1HG — Honda
A VIN beginning 1HG identifies a vehicle built by Honda in United States, covering US-built Civics and Accords. The first character, 1, is the region marker; the two that follow narrow it to the manufacturer and division.
Other Honda codes
Large manufacturers hold several WMIs, usually split by plant or vehicle class.
Also built in United States
Questions
›What car has a VIN starting with 1HG?
A Honda built in United States — typically US-built Civics and Accords. The three characters identify the manufacturer and plant region, not the specific model; characters 4–8 describe the model itself.
›Is 1HG the same as the country of origin?
The first character alone gives the region — 1 indicates United States. All three together identify the specific manufacturer and division within it.
›Can I tell the model year from 1HG?
No. The WMI says who built the vehicle, not when. Character 10 carries the model year, and character 7 helps resolve which of its two possible years applies.