The dreaded ‘F’ word (that’s fatherhood, folks). Though there’s no denying that being father is the most rewarding and fulfilling job in the world, it does come with certain connotations that seem to say: “you have no right to be cool.”

The receding hairline, the bulging belly—maybe even a growing affinity for that popular ‘papa’ drink, the Pale Pilsen. On top of all these, you’re also going to have to trade in your preference for two-seater road racers for something more ‘family-oriented.’ It’s like everything about being a dad is designed to be boring.

But it doesn’t have to be that way. At least, when it comes to cars. Today, fathers have plenty of great vehicle choices than ever. Silence your dad-shaming critics by driving one of these beauties down the street.

  1. Mazda MX-5 RF – PhP2,250,000. One look at the 90-degree-angled grille and you’ll be lording over the other dads in your neighborhood. Make sure to choose Mazda’s signature Soul Red to really make them green with envy.

  1. Honda Civic TypeR – PhP 2,980,000. For a car that gets you to the grocery and back in record time, there’s no better option than the Honda Civic Type R. It offers comfortable seating for five, and the engine’s 310hp ensures that you’ll always get your kids to school on time.

  1. Nissan NP300 Navara – PhP979,000-PhP1,579,000. Share your love of the outdoors to your family with this awesome award-winning pickup. Combining plush comfort with all-out ruggedness, the Navara offers massive storage capacity and impressive 4×4 capabilities so you can get to those hard-to-reach camping grounds without breaking a sweat.

  1. Hyundai Grand Starex – PhP1,678,000-P2,195,000. Large family? The Hyundai Grand Starex has you covered. With its expansive and comfortable seating for 10, you won’t have to worry about grandparents and even titos and titas tagging along.

  1. Toyota Fortuner – PhP1,687,000-PhP2,265,000. If a pickup or van won’t do, you can get the best of both worlds with the Toyota Fortuner. As one of the country’s bestselling vehicles, there’s no questioning that this SUV delivers on looks, comfort and utility. Stick with the top-of-the-line variants to truly stand out from the crowd.

  1. Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class – PhP 9,000,000. Who cares if you’re balding and pot-bellied? As long as you’re primary ride is this ultra-luxurious SUV, people are sure to barely notice.