Honda continues to demonstrate leadership in automotive safety design and occupant protection. For 2026, four key models achieved safety distinctions from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS): the Passport, HR-V, Accord, and Civic Hatchback. Each vehicle comes standard with Honda Sensing® active safety technology and Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. The following overview details the active features and driver assistance systems that propelled these models to top scores.
2026 Honda HR-V
Achieving the IIHS's highest tier recognition, the 2026 Honda HR-V earned a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. An impressive suite of driver-assistance features comes standard on the HR-V via Honda Sensing®. Protection includes frontal collision mitigation, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, driver attention monitoring, traffic sign recognition, and Highway Driving Assist. Auto high-beam headlights are standard. Upper trims expand safety capability with blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, parking sensors, and automatic braking.
2026 Honda Passport
Also securing a TOP SAFETY PICK+ designation for 2026, the Honda Passport provides peace of mind on and off the road through extensive standard safety equipment. Powered by standard Honda Sensing®, key features include lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic braking, and front/rear parking sensors. Available features on top trims include a surround-view camera system, with the TrailSport Elite trim offering an integrated trail camera.
2026 Honda Civic Hatchback
Earning a 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK distinction, the 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback carries forward its storied reputation by offering comprehensive standard safety systems. Anchored by the ACE™ body structure and standard Honda Sensing®, standard equipment includes forward collision warning, automatic braking prior to potential impacts, lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and traffic jam assist. Premium trims offer available blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and parking sensors at both bumpers.
2026 Honda Accord
The 2026 Honda Accord sedan earned a TOP SAFETY PICK award from the IIHS. Prioritizing occupant safety, the iconic Accord sedan features Honda Sensing® standard on all 2026 models. Built into this package are forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane-keep assistance, and a lane centering system. Higher trim levels offer blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert, while Accord Hybrid models add an auto-dimming rearview mirror and a head-up display.
Contact us at Vandergriff Honda to learn more about Honda's award-winning vehicles for safety in the 2026 model year.
