The Toyota lineup has expanded with the introduction of the new budget-friendly 5-seater urban crossover, the Starlet Cross. This global variant of the Taisor model is aimed at young drivers.
The Toyota Starlet Cross is equipped with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine producing 105 hp. Buyers can choose between a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic gearbox. Depending on the transmission type, the average fuel consumption is reported at 5.6 and 5.8 l/100 km, with top speeds of 175 or 170 km/h, respectively. In all cases, only front-wheel drive is offered. The 37-liter fuel tank provides a range of approximately 650 km.
At the front, the Toyota Starlet Cross features an independent MacPherson suspension, while a torsion beam is utilized at the rear. The vehicle measures 3995 mm in length, 1550 mm in height, 1765 mm in width, and has a wheelbase of 2520 mm. The ground clearance stands at 170 mm. The curb weight ranges from 1005-1015 kg (depending on the transmission type), with a total vehicle weight rated at 1480 kg. The trunk capacity is 308 liters. The crossover can tow a trailer weighing up to 400 kg without brakes or up to 1000 kg with its own brakes.
The car features a striking design with a sloping roofline, enlarged wheel arches, and plastic cladding on the bumpers and sills. The base model comes with 195/60 R16 tires. The manufacturer has equipped the new model with LED headlights, daytime running lights, rear lights, and a stop lamp.
The base version of the Toyota Starlet Cross XS is outfitted with air conditioning, cruise control, a 7-inch display for the infotainment system, a rearview camera, four speakers, and a rear seat backrest that folds in a 60:40 split. The top variant, XR, additionally offers keyless entry, climate control, an infotainment system with a 9-inch screen, surround-view cameras, a heads-up display on the windshield, two extra speakers, door lights, smartphone wireless charging, and chrome accents. The XR version also allows for a dual-tone paint option.
The price of the Toyota Starlet Cross starts at $16,300 for the base XS model with a manual transmission, reaching up to $19,500 for the top XR configuration with an automatic transmission.
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