Some things just don’t change, and for Canadians, the Honda Civic is one of them. In 2025, the Civic once again claimed the title of Canada’s best-selling passenger car, marking the 26th time in 28 years it has topped the charts. Honda sold 31,054 Civics last year across sedan, hatchback, and hybrid variants, proving that the nameplate still hits the sweet spot for everyday drivers.
It’s a rare kind of consistency, the kind built on trust, practicality, and a car that simply does what people need it to do, year after year.
Hybrids Are Clearly Having a Moment
While the Civic led the passenger car segment, Honda’s hybrid lineup had an even bigger story to tell.
The Honda CR-V Hybrid finished 2025 as Canada’s best-selling hybrid vehicle, with 35,325 hybrid units sold out of a total 55,987 CR-Vs. That’s a massive share and a clear sign that Canadians are warming up quickly to electrified driving.
Add in hybrid versions of the Civic and Accord, and hybrids made up 43 percent of Honda Canada’s total sales last year. That’s not a small shift. It’s a signal that buyers want better fuel efficiency without giving up comfort or performance.
Built in Canada, Trusted Everywhere
What makes the story even more meaningful is where these vehicles come from.
Both the Civic and CR-V are built at Honda of Canada Manufacturing (HCM) in Alliston, Ontario, a facility that’s been producing vehicles since 1988. Over six million Civics have rolled out of the plant, making it the longest-running Civic production site anywhere in the world.
The plant also plays a global role, serving as the lead manufacturing hub for the CR-V worldwide and the North American lead for the CR-V Hybrid.
Next year, HCM marks its 40th anniversary, a milestone that reflects decades of Canadian craftsmanship and engineering.
A Legacy That Keeps Growing
“Canadians choose Civic because it consistently delivers what matters most: quality, reliability, value, and driving enjoyment,” said Emile Korkor, Assistant Vice-President at Honda Canada.
He added that the continued success of both the Civic and CR-V reflects the dedication of Honda’s manufacturing teams and the trust customers place in the brand.
Since its launch in 1973, the Civic has sold over 2.3 million units in Canada, while the CR-V has crossed 15 million sales globally, making it Honda’s most successful model worldwide.
What this really shows is simple: Honda hasn’t just adapted to change, it’s led it. And with hybrids now firmly in the mainstream, the brand’s momentum in Canada doesn’t look like it’s slowing anytime soon.
