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First and foremost, if you’re expecting the Wigo to perform like a Camry or 86, you better realign your thinking. It’s a city car and it comes with all the pros and cons commonly associated with such. Measuring at just 3,600-mm in length, it can squeeze through the tightest of spots, be it on the road or in the parking lot. More than once, people back into the space occupied by the Wigo only to realize that there’s a car parked there. It’s that tiny. Thankfully, tiny doesn’t mean the lack of character.
On the contrary, the Wigo looks sharp and snazzy. It doesn’t have the same futuristic anime vibe as the Corolla Altis or Vios, but it’s a design that will wear very well. The angular headlights with carbon fiber-esque inserts and the triangular front fog light surrounds give the front fascia some character. The rear is somewhat more generic, but the rear spoiler does cut a nice rear profile. Plus, the six-spoke 14-inch alloys and 175/65R14 fill the wheel wells very well. If there’s one criticism I’d level against the Wigo is the abundance of chrome. I’m sure Toyota has determined that the city car crowd loves the shiny stuff, but it’s a bit of an overkill on the Wigo. It’s everywhere—the upper and lower grille, the door handles, and even the door moldings. It looks more aftermarket than factory stock, and even then, it’s not something pretty.
For its size, the Wigo’s cabin is surprisingly roomy. The interior echoes the exterior’s design theme with a pleasantly modern feel. As expected for a sub-half-a-million-peso car, the interior materials are hard and plasticky. However, the fit and finish are surprisingly consistent—a testament to Toyota’s build quality whether you’re talking about a luxury sedan or an entry-level city car. Instead of going all black, the Wigo uses shades of gray. Together with the expansive windshield, thin pillars, light metal applique, and extensive patterning on the seats, it gives an airy feel especially from the driver’s seat. Surprisingly, the front seats don’t offer headrest adjustment while the rears do. Although this is to pinch every penny possible, it certainly is a recipe of possible whiplash injury (it’s that low). The rest of the seats though are largely okay for spending traffic in except for those with sensitive back or bums. In terms of luggage space, the Wigo has enough for a weekend out-of-town trip. The rear bench can be folded as a single piece to increase loading space even more, but it won’t result in a completely flat loading space and will reduce the maximum occupant count to two.
Despite being priced so aggressively, the Wigo is excellently equipped. Aside from the prerequisite power windows, door locks, and mirrors, the center console contains a 2-DIN touchscreen audio system with USB, Apple iPod, and Bluetooth capability; perfect to keep the driver and passengers entertained. It’s also GPS navigation ready if you wish to shell for the additional cash for the receiver and SD card. The instrument cluster also has a multi-information display that shows range and mileage. Dual SRS airbags and anti-lock brakes are standard equipment as well.
With a week planned out for the Wigo, it’s great to test it in various road conditions to simulate typical scenarios that an owner would encounter. Like most three-cylinder engine, the Wigo doesn’t have the smoothest idling—it sounds rickety, uneven, and just plain unbalanced. As you give it enough gas though, the engine starts to smoothen out. The 1.0-liter engine tops out at just 65 horsepower and 85 Nm of torque, but considering the Wigo’s bantam weight, it’s spritely through city traffic as long as the roads are flat enough. Its behavior changes rapidly depending on the grade of road. On steep inclines (or when fully-loaded), the Wigo will struggle. One time, I tried “hanging” it in the middle of a steep incline only to have it stall. Even by dumping the clutch and giving full throttle, it barely made it through. The five-speed manual has long but precise throws, reminiscent of the Corolla AE92. The light clutch pedal is also very easy to modulate, though the engagement is on the high side.
Driven purely in the city, the Wigo is a perfectly great commuter car. The electric power steering is light and quick, resulting in a tight 4.7-meter turning radius. The suspension is well-balanced between comfort and responsiveness, and reacts the same way whether fully-loaded with passengers or not. The sightlines also make it easy to slot into the tightest of spaces, sometimes to the chagrin of jeepney drivers and motorcycle riders alike. As a long-distance tourer though, the Wigo’s weaknesses start to emerge. NVH is almost non-existent with all sorts of noises permeating the cabin at high speeds. The steering also starts to lighten up at around 80 km/h as if the Gajah Tunngal tires aren’t contacting the road anymore.
With a gearing designed more for city driving than highway driving, the Wigo’s fuel economy is largely dependent on the speed you’re traveling on. In city traffic, it manages 12.7 km/L if you follow the Eco light religiously. On the highway, if you keep your speed at a constant 80 km/h, it returns 23.1 km/L. However, add just 20 km/h more (100 km/h) and this efficiency drops to 18.5 km/L.
For all its misses, you can’t deny that the Toyota Wigo is priced affordably. And because of that, it begins to look like a bargain. Designed as your first brand-new car, the Wigo provides excellent fuel economy and packaging together with Toyota’s penchant for making nearly indestructible cars. It may still be some ways away from the Corolla Altis or even the Vios in terms of driving performance; but for what it is, which is an entry-level city car, it’s a perfectly great choice.
2014 Toyota Wigo 1.0G M/T
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| Ownership | Toyota Wigo 1.0G M/T |
| Year Introduced | 2014 |
| Vehicle Classification | Sub-Compact |
| The Basics | |
| Body Type | 5-door hatchback |
| Seating | 5 |
| Engine / Drive | F/F |
| Under the Hood | |
| Displacement (liters) | 1.0 |
| Aspiration | NA |
| Layout / # of Cylinders | I3 |
| BHP @ rpm | 65 @ 6,000 |
| Nm @ rpm | 85 @ 3,600 |
| Fuel / Min. Octane | Gasoline / 91~ |
| Transmission | 5MT |
| Cruise Control | No |
| Dimensions and Weights | |
| Length (mm) | 3,600 |
| Width (mm) | 1,620 |
| Height (mm) | 1,520 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,450 |
| Curb Weight (kg) | 800 |
| Suspension and Tires | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam Axle |
| Front Brakes | Vented Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Tires | 175/65R14 |
| Wheels | Alloy |
| Safety Features | |
| Airbags | 2 |
| Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) | Yes |
| Traction / Stability Control | No |
| Parking Sensors | No |
| Exterior Features | |
| Headlights | Halogen |
| Fog Lamps | Yes |
| Auto Lights | No |
| Auto Wipers | No |
| Interior Features | |
| Steering Wheel Adjustment | Fixed |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane |
| Seating Adjustment | Manual |
| Seating Surface | Fabric |
| Folding Rear Seat | Yes |
| On-Board Computer | Yes |
| Convenience Features | |
| Power Steering | Yes |
| Power Door Locks | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes |
| Power Mirrors | Yes |
| Climate Control | No |
| Audio System | Stereo CD MP3 Aux USB Bluetooth |
| No. of Speakers | 2 |
| Steering Wheel Controls | No |
What about the In- depth review of the 2014 Mazda 3 1.5V? It's been a month already when you said you are going to review it thoroughly.
ReplyDeleteKung di ka maka antay, bakit di na lang ikaw gumawa ng review?
Delete^ Ulysses Ang is that you hiding?
DeleteNope. Why would I hide haha. Our Mazda3 review will come out real soon! :-)
Deletehahaha
DeleteHi Ulysses, Is Wigo a good car for out of town trips, like Baguio?
DeleteYou can bring it, but I won't really recommend it if you do it regularly. With a small engine and a small fuel tank, the Wigo might struggle going up to Baguio without refueling. It's really a city car more than anything else. But if you push it, it can go up.
Deleteabout the tank... would like to ask how many liters of gas needed to fill it up?
Deletealam nyo po kung saan banda ang power steering fluid ng wigo 2014 model?
DeleteGreat Review!
ReplyDeleteHi Sir Ulysess, ask ko lang hindi ba nakakatakot i drive sa highway like nlex ang wigo lalo ang kasabayan ay malalaking bus? and kaya ba makarating ng Bataan or Subic ang wigo from Manila? Thanks
DeleteIt's not built for highway driving, but kaya niya. It's not really planted and you'll feel the difference between going 80 and 100 km/h. By 100 km/h, you feel like the front tires already losing grip. Also, fuel economy isn't too good when you're doing high speed...the gearing is designed more for city use.
DeleteHi i have 2016 toyota wigo and drove it couple of times in slex and skyway from manila to santa rosa even brought it to tagaytay. Even reached 110kph but no problem at all
DeleteI have a Gen 1 Wigo 2014. Didn't experience any problems during high speed drive.
DeleteDoes it come with vanity mirrors? The brochure says it does but when I saw an actual unit, it was not there.
ReplyDeletePassenger's side only.
DeleteYong wigo ko pinatakbo ko ng 120km/h kinaya sa Tplex.ok takbo nya.yong wigo ko model 2019 variant G
Deletesir, do you think the Wigo can modestly manage to climb Tagaytay or Baguio with 5 people on board, plus some light baggage?
ReplyDeleteYes it can, but don't expect it to be able to overtake trucks and the like.
DeleteHi...my dad says its not capable of going to far places such as tagaytay or baguio..because of its cc (not familiar with the term) pls help.. planning to buy wigo..but want it to be worthy thanks!
Delete^ I believe it can, as long as the driver is competent enough.
DeleteTagaytay is not exactly far though. Not even remotely steep.
A poor man's car. Sana yung mga nag upgrade na galing sa motor, hindi barumbado mag maneho ng wigo nila. Baka ang mga wigo bigla na lang natin makita sa daan na singit ng singit kahit saan tulad ng mga bwisit na motor.
ReplyDeleteExcuse me, but I beg to disagree with you, for calling it a poor man's car. So what if it's not that pricey? I own one, and it's worth the money, and it performs well.
Deletemayaman ka ba? 500k pa din yun. ..i..
Deletesabi nga ng isang kidnaper na tanga, kaylangan ko pang ransom, ang sabi bibigyan kita ng 500 thousand, sabi ng kidnaper, maliit yan, gawing mong milyun, sabi ngayon ng negociator, bibigyan kita ng kalahating milyun, ayun pumayag na.
Deletehoping you said its a poor's car eh bka isa ka dyan sa utak ng holdaper na yan
wag mo laitin ang mga mc riders, pasalamat ka't nakakabili ka ng 4 wheels, parang sino ka na...
Deletebro porket nakabili ka sasakyan mu wigo o anumang car yan .. yabang mo na..anu ba meron sa car mo ? sabihin nila bigtime ka??
Deleteanung poor man's car ? bobo ang mga poorman bumibili ng 2nd hand bobo... at paanu masisingit yang wigo na yan ehh kasing laki din naman sya ng mirage celerio at eon ..... nakita mo na ba sila sumingit? bago manghusga alamin mo muna gago !!!!!!!
DeleteIsa lang tong Wigo sa walong kotse ko brad. Ikaw ba ilan ba kotse mo? bilin ko na lahat.
Deletetoyota wigo is not a poor man's car isipin mo may nakita kang taong mahirap bumile ng new car hindi diba. and siguro mga mahihirap jan bumibili ng second hand na car o kaya jeep kaya ba ng poor man na bayaran yung monthly ng 10k?
Deletecomedy mga nagreact dito.. halatang MC riders lahat haha relax guys
Deletesakit nun brad, wigo eh poorman agad? pero mas malupit yung poorman 2nd hand ang bininili. lol got my Z3 pero 2ndhand lang.. im so poor haha
DeleteSakit naman, got my H2 Alpha and im a poorman
DeleteSecond Hand lang po H2 ko and I'm a poorman
DeleteDefine "poor" muna.. Everyone may have a different perspective as to the extent of poorness.. I'm earning more than enough for myself and I can definitely get a loan for a brand new Wigo but not maybe for my own house or cars worth a million. A lot more out there can't afford as much. But am I still a poor man? -Kalbo!!
DeleteKung maka-pagpost at comment parang alam nila meaning nung idiom ah. Hahaha!
DeletePoor can be defined by your lifestyle. I guess it's more of being practical kung bumili ka ng wigo, that you can spend your money to other finances or investments like condo or any property that will increase it's value after few years. Car is not an investment. Maybe to those guys that we call millionaires or billionaires, but for peeps likes me. I'd rather be practical and get the what you call "poor man's car"
DeleteKahilas nimo oi...poor man's car gud tawn... hilas ayg paghinilas oi
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Deleteyes! it is a poor man's car kaya nga maraming salamat sa toyota for making a poor man's car. may karapatan din sa comfort ang mga poor people kagaya ko. :)
DeleteYap thanks toyota for letting us poor people to experienced what rich man feels about owning a car.
Deletei can Request to Review the Toyota Hiace Super Grandia (Leather & Fabric)
ReplyDeletei just want to verify does your wigo have 4 speakers mine is A/T G and it has only 2 speakers. additional info yes it can go to any point of the philippines except those doesnt have a decent road even a every steep road like bituka ng manok been there fully loaded and it went very nice not slow not fast but it is decent enough and safe enough to go through it :)
ReplyDeleteIt does have provision for rear speakers, but unfortunately it only has 2 speakers.
Delete2016 model has 4 speakers
Deleteto the one saying wigo is a poormans car how about hyundai eon or other class which is way cheaper than wigo. it is not for poormans car the maintenance and insurance is still expensive so it is not
ReplyDeleteIt depends on your definition of a poor man's car. The fact that it was engineered to fit a price (sub-500k) with very obvious compromises makes it a poor man's car. Though it comes with standard features found on more expensive cars (ABS, touch screen HU, etc), you cannot deny the basic feel of the car - from its trim to its engine.
DeletePersonally though, anyone with money to buy a car is not a poor man. Heck, only 10% of the country's households have cars.
In this country if you own a car you are not poor.OK
Deletethe chart indicated that it has 4 speakers? from what it know, it only have 2 speakers. please confirm.
ReplyDeleteThere are provisions for rear speakers, but unfortunately the Wigo only has front speakers (2).
Deleteis the engine toyota? or daihatsu?
ReplyDeletedaihatsu is a subsidiary of toyota
Deletedaihatsu engine? toyota wigo?
ReplyDeleteDaihatsu
ReplyDeleteMatipid ba talaga sa gas ang wigo compare sa old brother nya na charade? or sa same age competitor nya na eon, celerio, or i10? Thanks in advance!
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ReplyDeletehi, may i know whats the gross vehicle wieght rating of wigo?
ReplyDeleteYes, I would like to know also. Anybody???
DeleteHi, this wigo m/t does have an ABS feature? the ebrochure says no, please confirm. thanks
ReplyDeleteWIGO G variant has abs feature except for E variant
DeleteI owned a Wigo A/T G and it's simply awesome. Easy to drive, easy to maneuver and easy to park. Also it's really fast. With Wigo, we just go and go :)
ReplyDeleteOo, ang wigo mo parang mga bwisit na motorsiklo lang. Go lang ng go! Singit lang ng singit! Parang mga insekto.
DeleteMay abnormal na naman na kulang sa pansin dito, yung nag sasabi insekto. Ano kotse mo YABANG HA???
Deleteyan ang pinoy kulang sa pansin.
DeleteTakong. nice.
Any review sa FC ng wigo mo?
salamat
sadya ba nag moist yun loob ng head light?
ReplyDeleteDoes this car includes keyless entry Sir Uly?
ReplyDeleteIt has power door locks, but no factory-installed keyless entry.
DeleteHi sir uly , ang toyota G a/t TRD po ba ay keyless entry and power door locks? Thanks !gusto ko kmuha ng wigo prang ntakot ako sa mga napunod ko na mdali mNakaw ang keyless?
DeletePower door locks lang but no keyless entry. Yung TRD is just a body kit version ng 1.0 G with no mechanical changes.
DeleteI'll sell my mazda 3 2007, then use the money for down payment for wigo. Hope I'm doing the right thing. Low monthly, tipid sa gas, ok naman sana performance. Wish me luck.
ReplyDeleteim sure wala ka mazda 3. wahaha
Deletehi sir i have a question wigo is for long driving?
ReplyDeletefor example from makati to subic
There is a forum at Wigo auto club of the philippines (WACP) at facebook, some1 drove Wigo for 10 hrs long drive one stop for gas. Wow!
Deletewhat about manila to baguio how many litters of gas? http://fmsingles.com
DeleteI think p2000 worth of gasoline will be enough round trip
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I own toyota wigo,,, but the fuel consumption is same with my isuzu dmaxx 3.00 with the same route.. and i think the 2.5 diesel had more fuel savings than 1.0 wigo..
ReplyDeletebut without the diesel noise and carbon footprint from black diesel smoke
DeleteI plan to buy the wigo G A/T is the alarm and keyless entry included or an add on?
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DeleteTanong ko lang po yung sound quality ng speakers ng Wigo? Claro po ba yung sounds? Malakas po ba?
ReplyDeleteKlaro naman po. Pero, kung mahilig ka sa sounds you can upgrade it but you can still use the audio/video unit mo kasi maganda na ang settings. Ang mga speakers lang nang wigo medyo maliit medaling mag overload pag mag volume ka nang malakas. Pero, kung music at news lang gusto mo klarong klaro po.
DeleteHi guys. I'm a proud owner of toyota wigo 1.0 G
ReplyDeleteI've bought this last June 2015
The second day I tried to break-in the car with 4 people going south.
going from full idle to 100kmph is a breeze. St most I stayed in for 100kmph to 140kmph
No issues of whatever
Top speed of 155kmph (Sagad na tapak) so far hahaha although it is still accelerating ayoko lang masyado mabilis kasi natatakot ako.
And yes. Wigo is very light. I experienced a bus passed us by while I was running 120kmph na feel ko sa loob yung pag wiggle due to fast wind
I tried to go to baguio with four people. Kennon Road daan. Ok naman no issues. I stayed on low gear. Didn't get the chance to make some overtakes kasi makitid daan plus di ko Ramdam hatak. Maybe if I'm alone kayang kaya. Full tank lang from fairview to baguio then back to slex
I'm planning to go to Sagada this week with four people including me.
What do you think? Should I push wigo more or I'm at my limit with it?
Hello sir,
DeleteNatry mo sya sa Sagada? If yes, kumusta naman performance nya? MT ba sayo or AT?
Planning to get one next month.
Thanks thanks!
I just owned new wigo this January. It's worth waiting for.
ReplyDeletenice car more leg room both for passenger and driver.
8-10km/l ang gas kung city drive kasi traffic. But, environment friendly cya.
i purchased my wigo m/t g, last november 2015, so far ok naman ang performance, as to fuel effeciency ok din pag just follow the required speed at naka eco mode , byahe ako nang 280 km at 60 to 80kph naka ubos ako nang 14liters kibale 20km/l, pero pag city drive 13km/l lang yata.
ReplyDeletei purchased my wigo m/t g, last november 2015, so far ok naman ang performance, as to fuel effeciency ok din pag just follow the required speed at naka eco mode , byahe ako nang 280 km at 60 to 80kph naka ubos ako nang 14liters kibale 20km/l, pero pag city drive 13km/l lang yata.
ReplyDeleteHi, ask ko lang hindi ba nakakatakot i drive sa highway like nlex ang wigo lalo ang kasabayan ay malalaking bus? and kaya ba makarating ng Bataan or Subic ang wigo from Manila? Thanks
Deleteis wigo M/T ok for southroad? Mla-Bicol(legaspi city)kaya po ba?planning to buy one..thank u..
ReplyDeleteTitle: Review: 2014 Toyota Wigo 1.0G M/T
ReplyDeletePlease lets review the car itself no other blah2x.
Thanks admin and guys who comment/review. I think its a nice car and no bad comments/review like suzuko and eon has plenty of complaints..
I give it a go.. will buy one soon.. wtg
Hi po. Which is more fuel efficient - Wigo or Mirage? Undecided between the two. First time car owner, travelling from Novaliches to Mckinley. Help me decide!
ReplyDeleteHi. Tanong ko lng, ok ba gumamit ng commercially-available na engine oil para sa wigo? Kasi sabi ng toyota special ung oil para sa wigo. Salamats
ReplyDeleteif you have 5 passengers, how many kilograms must they be....tag 72 kg weight, ok lang po kaya?
ReplyDeletewhich is which? wigo or eon? as eon offers fuel efficient away from wigo. my daily travel will be from baging silang, caloocan to camp crame and vise versa..
ReplyDeletei prefer Wigo than Eon. But Grand i10 is much more better than the two.
DeleteIs it true that its engine will not last more than 5 years, depending on the use, beacuse of its small type engine?
ReplyDeleteAny engine with poor preventive maintenance will not last.
Deletehehe
ReplyDeletehi, balak ko sana kumuha ng wigo at ipasok to sa grab. ok kaya ipasok ang wigo sa grab?
ReplyDeleteHi, ask ko lang hindi ba nakakatakot i drive sa highway like nlex ang wigo lalo ang kasabayan ay malalaking bus? and kaya ba makarating ng Bataan or Subic ang wigo from Manila? Thanks
ReplyDeleteHindi nakakatakot idrive ang wigo sa Nlex, Slex, Sctex, Tplex, etc. as long as you maintain your car in good running condition. Being a small car with a 3 cylinder engine does not mean it can't be driven in highways or for long drives. Just drive defensively.
DeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteDid Toyota Wigo can travel from Manila to Bicol. Because I am planning to take that long drive if possible.
Please advise.
Thank you,
hi,
ReplyDeletedi po ba to matag-tag gaya ng eon? eon kasi marami nagsasabi ramdam kahit simpleng lubak lang.
thanks!
Proud Toyota Wigo owner here! Got mine last July 2015. Love how fast it is even with 5 people! Drove to Cavite, Tagaytay, Laguna.. No problem!
ReplyDeleteHi , ang toyota G a/t TRD po ba ay keyless entry and power door locks? Thanks !gusto ko kmuha ng wigo prang ntakot ako sa mga napunod ko na mdali mNakaw daw.
ReplyDeleteWhat speaker size os on the front and rear of the wigo? I want to upgrade them
ReplyDeleteWhich pioneer car speaker model suits the wigo ?
ReplyDeletetanong lang po ang parts din po ba ng wigo kaparehas ng ibangtoyota cars na madaling mahanap or always available po?
ReplyDeleteAsk ko Lang Po kung kaya ng wigo gram pagudpud to sagada with 5 passengers. And going to Baguio which way is better to take ? Thanks Po
ReplyDeleteAsk ko Lang Po kung kaya ng wigo gram pagudpud to sagada with 5 passengers. And going to Baguio which way is better to take ? Thanks Po
ReplyDeleteRemovable po ba ung headrest sa front seats?thanks
ReplyDeleteDo wigo really use special engine oil??
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