Hasegawa 20508 - 1/24 Toyota Starlet EP71 Turbo-S 3-Door Middle Version Super-Limited - Offbeat 80s Compact Kit  [HA-20508]

Hasegawa 1/24 Toyota Starlet EP71 Turbo-S: small car, big character

The Hasegawa 1/24 Toyota Starlet EP71 Turbo-S kit recreates a compact 1980s hatch that combined practicality with sporty intent. Modellers looking for authentic small-scale vintage builds will find this kit captures the essentials of the Turbo-S variant.

Construction notes and finish options

Body panels and trim are modelled to reflect the original vehicle's lines and three-door form. The kit sits at a moderate difficulty level, offering scope for detailing, custom paint schemes, and authentic finishing touches that showcase the Starlet's era-specific styling.

A finished model fits well in mixed collections or as a focal piece among other 1980s Japanese cars, thanks to its compact footprint and recognisable silhouette.

Background and collector interest

The EP71 Turbo-S stands out as an example of how turbocharging added excitement to small cars in the 1980s. This scale kit is useful for collectors and model makers who want to explore that niche of compact performance cars.