Safest Honda for a Teen Driver

Honda’s 2026 Safety Awards, At a Glance

The 2026 Honda HR-V and Honda Passport both earned IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, the agency’s highest distinction, while the Honda Civic Hatchback and Honda Accord earned TOP SAFETY PICK. Honda specifically called out that the Civic, Accord, and HR-V — its most affordable gateway models — all achieved top safety ratings, with average transaction prices lower than the industry average for a used vehicle. Every new Honda also comes standard with Honda Sensing®, a suite of driver-assist features including Collision Mitigation Braking, Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mitigation, and Adaptive Cruise Control, installed in more than 10 million Honda vehicles since 2014. For parents shopping at Napleton Honda of Morton Grove, that means safety and affordability aren’t a trade-off.

Which 2026 Honda Is Best for a Teen Driver?

The Honda Civic Hatchback and Honda HR-V are the strongest first-car picks. The Honda Civic Hatchback is compact, easy to handle, and one of Honda’s most affordable models, while earning a 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK award. The Honda HR-V offers that same standard Honda Sensing® technology in a compact SUV body with a higher seating position, plus the top-tier TOP SAFETY PICK+ distinction. Families who want more interior room can also consider the Honda Accord or Honda Passport, both of which made this year’s list.

At Napleton Honda of Morton Grove, our team can walk families through each of these models side by side to find the safest fit for a new driver’s needs and budget.

Ready to find the safest Honda for your teen driver? Visit Napleton Honda of Morton Grove to test drive the 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback, Honda HR-V, or another 2026 IIHS award winner and see this year’s safety technology firsthand.

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