🏆 7 Honda Models Earn 2026 “Editors’ Choice” Awards from CarandDriver

Big news for Colorado Honda drivers — and even bigger news for Boulder car shoppers.

The editors at CarandDriver.com have honored Seven Honda models with prestigious 2026 Editors’ Choice awards, recognizing each as the best in its respective category and wholeheartedly recommending them to buyers.

Out of more than 450 vehicles tested across 47 segments, only models earning a 9-, 9.5-, or 10-star rating make the Editors’ Choice list. These are the vehicles that rise to the top — and Honda dominates.

🥇 The 2026 Honda Models That Earned Editors’ Choice Awards

Here’s the full Honda lineup of winners:

• Mid-Size Family Sedan: 2026 Honda Accord (including Accord Hybrid)
• Compact Car: 2026 Honda Civic (including Civic Hybrid)
• Sport Compact Car: 2026 Honda Civic Si
• Sport Compact Car: 2026 Honda Civic Type R
• Compact SUV: 2026 Honda CR-V
• Hybrid Compact SUV: 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
• Mid-Size Two-Row SUV: 2026 Honda Passport

From gas-powered performance models to highly efficient hybrids, Honda’s engineering strength shows across every major segment.

🏅 And It Doesn’t Stop There: 10Best Dominance

In addition to the Editors’ Choice honors, Honda also earned four coveted 2026 Car and Driver 10Best awards — more than any other brand for the fourth year in a row and the most in 10Best history.

Honda now holds Awards for:

• 99 total 10Best awards
• The most 10Best trophies of any brand in the award’s 40+ year history
• An incredible 40 total 10Best wins for Accord
• 28 consecutive years on the 10Best list for Accord
• 12 wins for Civic
• 7 wins for CR-V

That kind of consistency isn’t luck — it’s legacy.

🚗 What This Means for Colorado Drivers

Awards are great. But what matters most is what they mean behind the wheel.

For Boulder and Front Range drivers, these award-winning Hondas deliver:

• Proven reliability for mountain miles
• Hybrid efficiency for daily commutes
• Confident AWD options for Colorado winters
• Performance trims like Civic Si and Type R for driving enthusiasts
• Rugged capability with the Passport (especially TrailSport trims) for weekend adventures

Whether you’re commuting down Highway 36, heading up to Nederland, or planning a Rocky Mountain weekend escape, there’s an
award-winning Honda built for it.

🌱 Gas & Hybrid Excellence

One of the biggest takeaways from this year’s recognition? Honda’s balanced approach.

Gas-powered and hybrid-electric models were both recognized across multiple segments. That means drivers don’t have to choose between performance and efficiency — Honda delivers both.

With hybrid versions of the
Accord,
Civic, and
CR-V earning top honors, Honda continues strengthening its
electrified lineup while maintaining the driving dynamics buyers love.

🇺🇸 Built Here. Proven Here.

Honda has been building vehicles in America for more than 40 years. In 2025:

• Nearly 99% of Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America
• 60% were made in America
• Eight major auto manufacturing facilities operate across the country

Award-winning engineering, built close to home.

Why This Matters More Than Ever

When independent experts test hundreds of vehicles and repeatedly choose the same brand year after year, it says something powerful.

It says about the Awarded Automotive Brand that:

• The quality is consistent.
• The performance is real.
• The value is undeniable.
• And buyers can purchase with confidence.

Honda’s continued dominance in Editors’ Choice and 10Best awards reinforces what owners already know — these vehicles simply deliver.

Experience Award-Winning Honda for Yourself

If you’ve been considering upgrading your vehicle, this recognition makes the decision even clearer. From the legendary Accord to the adventurous Passport, Honda’s 2026 lineup is setting the standard across the industry.

And here in Boulder, that means access to some of the most highly recommended vehicles in America — right in your backyard.

Ready to Drive One of the Best?

Explore the 2026 Honda lineup, compare trims, and see why seven models are topping the charts this year.

Because when the experts and drivers agree — you know you’re in the right vehicle. 🚗✨