Honda has consistently set high standards for vehicle safety and engineering reliability. Adding to its accolades, four vehicles in the lineup earned notable safety honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for 2026. These award-winning vehicles comprise the 2026 Honda Passport, HR-V, Accord, and Civic Hatchback. Every model comes standard with Honda Sensing® driver-assistance technologies and Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. Here is a closer look at the key safety features that enabled these vehicles to secure top marks.
2026 Honda HR-V
The 2026 Honda HR-V captured the top tier IIHS ranking, receiving a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. Powered by standard Honda Sensing®, the HR-V delivers active safety features, including frontal collision mitigation, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, driver attention monitor, traffic sign recognition, and Highway Driving Assist, to help combat fatigue. Automatic high beams come standard on the exterior. Higher trim tiers add enhanced active safety aids such as blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, and automatic braking.
2026 Honda Passport
Earning a TOP SAFETY PICK+ distinction for 2026, the Honda Passport comes equipped with exceptional active and passive safety features. Standard protective technologies within Honda Sensing® include lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic braking, and dual front/rear parking sensors. Select higher trims offer an advanced surround-view camera, whereas the off-road-oriented TrailSport Elite trim features a dedicated trail camera system.
2026 Honda Civic Hatchback
Recognized with a 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK designation, the Honda Civic Hatchback continues its legacy of consumer popularity. Built around the protective ACE™ body structure and standard Honda Sensing®, the Civic Hatchback delivers comprehensive active protection. Standard driver aids include forward collision warning, automatic braking that initiates braking before potential impacts, lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and traffic jam assist. Advanced safety options on higher trims include blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and parking sensors for both the front and rear bumpers.
2026 Honda Accord
The 2026 Honda Accord sedan reinforced its reputation by securing a 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK award. Built with standard Honda Sensing®, the Accord delivers a comprehensive suite of safety features across all trim levels. Key safety aids built into this suite include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane-keep assistance, and a lane centering system. Higher trims add blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert, while Accord Hybrid variants introduce a driver head-up display and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Contact us at Honda of Fort Worth to learn more about Honda's award-winning vehicles for safety in the 2026 model year.
