Toyota Starlet
Toyota
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The compact hatch with a turbocharged GT cult following. Light, tunable, fun.
The Toyota Starlet is a compact car best known among enthusiasts for the turbocharged GT and Glanza V versions of the 1990s. These hot hatch variants used the turbocharged 4E-FTE engine in a tiny, lightweight body, creating a fun, tunable pocket rocket with a cult following. The Starlet GT Turbo and the later Glanza V are sought-after JDM imports, prized for their light weight, peppy turbo engine, and tuning potential. Standard Starlets were humble economy cars, but the turbo versions define the nameplate enthusiast reputation. On WhipJury, Starlet submissions favor the GT Turbo and Glanza V.
Starlet highlights
GT Turbo and Glanza V (1990s). Turbocharged 4E-FTE in a light hatch, a cult pocket rocket.
Starlet on WhipJury
The turbocharged GT and Glanza V are the enthusiast picks.
Frequently asked questions about Toyota Starlet
What is the Starlet GT Turbo?
A turbocharged hot-hatch version of the Starlet using the 4E-FTE engine in a tiny, light body. The later Glanza V is a similar turbocharged variant, both cult JDM imports.