Blog Highlights (Quick Takeaways)
- Honda just earned four 2026 Car and Driver 10Best awards, more than any other brand.
- Civic, Accord, CR-V and the all-new 2026 Honda Passport all made the 10Best lists.
- Honda now has 99 total Car and Driver 10Best trophies, the most of any brand in the award’s 40+ year history.
- The 2026 Passport is on the list for the first time and is the most rugged Honda SUV yet.
- Drivers in Los Angeles, CA and all over SoCal can shop these 10Best Honda models right now at Honda of Downtown Los Angeles.
Big News for LA: Honda Is the Winningest 10 Best Brand
Honda has done something huge again. For 2026, Car and Driver named four Honda models to its famous 10Best lists:
- Honda Civic – 2026 Car and Driver 10Best Cars
- Honda Accord – 2026 Car and Driver 10Best Cars
- Honda CR-V – 2026 Car and Driver 10Best Trucks and SUVs
- All-new 2026 Honda Passport – 2026 Car and Driver 10Best Trucks and SUVs (first time ever!)
With these wins, Honda now has 99 total 10Best awards, more than any other brand since the award started back in 1983. At least one Honda has been on the list every single year.
And here in Los Angeles, CA, you can shop all four of these award-winners at Honda of Downtown Los Angeles, your local Honda store serving drivers across SoCal.
Accord, Civic, CR-V and Passport: Award-Winning Lineup
The press release shares a few big milestones:
- Honda Accord
- Most awarded vehicle in Car and Driver 10Best history
- 40 total 10Best wins
- On the list 28 years in a row
- Honda Civic
- 12th 10Best award
- Civic lineup (including Civic Hybrid, Si, and Type R) has now won four straight years
- Honda CR-V
- 7th 10Best award
- 4th year in a row on the 10Best Trucks and SUVs list
- All-new 2026 Honda Passport
- First time ever on the 10Best list
- 11th different Honda model to be honored
That means when you’re shopping Civic, Accord, CR-V, or Passport in Downtown LA, you’re looking at some of the most decorated vehicles in the industry year after year.
The 2026 Passport: Honda’s Most Rugged SUV Ever
The star of this year’s news is the all-new 2026 Honda Passport, especially the new Passport TrailSport. Honda calls it the most rugged Honda SUV they’ve ever built.
From the press release, key Passport TrailSport highlights include:
- True off-road hardware, not just rugged styling
- Standard all-terrain tires
- Steel skid plates for underbody protection
- Off-road tuned suspension for better control off pavement
- Upgraded all-wheel drive system for tougher trails
- Bright orange heavy-duty recovery hooks that look cool and mean business
Honda also notes that Passport is on a roll:
- Passport sales are up nearly 75% this year
- TrailSport models are now about 80% of all Passport sales
- It’s bringing in younger, more affluent buyers to the Honda brand
For SoCal drivers, that combo is perfect: a comfortable Honda SUV that can handle:
- Weekend trips to Big Bear or Lake Arrowhead
- Dirt roads out toward Joshua Tree or the desert
- Rainy freeway drives around Los Angeles, CA
You can check out Passport inventory right now:
Hybrid Hondas That Help These Models Win
The release also points to Honda’s advanced two-motor hybrid system as a big part of why Civic, Accord and CR-V keep winning awards.
Here’s what it says about hybrids:
- Civic Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and CR-V Hybrid are a big reason these models earned 10Best honors.
- Over 50% of Accord and CR-V sales are now hybrid trims.
- Civic Hybrid already makes up nearly 40% of Civic sales.
- All three use Honda’s two-motor hybrid system that balances:
- Great fuel economy
- Smooth, mostly electric-feeling power
- A more comfortable, quiet drive
That’s great news for Los Angeles drivers who deal with daily stop-and-go traffic but still want something fun to drive on weekend road trips around Southern California.
At Honda of Downtown LA you can shop many of these hybrid models in one place:
What Car and Driver Loves About These Hondas
Honda’s press release even shares a few highlights from Car and Driver’s own comments. In simple terms, here’s how the editors describe each winner:
- Civic
- Fun to drive in every version
- The Civic Hybrid gets special praise for being both quick and efficient
- Accord
- Mixes everyday practicality with engaging driving dynamics
- Now a 40-time 10Best winner, which is unheard of in the industry
- CR-V
- Known for practicality, refinement, and affordability
- Called a “do-everything” SUV that still lands in the “affordable” zone
- Passport
- Car and Driver likes its boxy, rugged new look
- They say it balances toughness with comfort really well
These quotes make it clear: Honda isn’t just winning because of one model. The whole lineup keeps impressing the experts.
What Is Car and Driver 10Best, Anyway?
This award isn’t based on a single test drive. The 10Best process is very detailed. According to Honda’s release:
To be considered, a vehicle must:
- Be all-new, a past 10Best winner, or significantly updated
- Be on sale by January 31, 2026
- Have a base price under $115,000
Then Car and Driver editors:
- Spend about two weeks driving more than 100 cars, trucks and SUVs that qualify
- Score each one on a 0–100 scale
- Average the votes to pick the 10Best Cars and 10Best Trucks and SUVs
So when Honda says Civic, Accord, CR-V, and Passport are 10Best winners, it means they stood out against a lot of strong competition.
Why This Matters for Drivers in Los Angeles & SoCal
If you live in Los Angeles, CA or anywhere in Southern California, these awards are more than just trophies on a shelf. They mean:
- You can choose from four different 10Best-winning Hondas at one dealership
- You get vehicles that balance:
- Performance (fun to drive in city and on the highway)
- Comfort (quiet cabins, smooth rides for long LA commutes)
- Value (strong reputation, great resale, fuel savings with hybrids)
- Versatility (CR-V and Passport ready for SoCal adventures)
Honda’s long streak on the Car and Driver 10Best list also shows consistency. For over 40 years, Honda has continued to build cars and SUVs that impress both experts and everyday drivers.
Shop Honda 10Best Winners at Honda of Downtown Los Angeles
Ready to see what the buzz is about? At Honda of Downtown Los Angeles, you can shop our New Honda Inventory in SoCal!
- Test drive a Civic or Civic Hybrid for your LA commute
- Check out a 2026 Accord or Accord Hybrid for daily comfort and road trips
- Explore CR-V and CR-V Hybrid for family duty and weekend fun
- Get behind the wheel of the all-new 2026 Passport, including rugged TrailSport trims
Start your shopping online, then visit the dealership in person:
- Explore new Honda vehicles for sale in Los Angeles, CA
- New Honda SUV offers in Los Angeles, CA
- New Honda Sedan specials in Los Angeles, CA
- New Honda EV offers in Los Angeles, CA
- New Honda Hybrid specials in Los Angeles, CA
Stop by Honda of Downtown Los Angeles and experience for yourself why Civic, Accord, CR-V, and the all-new Passport helped Honda extend its lead as the winningest brand in Car and Driver 10Best award history.
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