Hasegawa 20508 Toyota Starlet EP71 Turbo S (3-door) Medium-term Super Limited 1/24 – plastic car model kit

We present an exceptional passenger car model – Hasegawa 20508 Toyota Starlet EP71 Turbo S (3-door) Medium-term Super Limited in 1/24 scale. This is a perfect choice for car modelers wishing to recreate a classic Japanese hot hatch from the 1980s with unmatched accuracy and detail.

Technical information and kit contents

• Category: plastic car model kit
• Scale: 1/24
• Material: high-quality plastic, resin parts
• Add-ons: realistically leather-wrapped MOMO steering wheel (resin + genuine leather)
• Country of original vehicle use: Japan
• Part color: white (body shell)
• Glue and paints: not included in the kit

Vehicle description and historical background

The Toyota Starlet EP71 Turbo S was the third incarnation of the popular Starlet series—a city hatchback produced exclusively for the Japanese market from 1986 to 1989. The Turbo S variant featured a turbocharged 1.3-liter engine, outstanding dynamics, and a distinctive sporty appearance. The EP71 model took part in local rallies and street races from the 1980s to the present day, gaining popularity among Japanese car enthusiasts. The car remains an iconic example of classic JDM.

Outstanding features of the Hasegawa 20508 model

• Highly detailed reproduction of bodywork, interior, and chassis elements
• Unique resin MOMO steering wheel wrapped in real leather – the highest authenticity!
• Additional resin parts enable you to build an individual, limited-edition version of the model
• Perfect base for further tuning and customization—even for advanced modelers

Who do we recommend it for?

We recommend Hasegawa 20508 to intermediate and experienced modelers (difficulty level 3/5) who value precision, detail, and extras like resin parts or real materials. It's a great choice for fans of Japanese cars, collectors of 80s/90s automotive models, and JDM enthusiasts. The kit provides the highest level of realism and allows you to feel the spirit of real tuning.