Toyota Starlet Cross 2024– car dimensions: 3995 mm long, 1765 mm wide and 1550 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,010 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
The XR cabin has a 9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, cruise control, leather-trimmed multi-function steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment, wireless charging, head-up display and electrochromatic rear-view mirror. Rear parking sensors and a 360-degree panoramic camera with reverse view are fitted. Six airbags, VSC and hill assist are standard. No AEB, blind-spot or lane-keep systems are listed.
Boot space is 304 litres with seats up and expands to about 1009 litres with the 60:40 rear seats folded. A full-size spare is included and the load area suits everyday family use such as a pram.
Braked towing capacity is 1000 kg and unbraked is 400 kg. GVM is 1480 kg with kerb weight around 1005-1015 kg. Suspension is standard MacPherson strut front and torsion beam rear with no heavy-duty or reinforced options noted. The vehicle suits light work and family duties rather than heavy towing or payload tasks.
The cabin uses high-quality cloth seats with a three-tone dashboard in charcoal, silver and bordeaux plus chrome accents on XR. Driver seat has manual height adjustment and the leather steering wheel is tilt-and-telescopic. Auto climate control includes rear cooler vents, a sliding front centre armrest and padded door armrests. A 9-inch touchscreen, wireless charger, head-up display and electrochromatic mirror round out the space, which feels roomy with good rear legroom and soft ride quality.
Combined fuel use 5.6 L/100 km manual or 5.8 L/100 km automatic
Service interval 12 months or 15 000 km
Service plan covers 4 services or 60 000 km
Warranty 3 years or 100 000 km
Six airbags standard plus ABS, EBD, brake assist, VSC and HAC
ISOFIX anchors and rear park distance control standard
The 1.5-litre petrol engine returns claimed combined figures of 5.6 L/100 km with the five-speed manual and 5.8 L/100 km with the four-speed automatic. A 37-litre tank supports everyday commuting and longer trips without frequent stops.
Servicing is scheduled every 12 months or 15 000 km. The included plan covers the first four services up to 60 000 km, keeping routine maintenance costs predictable for the first few years of ownership.
Safety kit now includes six airbags on every grade along with ABS, electronic brakeforce distribution, brake assist, vehicle stability control and hill-assist control. Two ISOFIX points and rear parking sensors are also standard. the XR adds a 360-degree camera.
A three-year or 100 000 km warranty backs the car. The combination of modest fuel use, a clear service schedule and the standard plan makes long-term ownership straightforward for private buyers.
Length 3995 mm, Width 1765 mm, Height 1550 mm, Wheelbase 2520 mm (Starlet Cross 2024-)
Sources: manufacturer data, Toyota SA official Starlet Cross spec sheet PDF, displacement and hp also in Toyota Mauritius brochure and car-specs.za, cars.co.za 2025 article confirms dims and updates.