The Honda Civic Hybrid has received the “Best Value” designation for 2026 from The Drive. This marks the third time the model has been recognized by the publication’s editors since the awards program launched in 2022.
Highlights
- Third consecutive recognition from The Drive’s awards program since 2022
- 200 horsepower and 232 lb.-ft. of torque make Sport Hybrid variants the most powerful non-Type R Civics produced
- 50-mpg city rating achieved by Civic Sedan Sport and Sport Touring hybrid models
- 2025 North American Car of the Year recipient as the electrified variant of America’s top-selling compact car
The Drive’s Assessment
The Drive Awards evaluate vehicles currently on sale through comprehensive testing by editorial staff. Vehicles are rated on a scale of 1 to 10 across multiple factors:
- Driving satisfaction
- Usability
- Standard equipment compared to rivals
- Fuel economy
- Value
The Honda Civic Hybrid was tested twice in 2025, scoring 9 and 9.5. The publication noted that the Civic Hybrid delivers value in both Sedan and Hatchback configurations without compromising driving enjoyment, citing its 200 horsepower output, sporty handling, and comfortable interior..
Powertrain and Performance
The Civic Hybrid sits at the top of the Honda Civic lineup and was named the 2025 North American Car of the Year. Available as a sedan or hatchback, the model is powered by the fourth-generation Honda two-motor hybrid-electric powertrain.
Key powertrain specifications include:
- Combined output: 200 horsepower
- Torque: 232 lb.-ft.
- EPA city fuel economy: 50 mpg (Sedan Sport and Sport Touring hybrids)
- Motor configuration: Two electric motors
The two-motor hybrid system delivers acceleration while maintaining EPA fuel economy ratings across the lineup.
Market Position
The 11th-generation Civic serves as a gateway to the Honda brand and ranks as America’s most popular vehicle among Gen Z buyers, first-time purchasers, and multicultural customers. Honda Civic has held the position of America’s best-selling compact car since 1973.
About Honda
Honda offers a full vehicle lineup sold through more than 1,000 independent U.S. dealers. The electrified vehicle lineup, representing nearly one-third of total sales in 2025, includes:
- All-electric: Prologue SUV
- Hybrid-electric: Accord, CR-V, Civic, and Prelude
- Fuel-cell-electric: CR-V e:FCEV
Honda has operated auto manufacturing facilities in America for over 40 years, currently running eight major plants. In 2025, approximately 99% of Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, with about 60% manufactured in America.
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