IX ’84: the first Starlet front-wheel drive; IV ’87: diesel engine 1.5; XII ’89: next generation car; VII ’96: body modernization, new engine 1.3; '98: successor presentation – Yarisa.
► Technical data
Chassis: Hatchback: 3-,5-Door.; dim. 3720/1600/1380 mm, trunk capacity: 225/4901.
Motors: 4-Cyl. gasoline: 1.0 (carburetor)/54 KM, 1.3 12V (carburetor injection)/ 75-82 KM; 1.3 16V (carburetor injection)/ 82-100 KM; 1.3 16In turbo (Injection)/ 125-135 KM; diesel: 4-Cyl. 1.5/55 KM. Chassis: front drive or 4×4, trunk 4-, 5-run. Isle of Man. the 3-, 4-run. aut.; independent front suspension, McPherson columns, at the rear: a rigid axle with a Panhard bar.
► Faults
• broken timing belts (until '87)
• burnt gasket under the head
• short service life of the rear shock absorbers
• uneven front and hand brakes
Parts prices in PLN
headlight 790
front fender 760
complete clutch 430
brake pads (front) 180
windshield of the front door 360
timing drive 590
Toyota Starlet 1.0, 1991 r.
► Summary
The main advantage of this car is reliability. The criticisms actually apply to older cars. Copies from years 90., if they don't have a history of accident, they do not cause any serious problems. Very dynamic engines (12- or 16-valve 1.3) and a secure chassis.
Very low failure rate Good parts prices Little space in the rear