Honda

Also known for its motorcycles and other products, Honda Motor Co. is an import success story — a small company headquartered in Tokyo that has had bestselling models in many U.S. vehicle classes. Honda's well-earned reputation still shows in popular, well-rounded models like the Accord mid-size sedan, Civic compact car, CR-V compact SUV and HR-V subcompact SUV. The fondly remembered Prelude nameplate returned for 2026 on a sleek new coupe based on the Civic hybrid’s platform.

The brand’s larger vehicles include two related mid-size SUVs: the two-row Passport and three-row Pilot. The Odyssey minivan remains a strong competitor, and the innovative Ridgeline pickup truck competes in the mid-size field. Honda also entered the electric-vehicle market with the Prologue, an all-electric mid-size SUV that is the product of a joint venture between Honda and GM.