Honda Civic and CR-V Named 2025 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award Winners

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Honda holds the record for the most Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards of any brand

The 2025 Honda Civic and CR-V have been recognized in Kelley Blue Book’s annual Best Buy Awards, with the Civic named Best Compact Car for a record ninth time and the CR-V securing Best Compact SUV for the eighth time. Both awards also apply to their hybrid-electric variants.

With a total of 41 awards, Honda remains the most honored brand in Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards history. Since the award’s inception in 2015, at least one Honda model has been recognized every year.

The Best Buy Awards is a comprehensive recognition program that spotlights the standout cars, trucks and SUVs Kelley Blue Book recommends to new-car shoppers across a variety of segments. Now in its 11th year, the program continues to adapt to the dynamic automotive landscape with evolving categories that reflect advances in technology, safety and efficiency, providing buyers with expert advice on the best car for their needs.

Kelley Blue Book on the 2025 Honda Civic and CR-V:

2025 Honda Civic – Best Compact Car
“Honda has taken the Civic’s excellent formula—a stellar mix of features, dependability, driving pleasure, and value—and added hybrid power and efficiency.”

2025 Honda CR-V – Best Compact SUV
“Not only is the Honda CR-V wonderfully practical, utterly dependable, and fuel-efficient, but it’s also quite satisfying to drive.”

The Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards recognize the top cars, trucks, and SUVs recommended by its editors based on a comprehensive evaluation process. Criteria include pricing, 5-Year Cost-to-Own data, consumer reviews, ratings, and sales performance.

For more details on the 2025 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards and Honda’s winning models:

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