Best Cars for Expressway Driving, 2026
Cars with the highest Expressway Scores in the Philippines, ranked by ADAS features, fuel efficiency, safety, and highway comfort. These vehicles are built for long toll road commutes.
555
Qualifying
90/100
Top Score
₱738,000
Cheapest
28 km/L
Best Fuel
Top 20 Rankings
| # | Model | Starts at | Highway km/L | Expressway score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Corolla Cross | ₱1,514,000 | 28 | 90 |
| 2 | Honda City | ₱973,000 | 22 | 82 |
| 3 | Honda CR-V | ₱2,100,000 | 16 | 81 |
| 4 | Toyota Camry | ₱2,380,000 | 18 | 81 |
| 5 | Honda Civic | ₱1,583,000 | 20 | 80 |
| 6 | Mazda Mazda3 | ₱1,390,000 | 18 | 78 |
| 7 | Haval Jolion | ₱1,038,000 | 20 | 78 |
| 8 | Kia Carnival | ₱2,888,000 | 15 | 77 |
| 9 | Mazda CX-5 | ₱1,950,000 | 13 | 75 |
| 10 | Hyundai Creta | ₱1,134,000 | 17 | 75 |
| 11 | Honda HR-V | ₱1,498,000 | 18 | 75 |
| 12 | Hyundai Tucson | ₱1,498,000 | 15 | 75 |
| 13 | Subaru Forester | ₱1,798,000 | 14 | 75 |
| 14 | Toyota Fortuner | ₱1,775,000 | 14 | 74 |
| 15 | Mazda CX-30 | ₱1,995,000 | 17 | 74 |
| 16 | Ford Everest | ₱1,849,000 | 14 | 73 |
| 17 | Honda BR-V | ₱1,165,000 | 18 | 73 |
| 18 | Geely Coolray | ₱978,000 | 16 | 73 |
| 19 | Toyota Vios | ₱738,000 | 23 | 72 |
| 20 | Hyundai Stargazer | ₱1,118,000 | 16 | 70 |
Toyota Corolla Cross
Compact SUV · 28 km/L · 7 airbags
₱1,514,000
90
Honda City
Sedan · 22 km/L · 6 airbags
₱973,000
82
Honda CR-V
Mid-size SUV · 16 km/L · 7 airbags
₱2,100,000
81
Toyota Camry
Sedan · 18 km/L · 8 airbags
₱2,380,000
81
Honda Civic
Sedan · 20 km/L · 6 airbags
₱1,583,000
80
Mazda Mazda3
Sedan · 18 km/L · 6 airbags
₱1,390,000
78Haval Jolion
Compact SUV · 20 km/L · 6 airbags
₱1,038,000
78
Kia Carnival
MPV · 15 km/L · 8 airbags
₱2,888,000
77
Mazda CX-5
Mid-size SUV · 13 km/L · 6 airbags
₱1,950,000
75
Hyundai Creta
Compact SUV · 17 km/L · 6 airbags
₱1,134,000
75
Honda HR-V
Compact SUV · 18 km/L · 6 airbags
₱1,498,000
75
Hyundai Tucson
Compact SUV · 15 km/L · 6 airbags
₱1,498,000
75
Subaru Forester
Compact SUV · 14 km/L · 8 airbags
₱1,798,000
75
Toyota Fortuner
Mid-size SUV · 14 km/L · 7 airbags
₱1,775,000
74
Mazda CX-30
Subcompact SUV · 17 km/L · 6 airbags
₱1,995,000
74
Ford Everest
Mid-size SUV · 14 km/L · 7 airbags
₱1,849,000
73
Honda BR-V
MPV · 18 km/L · 6 airbags
₱1,165,000
73
Geely Coolray
Compact SUV · 16 km/L · 6 airbags
₱978,000
73
Toyota Vios
Sedan · 23 km/L · 7 airbags
₱738,000
72
Hyundai Stargazer
MPV · 16 km/L · 6 airbags
₱1,118,000
70Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best cars for expressway driving in 2026?
The top 3 are: 1. Toyota Corolla Cross (₱1,514,000, Score 90/100); 2. Honda City (₱973,000, Score 82/100); 3. Honda CR-V (₱2,100,000, Score 81/100). All ranked by their expressway performance metrics.
How many cars qualify for "best cars for expressway driving"?
555 cars out of 555 total models qualify. We show the top 20 ranked by the category criteria.
How is the Expressway Score calculated?
The Expressway Score (0-100) weighs highway fuel efficiency (25%), ADAS features like adaptive cruise and lane keep assist (25%), safety features including airbags and AEB (20%), comfort and NVH (15%), and ground clearance (15%).
What toll class are these cars on Philippine expressways?
All cars listed are Class 1 vehicles. Toll rates: ₱89 for NLEX Balintawak-Bocaue, ₱158 for SLEX Alabang-Calamba, ₱264 for Skyway Stage 3 Buendia-NLEX.
Do I need RFID for Philippine expressways?
Yes. Autosweep RFID covers SLEX, Skyway, STAR Tollway, NAIAX, and MCX. Easytrip RFID covers NLEX, SCTEX, TPLEX, CAVITEX, and CALAX. Free installation at toll plazas.