Best Cars Under ₱1 Million, 2026
The best cars you can buy under ₱1,000,000 in the Philippines. All models ranked by Expressway Score for daily toll road commuters on a budget.
215
Qualifying
82/100
Top Score
Price on request
Cheapest
23 km/L
Best Fuel
Top 20 Rankings
| # | Model | Starts at | Highway km/L | Expressway score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda City | ₱973,000 | 22 | 82 |
| 2 | Geely Coolray | ₱978,000 | 16 | 73 |
| 3 | Toyota Vios | ₱738,000 | 23 | 72 |
| 4 | Hyundai Accent | ₱790,000 | 20 | 68 |
| 5 | Isuzu D-Max | ₱978,000 | 15 | 66 |
| 6 | Toyota Hilux | ₱891,000 | 14 | 65 |
| 7 | Suzuki Dzire | ₱920,000 | 23 | 65 |
| 8 | Nissan Almera | ₱873,000 | 22 | 65 |
| 9 | Toyota Raize | ₱757,000 | 21 | 61 |
| 10 | GAC GS3 Emzoom | ₱898,000 | 16 | 59 |
| 11 | Toyota Avanza | ₱844,000 | 20 | 58 |
| 12 | MG ZS | ₱838,000 | 15 | 57 |
| 13 | Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class | Price on request | , | 57 |
| 14 | Bentley Continental | Price on request | , | 56 |
| 15 | Mitsubishi Mirage | ₱720,000 | 23 | 55 |
| 16 | Suzuki Swift | ₱989,000 | 22 | 55 |
| 17 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Price on request | , | 55 |
| 18 | Porsche Macan Electric | Price on request | , | 55 |
| 19 | Seres 5 | Price on request | , | 55 |
| 20 | Toyota Wigo | ₱615,000 | 21 | 54 |
Honda City
Sedan · 22 km/L · 6 airbags
₱973,000
82
Geely Coolray
Compact SUV · 16 km/L · 6 airbags
₱978,000
73
Toyota Vios
Sedan · 23 km/L · 7 airbags
₱738,000
72
Hyundai Accent
Sedan · 20 km/L · 6 airbags
₱790,000
68
Isuzu D-Max
Pickup Truck · 15 km/L · 7 airbags
₱978,000
66
Toyota Hilux
Pickup Truck · 14 km/L · 7 airbags
₱891,000
65
Suzuki Dzire
Sedan · 23 km/L · 6 airbags
₱920,000
65
Nissan Almera
Sedan · 22 km/L · 4 airbags
₱873,000
65
Toyota Raize
Subcompact SUV · 21 km/L · 6 airbags
₱757,000
61
GAC GS3 Emzoom
Compact SUV · 16 km/L · 4 airbags
₱898,000
59
Toyota Avanza
MPV · 20 km/L · 6 airbags
₱844,000
58
MG ZS
Compact SUV · 15 km/L · 4 airbags
₱838,000
57
Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class
Sedan · 5 airbags
Price on request
57
Bentley Continental
Sedan · 5 airbags
Price on request
56
Mitsubishi Mirage
Hatchback · 23 km/L · 2 airbags
₱720,000
55
Suzuki Swift
Hatchback · 22 km/L · 2 airbags
₱989,000
55
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Sedan · 6 airbags
Price on request
55
Porsche Macan Electric
Sedan · 6 airbags
Price on request
55
Seres 5
Sedan · 4 airbags
Price on request
55
Toyota Wigo
Hatchback · 21 km/L · 2 airbags
₱615,000
54Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best cars under ₱1 million in 2026?
The top 3 are: 1. Honda City (₱973,000, Score 82/100); 2. Geely Coolray (₱978,000, Score 73/100); 3. Toyota Vios (₱738,000, Score 72/100). All ranked by their expressway performance metrics.
How many cars qualify for "best cars under ₱1 million"?
215 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.