Hatchback Petrol 4-Speed Automatic FWD 5-seat

Toyota Starlet

Price in Uganda, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2023-on Uganda 1.5-litre range Generation 1.5-litre Starlet revision introduced to Uganda in June 2023 Current version 2023 Body style Hatchback
The 1.5L Petrol AT DELUXE is the automatic Starlet for Ugandan buyers who want a compact hatchback with useful everyday equipment.
UGX 98,000,000
Estimated on-road in
UGX 103,620,000
Estimated fees and insurance; your dealer and insurer may quote differently.
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
UGX 98,000,000
Registration allowance
UGX 150,000
Licensing allowance
UGX 100,000
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
UGX 50,000
Dealer handling / delivery
UGX 1,300,000
Insurance
UGX 3,920,000
Administrative/documentation allowance
UGX 100,000

Comprehensive planning estimate: 4% of the vehicle price.

Uses a VAT-inclusive vehicle price and fees; VAT is not added again.

Excludes finance interest; optional accessories; extended warranty; optional service products; class-specific commercial fees; exceptional delivery.

Fee inputs dated 2026-10-07. Registration and licensing allowances are not necessarily city-specific; delivery costs can differ.

Private passenger vehicles and light SUVs/pickups; commercial/heavy vehicles require class-specific review.

Ex-showroom UGX 98,000,000
Estimated finance from UGX 1,724,220/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1462cc (1.5L) Torque:138Nm (102 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:150mm (5.9″) Power:77kW (103 bhp) Boot314L (11.1 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 12.5 km/l (29 mpg)
City 10.5 km/l (25 mpg)
Highway 14.5 km/l (34 mpg)
User Reported 14–17 city / 17–20 hwy km/l Medium confidence · 31 reviews

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Toyota Starlet in Uganda. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
UGX 1,724,220
Total Interest
UGX 25,053,225
Total Payable
UGX 103,453,225
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Toyota Starlet

The 1.5L Petrol AT DELUXE is the automatic Starlet for Ugandan buyers who want a compact hatchback with useful everyday equipment.

The 1.5L Petrol AT DELUXE is the Starlet to consider when the buyer wants the small Toyota hatchback with an automatic gearbox and the locally listed Deluxe equipment. Toyota Uganda identifies a 1,462 cc petrol engine family and publishes 77 kW and 138 Nm for the local Starlet specification. The model page describes a five-door, five-seat hatchback with front-wheel drive for the automatic derivative. That combination gives this version a straightforward role: daily town use, household errands and normal paved intercity journeys, without the size of a crossover or the complexity of a hybrid system. A driver who spends time in stop-start traffic may value the automatic transmission more than another decorative trim feature. It removes repeated clutch operation from queues and makes it easier to concentrate on spacing, pedestrians and junctions. That benefit should be tested in real traffic. A short dealership loop may not show how the gearbox behaves when inching forward, parking on a slope or pulling away with passengers. Ask to drive the exact automatic Deluxe, not a manual Starlet or a different grade, because the feel and equipment can change. Toyota’s Uganda page lists automatic air conditioning, a touchscreen, smartphone connectivity, a rear camera, cruise control and six speakers for the local Deluxe specification. The page also lists a 314-litre trunk, 37-litre fuel tank and 150 mm ground clearance. These figures help a buyer ask concrete questions. Will the boot take the luggage used most often? Is there enough rear-seat room for the family? Does the camera provide a useful view in the parking space at home? Does the supplied vehicle have the connectivity and safety equipment shown in the local listing? Inspect each item in the actual vehicle and record the answer on the quotation. The name “Deluxe” should not be treated as a universal promise. Equipment can vary by market and delivery batch, so the Uganda specification and signed offer matter more than a similarly named vehicle in an overseas brochure. Ask the seller to list the exact audio system, touchscreen, camera, lighting, wheels and safety equipment. Also confirm the warranty, service interval, colour and any included accessories. People searching for the Toyota Starlet Deluxe price in Uganda should request a current written figure tied to this exact derivative and separate the vehicle price from registration, delivery and insurance charges. This automatic hatchback is most convincing when the owner mainly drives on paved roads, values simple parking and wants a five-door layout. It is less convincing when the route includes deep mud, high rocky ridges, regular water crossings or a need to transport more than five occupants. The 150 mm clearance and front-drive layout give a sensible road-use boundary. The right decision is not to expect a small hatchback to behave like an SUV; it is to choose the automatic Deluxe when the car’s actual size, equipment and route fit are the priority. UGX 98,000,000 is the listed Starlet Deluxe automatic's ex-showroom price, before on-road charges. A buyer considering the Starlet Cross STYLE automatic faces another UGX 7,000,000, rather than the much smaller gap suggested by the crossover's manual starting price. Sit in both and compare the luggage opening and driving position; the hatchback may already provide everything the daily journey needs.

Toyota Starlet — Quick Facts

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1.5L Petrol AT DELUXE Deluxe Petrol Efficiency12.5 km/l 4-Speed Automatic UGX 98,000,000
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1.5L Petrol AT DELUXE Deluxe Petrol Efficiency12.5 km/l 4-Speed Automatic UGX 98,000,000
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Toyota Starlet Specifications

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Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Model Year
2023-on Uganda 1.5-litre range
Body Style
Hatchback
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Model Introduced Year
2022
Generation
1.5-litre Starlet revision introduced to Uganda in June 2023
Facelift History
Uganda nameplate launch in February 2022; 1.5-litre engine and revised body introduced in June 2023
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Segment
Compact hatchback
Production Status
active
Length
3990 mm
Width
1745 mm
Height
1500 mm
Wheelbase
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
130 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
Boot/Cargo Space
314 l
Kerb Weight
990 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1430 kg
Payload Capacity
440 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.1 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine
1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol
Engine Code
K15B
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Valves
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
multipoint injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Bore
74 mm
Stroke
85 mm
Maximum Power
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
138 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
11.0 sec
Quarter Mile
18.0 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Yes
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
77.78 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
139.39 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Front 2 WD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain Layout
Front 2 WD
Gearbox
4-Speed Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Automatic
Number of Gears
4
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
4
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
Fuel Tank Litres
37
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
11.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
EBD
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Hill Hold
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Stability Control
ESP
TCS
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Airbags
6
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
ESP
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Cruise Control
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Premium Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment
Height and reach adjustable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Seat Material
Premium Fabric
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way adjustment
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
No
Push Button Start
Yes
AC Type
Automatic
Keyless Entry
Yes
Power Windows
Front, Rear
Climate Control
Automatic
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Sunroof
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Infotainment System
JBL
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Multicolour LCD information display
USB Ports
Yes
Infotainment Screen
9-inch touchscreen
Touchscreen
9-inch touchscreen
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Fog Lamps
Front
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
LED Headlamps
Yes
Headlights
LED
Departure Angle
25 deg
Breakover Angle
22 deg
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Eco; Normal; Sport; Mud; Sand; Rock
Wading Depth
700 mm
Approach Angle
29 deg
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Rear Brake Type
Drums
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Handbrake Type
Manual
Front Brake Type
Ventilated discs
Tyre Size
195/55R16
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion bar
Service Plan
Dealer maintenance package available
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 Km
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
Ownership Role
New five-seat petrol hatchback supplied through Toyota Uganda / CFAO Mobility
Pricing Role
Ex-showroom price in UGX

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Country Slug
uganda
Model
Starlet
Market
Uganda
Brand
Toyota
Brand Slug
toyota
Make
Toyota
Country
Uganda
Variant
1.5L Petrol AT DELUXE
Source URL
https://www.toyota.co.ug/en/vehicles/toyota-uganda/starlet
Source Page URL
https://www.toyota.co.ug/en/vehicles/toyota-uganda/starlet
Source Name
Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
OEM URL
https://www.toyota.co.ug/en/vehicles/toyota-uganda/starlet
Fuel Economy Combined
8.0
Average Fuel Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Claimed Fuel Consumption
8.0 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
8.0 l/100km
Combined Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Consumption L 100km
8.0 l/100km
Price Source
Hagalu Uganda pricing team
Driving fit

Where the Toyota Starlet Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

This derivative is for a Ugandan driver who wants a new compact Toyota and prefers an automatic gearbox for daily traffic. It suits a small household that normally carries up to five people, uses paved roads and will benefit from the locally listed convenience equipment. Before choosing it over another Starlet grade, compare the written price, exact equipment and warranty; the equipment supplied on the offered car is what matters.

City
In town, the automatic gearbox is the main reason to choose this derivative over a manual Starlet. Test it in slow queues, at junctions and during a tight reverse manoeuvre. Toyota Uganda lists a rear camera, automatic air conditioning and touchscreen connectivity for the Deluxe specification, but confirm these on the actual car. Check that the driver’s seat position, rear visibility and boot access suit the daily school, work and shopping routine.
Highway
The Starlet’s local 1.5-litre petrol engine is suited to measured road travel, and the automatic gearbox keeps the driving routine simple. Carry the normal passengers during a test drive and include a gradual climb and a safe merge. Ask Toyota for the current consumption figure for the exact automatic grade; the local page does not publish one. The 37-litre tank is a capacity figure, not a promise about distance between fuel stops.
Off-Road
This is a front-wheel-drive hatchback with 150 mm of published ground clearance, not an off-road derivative. It can be used on ordinary paved roads and carefully graded approaches at a sensible speed, but tall ruts, loose rock and unknown water depth call for a different vehicle. If such surfaces are routine rather than occasional, the Starlet’s low, compact road-car design is a reason to shortlist an SUV instead.

Toyota Starlet 1.5L Petrol AT DELUXE — Should You Buy It?

Choose the automatic Deluxe when traffic ease and compact size are your daily priorities.

The automatic Deluxe is a well-defined way into Starlet ownership for buyers who want a compact five-door Toyota without a manual clutch. Its local equipment list is useful, but the actual car and current quotation need to match it. The strongest reason to buy is an everyday route that rewards easy manoeuvring and automatic traffic driving; the strongest reason to look elsewhere is a regular need for extra seats, cargo height or rough-road clearance.

What's Good
  • ✓Automatic transmission is convenient in repeated stop-start traffic.
  • ✓Five-door body keeps rear access practical for a compact car.
  • ✓Uganda page lists a rear camera, touchscreen connectivity and automatic air conditioning.
  • ✓Toyota publishes a 314-litre trunk for the local automatic Deluxe derivative.
Watch Out For
  • ✕150 mm ground clearance limits regular rough-track suitability.
  • ✕Five seats and hatchback cargo space may not suit a larger household.
  • ✕Current price and final delivered equipment need dealer confirmation.
  • ✕No exact Uganda consumption result is published on the model page.

Toyota Starlet FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Toyota Starlet 1.5L Petrol AT DELUXE is USh98,000,000. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current ugandan range comprises 1.5L Petrol AT DELUXE. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Toyota Starlet 1.5L Petrol AT DELUXE is 150 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Toyota Starlet 1.5L Petrol AT DELUXE is 1462 cc, with output shown as 77 kW (103 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Toyota Starlet 1.5L Petrol AT DELUXE is around 12.5 km/l.

This derivative is for a Ugandan driver who wants a new compact Toyota and prefers an automatic gearbox for daily traffic. It suits a small household that normally carries up to five people, uses paved roads and will benefit from the locally listed convenience equipment.

In town, the automatic gearbox is the main reason to choose this derivative over a manual Starlet. Test it in slow queues, at junctions and during a tight reverse manoeuvre.

The Starlet’s local 1.5-litre petrol engine is suited to measured road travel, and the automatic gearbox keeps the driving routine simple. Carry the normal passengers during a test drive and include a gradual climb and a safe merge.

Compare the Toyota Starlet with the current Toyota range to see how body style, performance, fuel use and practicality differ before choosing the vehicle that fits your needs.

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Data verified against: Toyota Official Uganda Website

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