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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.

574

Qualifying

90/100

Top Score

₱738,000

Cheapest

28 km/L

Best Fuel

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Top 20 Rankings

1

Toyota Corolla Cross

Compact SUV · 28 km/L · 7 airbags

₱1,514,000

90
2

Honda City

Sedan · 22 km/L · 6 airbags

₱973,000

82
3

Honda CR-V

Mid-size SUV · 16 km/L · 7 airbags

₱2,100,000

81
4

Toyota Camry

Sedan · 18 km/L · 8 airbags

₱2,380,000

81
5

Honda Civic

Sedan · 20 km/L · 6 airbags

₱1,583,000

80
6

Mazda Mazda3

Sedan · 18 km/L · 6 airbags

₱1,390,000

78
7

Haval Jolion

Compact SUV · 20 km/L · 6 airbags

₱1,038,000

78
8

Kia Carnival

MPV · 15 km/L · 8 airbags

₱2,888,000

77
9

Mazda CX-5

Mid-size SUV · 13 km/L · 6 airbags

₱1,950,000

75
10

Hyundai Creta

Compact SUV · 17 km/L · 6 airbags

₱1,134,000

75
11

Honda HR-V

Compact SUV · 18 km/L · 6 airbags

₱1,498,000

75
12

Hyundai Tucson

Compact SUV · 15 km/L · 6 airbags

₱1,498,000

75
13

Subaru Forester

Compact SUV · 14 km/L · 8 airbags

₱1,798,000

75
14

Toyota Fortuner

Mid-size SUV · 14 km/L · 7 airbags

₱1,775,000

74
15

Mazda CX-30

Subcompact SUV · 17 km/L · 6 airbags

₱1,490,000

74
16

Ford Everest

Mid-size SUV · 14 km/L · 7 airbags

₱1,849,000

73
17

Honda BR-V

MPV · 18 km/L · 6 airbags

₱1,165,000

73
18

Geely Coolray

Compact SUV · 16 km/L · 6 airbags

₱978,000

73
19

Toyota Vios

Sedan · 23 km/L · 7 airbags

₱738,000

72
20

Hyundai Stargazer

MPV · 16 km/L · 6 airbags

₱1,118,000

70

Frequently 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"?
574 cars out of 574 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.