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Built in Canada. Crowned in Canada. Again.

2026-02-20

The 2026 Honda Civic adds more national awards to its legacy -- including back-to-back Canadian Car of the Year honours.

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Canada's best-selling car for 26 of the last 28 years just strengthened its reign. The proudly Ontario-built 2026 Honda Civic has once again been named Canadian Car of the Year -- and now adds two major 2026 AutoTrader Awards to its growing trophy case. From coast to coast to coast, Canadians continue to choose Civic. And Canada continues to choose it back.

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Canada's Best-Selling Car -- 26 of the Last 28 Years

The 2026 Honda Civic (hybrid, sedan and hatchback) remains Canada's best-selling car for 26 of the past 28 years.  A record unmatched in its segment.

Why does it continue to win?

  • Smart fuel efficiency, especially with the advanced hybrid powertrain
  • Proven reliability and long-term value
  • Confident, fun-to-drive performance
  • Advanced safety and driver-assist technologies
  • Everyday practicality Canadians rely on

From urban commutes to highway road trips -- and through every Canadian winter in between -- Civic delivers.


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Built in Ontario. Supporting Canada.

The Civic sedan (gas and hybrid models) and Civic Si are proudly built at Honda of Canada Manufacturing in Alliston, Ontario.

Since 1988, more than six million Civics have been produced there, making it Honda's longest-running nameplate in Canada. This year also marks the plant's 40th anniversary of building Honda and Acura vehicles.

Honda of Canada Manufacturing Highlights:

  • First Japanese automaker to establish vehicle production in Canada (1986)
  • Second-largest auto manufacturer by production volume in Canada
  • Capacity of over 400,000 vehicles annually
  • More than 4,000 Canadian associates
  • Over $3 billion sourced annually from Canadian suppliers
  • Approximately 30,000 spin-off jobs supported nationwide
  • Nearly 69% of Honda vehicles sold in Canada are built in Canada

When Canadians choose Civic, they're investing in Canadian manufacturing, Canadian workers, and Canadian communities.

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Award Momentum Continues

In addition to AJAC and AutoTrader recognition, the 2026 Civic has also recently earned:

  • Editors' Choice Award from Car and Driver
  • Best Value Award from The Drive

The message is clear: industry experts agree with Canadian drivers.

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The Civic Legacy Continues

Hybrid efficiency. Sporty performance. Everyday practicality. Canadian craftsmanship.

The 2026 Honda Civic isn't just collecting trophies -- it's reinforcing a legacy built over decades on Canadian soil.

Built in Canada. Awarded in Canada. Driven everywhere in Canada.

The Canadian Built 2026 Honda Civic Si.

Turbocharged attitude. Six-speed loyalty. Built for people who still love to drive.

See why Canadians love it -- test drive the Civic at Halton Honda.

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