When it first arrived in 2014
the Wigo managed to become one of Toyota's best selling models
thanks largely to a number of factors aimed at its target market
Its size is an ideal carriage around our congested streets
Its got a relatively frugal 1.0L engine
and the sub P600,000 price tag
is a very good price point for first time car buyers
When I say sub 600,000 I mean P1,000
But hey! A thousand peso savings Is
still a thousand peso savings
As such, Toyota intends to maintain the local market's
positive response to the Wigo with this refreshed 2017 model
If you're familiar with the previous model
spotting the differences on the new Wigo won't be that difficult
Let's start with a new bumper. Of course a new grille…
you've got new headlamps and a new hood
The side contours are pretty much the same
however, you don't need an eagle eye to spot
the new alloy mags and turn signals on the side mirrors
Here at the back it's easy to spot the changes too
Its got sharper taillights, a new bumper, and a spoiler
so it gives the Wigo a more striking, more aggressive look
Trunk space is, well it's adequate as you can see
Its got enough space for overnight bags and a bit more
The interior has design updates as well
For instance, the instrument cluster
which now incorporates a small screen to tell you what gear you're on
in this, the automatic variant
The air conditioning controls have gone from 3 knobs to 2
and considering the size of this car, its got a massive
touchscreen infotainment system with optional nav
Here at the back, the Wigo's natural sitting position is elevated
which in turn gives you a surprising amount of legroom
like you could fit 2 large adults back here
But, let's be realistic considering the amount of
cabin space that you have and limited elbow room
You'd be better off with fitting 2 average
to below average size Filipinos back here
Powering the Wigo is a carry over engine from the previous model
However with this one, Toyota has integrated its VVT-i technology
which in turn, gives it a slight boost in power bringing it up to 66hp
Now, when I say slight I mean 1 horsepower
But hey, if savings of a thousand pesos is a thousand pesos
then in this car, 1 horsepower is still 1 horsepower
The fixed steering wheel is a bit heavier than the previous model
which other people tend to like. I personally would prefer
a lighter steering because
well the Wigo is meant for within the city streets after all
In terms of ride comfort, well you're not gonna get an Altis like ride here
I mean you don't have to drive around like Ms. Daisy's at the back
but, it is a 1-liter engine so you should drive it accordingly
At the end of the day, it does what it does well
It brings you from point A to point B away from the sun
the rain and the soot of the city
The Wigo does takes sometime to reach higher speeds
and the cabin acoustics could use some help
because of tire and wind noise it does get pretty loud in here
once you reach 80km/h and above
Overall, the Wigo's features which include
front and passenger side airbags
make it a very strong contender in the hotly contested
subcompact hatch category
This 2017 Wigo G automatic is available at P599,000
which at that price point makes it great for those
looking for a small car to ferry them through city traffic
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