When buying a car, it doesn’t necessarily need to have the most powerful engine and state-of-the-art features. Sometimes, it just needs to be decent enough to spare you from the hassles of commuting. In this article we list down the specs, notable features, and pricing of some of the least expensive cars currently sold here in the Philippines.
The list below is arranged according to their respective prices in descending order.
Chevrolet Spark 1.0L MT
Specifications and features:
995cc DOHC 16V 4-cylinder engine
FWD
68PS @6400rpm
92Nm @ 4800rpm
5-speed MT
Gas
14×4.5-inch alloy rims
Keyless entry and alarm
Power steering/lock/windows/mirror
Design: 5-door hatchback
Dimensions: 3,640 x 1,597 x 1,522mm
Wheelbase (space between front and rear axles): 2,375mm
Weight: 864kg
Price: Php548,888
Suzuki Celerio 1.0L MT
Specifications and features:
996cc SOHC 12V 3-cylinder engine
FWD
68PS @ 6000rpm
90Nm @4800rpm
5-speed MT
Gas
14×5.5-inch steel rims
Keyless entry and alarm
Power steering/lock/front windows
Fog lamps
Design: 5-door hatchback
Dimensions: 3500 x 1600 x 1470mm
Wheelbase (space between front and rear axles): 2,360mm
Weight: 890kg
Price: Php538,000
Mitsubishi Mirage GLX 1.2 MT
Specifications and features:
1193cc DOHC 12V 3-cylinder engine
FWD
78PS @ 6000rpm
1ooNm @ 4000rpm
5-speed MT
Gas
14×5.0-inch steel rims
Power steering/lock/windows/mirror
Design: 5-door hatchback
Dimensions: 3,710 x 1,665 x 1,500mm
Wheelbase: 2,450mm
Weight: 825kg
Price: Php523,000
Toyota Wigo 1.0L E
Specifications and features:
998cc DOHC 12V 3-cylinder engine
FWD
65PS @ 6000rpm
85Nm @ 3600rpm
5-speed MT
Gas
13-inch steel rims
Power steering/lock/windows
Fog lamps
Design: 5-door hatchback
Dimensions: 3,600 x 1,660 x 1,520mm
Wheelbase: 2,450mm
Weight: 1,430kg
Price: Php458,000
Hyundai Eon 0.8 GL MT
Specifications and features:
814cc SOHC 9V 3-cylinder engine
FWD
56PS @ 5500rpm
75Nm @ 4000rpm
5-speed MT
Gas
13×4.5-inch steel rims
Power steering
Design: 5-door hatchback
Dimensions: 3,495 x 1,550 x 1,500mm
Wheelbase: 2,380mm
Price: Php438,000
Suzuki Alto 800 0.8L MT
Specifications and features:
796cc SOHC 12V 3-cylinder engine
FWD
48PS @ 6200rpm
68Nm @ 3500rpm
5-speed MT
Gas
13-inch steel rims
Design: 5-door hatchback
Dimensions: 3,395 x 1,490 x 1,475mm
Wheelbase: 2,360mm
Weight: 725kg
Price: Php388,000
Have something to add? Feel free to drop by the comments section! Also see: 10 Most Expensive Luxury Cars in the Philippines.
The suzuki alto standard at 398k is the cheapest brandnew Japanese car (albeit made in India). But, it lacks a lot of the basic stuff like power windows (even just at the front windows) and central lock/ing. Therefore, it’s not worth it when compared to a low-end Toyota Wigo which can seat 5, has central power windows and locking, airbags dual, among others (priced at around 450k to 470k). I am just curious why the low-end Alto in India priced at 2.49 lakhs is priced at 398k here in the Philippines. FYI, 2.49 lakhs is equal to around 182,000 php. If the low-end alto is priced at 300k, it’d be bang 4 the buck and would sell like hot cakes I guess. It’s engine is efficient I believe and may give you 18km/l in the city, I am open for comments or reactions regarding the price of Alto in the Philippines. Please do.