Japanese-Brand Cars for 2026

Q: Japanese-Brand Cars for 2026?

78 vehicles qualify, led by the 2026 Nissan Kicks, 2026 Nissan Sentra, 2026 Toyota Corolla. Prices start at $22,430. 38 of 78 earned NHTSA's top 5-star safety rating. Data from EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal.

The most affordable option is the 2026 Nissan Kicks at $22,430, among 78 vehicles that qualify. Prices range up to $107,000, spanning 9 brands.

First Result

2026 Nissan Kicks

starting at $22,430

4-star safety, 30-31 MPG

Dashboard view of a highway stretching toward snowy mountains at sunrise

How this list is generated

Model year: 2026; country of origin: Asia/Japan. Data is refreshed periodically from published sources.

$22k–$107kPrice Range

9Brands

385-Star Rated

$650Lowest Fuel Cost

Sources: NHTSA.gov, IIHS.org, fueleconomy.gov, RepairPal.com, AAA.

Vehicles Matching These Criteria

78 vehicles

2026 Nissan Kicks

SUV

$22,430 - $28,160 | 30-31 MPG | $0.66 per mile

★★★★☆4/5

2026 Nissan Sentra

Sedan

$22,600 - $27,990 | 33 MPG | $0.56 per mile

2026 Toyota Corolla

Sedan

$22,925 - $28,640 | 34 MPG | $0.56 per mile

2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback

Hatchback

$24,380 - $27,375 | 35 MPG | $0.56 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Mazda 3

Hatchback

$24,550 - $37,890 | 29-30 MPG | $0.56 per mile

2026 Honda Civic

Sedan Gasoline Hybrid

$24,695 - $46,895 | 34-49 MPG | $0.56 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid

Sedan Hybrid

$24,775 - $29,140 | 48-50 MPG | $0.64 per mile

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

SUV

$24,995 - $29,695 | 26 MPG | $0.69 per mile

★★★★☆4/5

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross

SUV

$25,035 - $31,410 | 30-32 MPG | $0.69 per mile

2026 Mazda CX-30

SUV

$25,975 - $37,900 | 27 MPG | $0.69 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Honda HR-V

SUV

$26,500 - $31,850 | 27-28 MPG | $0.66 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Subaru Impreza

Hatchback

$26,595 - $29,495 | 29 MPG | $0.56 per mile

2026 Subaru Crosstrek

SUV Gasoline Hybrid

$26,995 - $34,995 | 29-36 MPG | $0.69 per mile

2026 Nissan Altima

Sedan

$27,580 - $30,480 | 28-30 MPG | $0.66 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

SUV

$27,695 - $31,845 | 25 MPG | $0.69 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Honda Accord

Sedan Gasoline Hybrid

$28,395 - $39,495 | 32-48 MPG | $0.66 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Toyota Prius

Hatchback Hybrid

$28,550 - $36,965 | 54-57 MPG | $0.64 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Nissan Rogue

SUV

$29,090 - $38,990 | 31-32 MPG | $0.69 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Toyota Camry

Sedan Hybrid

$29,100 - $37,025 | 50-51 MPG | $0.71 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

SUV Hybrid

$29,395 - $33,430 | 42 MPG | $0.78 per mile

2026 Mazda CX-50

SUV Gasoline Hybrid

$29,900 - $42,900 | 25-38 MPG | $0.69 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Mazda CX-5

SUV

$29,990 - $38,990 | 26 MPG | $0.69 per mile

2026 Nissan LEAF

Hatchback Electric

$29,990 - $38,990 | 288 mi range | $0.96 per mile

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander

SUV Hybrid

$29,995 - $44,845 | 27-28 MPG | $0.83 per mile

2026 Subaru Forester

SUV

$29,995 - $41,595 | 29 MPG | $0.69 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Honda CR-V

SUV Gasoline Hybrid

$30,920 - $42,250 | 29-40 MPG | $0.69 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Toyota GR86

Coupe

$31,200 - $37,465 | 22-24 MPG | $0.66 per mile

2026 Toyota RAV4

SUV Hybrid

$31,900 - $43,300 | 42-43 MPG | $0.78 per mile

2026 Nissan Frontier

Pickup Truck

$32,150 - $42,370 | 21 MPG | $0.79 per mile

★★★★☆4/5

2026 Toyota Tacoma

Pickup Truck Gasoline Hybrid

$32,245 - $64,450 | 23 MPG | $0.79 per mile

★★★★☆4/5

2026 Subaru WRX

Sedan

$32,495 - $45,995 | 21 MPG | $0.56 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Acura Integra

Hatchback

$33,400 - $53,400 | 32 MPG | $0.56 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid

Hatchback Plug-In Hybrid

$33,775 - $40,470 | 52 MPG | $0.64 per mile

2026 Toyota bZ

SUV Electric

$34,900 - $45,300 | 288 mi range | $0.79 per mile

2026 Subaru Outback

SUV

$34,995 - $47,995 | 27 MPG | $0.66 per mile

2026 Acura ADX

SUV

$35,000 - $44,000 | 28-29 MPG | $0.69 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Subaru BRZ

Coupe

$35,860 - $39,360 | 25 MPG | $0.66 per mile

2026 Lexus UX

SUV Hybrid

$36,955 - $46,945 | 42-43 MPG | $0.78 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Nissan Pathfinder

SUV

$37,500 - $51,400 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Subaru Solterra

SUV Electric

$38,495 | 278 mi range | $0.79 per mile

2026 Mazda CX-90

SUV Hybrid Plug-In Hybrid

$38,800 - $58,500 | $0.84 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Toyota GR Corolla

Hatchback

$39,920 - $47,965 | 22 MPG | $0.66 per mile

2026 Toyota Sienna

Minivan Hybrid

$40,420 - $57,810 | 35-36 MPG | $0.84 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Honda Ridgeline

Pickup Truck

$40,795 - $47,895 | 21 MPG | $0.79 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Subaru Ascent

SUV

$40,795 - $51,995 | 22 MPG | $0.84 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Toyota Tundra

Pickup Truck Gasoline Hybrid

$41,260 - $80,800 | 20-22 MPG | $0.99 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Toyota Crown

Sedan Hybrid

$41,440 - $54,990 | 30 MPG | $0.77 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander

SUV

$41,660 - $54,845 | 23-24 MPG | $0.84 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Nissan Murano

SUV

$41,670 - $49,800 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Toyota 4Runner

SUV Gasoline Hybrid

$41,870 - $68,200 | 22-23 MPG | $0.84 per mile

★★★★☆4/5

2026 Honda Prelude

Coupe Hybrid

$42,000 - $42,500 | 44 MPG | $0.72 per mile

2026 Honda Pilot

SUV

$42,195 - $54,995 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Mazda CX-70

SUV Hybrid Plug-In Hybrid

$42,250 - $56,670 | $0.81 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Honda Odyssey

Minivan

$42,795 - $51,695 | 22 MPG | $0.84 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Nissan Z

Coupe

$42,970 - $65,750 | 22 MPG | $0.66 per mile

2026 Toyota Crown Signia

SUV Hybrid

$44,490 - $48,890 | 38 MPG | $0.80 per mile

2026 Lexus NX

SUV Hybrid Gasoline Plug-In Hybrid

$44,775 - $62,830 | $0.79 per mile

2026 Honda Passport

SUV

$44,950 - $53,850 | 21 MPG | $0.84 per mile

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid

SUV Hybrid

$45,010 - $59,575 | 34-36 MPG | $0.80 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Acura RDX

SUV

$45,100 - $54,850 | 23 MPG | $0.69 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Lexus IS

Sedan

$45,500 - $49,950 | 22 MPG | $0.56 per mile

2026 Toyota Highlander

SUV

$45,570 - $53,225 | 24 MPG | $0.84 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Lexus RZ

SUV Electric

$46,000 - $57,000 | 229 mi range | $0.80 per mile

2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

SUV Hybrid

$47,320 - $54,975 | 35 MPG | $0.80 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Honda Prologue

SUV Electric

$47,400 - $57,900 | 308 mi range | $0.80 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Lexus RX

SUV Gasoline Hybrid Plug-In Hybrid

$50,525 - $71,860 | $0.84 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 INFINITI QX60

SUV

$51,590 - $66,690 | 24 MPG | $0.84 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Acura MDX

SUV

$51,800 - $75,850 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Lexus TX

SUV Gasoline Hybrid Plug-In Hybrid

$56,440 - $80,310 | $0.84 per mile

★★★★★5/5

2026 Toyota Land Cruiser

SUV Hybrid

$57,600 - $62,445 | 23 MPG | $0.89 per mile

★★★★☆4/5

2026 Toyota GR Supra

Coupe

$58,300 - $69,350 | 27 MPG | $0.66 per mile

2026 Nissan Armada

SUV

$58,840 - $80,550 | 18 MPG | $0.84 per mile

2026 Toyota Sequoia

SUV Hybrid

$64,825 - $85,235 | 22 MPG | $0.87 per mile

2026 Lexus GX

SUV

$66,285 - $82,750 | 17 MPG | $0.84 per mile

2026 INFINITI QX80

SUV

$83,750 - $111,500 | 18 MPG | $0.84 per mile

2026 Lexus LS

Sedan

$97,830 | 21 MPG | $0.66 per mile

2026 Lexus LC

Coupe

$101,050 - $108,550 | 18 MPG | $0.66 per mile

2026 Lexus LX

SUV Gasoline Hybrid

$107,000 - $141,500 | 19-20 MPG | $0.84 per mile

Common Questions

Which brands have vehicles on this list?

9 brands are represented: Acura, Honda, INFINITI, Lexus, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, and 1 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.