Honda maintains a long-standing reputation for engineering safe and dependable automobiles. Demonstrating this commitment to occupant protection, four 2026 Honda models earned prestigious safety distinctions from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The award-winning 2026 lineup features the Passport, HR-V, Accord, and Civic Hatchback. All four vehicles incorporate standard Honda Sensing® driver-assist technology along with Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. Below is an overview of the primary safety systems equipped on these models that contributed to their top ratings.
2026 Honda HR-V
The 2026 Honda HR-V earned the IIHS's highest evaluation, receiving a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. Standard Honda Sensing® equips the HR-V with comprehensive protection, including frontal collision mitigation, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, driver attention monitoring, traffic sign recognition, and Highway Driving Assist, which detects driver drowsiness. Exterior features include automatic high-beam headlights. Available upgrades on higher trim levels include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, parking sensors, and automatic emergency braking.
2026 Honda Passport
Securing a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating for 2026, the Honda Passport integrates comprehensive active and passive protection features. Standard equipment powered by Honda Sensing® includes lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic braking, and front and rear parking sensors. Moving up to higher trim tiers unlocks a surround-view camera system, while the rugged TrailSport Elite trim adds an integrated trail camera tailored for off-road visibility.
2026 Honda Civic Hatchback
The 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback achieved a TOP SAFETY PICK honor from the IIHS. Continuing its widespread popularity for 2026, the Civic Hatchback features extensive standard safety tech, including Honda Sensing® and the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. Base equipment comprises forward collision warning, automatic braking to assist before potential impacts, lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and traffic jam assist. Upper trim levels enhance protection with blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and front/rear parking sensors.
2026 Honda Accord
The 2026 Honda Accord sedan captured a 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK honor. Every 2026 Accord comes standard with Honda Sensing®, the manufacturer's suite of active safety technologies. This safety suite integrates forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane-keep assistance, and lane centering assistance. Available driver aids on higher trims include blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, while Accord Hybrid models add a head-up display and auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Contact us at Delray Honda to learn more about Honda's award-winning vehicles for safety in the 2026 model year.
