This morning, we learned the exciting news that the newly updated 2016 Civic was selected as the recipient of the North American Car of the Year award. Presented at the beginning of the North American International Auto Show, now underway in Detroit, the North American Car and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) awards are unique from standard awards. This is because, instead of coming from a single media outlet, they are given by a group of independent automotive journalists from across the United States and Canada.
Completely redesigned for 2016, the Civic features a new vehicle architecture, sophisticated styling, a more spacious interior, and a suite of available Honda Sensing safety and driver-assistive technologies. It is also the first compact car to include both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
"The all-new Civic was developed and is built in North America, making this North American Car of the Year win even sweeter," said Jeff Conrad, Honda Division senior vice president and general manager. "Civic is a cornerstone of the Honda lineup, and we're delighted that the automotive press has recognized the new levels of styling, performance, advanced technology, safety and value that characterize the new Civic."
