocharged sport versions of the Starlet were also sold in the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM), including the EP71 Turbo S (1986-1989), EP82 GT Turbo (1990-1995) and the EP91 Glanza V (1996-1999). These have become quite popular in recent years in other right-hand drive regions such as the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand as used imports.
The Starlet was briefly exported to North America from 1981 to 1984, when it was replaced by the Tercel in Toyota's North American lineup.
The range was replaced by the Toyota Vitz/Platz/Echo/Yaris range in 1999, but Toyota had been absent in the city-car business for Europe until the Aygo was launched in 2005.
External links
- Picture of a Toyota Sera
- UK Toyota Sera site
- Toyota Starlet in Auto.vl.ru catalogue (with photos)
- Toyota Publica in Auto.vl.ru catalogue (with photos)
See Also
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