It’s no secret that Honda is a massively beloved brand. Over the decades, they’ve become synonymous with dependability, value, and style. So, it’s no surprise that they’ve collected their fair share of accolades from tons of trusted car experts, including Kelley Blue Book.
After its founding nearly a century ago, KBB eventually evolved into one of the most important go-to sources of car shopping advice and valuation. What we’re saying is, they’re the real deal. They’ve helped millions of Americans make informed decisions about the best cars to buy, and why.
So, what do they have to say about Honda in 2024?
Honda in the Kelley Blue Book Consumer Choice Awards
These awards recognize car brands who inspire excitement and fan loyalty on the strength of their achievements in automotive engineering. Until last year, it was known as the Brand Image Awards.
KBB has a long history of tracking consumer data and researching buying trends, and they use these numbers to determine which automakers are worthy of their coveted awards. In total, over 12,000 data points were used, each one representing a new vehicle shopper who conducted copious research on the KBB website.
There are a total of 15 individual categories in this year’s Consumer Choice Awards, and of these 15, we’re proud to announce that Honda won the most by a long shot—a total of 6. Meaning they managed to take home more than a third, and all but two in the non-luxury segment.
Here are the awards that Honda grabbed for 2024:
- Most Trusted Brand
- Best Value Brand
- Best Performance Brand
- Best In-Vehicle Experience Brand
- Best Overall EV/Hybrid Brand
- Best Overall Brand
Since KBB first began the Consumer Choice/Brand Image Awards, Honda has collected more than any other automaker. They’ve won “Best Value” every year since 2015, and they’ve gotten the highly sought-after “Best Overall” eight separate times. They also won the “Best In-Vehicle Experience,” a new award created this year to recognize vehicles with superb interior quality, comfort, and technology.
Honda in the Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards
KBB doesn’t just pay attention to consumer reporting and shopping trends. As a foremost authority on all things automotive, they also have a team of professional car reviewers who are tasked with determining the best models in each segment.
In order to find out who’s the best of the best, reviewers take a wide range of factors into account, including initial quality, economy, specs, dependability, performance, and more. For their 10th annual Best Buy Awards, KBB recognized not one, not two, but three different Honda models as the best in their respective segments. And to top it off, all three of them got a nod on Kelley Blue Book’s Best Resale Value Awards too.
Here are the Honda models that got shout-outs:
2024 Honda CR-V: Best Compact SUV
KBB expert score: 4.8/5.0
Fresh off its redesign for the 2023 model, the CR-V remains as relevant in the SUV game as ever, with available gas and hybrid powertrains. Both of which offer some seriously competitive fuel economy. It’s pretty much everything you want in a compact sport utility vehicle—nimble, easy drivability combined with a generous amount of interior real estate.
Available all-wheel drive and an overall wider stance gives it a more rugged flair than before. Plus tech features like the 9-inch touch screen display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto keep you properly connected. KBB said it best in their review: it “isn’t just the cream of the crop in compact SUVs; it’s among the most recommendable vehicles on the market, bar none.”
2024 Honda Civic: Best Compact Car
KBB expert score: 4.7/5.0
The Civic holds a distinction as one of the all-time bestselling automobiles in the world, and it’s easy to see why. The 2024 model is versatile as all get-out, boasting both sedan and hatchback versions. Along with the Civic Si and the super sporty Type R that cater to folks with a little more need for speed.
Regardless of which one you end up with, you know what you’re getting: supreme reliability in an affordable package. The Civic Sedan is capable of 40 miles to the gallon on the highway, making it one of the most fuel efficient non-hybrid cars on the streets, and you can always drive with confidence because both body styles earned Top Safety Pick awards from the IIHS.
2024 Honda Accord: Best Midsize Car
KBB expert score: 4.8/5.0
Like the CR-V, the Accord is available in standard gasoline and hybrid flavors, and it gets even better fuel economy. It’s earned more accolades than we have time to count here, and even in the base trim, it’s remarkably well-appointed for its price, putting it firmly in contention for cars with the best value.
As the Civic’s bigger brother, it basically takes everything the Civic gets right and kicks it up even further. The tech offerings for the 2024 model year include Google built-in and Alexa Built-in, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, and a truly impressive list of standard driver assistance features through the Honda Sensing suite.
Honda: Keeping the Hits Coming Year After Year
Kelley Blue Book aren’t the only pros singing Honda’s praises—the CR-V, Civic, and Accord all made it onto Car and Driver’s 10 Best list for 2024 too. In fact, the Accord has won more than any other car in history. But, we digress.
No matter which Honda model you’re after, McCarthy has you covered. Here to help you experience one of the best car brands around. If you’re looking for a new CR-V lease near Overland Park, give us a call at (913) 648-5400, and if you’re a member of our armed forces, be sure to ask about our military appreciation offers.
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