Best cars for first-time drivers in the Philippines

Updated Oct 20, 2022

Choosing your own car for the first time may make you confused.
Certainly, you will have to consider many factors: the price, design,  strength, utility, and maintenance cost. Besides, purchasing a car which is easy and safe to drive or even easy to park is also the want many new drivers are dying for.

In this article, Philkoste.com suggests top 4 cars for first-time drivers.

Toyota Wigo city car
Known as Toyota's smallest and cheapest car, the Toyota Wigo is particularly suitable for young professionals and those who are looking for their first family car.
 
Toyota Wigo

Toyota Wigo is particularly suitable for young professionals and those who are looking for their first family car.

The exterior design is dominated by the sportiness from the front fascia, rear spoiler to the brake light.
In spite of its small size, the interior space is enough for your family; especially, its legroom space is quite extensive for the backseat passengers.
Powered by a 1.0L 65hp engine, it’s a fairly fuel-efficient city car with a reasonable price ranging from Php 473,000 to Php 561,000.

Kia Rio hatchback
Filipino hot-hatch enthusiasts will never neglect this catchy 5-Door hatchback.
With its solid and stylish appearance, the convenient and comfy interior, it’s absolutely a good choice for any new drivers.
 
Kio Rio Hatchback

Kio Rio Hatchback is absolutely a good choice for any new drivers.

 
Additionally, the Kia Rio 5Door hatchback, with two versions of gas and diesel fuelis a great option for saving fuel. This vehicle is cheap to insure and can help you lower the maintenance cost.
For the Kio Rio Hatchback 1.4 EX AT, the price is approximately Php 895,000.

Suzuki Alto small car
Launched in April 2013, the Suzuki Alto 800 is the vehicle that most Filipino new drivers want badly.
 
Suzuki Alto 800

Suzuki Alto 800 is the vehicle that most Filipino new drivers want badly.

 
Do you believe that there’s still a car whose price tag is just around Php 400,000 in the Philippines? Not only does the Suzuki Alto possess an impressive price, it is also tagged as one of the most fuel efficient car in the country (34 kilometers per liter).
Furthermore, the childproof rear door locks and a spare tire are also furnished in this high-economical vehicle.

>>> View more: List of Suzuki Alto for sale

Volkswagen Polo hatchback
The dual-beam halogen lamps and the chrome accents on the grill give the Polo hatchback for sale a classy look while the front and rear fog lamps, together with the 15-inch alloy wheels create its sporty appearance.
 
Volkswagen Polo hatchback

Volkswagen Polo hatchback is affordable for those who want to possess a car with luxurious standards.

Perhaps this vehicle is more expensive than the three cars above (Php 950,000). However, it is affordable for those who want to possess a car with luxurious standards: the leather-covered steering wheel, airbags, ABS and the rear park distance control.

These are best four vehicles which new drivers can consider buying. With specific outstanding features, each model will bring different interesting driving experiences for your life.