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Honda has enjoyed a standout start to 2026, securing two prestigious honours at the What Car? Awards – with the Honda Civic e:HEV crowned Family Car of the Year and Honda named Most Reliable Brand.
The Civic e:HEV’s latest recognition follows the model’s 2025 update, which brought a refreshed exterior design and subtle interior improvements aimed at enhancing comfort, refinement and overall premium feel, while retaining the car’s renowned efficiency and strong hybrid performance.
Commenting on the Civic’s success, Steve Huntingford, Editor of What Car?, said:
“The Honda Civic is one of the most spacious and practical family cars on sale. Plus, it manages to combine a comfortable ride with fun handling. Its hybrid set-up delivers gutsy performance, quiet running, and superb real-world fuel efficiency. And, if you buy on PCP finance, you get all of this for a competitive price.”
Honda’s reputation for dependability was further underlined with the brand being named Most Reliable Brand, following outstanding results in the What Car? Reliability Survey.
Huntingford added:
“While Honda always performs well in the annual What Car? Reliability Survey, 2025 saw it move up to the top spot. For starters, it had the lowest fault rate of any brand. And on the rare occasions that problems did occur, these were put right swiftly and at no cost to owners.”
Reacting to the double success, Rebecca Adamson, Head of Automobile at Honda Motor Europe – UK, commented:
“We’re delighted to see the Civic recognised once again, and to receive further validation of Honda’s long-standing reputation for reliability. These awards reflect the dedication of our teams, our retail partners and the trust our customers place in the brand. It’s a fantastic way to begin 2026.”
For customers at Western & Barnetts Honda, these awards reinforce Honda’s position as a leading choice for families seeking a reliable, efficient and enjoyable car, backed by a brand with a proven commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
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