Honda Dominates Car and Driver’s 10Best Awards

Hollywood’s awards season may just be heating up, but earlier this month, Honda added to its already impressive trophy case.

Honda appeared on Car and Driver’s year-end lists three times for the second straight year – more than any other brand. The Accord and Civic secured spots on the 2024 Best10 Cars list, while the CR-V appeared amongst the Best10 Trucks and SUVs winners.

Here at Billy Wood Honda, we’re proud to be your supplier for these generational vehicles. Below is a summary of what Car and Driver had to say about Honda’s Best10 representatives.

Winner: The Honda Accord

As Car and Driver astutely puts it, “If there were a Mount Rushmore of cars, a likeness of the Accord would be George Washington.” The Bill Russell of the automotive world, the Accord has now appeared on the 10Best list 38 times since the distinction was first handed out in 1983, including the last 26 in a row.

The sedan received well-deserved recognition from the magazine for its unwavering performance and forward-thinking approach. It was commended for its relentless pursuit of improvement, even with its existing 11th-generation model. Throughout the years, Honda has made numerous enhancements to their family car, offering increased space, luxurious features, improved fuel efficiency. With no end to this ever-evolving process in sight, it’s hard to see the Accord forfeiting its place on the list any time soon.

Winner: The Honda Civic

Another perennial mainstay on this list, the 2024 Civic enjoyed a victory lap of sorts before getting set to add a hybrid powertrain with the 2025 model. The Civic was particularly lauded for the versatility of its different trims, from the commuter-friendly base LX to the more powerful EX and Touring models.

The Civic Type R hatchback was specifically commended; earlier in the year, it became the first front-drive machine to break the three-minute barrier around Virginia International Raceway’s 4.1-mile Grand Course.

Winner: The Honda CR-V

The 2024 CR-V earned a spot on Car and Driver’s Best10 Trucks and SUVs list by following the evolutionary trajectory of its sedan siblings. In no way resembling the version of the CR-V that launched in the late 90’s, today’s CR-V perfectly fills the gap in Honda’s product portfolio vacated by the discontinued Accord wagon.

Car and Driver applauded the CR-V for its novel design, roomy interior, and massive cargo hold. In a year that was chaotic in many regards, we should appreciate vehicles like the CR-V for their much-needed practicality and dependability.

Join the Celebration Today

There’s plenty to celebrate at Billy Wood Honda, as we get set to pop champagne for the new year in a few days. With this year’s three representatives, Honda now leads all brands with 92 total Car and Driver awards since its inaugural list in ’83.

Find out for yourself what it feels like to get behind the wheel of one of these award-winning rides. Whether you’re interested in the Accord, Civic, CR-V, or any other Honda vehicle in our comprehensive new and pre-owned inventory, Union County’s top Honda dealership will send you into the new year with a champion’s mentality.