BAR RAISER: Civic Hybrid named 2025 North American Car of the Year

For over three decades, the North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards have celebrated the best of the best in the automotive world. These awards shine a spotlight on vehicles that excel in areas like innovation, design, safety, performance and overall driver satisfaction. Each year, 50 seasoned automotive journalists from the US and Canada put contenders through their paces, narrowing down a competitive list of entries to crown the winners.

On 10 January 2025, during the Detroit Auto Show’s media day, the Honda Civic Hybrid earned the top honor as the 2025 North American Car of the Year, racking up 205 votes. This marks the fourth time the Civic nameplate has taken home a NACTOY award, following wins in 2006, 2016 and 2022. It’s another feather in the cap for Honda’s beloved compact sedan.

John Voelcker, a respected NACTOY juror and contributor to publications like Car and Driver and Green Car Reports, had high praise for the Civic Hybrid:

“The Honda Civic has been winning accolades for 50 years, and the Civic Hybrid takes it to the next level. Honda’s hybrid system is fantastic, delivering fun and fuel efficiency in a package that’s sleeker and more refined than ever. It’s an easy win.”

The Civic Hybrid in the Philippines

Here in the Philippines, Honda offers three Civic variants to cater to a range of drivers:

V Turbo CVT: P1,600,000

RS Turbo CVT: P1,790,000

RS e:HEV E-CVT (Hybrid): P1,990,000

For those considering the hybrid model, Honda has rolled out the e:HEV Financing Program, which includes lower interest rates for down payments of 15 percent to 20 percent. Loan terms range from 36 to 60 months, depending on bank approval. Participating banks offering free comprehensive insurance include RCBC, BDO, Chinabank and EastWest Bank. Meanwhile, BPI offers extended loan terms of up to 84 months, making the financing options more flexible.

To learn more about Honda’s latest promos or explore their lineup, visit hondaphil.com/promos or check out their Virtual Showroom.