The JMC Vigus is a five-seater pickup truck. For the local market, its two variants are the 4x2 MT and the 4x4 MT. These are priced at Php 959,000 and Php 1,160,000 respectively.
Size-wise, the Vigus is 5,301mm long, 1,905mm wide, and 1,782mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 3,085mm.
Propelling the Vigus is a 2.5-liter turbodiesel engine that's capable of making 128 horsepower and 315 Nm of torque. Managing its power is a five-speed manual gearbox. The Vigus is available with a 4x2 drivetrain or a 4x4 drivetrain.
Locally, the Vigus competes against the entry-level trims of the Isuzu D-Max, Nissan Navara, and Mitsubishi Triton. It also faces several variants within Toyota's lineup of Hilux fleet vehicles.
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The JMC Vigus entered the Philippine market in 2024 at the Manila International Auto Show together with its JMC Grand Avenue sibling.
At launch, the Vigus 4x2 MT is priced at Php 998,000, while the Vigus 4x4 MT is priced at Php 1,098,000.
On the outside, the Vigus is a straightforward truck albeit with some macho-looking design touches on its expansive grille.
Exterior features available on this vehicle include halogen headlamps, front fog lamps, a roll bar, and a set of 16-inch alloy wheels.
Size-wise, the Vigus is 5,301mm long, 1,905mm wide, and 1,782mm in height. Its wheelbase spans 3,085mm.
The Vigus can comfortably seat up to five occupants. Its cabin is mostly made out of durable plastic materials but it has fabric-clad seats, power windows, and a pollen and PM2.5 filter for its manual air-conditioning system. The front cabin of the Vigus also gets a USB charging port, while the rear features a 12-volt charging outlet.
Handling on-board entertainment for the 2024 Vigus is a Radio and Bluetooth MP5 system linked to four speakers.
For safety meanwhile, it has dual front airbags, anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, automatic locking, and child locks.
The 2024 JMC Vigus uses a 2.5-liter turbodiesel engine that's good for 129 hp and 315 Nm of torque. This engine is paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. Also available on this nameplate is a 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrain.
The Vigus uses a torsion-beam type front suspension and a leaf-spring rear suspension. Braking is provided by discs for the front and drums for the rear.
As a no-nonsense truck, the 2024 JMC Vigus ticks the right boxes. Just like its rivals, it gets just enough features and amenities and largely the same range of engine output as well. Then again, it does have an edge in terms of exterior design due to its eye-catching front end.
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Variants | Price |
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JMC Vigus 2.5 4x2 Double Cab MT | ₱959,000 |
JMC Vigus 2.5 FB Body 4x2 MT | ₱959,000 |
JMC Vigus 2.5 4x4 Double Cab MT | ₱1,110,000 |
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