We are officially in the second half of 2023! And it seems both car and motorcycle manufacturers have not run out of steam – seemingly hurling out new models left and right. This week’s AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup looks at vehicles that are on their way and vehicles that have already made their way. Here are your five favorite stories from July 3 to 9, 2023. Little engine, little price The all-new Toyota Wigo is making its Philippine debut on July 14, 2023. After a little digging, we co

It’s Sunday again, which means it’s time for the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! You read this the day before Independence Day, which is the date when the Philippines was freed from the shackles of over three centuries of Spanish colonial rule (that was then followed by decades of additional colonial rule under the Americans and the Japanese). It’s also the rainy season now – strong showers are now hitting various parts of the country as a counterbalance to the searing heat in the first ha

The 2023 Toyota Wigo has made its global debut, with its multiple versions showcased in Malaysia and Indonesia. The new version of the Toyota hatchback brings a larger exterior, a new platform, and a host of new features. Aside from this, the Indonesia version also brings a 1.2-liter gasoline engine, the same motor found in the Toyota Raize. The arrival of the bigger engine now begs the question, should the 2023 Toyota Wigo get the bigger 1.2-liter engine for the Philippine market? Also read: Go

The all-new Perodua Axia was previewed in Malaysia on February 8, 2023, with uncamouflaged photos coming out the same day. The hatchback is the Malaysian sibling of the upcoming Daihatsu Ayla and our very own Toyota Wigo, the latter launching globally on February 13, 2023. Our colleagues have also been able to drive the new hatchback, which uses the Daihatsu New Global Architecture platform and replaces the old 4-speed automatic with a continuously variable transmission. Ahead of the Axia’s Vale

When you hear someone say "Wigo", you know what it looks like, right? Especially in the Philippines, this Toyota microcar is a very popular model fit for small families and individuals. A Best Micro Car Award was given to the Toyota Wigo by the Car Awards Group in the Philippines for its remarkable features and performance in 2014-2015. Since then, the Japanese automaker Toyota has claimed its success in this project and continued to boost more marketing campaigns, including bringing actors John

Hatchback Toyota Wigo once again wowed the automotive industry by maintaining its best-selling capabilities as Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled the model’s 2022 version. This Toyota entry has been continuously a top choice by Filipinos looking for microcars. Not only because of its affordable price in the market but also because of what Toyota offers with this model. The Wigo 2022 version has been updated from its previous version. There are improvements and additions for a better travel experi