The all-new Toyota Wigo is set to launch in the Philippines very soon, but the question on everyone’s mind is if the small hatchback will retain its 1.0-liter engine or if it will receive a 1.2-liter motor increasing its power. The new Wigo is reportedly coming out in July for Toyota Motor Philippines and will bring a new exterior design, features, and a new CVT. We will now compare the 1.0 and 1.2-liter based on the claimed manufacturer fuel efficiency figures. These aren’t the exact fuel econo

The Hyundai i10 has a relatively short history in the Philippines. It was initially brought in to fight the likes of the Kia Picanto, Toyota Wigo and Honda Brio. However, its time in the Philippine market was short-lived as no new generation arrived. In other markets, the i10 nameplate is still alive and well, as the Hyundai hatchback has recently received a minor update. While the facelift doesn’t bring anything revolutionary to the vehicle's design, it does get a few tweaks to its styling, esp

The 2023 Toyota Wigo is a reasonably new hatchback to the segment; its seen launches across the ASEAN region, with each new version bringing something new. We have the likes of the Toyota Agya, a more basic version of the hatchback with more power, and the Perodua Axia, which retains its old 1.0-liter gasoline engine but is upgraded with better safety and more technology. While the new Toyota hatchback is a compelling vehicle, it is still unavailable in the Philippines. However, based on its spe

The 2023 Toyota Agya, also known as the Toyota Wigo in other markets, was officially launched in Indonesia on Feb. 13, 2023. According to our colleagues from AutoFun Indonesia, the new model now rides on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture platform and inherits some of the sporty DNA of Toyota's GAZOO Racing (GR) motorsports division. For its suspension, the small Toyota hatchback gets a new set of shock absorbers and snail springs for the top-spec GR Sport variant. These modifications give it

EVs in the Philippines are starting to make their way into the public consciousness. What before was just one is now several, with more on the way, not forgetting that they’re bringing their hybrid cousins with them to the party. But what EVs are even available in the country? Nissan Leaf So the OG EV in the country is the Nissan Leaf. As the first to be sold, it was a lightning bolt to the other car companies operating here, telling them, “Hey. The Philippines is gearing up to welcome EVs. If y

(Images from Toyota PH) Imagine the Toyota Fortuner had a baby. Imagine the Toyota Raize as the chic hot sister, the Veloz the eldest brother. Imagine you're the youngest in an awesome Toyota family. Yes, you're the Toyota Wigo. This stub faced little machine is a great first car, both on price point and reliability. Add its updated looks and colors, the Toyota Wigo is a great micro-compact car. Now, as gas prices world-wide skyrocket week after week, as relentless as ever, having an affordable