Honda Civic Hybrid Named Car of the Year in Canada & North America
Honda Civic Hybrid Named Car of the Year in Canada & North America
Posted on December 18, 2025
2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Dominates with Top Automotive Honors in Canada and North America
The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid has achieved a remarkable achievement in automotive excellence by being named both the Canadian Car of the Year and the North American Car of the Year — two of the most prestigious recognitions in the auto industry this year. These awards underscore the Civic Hybrid’s blend of performance, efficiency, innovation, and broad appeal across markets.
Canadian Car of the Year
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) selected the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid as the Canadian Car of the Year, a testament to its relevance and impact in the Canadian market. AJAC jurors evaluated vehicles on criteria such as design, practicality, safety, performance, and value — and the Civic Hybrid rose to the top among all contenders. It’s not the first time the Civic has earned this honor; the nameplate has a strong history of Canadian recognition.
Canadians also showed their support through strong sales, with the Civic continuing to be one of the country’s best-selling passenger cars, reinforcing its position as a top choice among buyers.
North American Car of the Year
In addition to its Canadian award, the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid was named North American Car of the Year™ at the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards (NACTOY). This achievement is historic: it marks the fourth time a Honda Civic has won this award, making it the most awarded model in the history of the North American Car of the Year program.
A panel of professional automotive journalists from both the United States and Canada evaluates vehicles based on innovation, design, safety technologies, performance, driver satisfaction, and value — and the Civic Hybrid’s balanced approach to efficiency and driving dynamics helped it stand out from a competitive field.
What Sets the 2025 Civic Hybrid Apart
The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid builds on the longstanding reputation of the Civic line with advanced hybrid technology, strong performance, and everyday practicality. Equipped with Honda’s innovative two-motor hybrid system, the model delivers engaging performance alongside notable fuel efficiency and refined driving manners — attributes that contributed directly to its award-winning status.
Available in both sedan and hatchback variants for the first time, the Civic Hybrid appeals to a broad range of drivers looking for environmental responsibility without compromising on fun-to-drive characteristics and usability for daily life.
A Legacy of Excellence
The Civic nameplate has a rich legacy of award recognition. The 2025 Civic Hybrid’s triumph at both the Canadian and North American Car of the Year awards reinforces Honda’s commitment to engineering vehicles that resonate with journalists and consumers alike. With its blend of innovation, performance, and everyday value, the Civic Hybrid represents a standout choice in the compact car and hybrid segments.