Life continues with our Toyota Starlet Cross 1.5 XR long-termer.
On an prolonged overview interval of three months, it’s now been in my possession for a number of weeks.
Apparently, I’m seeing much more of them on the roads, together with its Suzuki Fronx cousin as Toyota and Suzuki have been in a strategic partnership since 2017, with Suzuki producing some fashions for Toyota.
The automobile’s bluff frontal design with its clamshell-design bonnet and two-tone coupe-roof look fairly elegant. Phase competitors consists of the Nissan Magnite, Mahindra XUV 3X0, Renault Kiger, Kia Sonet, Omoda C5 and the lately launched Hyundai Exter.
Whereas the Toyota’s not a premium crossover, the cabin is embellished superbly with multi-tones of black, charcoal, silver, and Bordeaux on the seat upholstery, dashboard and inside door panels.
The nine-inch touchscreen with lively graphics, 360-degree digital camera, deployable head-up show, folding facet mirrors, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto carry sophistication. Keyless lock, entry and begin add to the comfort.
It’s well-built, too, with no vibrations or squeaks evident within the cabin. It’s additionally not as cramped inside as you would possibly anticipate for a compact crossover, with enough head and legroom in case you are on a solo journey.
Add fairly massive passengers on the rear they usually received’t complain a lot, proving it’s sensible sufficient for a nuclear household. It has a 304l boot that’s extendable to 1,009l with the rear seats folded.
Being compact is a giant monetary plus level. The tester is the high-end by-product with a five-speed guide gearbox and is priced at R347,900.
If you happen to add R20,600, you’ll be able to have the five-speed computerized range-topper, and there are cheaper Toyota Starlet Cross 1.5 XS guide and computerized choices.
