A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
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Geely E2 vs Toyota Starlet Cross: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Starlet Cross starts ZAR 35,000 cheaperE2 from ZAR 339,900 · Starlet Cross from ZAR 304,900
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Specification
E2
Starlet Cross
Maximum Power
E2Not Officially Disclosed
Starlet Cross77 kW
Maximum Torque
E2Not Officially Disclosed
Starlet Cross140 Nm
Engine Size
E2Not Applicable
Starlet Cross1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
E2Not Applicable
Starlet Cross18.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
E2161 mm
Starlet Cross185 mm
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Geely E2
Apex
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Spec
E2
Starlet Cross
Model Introduced Year
2026
2022
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
First generation Starlet Cross for SA market
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
Introduced to SA in 2022 as a Starlet-based crossover
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Color Note
-
White Pearl, Silver Metallic, Black, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
1080 kg
Spec
E2
Starlet Cross
Length
4135 mm
4055 mm
Width
1805 mm
1740 mm
Height
1580 mm
1575 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
161 mm
185 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
375 l
270 l
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
1480 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
400 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
2 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.1 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
991 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
940 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1039 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
881 mm
Spec
E2
Starlet Cross
Engine
Electric motor
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1498 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
Not Officially Disclosed
77 kW
Maximum Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
140 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
11.5 sec
11.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
71.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
129.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
39.4 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
325 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
25 min
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
E2
Starlet Cross
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-motor, front-wheel drive
FF
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
5
Transmission Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Continuously Variable Transmission
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
CVT
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Not Officially Disclosed
CVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
5
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
E2
Starlet Cross
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
18.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
14.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
42 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
18.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Officially Disclosed
42
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
15.2
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
E2
Starlet Cross
Airbags
2
4
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Mechanical rear child safety locks
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Rear seats
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Electronic anti-theft system
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
4
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Electronic anti-theft system
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
4
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
4
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
4
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
E2
Starlet Cross
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Spec
E2
Starlet Cross
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual 6-Way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual 6-Way
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
-
2
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Not Available
Interior Colour Options
-
5
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual 6-Way
Fabric Seats
-
Fabric
Armrest Front
-
Standard
Driver Seat
-
Manual 6-Way
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
7-inch touchscreen, reversing camera, air conditioning, 5-seat layout
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Fabric
Interior Colours
-
5
Seat Fold Type
-
Standard
Spec
E2
Starlet Cross
Climate Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual AC
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AC Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual AC
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
270 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Manual AC
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
5.4
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Seat Split
-
Standard
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Fabric
Spare Wheel
Not Officially Disclosed
Compact
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Not Available
Voice Command Support
-
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
-
11.8 sec
Air Conditioning
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual AC
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Standard
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point EFI
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Standard
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Manual AC
Mirror
-
All Doors
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Standard
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Sonar
-
Rear
Sound System
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Source Model Column
-
starlet-cross
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Front
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
Yes
Standard
Trim Level
-
top
Unlocking
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Variant Role
-
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Standard
Walk Away Lock
-
Standard
Wireless Charger
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
E2
Starlet Cross
Infotainment System
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
8.8-inch LCD
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
2
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
2
Audio Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Audio System
-
4
Display Audio
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
2
Multi Information Display
-
Not Available
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Not Available
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
E2
Starlet Cross
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Comet Gray, Aurora Green, Moon White, Nebula Beige, Star Silver
5
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Standard
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Roof Type
-
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
Yes
Standard
Fog Lights
-
Standard
Front Fog Lights
-
Standard
Led Headlights
Yes
Standard
Auto Headlights
-
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
5
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors
Front Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
-
Standard
Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Headlight Type
Yes
Standard
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Spec
E2
Starlet Cross
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
185 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
185 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
E2
Starlet Cross
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
195/55 R16
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Compact
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch alloy wheels
Standard
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Wheel Type
-
Standard
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
Not Officially Disclosed
Compact
Tyre Type
-
195/55 R16
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Not Available
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Compact
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Wheel Material
-
Standard
Wheels
-
Standard
Spec
E2
Starlet Cross
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Torsion Beam
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Torsion Beam
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Front
Front Suspension Type
Not Officially Disclosed
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torsion Beam
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
E2
Starlet Cross
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
128 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 4
Idle CO2 Output
-
128
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
128
Spec
E2
Starlet Cross
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Battery Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 100,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 100,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Spec
E2
Starlet Cross
Ownership Role
top
Top
Price Zar
389900 ZAR
375900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
389900
375900
Starting Price Zar
389900
375900
Spec
E2
Starlet Cross
Warranty
Vehicle: 4 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Years
Vehicle: 4 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
Vehicle: 4 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
Vehicle: 4 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
E2
Starlet Cross
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
6.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
5.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
6.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
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