Honda Wins 7 Car and Driver Editors' Choice Awards
November 15 2021, Centennial Honda
Car and Driver has spent the last 60 years making a name for themselves as an authority in the automotive industry. From running speed tests using handheld stopwatches in the 1950’s to today’s high-precision GPS testing tech, their Buyer’s Guide team has spent decades perfecting their unique series of rigorous vehicle testing methods.
Since then, their team has created 10 testing categories and collect over 200 data points to ensure they provide a complete and unbiased analysis of the roughly 400 vehicles they test on an annual basis. Everything from a vehicle’s performance, fuel economy, cargo space, safety, and even its seating height are taken into consideration.
Only vehicles that Car and Driver editors had hands-on driving experience with are eligible for an Editors’ Choice award, and this year, seven of Honda’s 2021 models stood out from the overwhelming sea of vehicles available in today’s market. These are the vehicles that, in their own words, “we would recommend to our friends and family; the vehicles we think are reliable, safe, and fun to drive.” Let’s find out which Honda models made the cut.
Honda Accord
Family Sedan Editors’ Choice Award
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Verdict |
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Nimble handling, peppy powertrains, easy-to-use infotainment. |
Styling, driving verve, practicality, and affordability keep the Accord at the top of our list of recommendations for sedan buyers. |
Honda CR-V
Compact SUV Editors’ Choice Award
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Highs |
Verdict |
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Cabin's upscale aura, noteworthy fuel-economy figures, plentiful cargo and interior- cubby storage. |
The CR-V has all the desirable qualities of the best compact SUVs: fuel efficiency, versatility, and plenty of the latest tech. |
Honda Passport
Mid-Size SUV Editors’ Choice Award
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Highs |
Verdict |
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Spacious interior for people and cargo, powerful V-6 engine, plenty of standard safety features. |
The spacious and powerful Passport is highly functional and pleasant to drive, making it one of our top-rated mid-size SUVs. |
Honda Ridgeline
Mid-Size Pickup Truck Editors’ Choice Award
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Highs |
Verdict |
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Interior feels huge for the class, quick and refined on the road, several innovative features. |
The Ridgeline isn't a typical mid-size pickup truck; it's more sophisticated and day-to-day practical. |
Honda Odyssey
Minivan Editors’ Choice Award
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Highs |
Verdict |
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Super practical interior, thoughtful tech features, novel second-row adjustable seats. |
Thanks to a roomy interior, reconfigurable seating, and lots of cargo space, the 2021 Odyssey is a great choice for modern families. |
Honda Civic
Compact Car Editors’ Choice Award
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Highs |
Verdict |
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Zesty handling, accommodating cabin, plenty of models and prices to choose from. |
Its fun-to-drive nature and focus on practicality makes the Honda Civic a compact car we're happy to recommend. |
Honda Civic Type R
Sport Compact Car Editors’ Choice Award
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Highs |
Verdict |
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Transformative driving experience, volcanic acceleration, totally practical for daily use. |
The Civic Type R might hurt the eyes and disappoint the ears, but its terrific driving behavior will still enchant the senses. |
