Toyota Starlet Glanza V Specifications

The Starlet 90 series, introduced in 1996, retained the same ideas of three or five-door hatchback. The unique design is sloped-down belt line on front doors. The Japanese versions were divided into 3 models: Reflet (normal), Glanza (sports), and Carat (classic). The Reflet (Base, f, and x), the Carat, and the Glanza S were powered by the 4E-FE engine. The Base model was also offered with the 1N Diesel engine. The Carat features chrome ornaments, tail lights cover, and classy interior. The Glanza model was a re-named and facelifted version of the Starlet GT Turbo, although it was still powered by the same engine, Toyota had increased its power output to 130 bhp (97 kW) and later to 133 bhp (99 kW). However, the Glanza was a much heavier car due to the extra equipment which it carried (air con, abs, power steering, more sound deadening, electric windows etc).
There are 2 main Glanza models: the Glanza S which was powered by the 4E-FE engine and the Glanza V which has the 4E-FTE engine, the "T" meaning it has a Turbo.
In December 1996, the Glanza S Limited was released. It has standard body kits same as Glanza V Turbo except the scooped-hood and the engine did not have a Turbo. A lightweight version of the Glanza V was also released, this didn't have air con, electric windows etc to keep the car as light as possible, the idea being that it would make an ideal track day car.
The Glanza V and Glanza S were not sold in Europe and were only available on the JDM Market. Recently the Glanza has become a popular import in the UK for its efficient engine and impressive power outputs. Based on the 5 door Reflet, the Starlet Remix came with rugged SUV style. It has over fenders, body cladding, roof rail, and spare tire mounted on the back.


1997 Starlet Glanza V EP91The Starlet EP91 came to Europe in the second quarter of 1996. Although basically all European models were 1.3 XLi, they were marketed in different name across Europe. Initially the UK models were the base 1.3 Sportif and the upmarket 1.3 CD (with standard CD Player and Sunroof). In 1998, the UK line up was revised with base 1.3 S, sporty 1.3 SR (with lowered suspension, spoiler, and sport exhaust), and loaded 1.3 GLS. The French models are Base, GL, and GLS. In Switzerland, the upgraded model similar to GLS is called 1.3 Crystal, while in Norway is called SLi. All of high grade models have driver's side SRS Airbag, tachometer, front power windows, rear headrests, and coloured bumpers. ABS and Sunroof are options.

Minor changes with new front bumpers, grille, tail lights, and revised interior fabric were new for 1998 JDM models. Production of Starlet ended in July 1999, when it was ready for replacement with the Yaris. The 90 Series Starlet shared its platform with the Paseo including suspension, engines and many other components. The right hand drive Starlet has its own dashboard design with slightly higher center AC outlets, while the left hand drive shares the dashboard with Tercel and Paseo.