The Starlet/Publica was rear wheel drive until 1984.ġ978 brought the “60 series” (KP60), the model known to Americans. Trim lines were standard, deluxe, Hi-Deluxe, ST, and SR. Originally sold as the Publica 40, the Starlet started out in 1973 with 1.0 and 1.2 liter engines, with two-door sedan and two-door wagon models a four-door sedan arrived late in 1973. The Starlet moved to front wheel drive in 1984, but Americans were moved on to the Tercel. The American version had rear wheel drive, a four-link rear suspension, and a MacPherson strut front suspension with plastic-lined front fenders to prevent rust. The small Toyota was beloved by many owners, but had (for Toyota) a relatively short lifespan in the United States, running from just 1981 to 1984 referred to as a microcar outside of the US, the Starlet was actually made starting in 1973 to 1999, a typically long run. Toyota Starlet A general history of the Starlet
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