Honda has once again proven its automotive prowess, securing more coveted spots on the Car and Driver 10Best Awards for 2025 than any other automaker. For the third consecutive year, Honda’s commitment to quality, innovation, and driver satisfaction has been recognized with three prestigious awards, solidifying its place as an industry leader. This year’s accolades bring Honda’s total Car and Driver 10Best trophies to an impressive 95, the highest tally of any brand in the award’s illustrious history.
Honda’s Record-Breaking 10Best Performance
Since the inception of the Car and Driver 10Best awards over four decades ago in 1983, Honda has consistently demonstrated excellence. An astounding 95 total wins underscore Honda’s enduring dedication to producing top-tier vehicles. For the 2025 awards, the Honda Civic and Honda Accord have been honored in the 11Best Cars category, while the Honda CR-V continues its reign in the 10Best Trucks and SUVs category. This remarkable achievement marks the third year in a row that Honda has outshone all competitors, taking home more 10Best awards than any other brand.
Jessika Laudermilk, assistant vice president of Honda Auto Sales, highlighted the passion driving these achievements: “Winning three prestigious Car and Driver 10Best awards for the third year in a row speaks to the passion our Honda engineers and production associates pour into these products for our customers. We’re pleased that electrifying Civic, Accord and CR-V has been received so well because it is a promising sign as we head into the electrified future.”
Accord: The Unrivaled 10Best Champion
The Honda Accord stands as a monument to automotive excellence and longevity. America’s best-selling car for five decades, the Accord has etched its name into Car and Driver 10Best history with an unmatched 39 wins. This includes an unbroken streak of 27 consecutive years on the coveted list. The Accord’s consistent recognition is a testament to its enduring appeal, reliability, and continuous innovation, making it a perennial favorite among both critics and drivers.
Civic Lineup Sweeps 10Best for Third Year
The entire Honda Civic lineup – Sedan, Hatchback, Si, and Type R – has collectively earned a Car and Driver 10Best award for the third year running. Car and Driver editors specifically lauded the new Civic Hybrid variant, emphasizing its blend of fuel efficiency and engaging driving dynamics. This 11th 10Best win for the Civic model family underscores its broad appeal and Honda’s ability to cater to diverse driver preferences within a single model range. Tony Quiroga, Editor-in-Chief of Car and Driver, summarized the appeal of the Civic Hybrid: “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.”
CR-V and CR-V Hybrid: Top Trucks and SUVs
The Honda CR-V and CR-V Hybrid continue their winning streak, securing their 3rd consecutive Car and Driver 10Best Trucks and SUVs award. This accolade highlights the CR-V’s versatility, practicality, and fuel efficiency, particularly praised in its hybrid form. The CR-V’s consistent recognition in a highly competitive segment demonstrates Honda’s expertise in crafting SUVs that meet the evolving needs of modern families and adventurers alike. This 6th win for the CR-V reinforces its position as a leader in the compact SUV market.
Honda’s Electrified Future
The success of the Civic Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and CR-V Hybrid models in the Car and Driver 10Best Awards underscores Honda’s strategic move towards electrification. These fuel-efficient and enjoyable-to-drive hybrids are powered by Honda’s advanced two-motor hybrid system, engineered for optimal efficiency, dynamic performance, and enhanced driving comfort. Currently, hybrid models constitute over 50% of both Accord and CR-V sales, and are projected to make up 40% of Civic sales, signaling a strong consumer embrace of Honda’s hybrid technology and a promising trajectory for the brand’s electrified future.
Built in America
Adding to Honda’s impressive achievement, all three models recognized on the Car and Driver 10Best lists are proudly built in North America. This reflects Honda’s long-standing commitment to manufacturing vehicles close to its customers. The Accord is manufactured in Marysville, Ohio; the Civic Hatchback in Indiana and Sedan in Canada; and the CR-V across three North American plants including Ohio, Indiana and Canada. The very heart of these hybrids, Honda’s two-motor hybrid-electric system, is also produced in Ohio, further emphasizing Honda’s significant North American manufacturing footprint.
Conclusion
Honda’s remarkable performance in the Car and Driver 10Best 2025 Awards, securing more wins than any other brand for the third year running, is a clear indicator of the company’s unwavering dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction. With record-breaking wins for the Accord, a clean sweep for the Civic lineup, and continued dominance by the CR-V, Honda demonstrates its breadth of quality across various vehicle segments. Furthermore, the accolades for its hybrid models highlight Honda’s successful and forward-looking approach to electrification, positioning the brand for continued leadership in the automotive industry as it transitions towards an increasingly electric future. Honda’s 95 Car and Driver 10Best trophies stand as a powerful testament to its enduring legacy of innovation and quality.
