The Toyota Wigo is currently the marque’s smallest, and most affordable car in the Philippines. To this end, it is quite popular. And despite its relatively tiny size, it provides decent space for up to five passengers, plus some cargo at the back. Moreover, its 1.0-liter three-banger is known to be frugal on gas.
The Toyota Wigo E
To this end, the Wigo is a common sight on local roads. So how does one make a Wigo stand out more? Well, here are some Wigo modified tips & advice to spice up your Toyota-made city car.
Toyota Wigo Modified Philippines: Lowered but not slammed
As mentioned in our guide on coilovers and springs, the easiest way to improve your car’s looks and handling is to lower your car. For this, you have two options: coilovers and lowering springs.
Now lowering springs are less expensive than coilovers. They cannot be adjusted like coilovers, but they can also be quicker to install since you’re just replacing your stock springs. Do note however that if what you’re after is a lowered ride height while keeping some measure of ride comfort, coilovers would be a better choice.
A lowered pre-facelift Toyota Wigo from Thailand [Photo source: Thai Parts 101]
Moreover, you’d be better off with coilovers if you’re looking into going to the race track. Then again, this is a Wigo we’re talking about, so track racing might be off the board. As such, a set of lowering springs might provide you with better value.
Do remember though that a Toyota Wigo modified with a lower ride height will also have disadvantages. Lowering after all essentially means robbing your car of ground clearance, so you need to drive more carefully when taking on rough roads or roads with speed bumps.
On that note, we do not encourage “slamming” your Wigo. Sure, it would look “dope” as the kids would say. But judging by the road conditions here in the Philippines, lowering it to the extreme would render the car useless. As such, we recommend around a maximum lowering of 1 to 1.5-inches.
Toyota Wigo Modified: Wheels
As a low-cost city car model, the Wigo’s wheels don’t have much in the way of looks. They suit the car, but there are a lot more aftermarket choices out there that can make it stand apart from the sea of other Wigos on the road.
A Toyota Wigo with aftermarket wheels
For this, there’s Rota with the Circuit series wheels, as well as the Grid 3. There’s also the Contour series from RTX, many models from American Racing, Konig, and many others that come in a 15-inch size.
Sure, you can go cram in a 16- or even 17-inch wheelset on a Toyota Wigo, but you might have to make sure that it doesn’t result in tire rubbing. Also, please avoid “fake” wheels as these aren’t as strong as the real ones.
The Rota Circuit
As a side note, there are different kinds of wheel fitments that are popular nowadays. There’s “poke” where the wheels slightly jut out of the car, there’s “flush” where the wheel perfectly aligns with the fender, etc. Look these up, and pick the one that you think fits your Wigo and your tastes.
Toyota Wigo Modified: The TRD S
As many of you might already know, Toyota Philippines offers the Wigo TRD S trim. Essentially, it’s a Wigo that already comes with a body kit and TRD badges from the factory.
The Wigo TRD S
Besides being sold as a trim level, Toyota Philippines also sells TRD accessories for the Wigo. Available TRD accessories for the Wigo include a front spoiler, a rear roof spoiler, side skirts, a roof-mounted spoiler, a set of TRD wheels, among others.
Do note though that in buying a Wigo TRD S (or the accessories), your Wigo will look like the other Wigo TRD Ses running around the Philippines. So for a Toyota Wigo customized design, you might want to accrue the services of a local body kit company or seller.
The Wigo TRD S from the rear
Want your own Toyota Wigo? Do check out our second hand Toyota Wigo car for sale section for used and brand-new listings for the aforementioned car model. You might also want to take a look at our car guide section on our Philkotse.com for the complete specs, variants, and prices of the Toyota Wigo.
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Know more about Toyota Wigo 2024
The 2024 Toyota Wigo is a subcompact hatchback. For the Philippine market, its refreshed model gets three different variants: the Wigo J MT, Wigo E CVT, and Wigo G CVT. Prices for these trims range from Php 609,000 to Php 729,000.
Size-wise, the next-gen Wigo is 3,760mm long, 1,665mm wide, and 1,515mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,525mm.
Under the hood of the Wigo is a 1.0-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine that can produce up to 66 horsepower and 90 Nm of torque. It uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT) or a 5-speed manual gearbox depending on the trim.
Locally, the Toyota Wigo competes against the Honda Brio, Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback, Suzuki Celerio, Suzuki Swift, etc.
>>> New and used Toyota Wigo 2024 for sale in the Philippines
Toyota Wigo Launch
The second-generation A350 Toyota Wigo was initially launched in Indonesia as the Agya in February 2023. It then reached the Philippine market on June 2023 and it is offered in three different variants: the entry-level Wigo J MT, Wigo E CVT, and the top-spec Wigo G CVT.
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Toyota Wigo Exterior
The 2024 Wigo has grown longer by 100mm and is now wider than 65 mm compared to its predecessor. It also sports a more aggressive-looking front end decorated with sharp angles.
The second-gen model gets LED headlamps, LED fog lamps, and LED daytime running lamps. Also present for the G trim are power-adjustable side mirrors and a rear spoiler.
Toyota Wigo Interior
The all-new Wigo sports a cabin that appears similar to the Toyota Raize. Its driver side gets a revised analog instrument cluster, an economy meter, a push-to-start button, and a six-way manually adjustable seat.
Occupants of this Toyota-made hatch are then kept comfortable by a manual climate control system. It likewise gets a total of four bottle holders, three cup holders, etc.
Technology & Safety Features
Handling the entertainment needs of this Toyota’s occupants is an eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The said screen is then paired with a four-piece speaker system.
For safety, the next-gen hatch gets anti-lock braking, dual front airbags, stability control, engine immobilizer, and hill-start assist. The top-spec G adds to those with a car alarm, a rearview camera, and a digital video recorder.
Platform & Chassis
The Wigo uses the new Daihatsu New Global Architecture - A platform. It’s still a front-engine, front-wheel-drive vehicle, but it has grown larger compared to its older sibling.
For suspensions, the hatch gets a MacPherson strut for the front and a torsion beam for the rear. Braking is then handled by a front disc brake and rear drum brakes. It also gets a hand-operated manual parking brake.
Toyota Wigo Engine & Drivetrain
Under the hood of the 2024 Wigo is a 1.0-liter inline-3 engine that outputs 66 horsepower and 89 Nm of torque. The J gets a five-speed manual gearbox, while the E and G trims use a CVT.
The 2024 Toyota Wigo gets a total of six color options. This includes Red Mica Metallic 2, Orange Metallic 2, Yellow SE, Silver Metallic 4, Grey Metallic, and White 2.
The Toyota Wigo sits in the middle of the hatchback totem pole when it comes to making power. It still uses the same engine as its predecessor after all. Arguably though, its improved safety and entertainment features make the Toyota up-to-par with many of its rivals, especially the ones that also received updates in 2023.
Toyota Wigo 2024 Price List
Let's check out the Toyota Wigo 2024 price in September in the Philippines.
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Toyota Wigo 1.0 J MT | ₱609,000 |
| Toyota Wigo 1.0 E CVT | ₱684,000 |
| Toyota Wigo 1.0 E CVT (Yellow SE) | ₱684,000 |
| Toyota Wigo 1.0 G CVT | ₱729,000 |
Toyota Wigo 2024 Pros & Cons
Pros
- Attractive styling
- Second-row seating is surprisingly roomy
- Decent infotainment system
- Affordable
Cons
- Still uses the same inline-3 engine from the previous model.
Toyota Wigo FAQs
1. Is the Toyota Wigo 2024 a good car?
Yes, it is. The Wigo is a worthy choice for first-time drivers. Because it is a very useful and popular vehicle. According to Visor, it is third out of the top 3 sales numbers of individual Toyota models in the Philippines in 2021.
2. Which Toyota Wigo Philippines color is best?
It’s difficult to tell which color is best since this depends on each one’s preference. However, Wigo 2024 black seems to be a popular choice. In addition, you can choose from other colors: Silver Metallic, Yellow SE, Gray Metallic, White, and Orange Metallic.
3. Is the Toyota Wigo an SUV?
No, it’s not. The body type of Wigo is Hatchback.
4. What is the ground clearance of the Toyota Wigo 2024?
The ground clearance of the new Hatchback is 180mm.
5. Which is cheaper Wigo or Suzuki S-Presso?
It is Suzuki S-Presso. The price of Toyota Wigo Philippines ranges from 609,000 PHP to 729,000 PHP, while the price of Suzuki S-Presso ranges from 620,000 PHP to 710,000 PHP.
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