Source type: Official Mahindra South Africa
Mahindra S4 Refrigeration vs Toyota Starlet Cross
A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
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Mahindra S4 Refrigeration
Ice-cream Van
Diesel
Current
ZAR 500,749
ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW
🔧 320 Nm
⛽ 13 km/l
VS
Toyota Starlet Cross
1.5 XR CVT
Petrol
CVT
Current
ZAR 375,900
ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW
🔧 140 Nm
⛽ 18.5 km/l
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Decision summary
Mahindra S4 Refrigeration 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 152,249 cheaper
S4 Refrigeration from ZAR 457,149 · Starlet Cross from ZAR 304,900
Five key differences
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| Specification | S4 Refrigeration | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | S4 Refrigeration103 kW @ 3750 rpm | Starlet Cross77 kW |
| Maximum Torque | S4 Refrigeration320 Nm | Starlet Cross140 Nm |
| Engine Size | S4 Refrigeration2179 cc | Starlet Cross1498 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | S4 Refrigeration13 km/l | Starlet Cross18.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | S4 Refrigeration210 mm | Starlet Cross185 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Official OEM South Africa
Full Specs, Side by Side
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| Spec | S4 Refrigeration | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | Not Available | 2022 |
| Generation | Current local listing | First generation Starlet Cross for SA market |
| Facelift History | Not listed by current South African source page. | Introduced to SA in 2022 as a Starlet-based crossover |
| Facelift Launched Since | Original current-generation version | 2022 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | Van | SUV |
| Model Year | Current | 2026 |
| Production Status | Active | active |
| Segment | Van | SUV |
| Tare Mass Kg | 1955-2055 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Type | Van | SUV |
| Color Note | - | White Pearl, Silver Metallic, Black, Blue, Red |
| Dealer Stock Note | - | Top grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Spec | S4 Refrigeration | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 210 mm | 185 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 l | 42 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3150 kg | 1480 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Length | - | 4055 mm |
| Width | - | 1740 mm |
| Height | - | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase | - | 2520 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | - | 125 mm |
| Boot/Cargo Space | - | 270 l |
| Kerb Weight | - | 1080 kg |
| Payload Capacity | - | 400 kg |
| Towing Capacity | - | 1600 kg |
| Number of Rows | - | 2 rows |
| Doors | - | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | - | 5.1 m |
| Front Headroom | - | 991 mm |
| Rear Headroom | - | 940 mm |
| Front Legroom | - | 1039 mm |
| Rear Legroom | - | 881 mm |
| Spec | S4 Refrigeration | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Front Track Width | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Rear Track Width | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Front Suspension | Not Available | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Not Available | Torsion Beam |
| 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 Available | MacPherson Strut |
| MagneRide Damping | - | Not Available |
| Rear Axle Type | - | Torsion Beam |
| Rear Suspension Type | Not Available | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension | - | MacPherson Strut |
| Spec | S4 Refrigeration | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Load Bed Length | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Climate Control | Not Available | Manual AC |
| Power Windows | Not Available | All Doors |
| Keyless Entry | Not Available | Standard |
| Push Button Start | Not Available | Standard |
| Wireless Charging | Not Available | Standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available |
| Electric Tailgate | Not Available | Not Available |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Not Available | Not Available |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | Not Applicable | 270 l |
| AC Type | Not Available | Manual AC |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | 7.7 | 5.4 |
| Loadbox Length Mm | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Width Mm | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Not Available |
| Adaptive Dampers | - | Not Available |
| Climate Zones | - | Manual AC |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | - | All Doors |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | - | Standard |
| Engine Start Stop | Not Available | Standard |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Not Available | Standard |
| Engine Warranty | - | 5 Years / 150,000 km |
| Front Armrest | - | Standard |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Standard |
| Panoramic Roof | Not Available | Not Available |
| Performance Data Logger | - | Not Available |
| Power Mirrors | - | All Doors |
| Push Button Start | Not Available | Standard |
| Rear Seat Split | - | Standard |
| Rear Wing | - | Not Available |
| Rev Matching | - | Not Available |
| Seat Type | - | Fabric |
| Spare Wheel | Not Available | 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 Available | 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 Rope Hooks | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | - | Not Available |
| 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 Available | 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 | Not Available | Not Available |
| Tailgate Damper | - | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | - | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | - | Not Available |
| TPMS | Not Available | Standard |
| Trim Level | - | top |
| Unlocking | Not Available | 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 Available | Standard |
| Spec | S4 Refrigeration | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel | 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol |
| Engine Code | Not Officially Disclosed | Market-specific engine family |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 2179 cc | 1498 cc |
| Cylinders | Not Officially Disclosed | 4 |
| Cylinder Layout | Not Officially Disclosed | Inline |
| Valves | Not Officially Disclosed | 16 |
| Valves per Cylinder | Not Officially Disclosed | 4 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Naturally Aspirated |
| Fuel System | Not Officially Disclosed | Multi-Point Injection |
| Compression Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 10.5:1 |
| Bore | Not Officially Disclosed | 82.0 mm |
| Stroke | Not Officially Disclosed | 94.6 mm |
| Maximum Power | 103 kW @ 3750 rpm | 77 kW |
| Maximum Torque | 320 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Combined Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Combined Torque | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Motor Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Number of Motors | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Motor Location | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Drive Type | Not Officially Disclosed | FWD |
| Transmission | Not Officially Disclosed | CVT |
| Top Speed | Not Officially Disclosed | 175 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | Not Officially Disclosed | 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 Officially Disclosed | 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 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Usable Battery Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Battery Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Battery Voltage | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Electric Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Time | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Time | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Regenerative Braking | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Spec | S4 Refrigeration | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | Manual | CVT |
| Drivetrain Layout | Not Applicable | FF |
| LSD Available | Not Applicable | No |
| Transfer Case | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Paddle Shifters | Not Applicable | No |
| Final Drive Ratio | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Number of Gears | Not Applicable | 5 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Clutch Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Type | Not Applicable | CVT |
| Drivetrain | Not Applicable | FWD |
| 4WD Engagement | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Hi Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Lo Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | Not Applicable | No |
| Front Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Gearbox Type | Manual | CVT |
| Low Range Ratio | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Axle Layout | Not Applicable | FWD |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Transmission Speeds | Not Applicable | 5 |
| Differential Type Front | - | Not Available |
| Differential Type Rear | - | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Guard | - | Not Available |
| Spec | S4 Refrigeration | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 13 km/l | 18.5 km/l |
| City Mileage | 10.6 km/l | 14.0 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 15.1 km/l | 18.5 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 l | 42 l |
| Emission Standard | Not Applicable | Euro 4 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Auto Start Stop | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Real-world Mileage | 13 km/l | 18.5 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 80 | 42 |
| Combined Driving Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Electric Consumption | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Highway | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Spec | S4 Refrigeration | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Driver and passenger airbags | 4 |
| ABS | Not Available | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control | Not Available | Standard |
| Traction Control | Not Available | Standard |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Not Available | Standard |
| Child Safety Lock | Not Available | Standard |
| ISOFIX Mounts | Not Available | Standard |
| Brake Assist | Not Available | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Not Available | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Not Available | Standard |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Not Available | Not Available |
| Front Parking Sensors | Not Available | Not Available |
| AEB | Not Available | Not Available |
| BA | Not Available | Standard |
| Brake Override System | Not Available | Not Available |
| Curtain Airbags | Not Available | Not Available |
| Driver Airbag | Not Available | 4 |
| EBD | Not Available | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Not Available | Standard |
| Hill Hold | Not Available | Standard |
| Passenger Airbag | Not Available | 4 |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Available | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Not Available | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Not Available | Not Available |
| Side Airbags | Not Available | Not Available |
| Stability Control | Not Available | Standard |
| TCS | Not Available | Standard |
| Knee Airbag | Not Available | Not Available |
| ABS EBD | Not Available | 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 | S4 Refrigeration | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Not Available | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Lane Keep Assist | Not Available | Not Available |
| Lane Departure Warning | Not Available | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not Available | Not Available |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Available | Not Available |
| Parking Sensors | Not Available | Rear |
| Rear View Camera | Not Available | Standard |
| 360 Degree Camera | Not Available | Not Available |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Not Available | Not Available |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Not Available | Not Available |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Not Available | Not Available |
| Auto Highbeam | Not Available | Not Available |
| Auto Wipers | Not Available | Not Available |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Not Available | Rear |
| Reverse Camera | Not Available | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Park Assist | Not Available | Not Available |
| Around View Monitor | Not Available | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Warning | Not Available | Not Available |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not Available | 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 | Not Available | Not Available |
| Spec | S4 Refrigeration | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Not Applicable | Fabric |
| Heated Seats | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Ventilated Seats | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Ambient Lighting | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Front Shoulder Room | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Rear Shoulder Room | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Steering Wheel Material | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Not Applicable | Standard |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Not Applicable | Manual 6-Way |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Not Applicable | Manual |
| Seat Trim | Not Applicable | Fabric |
| Seat Adjustment | - | Manual 6-Way |
| Steering Type | - | Electric |
| Steering Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Folding Rear Seats | - | Standard |
| Front Armrest | - | Standard |
| 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 | S4 Refrigeration | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | Not Available | 8-inch Touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay | Not Available | Standard |
| Android Auto | Not Available | Standard |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Not Available | Standard |
| Number of Speakers | Not Available | 4 |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| USB Ports | Not Available | 2 |
| Infotainment Screen | Not Available | 8-inch Touchscreen |
| Touchscreen | Not Available | 8-inch Touchscreen |
| Navigation System | - | Not Available |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Not Available | Standard |
| Wireless Android Auto | Not Available | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | - | Not Available |
| Infotainment Screen Size | Not Available | 8-inch Touchscreen |
| Infotainment Display | - | 8-inch Touchscreen |
| Rear Usb | - | 2 |
| Audio Speakers | Not Available | 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 | S4 Refrigeration | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Not Available | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Not Available | Standard |
| Fog Lamps | Not Available | Standard |
| Roof Rails | Not Available | Not Available |
| Exterior Colour Options | See OEM source page for colour availability. | 5 |
| Headlights | Not Available | Standard |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available |
| Alloy Wheel Design | - | Standard |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | - | Not Available |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Not Available |
| Roof Type | - | Not Available |
| Body Type | - | SUV |
| DRL | Not Available | Standard |
| Fog Lights | - | Standard |
| Front Fog Lights | - | Standard |
| Led Headlights | Not Available | Standard |
| Auto Headlights | - | Not Available |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Not Available |
| Daytime Running Lights | Not Available | Standard |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | - | Not Available |
| Exterior Colour Options | - | 5 |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | - | All Doors |
| Front Fog Lamps | Not Available | Standard |
| Headlamp Levelling | - | Standard |
| Headlamps | Not Available | Standard |
| Headlight Type | Not Available | Standard |
| Load Bed Liner | - | Not Available |
| Active Exhaust | - | Not Available |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Not Available |
| Spec | S4 Refrigeration | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | Not Available | Not Available |
| Departure Angle | Not Available | Not Available |
| Wading Depth | Not Available | Not Available |
| Terrain Modes | Not Available | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD System Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Breakover Angle | Not Available | Not Available |
| Ground Clearance Max | Not Applicable | 185 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | Not Applicable | 185 mm |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Energy Recovery Display | - | Not Available |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | - | Not Available |
| 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 | S4 Refrigeration | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | Not Available | 195/55 R16 |
| Front Brake Type | Not Available | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Not Available | Drum |
| Spare Wheel Type | Not Available | Compact |
| Wheel Rim Size | Not Available | Standard |
| Handbrake Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Wheel Type | - | Standard |
| Brake Type Front | - | Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | - | Drum |
| Spare Tyre | Not Available | 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 | Not Available | Standard |
| Wheel Material | - | Standard |
| Wheels | - | Standard |
| Spec | S4 Refrigeration | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | Not Applicable | 128 g/km |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | Diesel | Petrol |
| Hybrid System Type | - | Not Available |
| Particulate Filter | - | Not Available |
| Euro Emission Standard | - | Euro 4 |
| Idle CO2 Output | - | 128 |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | - | 128 |
| Spec | S4 Refrigeration | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Warranty | 4 years / 120 000 km | 3 years / 100 000 km |
| Warranty | 4 years / 120 000 km | 3 years / 100 000 km |
| Warranty Years | 4 years / 120 000 km | 3 years / 100 000 km |
| Warranty Kilometers | 4 years / 120 000 km | 3 years / 100 000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 3 Years |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 3 Years |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | - | 3 Years |
| Spec | S4 Refrigeration | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Service Plan | 5 years / 90 000 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 / 90 000 km | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Service Plan Distance | 5 years / 90 000 km | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Spec | S4 Refrigeration | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | South Africa market model | Top |
| Price Zar | 500749 ZAR | 375900 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | top | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | 457149 | 375900 |
| Starting Price Zar | 457149 | 375900 |
| Spec | S4 Refrigeration | 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 | - | 8 |
In depth: how these cars differ
This S4 Refrigeration and Starlet Cross comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.
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Specification Score Withheld
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Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.
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What the evidence means
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S4 Refrigeration vs Starlet Cross questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.