The Toyota Wigo is a good set for first wheels for, well, just about everyone. It’s affordable, easy to drive, great on fuel, and practical enough for most folks. What it isn’t is a performance car. Not with that 1.0-liter engine.
We’re not complaining, though. It’s meant to be a budget commuter car, after all. Still, for those who’d like a little more zing out of the tiny hatchback, you’d have to go to Indonesia for that.
Over there, the Toyota Wigo is called the Agya, but it’s largely identical to the car we get here. Recently, it received a new variant in the form of the GR-S. Yes, even this car gets Gazoo-fied because, well, why not?
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The Agya GR-S comes with the usual cosmetic enhancements that GR-badged models get. There’s a unique front bumper design that’s inspired by the pre-facelift GR Yaris. It then gets a deep front chin, side skits, and a rear kit that also includes diffusers. Topping it all off are a set of larger 15-inch alloy wheels and a GR-S specific tailgate spoiler.
As it’s labeled as a sporty variant, there are some, er, sporty bits inside. For the seats, it’s trimmed in a suede-like fabric, while the rest of the cabin gets smatterings of red highlights. Of course, there’s no shortage of GR labels in there, too. Also, the GR-S gets a digital instrument panel, a leather-wrapped wheel, and wireless charging.
So, what makes the Agya GR-S a cut above the standard version? That would be the chassis. Toyota actually bothered to give the subcompact hatchback sport-tuned suspension. At the same time, it also benefits from a recalibrated steering rack, likely for better feel and feedback. We don’t expect it to be a GR Yaris all of a sudden, but it’s probably more engaging than the standard version.
And here’s something you should know about the Wigo/Agya in Indonesia: it has a bigger engine than what we get here. Instead of a 1.0-liter, it comes with a slightly larger 1.2-liter with, yes, more power. The 200cc bump means an output of 87hp and 113Nm. That engine can be paired with a five-speed manual or a CVT.
With a larger engine, a manual option, and sportier suspension, we reckon this variant of the Wigo has the potential to be an autocross raider. We’d rock it.
