2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Named AJAC’s Canadian Car of the Year

The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid continues to dominate the automotive industry, securing the prestigious 2025 Canadian Car of the Year award from the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). This recognition further cements the Civic’s reputation as Canada's most trusted compact car while highlighting Honda’s commitment to electrification.

Built in Canada and designed to deliver both efficiency and performance, the Civic Hybrid seamlessly integrates Honda’s two-motor hybrid system into its well-loved sedan and hatchback models. With an impressive 200 horsepower and 232 lb.-ft. of torque, it stands as the most powerful non-Type R Civic to date. This electrified Civic balances spirited driving dynamics with class-leading fuel efficiency, making it an optimal choice for Canadians looking to reduce their carbon footprint without sacrificing power.

A Growing List of Prestigious Awards

This latest accolade from AJAC is just one of many for the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid. It was recently named North American Car of the Year, an achievement that recognizes the vehicle's standout design, technology, and performance. Additionally, it secured a 2025 Car and Driver 10Best Award and was crowned AutoTrader’s Best Overall and Best Small Car.

Such widespread recognition reflects not only Honda’s engineering excellence but also the trust and enthusiasm Canadian drivers continue to show for the Civic. As Emile Korkor, Assistant Vice President of Honda Canada, noted, these achievements are a testament to the dedication of the team at Honda of Canada Manufacturing, where the Civic is built.

Hybrid Efficiency Without Compromise

The 2025 Civic Hybrid is engineered to deliver an outstanding balance of performance and efficiency. With an electro-continuously variable transmission (eCVT) and drive modes including ECON, Normal, and Sport, drivers can tailor their experience for fuel savings or enhanced responsiveness. Its fuel economy ratings—4.7 L/100 km in the city and 5.1 L/100 km on the highway—are among the best in its class, proving that hybrid technology can be both practical and fun to drive.

For added convenience and safety, the Civic Hybrid comes equipped with Honda Sensing driver-assistive technology across all trims, including Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Mitigation Braking, Blind Spot Monitoring, and Traffic Sign Recognition. Premium models like the Sport Touring Hybrid take it further with a 12-speaker BOSE Premium Sound System, Google Built-In, and a 10.2-inch digital driver display.

Canada’s Best-Selling Compact Car

The Honda Civic has long been a staple of Canadian roads, with over 15 million units sold in North America since its launch in 1973. Its legacy as Canada’s best-selling compact car in 2024 proves that Honda’s commitment to innovation, quality, and driver satisfaction continues to resonate with Canadian buyers.

With the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid, Honda takes this legacy a step further, delivering a fun-to-drive, efficient, and technologically advanced vehicle that appeals to a wide range of drivers. As demand for hybrid vehicles grows, this award-winning Civic sets a new standard for what Canadians can expect from an electrified compact car.

Experience the award-winning 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid today. Visit Lallier Honda Hull to learn more about available models and take one for a test drive.