Best Pickup Trucks for Philippine Expressways 2026
By Aditya AmanPublished Feb 7, 2026Editorial PolicyLives in the Philippines and has driven nearly every Luzon expressway with his family.Our top pick for 2026 is the Isuzu D-Max, with an Expressway Score of 66/100. Ford has the most models in the top 7: 2.
Models ranked: 7. Top score: 66/100. Brands: 5. Avg. score: 54/100.
All 7 Pickup Trucks Ranked by Expressway Score
Pickup trucks are the workhorses of Philippine expressways, powerful diesel engines, high ground clearance, and massive payload capacity make them ideal for both commercial use and weekend adventures. From the Toyota Hilux to the Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max, we rank every pickup truck by Expressway Score. Our formula evaluates highway fuel efficiency, safety features, comfort at expressway speeds, toll class, bed/cargo space, and cruise control. If you haul cargo on NLEX or drive long distances via TPLEX, this ranking helps you choose the best pickup for the road.
Each car shows its starting price, toll class, key expressway features and one trade-off. Prices, specs and scores all come from our February 2026 vehicle catalogue.
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Isuzu D-Max
Pickup Truck, 2025
₱978,000 to ₱1,995,000
Price, Feb 2026
Toll Class 1
66/100
Expressway Score, Good
66/100
Expressway Score, Good
15 km/L highway, 7 airbags, Adaptive Cruise, 148 hp
Trade-off: Weakest part of its score: highway economy (15 km/L)
Variants and full specs - 2
Toyota Hilux
Pickup Truck, 2025
₱891,000 to ₱2,460,000
Price, Feb 2026
Toll Class 1
65/100
Expressway Score, Good
65/100
Expressway Score, Good
14 km/L highway, 7 airbags, Adaptive Cruise, 148 hp
Trade-off: Weakest part of its score: highway economy (14 km/L)
Variants and full specs - 3
Ford Ranger
Pickup Truck, 2025
₱1,379,000 to ₱2,340,000
Price, Feb 2026
Toll Class 1
64/100
Expressway Score, Good
64/100
Expressway Score, Good
13 km/L highway, 7 airbags, Adaptive Cruise, 170 hp
Trade-off: Weakest part of its score: highway economy (13 km/L)
Variants and full specs - 4
Nissan Navara
Pickup Truck, 2025
₱1,240,000 to ₱2,240,000
Price, Feb 2026
Toll Class 1
57/100
Expressway Score, Good
57/100
Expressway Score, Good
14 km/L highway, 7 airbags, Cruise Control, 187 hp
Trade-off: Weakest part of its score: highway economy (14 km/L)
Variants and full specs - 5
Mitsubishi Strada
Pickup Truck, 2025
₱1,048,000 to ₱1,828,000
Price, Feb 2026
Toll Class 1
51/100
Expressway Score, Fair
51/100
Expressway Score, Fair
13 km/L highway, 6 airbags, Cruise Control, 181 hp
Trade-off: Weakest part of its score: highway economy (13 km/L)
Variants and full specs - 6
Ford Ranger Raptor
Pickup Truck, 2025
₱2,468,000 to ₱2,799,000
Price, Feb 2026
Toll Class 1
40/100
Expressway Score, Fair
40/100
Expressway Score, Fair
0 km/L highway, 5 airbags, Adaptive Cruise, 208 hp
Trade-off: Weakest part of its score: safety kit (5 airbags; the most in this list is 7)
Variants and full specs - 7
Mitsubishi Triton
Pickup Truck, 2025
₱1,266,000 to ₱2,359,000
Price, Feb 2026
Toll Class 1
35/100
Expressway Score, Basic
35/100
Expressway Score, Basic
0 km/L highway, 3 airbags, No Cruise Control, 180 hp
Trade-off: No cruise control for long expressway runs
Variants and full specs
Top 5 Pickup Trucks, Quick Comparison
| Rank | Model | Starting Price | Toll Class | Expressway Score | Highway Fuel | Airbags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isuzu D-Max Pickup Truck, 2025 | ₱978,000 | Class 1 | 66/100 | 15 km/L | 7 |
| 2 | Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck, 2025 | ₱891,000 | Class 1 | 65/100 | 14 km/L | 7 |
| 3 | Ford Ranger Pickup Truck, 2025 | ₱1,379,000 | Class 1 | 64/100 | 13 km/L | 7 |
| 4 | Nissan Navara Pickup Truck, 2025 | ₱1,240,000 | Class 1 | 57/100 | 14 km/L | 7 |
| 5 | Mitsubishi Strada Pickup Truck, 2025 | ₱1,048,000 | Class 1 | 51/100 | 13 km/L | 6 |
Starting prices are from our February 2026 vehicle catalogue. Open a model for its variants.
How the Isuzu D-Max gets 66/100: comfort 75 × 20% + safety 95 × 20% + toll class 100 × 15% + cargo 0 × 10% + cruise 100 × 5% + highway economy 40 × 30%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best pickup truck for expressway driving?
The best expressway pickup trucks combine strong diesel engines for overtaking, ADAS safety features, and a comfortable ride at highway speeds. Models with adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist significantly reduce fatigue on long expressway drives. Check our Expressway Score ranking above for the top-rated pickups.
Are pickup trucks Class 1 on Philippine toll roads?
Yes. Standard pickup trucks (4x2 and 4x4) are classified as Class 1 vehicles by the TRB. They pay the same toll rates as sedans and SUVs on all Philippine expressways. Only trucks exceeding specific axle and weight limits are classified as Class 2 or Class 3.
Which pickup truck has the best highway fuel efficiency?
Among Philippine pickups, diesel models typically achieve 12-16 km/L on expressways at a steady 80-100 km/h. Smaller displacement engines (2.0L diesel) tend to be more fuel-efficient than larger 3.0L variants. Highway fuel economy is weighted at 30% in our Expressway Score calculation.
Which brand makes the best pickup trucks in the Philippines?
In our 2026 Expressway Score ranking, Ford has 2 of the top 7 pickup trucks. The single highest score is the Isuzu D-Max at 66/100.