Digging into Toyota Wigo’s Strengths and Flaws

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 experience. Looking further and assessing the Wigo, there are certain details about this model for you to look forward to. On the other hand, there are also weak points on this Toyota hatchback, just like any other car model. You can’t always have it all, as others say.

If you’re reading this to know what others say about the Toyota Wigo, I’ve got you covered. To discuss this model’s pros and cons, I’ve listed some details below from Toyota Wigo users.

Pros

It has a fuel-efficient engine.

You don’t just save upon buying the Wigo because of its budget-friendly price offering. But also because of its fuel-saving capability. A combination of affordability and efficiency, in the long run, makes it a good choice for Filipinos.

It is compact, yet spacious enough for five adults.

If you’re looking for a micro vehicle, then a well-compacted car must be what you prefer. This trait of the Toyota Wigo makes it stand out from its competitors. It is compact, which will give you the capacity to easily maneuver the car on the road, especially in tight spaces, while giving you a generous amount of interior space.

It performs well for a microcar.

Priced from Php568,000 to Php700,000 in the Philippines, you won’t expect this microcar could perform well on the road. It has a powertrain capability beyond its small size. The overall performance might be as good as others in the market, but it is decent for its price.

Its exterior looks like a mini resemblance to some SUVs.

The 2022 version of the Toyota Wigo looks like it’s been inspired by some SUV exteriors. Before its release this year, you won’t expect it to look as aggressive as some big cars considering its size. Microcars tend to be cute-looking cars, but in the case of the Wigo, it’s a combination of cuteness and aggressiveness.

Pros

The cabin looks cheap.

How would you picture a Php500,000 vehicle? Cheap-looking materials and a basic interior cabin might cross your mind, right? This is the situation in the Toyota Wigo. The exterior may be phenomenal for a microcar, but when you get in, the cabin is as basic as its price, there’s nothing special. However, it is a pretty good deal. After all, the interior look isn’t the most important consideration in buying a car.

The overall structure feels weak.

Since the Toyota Wigo is one of the cheapest vehicles, don’t expect premium features. For an entry-level microcar at a very affordable price, its materials differ from other premium Toyota models in the market.

There may be some downsides for the Toyota Wigo, but overall, it’s a reliable and affordable car model that has already proved its worth in the Philippine market for years.