Toyota Wigo Front

Exterior and Interiors Features

Though its exteriors appear small the Maruti Alto K10 has a spacious body measuring 3620mm lengthwise and 1475mm widthwise to provide sufficient space for five passengers. To make it appealing to young first time buyers Maruti has presented it in attractive colors of white, red, silver, Front profile of the Alto is attractive with rectangular black radiator grille with chrome railing and wing shaped headlights cluster. All trims have fabric upholstery and floor mats with carpeting for neat appearance and small cubby hole above glove compartment to store knickknacks. Other interior comforts offered by Alto K10 include powerful air-con, cup holders, vanity mirror, ambient interior lamps and foldable rear seats.

The elegant Wigo has appealing exterior features with 14 inch alloy wheels and thin chrome strip on doors. The car’s rear lights are built in a unique design with LED lights integrated in its center. Interiors of this car are fitted with latest features of power windows, central locking and also has silver outline on its instrument cluster. The car’s multi-information touch screen has controls for management of navigational information, parking sensors and audio system which is compatible with MP3, USB and Bluetooth. Wigo’s front fascia has tiny but powerful fog lamps built into angular spaces on either side of chrome underlined black air dam. Its side profile is elegant

Alto K10 Rear

Engine Specifications

Toyota Wigo hatchback is powered by 1 liter petrol engine which is mated to three cylinder 12 valve mechanism enabling it to maintain healthy speed limit of 150kmph.For improved performance and power its engine is enhanced with four speed automatic transmission system and power steering.

Maruti Alto K10 is also powered by a 1.0 liter 12V K series petrol engine and is mated to 3 cylinders automatic transmission mechanism which has output of 67 bhp and maximum torque of 90 Nm.

Safety and Suspension

Wigo’s safety equipment consists of airbags and seat belts across all variants of along with ABS, engine immobilizer and wireless door-lock in high end variants. Its braking technology is provided by ventilated disc and drum brakes while suspension system comprises of McPherson struts and torsion axle beam.

The Maruti Alto K10 has minimal safety features consisting of brake assist and side beams along with seatbelts for all passengers along with collapsible steering wheel. Ventilated disc and drum brakes provide safety in combination with McPherson struts and torsion roll device along with coil springs and three link axle system.

Toyota Wigo Front

While expressing his pleasure at the momentous event Toyota’s spokesperson for Phillipines sated that while Toyota is extremely overwhelmed at the positive response and enthusiasm of its people the firm assures continues research to bring great products to Phillipines. While the Toyota assurance of quality is a major factor, customers in Phillipines were also attracted to Wigo due to “Toyota’s Sure Advantage” factor. The Toyota Wigo is powered by 1 liter three cylinder petrol engine which is mated to three cylinder 12 valve mechanism which helps it maintain a healthy speed limit of 150kmph. The Wigo is manufactured in Indonesia and exported to other South East Asian nations like Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam.

Though the Wigo is a mini four seater it has spacious cargo area which is carpeted and comfortable wide seats to accommodate five adults. The Toyota Wigo offers reliable and cost effective commuting service to citizens who have to otherwise depend on inefficient public transportation system. Its attractive front fascia has freshly designed fog lamps built into angular spaces on either wide of wide black air dam with chrome underline. Its side profile is attractive with 14 inch alloy wheels and thin strip of chrome on doors while rear lights are built with integrated LED lights in its center. The car’s power is enhanced with four speed automatic transmission system and power steering for better control. Braking system of car is provided by ventilated disc and drum brakes while suspension system consists of McPherson struts and torsion axle beam.

Interiors of this car are enhanced with power windows, central locking facility and silver outline on its instrument cluster. The car’s multi-information touch screen has all controls for managing navigational information, parking sensors and also audio system. Though the dashboard section has been made of hard plastic to keep costs low its door and rear section of seats have been provide with pockets and tiny enclosures to store bottles and useful knickknacks. Since it has a small cabin air-conditioner it cools within a short period of time while music system’s compatible with MP3, USB and Bluetooth increases passenger’s delight. Safety equipment of airbags and seat belts are available in all variants of Wigo while its high end G variant has ABS, engine immobilizer and also wireless door-lock.

The new Toyota Wigo vehicle seems to have charmed the Philippine consumers right from its first market appearance. The media people were allowed by the company to take a close look at the car and get ample idea of all the positive features of this brand new car that is build to offer great convenience, quality, durability at affordable pricing that will suit the first time car consumers of the country. Toyota’s Philippine wing had put a total five units of the Wigo on the stage to be admired at as well as to be closely scrutinized.

Toyota is increasingly aiming at the young car buyers of the world and the Wigo is launched aiming the same group of audience. The first and foremost positive thing about the new Toyota Wigi is the fact that it is highly affordable. Toyota has launched only the manual and the automatic G variants in the market for now, while later some more variants are expected to immerge. However, affordability really doesn’t come in the way in making the car fully loaded and contemporary from all angles. The car flaunted styling, chrome decors, chrome door handles, fog lamps, spoilers and touchscreen audio system to win over the consumers. The Wigo’s top end G variant also offers great visual appeal.

Now for the primary thing that makes the Toyota Wigo so attractive, its price. The brand new Toyota Wigo is tagged at P 499,000 for its base manual transmission model and P 534,000 for the high end model with automatic transmission. The Wigo is offered for sale in the car market of Philippines in several attractive body color options, namely white, black, dark blue, silver metallic, grey metallic and light blue.

The Japanese car major will also be rolling out the E model trim of the Wigo with manual transmission in the month of April this year. This new E manual variant will be tagged at P 448,000 price tag. This even further low cost model trim of the Wigo will be target at those first time car buyers who simply need a basic quality and sturdy car to meet their daily travelling needs. The basic G and the upcoming base model E are not essentially very different from each other, but the E trim will further cut down on the features offered on the G trim to slash the price tag.

The brand new Toyota Wigo is powered by a compact 1.0 liter engine that offers great mileage as well making for a win-win buy for the first time car buyers.