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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.

230

Qualifying

82/100

Top Score

₱615,000

Cheapest

23 km/L

Best Fuel

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Top 20 Rankings

1

Honda City

Sedan · 22 km/L · 6 airbags

₱973,000

82
2

Geely Coolray

Compact SUV · 16 km/L · 6 airbags

₱978,000

73
3

Toyota Vios

Sedan · 23 km/L · 7 airbags

₱738,000

72
4

Hyundai Accent

Sedan · 20 km/L · 6 airbags

₱790,000

68
5

Isuzu D-Max

Pickup Truck · 15 km/L · 7 airbags

₱978,000

66
6

Toyota Hilux

Pickup Truck · 14 km/L · 7 airbags

₱891,000

65
7

Suzuki Dzire

Sedan · 23 km/L · 6 airbags

₱920,000

65
8

Nissan Almera

Sedan · 22 km/L · 4 airbags

₱873,000

65
9

Toyota Raize

Subcompact SUV · 21 km/L · 6 airbags

₱757,000

61
10

GAC GS3 Emzoom

Compact SUV · 16 km/L · 4 airbags

₱898,000

59
11

Toyota Avanza

MPV · 20 km/L · 6 airbags

₱844,000

58
12

MG ZS

Compact SUV · 15 km/L · 4 airbags

₱838,000

57
13

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

Sedan · 5 airbags

₱698,888

57
14

Bentley Continental

Sedan · 5 airbags

₱699,000

56
15

Mitsubishi Mirage

Hatchback · 23 km/L · 2 airbags

₱720,000

55
16

Suzuki Swift

Hatchback · 22 km/L · 2 airbags

₱989,000

55
17

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Sedan · 6 airbags

₱698,888

55
18

Porsche Macan Electric

Sedan · 6 airbags

₱699,000

55
19

Seres 5

Sedan · 4 airbags

₱698,888

55
20

Toyota Wigo

Hatchback · 21 km/L · 2 airbags

₱615,000

54

Frequently 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"?
230 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.