The all-new 2024 Toyota Wigo made a huge splash when it was launched in the Philippines on July 14, 2023. Aside from the new chassis, transmission, and styling, the pricing really grabbed people’s attention. Starting at ₱609,000, the all-new Toyota Wigo undercuts its major rivals, such as the recently refreshed Honda Brio and the rather dated Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback. But the base-model 2024 Toyota Wigo J also takes on one of the biggest names in small cars – Suzuki. And at this price, its ri

Entering the market in 2020, Changan Motor Philippines Inc. (CMPI) has come some way in establishing itself as a prominent China brand distributor in the local market. As you know, CMPI is the local distributor of Changan vehicles in the Philippines. And so far, the brand has resonated well with the Filipino market thanks to its powerful, tech-packed, and affordable lineup of cars. CMPI was recently rewarded for its efforts as the local arm of the international brand when it was recognized for i

The all-new 2023 Toyota Wigo has made its debut in the ASEAN, with Malaysia getting the Perodua Axia and Indonesia getting the Toyota Agya and the Daihatsu Ayla. While all three versions are the Wigo, with slightly altered specifications for their respective market, they each bring something unique to the table. The arrival of these new models got us thinking, how does this compare to the Toyota Wigo we currently have in the Philippine market? Are they better because they are more modern, or doe

It looks like Suzuki Auto Philippines isn’t done electrifying its lineup. An anonymous source from the Japanese carmaker initmated at the Jan. 16, 2023 launch of the Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid that the company is evaluating plans to bring in a mild-hybrid version of the Suzuki XL7. However, it did not mention a launch date or final specifications. The Ertiga and the XL7 are almost identical, with the latter sporting a more off-roader aesthetic. The XL7 gets a massive front grill and generous amounts o

Hyundai Tucson is a 5-door compact crossover sport utility vehicle that has been around since 2004 and is being manufactured by the South Korean automobile brand – Hyundai Motor Company. As the popularity of crossovers crossover the automotive industry, so is the Hyundai Tucson. 18 years since its launch, Hyundai Tucson has always been on the shortlist of car buyers looking for crossover vehicles. Not only that it is a known car model, but when you say ‘crossover’, the Hyundai Tucson is one of t

Toyota has launched the new Wigo in the Philippines. The Wigo is a version like Indonesia's Toyota Agya and Daihatsu Ayla. All variants of the Toyota Wigo retain the 1.0 L 3-cylinder engine and the 4-speed automatic gearbox. The 2020 Wigo lineup is headlined by the new TRD S variant, a sporty and exciting variant perfectly designed for an adventurous driving experience. The rest of the lineup introduces changes and more advanced features. The New Wigo G gets machine cut design alloy wheels and a