Yes, you’re seeing double. Following the launch of the 2023 Toyota Agya as Indonesia’s version of the Wigo small hatchback, automaker Perodua premieres its Axia equivalent for the Malaysian market.
2023 Perodua Axia TVC
“With the all-new Perodua Axia launched, our focus (for this new model) are two-fold…maximizing deliveries to our customers and to convert previous generation Axia bookings to the all-new Axia,” said Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, President & Chief Executive Officer of Perodua.
He adds that out of 44,000 existing orders for the outgoing Axia, Perodua was able to divert 13,600 towards the second-generation model, combined with 6,500 new bookings.
The Perodua Axia rides on the same DNGA platform as its Toyota Agya twin from Indonesia
Codenamed D74A, the new Axia rides on the same Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA-A) platform that underpins the Agya, enabling them to share identical dimensions. While the Agya was launched in Indonesia a day early, Perodua was actually the lead in its shared project with Toyota to update the Wigo, dating back to October 2019 at a cost of RM 546 million (over Php 6.88 billion).
The Axia carries a slightly different fascia to make it distinguishable from its ASEAN twin, with an hourglass-shaped grille bordered by a more prominent front bumper integrating horizontal LED foglamps. Even the headlamps are revised, with the daytime running lights located at the bottom of the housing. Side skirts and a rear spoiler in contrast black are available, set against a choice of five exterior colors.
Like the new Agya, the second-generation Axia interior is expected to be roomier than the outgoing version
Save for the Perodua branding on the steering wheel, the interior of the Axia is the same as the one on the Agya, with room for five and 265 liters of luggage space behind the rear seats. Amenities include a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, 9-inch display audio touchscreen, and digital air-conditioning.
The new Axia also brings a range of safety features such as six airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability control, traction control and hill-start assist. In addition, it offers advanced driver-assist equipment like pre-collision warning, lane departure warning, pre-collision warning, and blind-spot monitor.
The new Perodua Axia runs on a 1.0-liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine carried over from the previous model
Under the hood, the Axia comes with a slightly smaller 1.0-liter gasoline engine equipped with VVT-i that delivers 67 horsepower and 91 Nm of torque. This works in tandem with a dual-mode CVT, and Perodua claims that the powertrain returns a fuel consumption rating of 27.4 km/l.
With the successive launches of the 2023 Toyota Agya and Perodua Axia, both Indonesia and Malaysia have set the stage for the second-generation Wigo, which hopefully Toyota Motor Philippines will fulfill for our market soon.
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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.
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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.
₱ 609,000 - ₱ 729,000
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