Baleno GL - bottom of the range (R230 000) has CRUISE CONTROL included, reverse radar, Android Auto and a 4 year / 60 000 km Service Plan and a 5 year / 200 000 km Promotional Warranty ..... all included!
Hi, @ROBIN TYSON. In terms of features, the Baleno wins. But if you are looking for resale value and dealer network, Starlet is the one to go for. Thank you for watching and commenting - I really appreciate it!
I think that Suzuki is growing at a fast rate and they will be increasing the dealer network. Even though I love Toyota I dont mind driving 30min to get to a suzuki dealer once a year. The dealer network won't steer my decision but the creature comforts will most def.
Hi, Llewellyn! I like your thinking - especially because you get to enjoy those creature comforts all year round. Thanks for watching - I really appreciate it, brother!
I bought a Starlet Xs automatic last year. Two little omissions in this car which I would have liked added - a boot light and doors automatically locking as one pulls off. Otherwise a nice zippy car. Chose Toyota over Suzuki because more service centres all over the country and I believe its resale value will be better than the Suzuki.
Hi, Kevin! Funny enough, the previous generation Starlet had a light in the boot so I was also disappointed that they took that away. Your reasons for buying the Toyota make sense as well. Enjoy it - it’s a great car!
Thank you so much for watching the video! Both are great cars. The Baleno wins in terms of standard spec, and the Starlet is a better bet in terms of dealer network.
Hi there, I think the 1st reason why there's one front seat back pocket is "cost saving" as there's decent storage in the vehicle cabin, therefore the area behind the front seats can be best utilised for passenger knee & leg room. Then also, for the most part, the driver is the main person in the vehicle and when he / she wants to put something (diary / book / documents) in a pocket, the driver can easily reach behind the passenger seat, and not behind their own seat, hence the choice to put the back pocket behind the front passenger seat.
Hi, Kwanele! Thank you for taking the time to give me such an in-depth answer. I really appreciate it! Come to think of it, it does make sense for the driver to only have to reach into the passenger seat for any object instead of behind their own seat. Please continue engaging with our future content!
Excellent review, sufficient info and you went into every little part and detail that I was hoping for - and it was model specific and not generic of top of the range like most others. Well done.
Hi Guy I drove the scarlet today and I must say it's pretty impressive and the fact that it's a Toyota engine you can be at ease when taking long distance drives.
Hi, Marrilynn. Did you manage to get the wind noise repaired? I don’t recall getting any abnormal wind noise on the test unit I had, even when I drove it 121km/h.😂
@@charletk4110 I’d say test drive them back to back. For smaller cars, like the Starlet, I’d recommend manual because the automatic versions sap the power of the car and aren’t so smooth on gear changes. Take both on extended drives, in the city and on the highway.
I tested this in Cape Town. Beautiful car, quiet and powerful, with great fuel consumption. BUT it's a SUZUKI, and this 'Toyota' has a weaker service plan, higher price, and, worse of all, that huge gap on the right-hand side of the steering wheel! Toyota REMOVED the cruise control. Seriously?
@@jackedjacket1229 That Toyota badge will definitely affect the resale value of the car positively in the long term. Toyotas will always hold their value more than Suzuki or any other normal car brand.
We currently drive the Starlet 2022. But it does not matter what we do, we cannot get anywhere near the claimed fuel consumption. Wife drives it long road everyday and it cannot do better than 15.8km per liter.
@athenkosigcisa8310 hi, there! Mechanically, the two cars are similar, so they’ll have the same noise cancellation. Did you drive the automatic or manual?
Hi nice video, I had bought a Suzuki Baleno GL Auto in Dec 22. I think it's better value than the starlet, has more features and longer service & warranty plans as standard. #OthersWillFollow
Hi, Muhammed! Definitely, the value for money and standard features of the Baleno are slightly better. The only reason why we can say people go for the Starlet is because of the dealer network. We will try getting a Baleno for a review as well!
Hi, Garth! In my experience, I’ve never had a problem with the Starlet, especially with the gears. I’m also yet to hear of more cases of it to know if it is a common issue. Thank you for the support!
Hi, there! The XR has LED headlamps, a reverse camera, cruise control and keyless entry and keyless start. Cosmetically, it’s difficult to tell them apart, but the XR is definitely worth the extra money. Thank you for watching!
Suzuki baleno is the orginal i owned my baleno for 5 years when i used to drive my suzuki baleno it was very hard to spot another baleno while driving . Spoiler alert to all the toyota fans that own a starlet u driving a suzuki not toyota
Toyota and VW both have a bad reputation in terms of safety of the car safety. I wonder if this car is safe to leave in the parking lot and get it after you are done with shopping
@@drivenautozar Eish we living in the high risk country. I'm owning Vivo and living in a constant fear where you need to check your mirrors every time you drive. Maybe Starlet might not be a target
It’s the downside of a car from a reputable car brand, but there are pros and cons for every car. Thank you for watching and commenting on this video - I really appreciate it!
ToyotA is not piggy backing on Suzuki.suzuki is picking backing on Toyota,there RAV4, Suzuki is using it.rebage as Suzuki even the Toyota raise rebage as suzuki.its a partnership with Toyota,just like Mazda Toyota is king of autos.suzuki Subaru Mazda is small company.
Wow! I really enjoyed watching your review of this Starlet. You’ve done a great job! Thank you 🙌🏻
@@Jen-Ruga and thank you for watching!! I appreciate the support😎
Baleno GL - bottom of the range (R230 000) has CRUISE CONTROL included, reverse radar, Android Auto and a 4 year / 60 000 km Service Plan and a 5 year / 200 000 km Promotional Warranty ..... all included!
Hi, @ROBIN TYSON. In terms of features, the Baleno wins. But if you are looking for resale value and dealer network, Starlet is the one to go for.
Thank you for watching and commenting - I really appreciate it!
If you like the Suzuki upgrade in a few years. It won't be such a big depression. More features for less than the Toyota.
I bought my starlet Xi last year, and I'm enjoying it. It's very reliable.
Not to mention the great fuel efficiency! It’s a lovely car. Wishing you a happy ownership experience!
I'm also enjoying my XI
How much do you spend for a full tank of fuel
@skhulilentobeko418 Hello! Expect to pay around R830 for a full tank.
Looking to buy one in the near future?
@@drivenautozar Yes, it seems to be a reliable car for a starter and i also want to know how much is the insurance?
I love my Starlet, this is our fourth Toyota, previous was 28 years old❤
Toyotas are amazingly strong, @Cherrill Allan. Hoping your Starlet treats you well!!
I think that Suzuki is growing at a fast rate and they will be increasing the dealer network. Even though I love Toyota I dont mind driving 30min to get to a suzuki dealer once a year. The dealer network won't steer my decision but the creature comforts will most def.
Hi, Llewellyn! I like your thinking - especially because you get to enjoy those creature comforts all year round.
Thanks for watching - I really appreciate it, brother!
I bought a Starlet Xs automatic last year. Two little omissions in this car which I would have liked added - a boot light and doors automatically locking as one pulls off. Otherwise a nice zippy car.
Chose Toyota over Suzuki because more service centres all over the country and I believe its resale value will be better than the Suzuki.
Hi, Kevin! Funny enough, the previous generation Starlet had a light in the boot so I was also disappointed that they took that away.
Your reasons for buying the Toyota make sense as well. Enjoy it - it’s a great car!
I prefer the suzuki baleno. Value for money.
Thank you so much for watching the video!
Both are great cars. The Baleno wins in terms of standard spec, and the Starlet is a better bet in terms of dealer network.
The Toyota carrys sell on value
Hi there, I think the 1st reason why there's one front seat back pocket is "cost saving" as there's decent storage in the vehicle cabin, therefore the area behind the front seats can be best utilised for passenger knee & leg room. Then also, for the most part, the driver is the main person in the vehicle and when he / she wants to put something (diary / book / documents) in a pocket, the driver can easily reach behind the passenger seat, and not behind their own seat, hence the choice to put the back pocket behind the front passenger seat.
Hi, Kwanele! Thank you for taking the time to give me such an in-depth answer. I really appreciate it! Come to think of it, it does make sense for the driver to only have to reach into the passenger seat for any object instead of behind their own seat.
Please continue engaging with our future content!
Excellent review, sufficient info and you went into every little part and detail that I was hoping for - and it was model specific and not generic of top of the range like most others. Well done.
Hi, @rayrenier8199! Thank you so much for the feedback🙏🙏. Your support is much appreciated!
Hi Guy I drove the scarlet today and I must say it's pretty impressive and the fact that it's a Toyota engine you can be at ease when taking long distance drives.
Hi, Dennis! It’s a great little car and it punches above its weight, honestly.
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Hi, just bought my Starlet XI. Loving it. Just one question. Does anyone get a wind noise when doing 60km and above when windows are closed ?
Planning on buying one too but contemplating between manual and automatic
@@charletk4110 Test drive first. To make sure. Auto is way better than manual. I suggest you test drive though.
Hi, Marrilynn. Did you manage to get the wind noise repaired? I don’t recall getting any abnormal wind noise on the test unit I had, even when I drove it 121km/h.😂
@@charletk4110 I’d say test drive them back to back. For smaller cars, like the Starlet, I’d recommend manual because the automatic versions sap the power of the car and aren’t so smooth on gear changes.
Take both on extended drives, in the city and on the highway.
I tested this in Cape Town. Beautiful car, quiet and powerful, with great fuel consumption. BUT it's a SUZUKI, and this 'Toyota' has a weaker service plan, higher price, and, worse of all, that huge gap on the right-hand side of the steering wheel! Toyota REMOVED the cruise control. Seriously?
Thanks bro. This was really helpful and I would go with the Starlet because Toyota's are reliable. Please do one on a hyundai i20
Hi, Jeanette. Thank you for your feedback. I’ll do my very best to get ahold of an i20 and do a review on it! :-)
Hi, @Jeanette Nkosi. Just wanted to inform you that we have uploaded a review on the Hyundai i20.
Head to our channel to check it out! :-)
The Starlet is a Suzuki baleno,just with a Toyota badge on it.The baleno has more value than the starlet
@@jackedjacket1229 True, the value for money of the Baleno is amazing. The dealer network of the Starlet cannot be ignored, though!
@@jackedjacket1229 That Toyota badge will definitely affect the resale value of the car positively in the long term. Toyotas will always hold their value more than Suzuki or any other normal car brand.
We currently drive the Starlet 2022. But it does not matter what we do, we cannot get anywhere near the claimed fuel consumption. Wife drives it long road everyday and it cannot do better than 15.8km per liter.
Id get the Baleno. More snazzy feautures. Ill leave home an hour early to get to a service station :) Thank you for the review
Hi, Molebogeng!
I get you - the Baleno has unbeatable value for money.
Thank you so much for watching and engaging - I appreciate it!
It's really a nice car and it's really impressing me more the fact that it has a manual gearbox
Maybe the only flex was in the spare tire and honestly I never liked it.
Hi, there! For the money, it’s a great car. It deserves to sell well!
Thank you for watching! 🙏
bought the xr starlet amazing car
I’m glad you’re enjoying it! Wishing you a happy ownership experience. :-)
The xr is the full house I driving the xs facelift but not my car it's the work it's an amazing car nice features for not alot of money
Hi, Gevon! It’s a very good car which offers great value for money.
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Did a test drive on the Baleno GLX and the noise when accelerating annoyed me a lot. Is this the case with the Starlet as well?
@athenkosigcisa8310 hi, there! Mechanically, the two cars are similar, so they’ll have the same noise cancellation.
Did you drive the automatic or manual?
Hi nice video, I had bought a Suzuki Baleno GL Auto in Dec 22. I think it's better value than the starlet, has more features and longer service & warranty plans as standard. #OthersWillFollow
Hi, Muhammed! Definitely, the value for money and standard features of the Baleno are slightly better. The only reason why we can say people go for the Starlet is because of the dealer network.
We will try getting a Baleno for a review as well!
Okay will wait for that video... 😁
Does it have usb charging points infront as well?
Hi, Younis! Yes, it has a USB port in front for charging and connection to the infotainment system.
Thanks for watching!
You done did your job. You are very helpful 🎉
Thank you, Gideon! I appreciate the support. 😎
Hi i love to drive my Starlet,well done Toyota.❤
Glad you enjoy it, Willie! Wishing you many safe journeys in your Starlet.
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Toyota ever the best,big up guys
What's your interest rate
Hi, Ayanda! At the time of recording, it was 10.5%.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you 😊
No - Thank YOU for watching!😎🙏
I noted comment about struggling to get car ( XS ) into reverse gear . If common , that's not good
Hi, Garth! In my experience, I’ve never had a problem with the Starlet, especially with the gears. I’m also yet to hear of more cases of it to know if it is a common issue.
Thank you for the support!
Suzuki Starlet
Toyota Baleno
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Thanks for watching!
Suzuki cars are there best for me.
I wanna own the baleno
From a value-for-money perspective, they are hard to beat.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
Starlet it is🙆❤️❤️
I can't differentiate between toyota starlet xr and xs.
Hi, there! The XR has LED headlamps, a reverse camera, cruise control and keyless entry and keyless start. Cosmetically, it’s difficult to tell them apart, but the XR is definitely worth the extra money.
Thank you for watching!
Does it have turbo?
Hi, there!
No, it’s a naturally aspirated 1.5l.
Thanks for watching!🙏
@@drivenautozar Thanks man. I will subscribe. You are a real one.
is this Starlet 1.4xi ?
Yes it’s the Xi model, but the 1.5.
The 1.4 was in the pre-facelift.
1.5 xi
Suzuki baleno is the orginal i owned my baleno for 5 years when i used to drive my suzuki baleno it was very hard to spot another baleno while driving . Spoiler alert to all the toyota fans that own a starlet u driving a suzuki not toyota
Yo Bro looking to get a starlet i have a budget if 250K can you assist must be auto
Hi, Letlotlo! I can most certainly try! Drop me an email at drivenautozar@gmail.com and let’s take it from there
Looks like the Camry from the front.
A very premium face to have on such a small car, right?!
Thank you for watching!😎
Nicely
I would choose toyota any day
Hi, Unati! Thank you for watching! We are curious, what would make you choose the Toyota?
Baleno is better value for money and has a much better guarantee.
Hi, Michael! So your money would go with the Suzuki?
@@drivenautozar it already has gone to Suzuki.
@@michaelflinn7784 nice one! Wishing you a fruitful experience!
Also, thank you for watching the video and for commenting - I appreciate it!
Toyota and VW both have a bad reputation in terms of safety of the car safety. I wonder if this car is safe to leave in the parking lot and get it after you are done with shopping
Hi, Nkululeko! I’ve had both shapes of the Starlet, and fortunately, I haven’t had any bad experiences in that regard. :-)
@@drivenautozar Eish we living in the high risk country. I'm owning Vivo and living in a constant fear where you need to check your mirrors every time you drive. Maybe Starlet might not be a target
It’s the downside of a car from a reputable car brand, but there are pros and cons for every car.
Thank you for watching and commenting on this video - I really appreciate it!
@@drivenautozar thank you, your channel make us do better choices
My pleasure, Nkululeko. If you have any review requests, let me know - I’ll see what I can do!
ToyotA is not piggy backing on Suzuki.suzuki is picking backing on Toyota,there RAV4, Suzuki is using it.rebage as Suzuki even the Toyota raise rebage as suzuki.its a partnership with Toyota,just like Mazda Toyota is king of autos.suzuki Subaru Mazda is small company.
Hi, Dorron. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Correct, at the end of the day, it is a partnership, and both manufacturers get great value out of it.