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- Chevrolet Spark (P694,888 – 734,888) Another veteran to the small car segment is the Chevrolet Spark. Despite being an older model on the list, it still comes with a great number of features that help it keep competitive with the newer models available on the market today.
- Honda Brio (P735,000 – 883,000) Another small hatchback to make it onto the list is the Honda Brio. The Honda hatchback presents itself as a sportier option available on the market today thanks to its great-handling characteristics.
- Mazda 2 (P1,220,000) The most expensive vehicle in this list, but for good reason. The Mazda 2 is a compact car that epitomizes style and efficiency, and is a dynamic offering from the renowned Japanese automaker.
- Mitsubishi Mirage (P711,000 – 772,000) A popular entry onto this list that is also a veteran of the segment is the Mitsubishi Mirage. Originally introduced in 2021, the Mitsubishi hatchback has been steadily getting small upgrades throughout the years.
- Toyota Wigo
- Suzuki Swift
- Suzuki Celerio
- Honda Brio
- Kia Picanto
The Toyota Wigois one of the most popular city car models in the country right now. It assumes a five-door hatchback configuration, and it uses a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. Propelling this Toyota-made city car is a 1.0-liter inline-3 gasoline engine that can make up to 66 horsepower and 89 Nm of torque. The said four-banger is then pai...
While slightly larger than the Wigo, the Suzuki Swiftstill falls in the small car category. It is also a front-wheel-drive, front-engine, five-door hatch, which can seat five people at most. Under the hood of this Suzuki-made model is a 1.2-liter inline-4 gasoline engine with a maximum output of 82 horsepower and 113 Nm of torque. Depending on the ...
As a small car specialist, it is no surprise that Suzuki has more than one popular small car model. Apart from the Swift, the Japanese marque also sells the Celerioin the Philippine market. Like the Swift, this model can seat up to five, and it also comes in a five-door hatchback body type. For propulsion, the Celerio uses a 1.0-liter inline-3 gaso...
The Honda Brio is another little hatchback that has made the list. The Honda hatchback, with its excellent handling characteristics, presents itself as a sportier option on the market today. Aside from that, the vehicle is well-equipped, with higher-spec vehicles getting a 7-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth and USB connectivity. The RS trim level of...
The Kia Picantois sold as a global vehicle and can be found in different regions such as Europe and the ASEAN area. The South Korean hatchback is one of just two variants with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This feature not only makes it easier to connect your smartphone to your vehicle, but i...
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Mar 4, 2024 · Honda Brio (P735,000 – P883,000) First on the list is the Honda Brio, scoring a 4.0/5.0 on our review. It features a downsized 1.2-liter engine producing 89 hp and 110 Nm of torque. Despite the engine’s small size, it’s still a peppy little hatchback. The car scored high for its design, ergonomics, and quality.
Dec 4, 2020 · Smaller engines are more fuel-efficient by far. They are far better than bigger engines because of low displacement. The less air let into the manifold for fuel combustion makes a big difference. >>> You might concern: 10 myths about fuel efficiency that every Filipino driver should know.
- Changan Alsvin. This list kicks off with the most affordable small car you can buy in the country, the Changan Alsvin, priced at Php 539,000 for the base 1.4L MT variant.
- Suzuki Dzire. The top small car manufacturer in the country, Suzuki, offers the Dzire for those who are in the market for an affordable and efficient subcompact sedan.
- Nissan Almera. Nissan Philippines offers a wide array of variants for its subcompact entry, the Nissan Almera. With this, you can opt for the variant that suits your budget without breaking the bank.
- MG 5. Next up on the list is the MG 5 subcompact sedan. It showcases a semi athletic exterior body design with British-bred styling. Price starts at Php 658,000 for the Core 1.5 MT which uses a 5-speed manual transmission as opposed to continuously variable transmission (CVT) equipped in the rest of the variants.
In the heart of the car lies a naturally-aspirated 1-liter engine (K10B), with three cylinders that is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Power is good for about 67 HP @ 6,000 rpm which should be really more than enough to propel this small car from point A to point B. 2. Suzuki Celerio
The performance of the small engines were evaluated using four parameters, namely: maximum power at varying load (MBP), percent rated continuous power at rated speed (CBP), noise level (NL), and specific fuel consumption (SFC).
