Honda has once again proven its commitment to quality and driving excellence, securing more 2025 Car and Driver 10Best awards than any other automaker. This year marks the third consecutive year Honda has achieved this honor, further cementing its reputation for producing top-tier vehicles. The legendary Honda Accord leads the charge, claiming its unprecedented 39th 10Best award, a record that includes an unbroken 27-year winning streak. Joining the Accord in the winner’s circle are the entire Honda Civic lineup and the popular Honda CR-V and CR-V Hybrid.
Honda’s trophy cabinet is overflowing with Car and Driver accolades, now boasting a total of 95 awards since the inception of the prestigious list over four decades ago. This remarkable achievement solidifies Honda as the most awarded brand in the history of Car and Driver’s 10Best awards. Every year since 1983, at least one Honda model has been recognized for its exceptional qualities, demonstrating sustained excellence across the brand’s diverse vehicle range.
Jessika Laudermilk, assistant vice president of Honda Auto Sales, expressed pride in this accomplishment: “Winning three prestigious Car and Driver 10Best awards for the third year in a row truly reflects the dedication of our Honda engineers and manufacturing teams. Their passion is poured into every vehicle we create for our customers.” She further highlighted the positive reception of Honda’s electrified models, stating, “The overwhelmingly positive response to the electrified Civic, Accord, and CR-V is an encouraging indication as we advance towards an electric future.”
The Honda Accord’s dominance in the Car and Driver 10Best awards is unparalleled. As America’s best-selling car for the past five decades, the Accord’s 39 wins significantly outstrip any other vehicle in the award’s history. The Honda Civic also continues its winning tradition, securing its 11th 10Best award, while the Honda CR-V earns its 6th. This year’s accolades underscore the consistent quality and appeal of these core Honda models.
A key factor in Honda’s recent success is the increasing popularity and critical acclaim of their hybrid-electric vehicles. The fuel-efficient and enjoyable driving dynamics of the Civic Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and CR-V Hybrid are central to Honda’s electrification strategy. Currently, hybrid models represent over 50% of both Accord and CR-V sales, and are projected to comprise 40% of Civic sales, showcasing strong consumer adoption of Honda’s hybrid technology.
These award-winning vehicles are powered by Honda’s advanced two-motor hybrid system, recognized as a 2025 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems winner. This system is engineered to maximize fuel efficiency while delivering responsive performance and a refined driving experience. Tony Quiroga, Editor-in-Chief of Car and Driver, noted the Civic Hybrid’s balanced appeal: “The new hybrid model maintains the handling and practicality all Civics enjoy, boasts the best fuel economy numbers in the lineup, and it’s as quick as the performance-oriented Si.”
The Car and Driver 10Best list is renowned for its rigorous and comprehensive evaluation process. To be considered for a 110Best award, vehicles must be either all-new models, previous year’s winners, vehicles not available in the prior competition, or significantly updated versions. All contenders must also be priced below a base cap of $110,000 and be available for sale by January 31, 2024. Car and Driver’s editors subject over 80 vehicles to extensive testing over two weeks, scoring each vehicle out of 100. The final 10Best Cars and 10Best Trucks and SUVs lists are determined by averaging these scores.
Honda’s commitment to North American manufacturing is also highlighted by these awards. All three Honda models recognized on the 10Best lists are built in North America. The Honda Accord, now in its 11th generation, is manufactured at the Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio, where over 12.8 million Accords have been produced since 1982. The 11th-generation Civic Hatchback is built at the Honda Indiana Auto Plant, with the Civic Sedan produced by Honda of Canada Mfg. North American Civic production has exceeded 11.5 million units, with over five million made in the United States. The 6th-generation CR-V is manufactured across three North American plants: the East Liberty Auto Plant in Ohio, the Indiana Auto Plant, and Honda of Canada Mfg. Over 6 million CR-Vs have been produced in North America, with approximately half built in the U.S. Furthermore, the two-motor hybrid system and the 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine powering these hybrids are also produced in Ohio.
Honda’s continued success in the Car and Driver 10Best awards underscores its dedication to producing vehicles that excel in quality, performance, and innovation. The Honda Accord, Civic, and CR-V, particularly their hybrid variants, represent the pinnacle of Honda’s engineering and design philosophy, delivering exceptional value and driving satisfaction to customers. As Honda moves towards an increasingly electrified future, these accolades serve as a strong endorsement of their current models and a promising outlook for the brand’s ongoing evolution.
