Base and only engine remained the 1.3L I4 with the same transmission choices.
An improved fuel injection system upped the hp rating to 74. 1983 Starlets, however, had a revised nose and grille that sloped backwards a bit for better aerodynamics. There would be no cosmetic changes at all. The standard equipment roster would be expanded on 1982 models, and it would include tinted glass, an electric rear defogger, and a day/night rear-view mirror. While most subcompacts of this era were usually devoid of very many creature comforts and conveniences, the Starlet was relatively well equipped by comparison, offering standard reclining bucket seats, front and side defoggers, an optional rear wiper, a three-spoke steering wheel, trip odometer, tachometer, padded dash and sun visors, plush carpets, door armrests, fold-down rear seats, automatic locking rear seat belts, and an aluminum-trimmed dashboard. A 3-door hatchback would be the only bodystyle offered.
#Toyota starlet 1984 manual#
The Starlet would be offered in only one trim level, and be powered by a 67 hp 1.3L (81 cid) I4 engine with either a 4- or 5-speed manual transmission or an optional 3-speed automatic. The Starlet would have a fairly short lifespan, being offered only from 1981-1984 with very few changes.Īlthough the Starlet would be available in its homeland of Japan since 1973 as the Publica 40, it wouldn't make its way to the states until 1981. The Starlet was a bit of an anomaly in that it was actually a rear-drive model in a world of front-wheel-drive subcompacts, being sort of like a Japanese Chevrolet Chevette. Toyota introduced the diminutive Starlet in 1981, bringing Toyota's subcompact model count up to 2 (the Tercel being the other one).
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