In 1999, the Starlet was replaced by the Vitz—sold as the Echo or Yaris in international markets—and the bB mini MPV, which was later sold as the Scion xB in Canada and the United States and as the Daihatsu Materia in Europe.

The "Starlet" nameplate was revived in 2020 for a rebadged Suzuki Baleno hatchback, sold exclusively in some African countries (and in India under the "Glanza" name).

[1] Initially launched in April 1973 as the higher-grade and bigger model of the Publica P30,[2] the Starlet was offered with 1,000 and 1,200 cc engines.

The Starlet coupé and four-door were never sold in Europe and were generally not seen in most export markets, Toyota instead choosing to focus on the lower-cost Publica (1000) two-door sedan and station wagon.

The new engine featured Toyota's TTC-C emissions control system with a catalytic converter and power accordingly dropped to 64 PS (47 kW) at 5,800 rpm.

The Starlet underwent an additional minor revision in January 1977; the ST version received intermittent wipers at this time.

Trim levels were Standard, De Luxe (also known as DX in some markets), GL, XL, S, Si, Sprint, SE and Lisse.

The P70 series of October 1984 saw the Starlet switch to front-wheel drive, which was now the normal format for cars of this size.

[12] The engine fitted in turbo models was the 2E-TELU, and was installed with Toyota's active suspension technology called TEMS.

The export version Si Limited was basically an XL or 1.3 S with front and rear spoilers, sporty red and black interior, Multi-point fuel injection and special exterior colour 2-tone black-silver, or white.

Indonesian-built Starlet received these minor changes in 1988, while the European and general market models retained the older appearance.

The Starlet for Japan and Indonesia have a rear center garnish and therefore the license plate is mounted on the bumper.

The 80 Series Starlets exported to other destinations have their number plates mounted on the hatch centre panel.

They were some special editions of 80-series sold in Europe such as 1.3 Jeans in the UK and Germany, 1.3 Dance in Switzerland, and 1.3 Westwood in Belgium, all of these are based on the 1.3 XLi.

A minor facelift occurred in January 1992, with all Japanese models gaining fuel injection and the discontinuation of the X variant.

A new front bumper and revised interior were installed, and the addition of a safety beam inside the doors were added for all models.

The SE-G has upmarket interior similar to the Japanese X Limited, and shares the redesigned tail lights and trunk garnish with the Gi and GT.

[16] The last 80-series in Indonesia was marketed as the "Fantastic Starlet" and nicknamed "turbo look", with sporty bumpers, grille, and hood from the Japanese Gi.

At the beginning, the Starlet was offered in the mid-level SE and top-of-the line SE-G, but later the cheaper model was discontinued.

Adding to its handling abilities, Toyota's active suspension technology continued from the previous generation, called TEMS.

As with other Japanese market Starlets, the GT Turbo received minor changes in January 1992 which included new bumpers and rear combination lamps.

Both feature small changes such as different steering wheels and gear shifter knobs, a rear strut bar, ABS (on later versions only) and were distinguishable by their two-tone paint scheme.

In 1998, the UK lineup was revised with base 1.3 S, sporty 1.3 SR (with lowered suspension, spoiler, and sport exhaust), and loaded 1.3 GLS.

All of high-grade models have driver's side SRS airbag, tachometer, front power windows, rear headrests, and coloured bumpers.

[19][20] Minor changes with new front bumpers, grille, tail lights and revised interior fabric were new for 1998 Japanese market models.

At the time, Toyota's hatchback segment in Indonesia went into hiatus until 2006, when the second-generation Yaris was introduced and marketed as a spiritual successor of the Starlet.

The 4E-FE used in the Glanza S generated 85 PS (63 kW; 84 hp) which, for the lightweight Starlet, was enough to propel the car from 0–100 km/h in 11.9 seconds.

The turbo 4E-FTE used in the Glanza V generated 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 6400 rpm with a 0–100 km/h time of 8.2 seconds (factory brochure stats).

A lightweight version of the Glanza V was also available without air conditioner and electric windows to keep the car as light as possible, being intended for competitive usage.

The "Glanza" nameplate was revived in June 2019 for the rebadged Indian market Suzuki Baleno hatchback.