The 2026 Honda Civic Hybrid has earned the Edmunds Top Rated Car Award. This marks the fourth time the 11th-generation Civic has received the honor from Edmunds experts. The test team highlighted the model’s sporty design, class-leading safety performance, excellent driving dynamics and fun-to-drive personality.
Highlights
- The 2026 Honda Civic Hybrid receives the Edmunds Top Rated Car Award for the fourth time on the 11th-generation Civic.
- Edmunds praises its sporty design, top safety ratings, strong dynamics and engaging drive in both sedan and hatchback body styles.
- The model uses the fourth-generation two-motor hybrid-electric powertrain to balance fuel efficiency with responsive performance.
- Honda Civic remains America’s best-selling compact car since 1973 and a key loyalty driver for the brand.
Edmunds Award Details
Edmunds Editor-in-Chief Alistair Weaver said the Civic Hybrid offers tremendous quality at a value price. He called it frugal, refined, comfortable and capable with no serious faults.
The Edmunds Top Rated Awards recognize the best vehicles on sale today. Judges base selections on extensive testing and ratings from the Edmunds Test Team. The Honda Civic and Accord have earned five such awards since the program began in 2020.
Advanced Hybrid Powertrain
Civic Hybrid models receive the award-winning fourth-generation Honda two-motor hybrid-electric powertrain. This ultra-smooth and responsive system maximizes fuel efficiency. At the same time, it preserves dynamic performance and interior space for passengers and cargo.
Proven Civic Legacy
The 11th-generation Civic serves as a gateway to the Honda brand. It appeals strongly to Gen Z, first-time buyers and multicultural customers. Honda Civic ranks as America’s best-selling compact car since 1973. The related 11th-generation Accord leads among midsize vehicles with Millennial, Gen Z and multicultural buyers.
About Honda
Honda offers a full line of clean, safe, fun and connected vehicles through more than 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The current lineup includes the Civic, Prelude, Accord, HR-V, CR-V, Passport, Prologue, Pilot, Ridgeline and Odyssey. Nearly one-third of 2025 Honda sales came from electrified models, including the Prologue SUV, hybrid Accord, CR-V, Civic, Prelude and fuel-cell CR-V e:FCEV.
Honda has built automobiles in America for over 40 years. It operates eight major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2025, about 99 percent of Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, with roughly 60 percent produced in America.
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