Toyota Wigo for sale in the Philippines November 2018

Is the revamp worth that increased on price?

PROS

• It has a good compact size for driving
• It has a good sporty look
• Generous interior space
• It has a good affordable price range

CONS

• It is not fuel efficient
• The manual transmission is poor
• Only equipped with basic equipment

Toyota Wigo- Dominating the Mini Hatchback Segment

Toyota Motor Corporation is one the largest automobile manufacturer in the world which is headquarters in Nagoya, Japan. This brand-new Toyota hatchback is now made with a new gorgeous look, and some more new equipment as well, due to this year's improvement. Although it needs more boost when it comes with the engine performance under the hood. Of course, the price for this newest addition to the Toyota family has been increased. This 2018, Toyota Motor Philippines' entry level offers this new model for all young professional or those looking for their first family car.

Brand New Toyota Hatchback

The All-New Toyota Wigo external looks livelier. With its new headlights that have a more distinct increase in both width and length, and has that stylish bug-eyed look. Compared to its previous model which divided the grille into two parts, now its merged into one and is much bigger. This almost took up the entire front bumper. The trim bar pieces have a new designed which is now slimmer. It allows the engine to inhale much larger amount of air. The fog light shape is also changed which are no longer in a triangular shape.

For the rear design, it looks sportier than ever. The rear bumper now has two reflectors which are now on its two sides. The tail lights are bigger which takes up a little space of the tailgate. It also has that new wavy-designed spoiler, which is way better than the old flat wing before. The Toyota Wigo 2018 interior is now offering a whole new design. From the usual colors of gray or black, Toyota puts some orange strings on the seats, some cloth with some trim on the door and even highlights on the touchscreen. Although the car molds are made completely out of plastic, which is a poor sign of stability.

Looking at its entertainment system, the new Toyota Wigo navigation module is now featured in the brand-new car. The audio can now be controlled while driving without any risks of danger thanks to new audio panel mounted on the steering wheel. This feature is not commonly found on other cars in this segment. It has a new update that enhanced the way that users will enjoy in-car music because of the added two speakers at the back of the car. But the center armrest is not part of the interior. And the steering column could not be adjustable.

For the vehicles space, the ideal number of people that could fit in the car is four. The inside space is capable of accommodating up to five people which can comfortably sit in the car without worrying about headspace and legroom. Trunk space behind is not enough for stuff for the overnight trip. You may want to fold down the rear seats in exchange if you need to carry more items.

It has an existing 1.0-litre 3-cylinder engine from the predecessor, it shows more advantage in its performance. In a way, it shows more power output under the hood. For its engine, it now makes 66 PS and 89 Nm of torque. For the horsepower, it shows that is up by 1 and 4 Nm up for the force of moment, which is significant. It now offers a 5-speed manual transmission in addition to the traditional 4-speed automatic. Consumers will not expect much when they see the short wheelbase and wheels of the car. The brand-new Toyota Wigo is able to function softly on normal roads. Driving on rough terrains is not one of its advantages. For a low-priced car, don't expect more. When it comes to its transmissions it's not equipped with the continuously variable transmission (CVT). It still has that standard 4-speed automatic transmission, same with the old Toyota Wigo. For fewer passengers, the brake is working fine, but the pedal is not smooth enough.

The Toyota Wigo provides a high visibility, with its bigger windows all around, this makes the inside wider than it looks. For its steering wheel, it is small but it's quite enough for the driver's leg to fit and this adds to the driver's comfort since it has more space. On this part, it misses the steering adjustment which could also be handy for some drivers. It also includes the important safety features. For the Toyota Wigo 2018 model, it includes the standard Airbags for both drivers and front passengers. It also has an Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). It has an Immobilizer, Security Alarm, and Electronic Door Locks.

In 2014, the top-of-the-line Wigo has the official price in the Philippines of P534,000. The top of the line Toyota Wigo 2017 price is P622,000 which is now to P675,000 in 2018 due to the new excise taxes. With all the upgrade and innovations mentioned it's worth in some ways. The Toyota Wigo hatchback may have its weak points, like any other vehicle, Toyota Wigo is still considered to be a perfect first car. The Toyota Wigo 2018 has great color variants available these are Orange Metallic which is the newest of them all, Silver Mica Metallic, Gray Metallic, and standard colors of White, Black, and Red.