Honda’s new Civic Hybrid has been awarded the prestigious 2025 North American Car of the Year, setting a new record for a single model’s most awards ever won. This marks the fourth time the Civic has claimed this title, making it the most awarded model in the 30-plus-year history of the award.
The North American Car of the Year is a highly respected honor, evaluated based on innovation, design, safety, technology, driving satisfaction, and overall value. A panel of 50 automotive journalists from the United States and Canada conducts the judging, ensuring the award’s credibility within the industry.
Honda Civic Hybrid: A Powerful and Efficient Performer
The Civic Hybrid comes in both sedan and hatchback body types and is equipped with Honda’s latest two-motor hybrid system. With a total output of 200 horsepower and 315 Nm of torque, the Civic Hybrid offers the most powerful performance among all Civic models, excluding the Type R.
Beyond performance, the Civic Hybrid also impresses with its fuel efficiency, achieving an impressive 21.2 km per liter (50 mpg) in city driving. This blend of power and fuel economy has made it a popular choice among US consumers seeking a vehicle that offers both performance and practicality.
A Best-Selling Model for 52 Years in the US
Since its launch in 1973, the Honda Civic has sold over 15 million units in North America, making it one of the market’s most beloved and enduring models. It has consistently ranked among the top three best-selling passenger cars in the US for the past 52 years, appealing particularly to Generation Z, first-time buyers, and customers from diverse backgrounds.
The Civic’s continued success underscores Honda’s ability to evolve its models, meeting the changing needs of consumers while maintaining its reputation for reliability and performance.
Honda’s Dual Success: Environmental Sustainability and Performance Excellence
Honda celebrates its 25th anniversary of selling hybrid vehicles in the US this year. Since the launch of its first hybrid model, Insight, in 1999, Honda has continued developing its technology to deliver models that satisfy both environmental and driving performance.
The hybrid versions of the Accord and CR-V models also record high sales, with hybrids accounting for more than half of total sales for both models. The Car of the Year award for the new Civic Hybrid is expected further to solidify Honda’s technological prowess and brand value.
