Safest Hybrid Sedans

Hybrid cars come in all shapes and sizes, from sedans, pickups, SUVs, MPVs to sports cars. Some models focus on fuel economy, while others significantly improve performance by combining gasoline and electricity. With so many hybrids, it's not easy to tell which ones are just "okay" and which ones are truly "outstanding." Therefore, we have conducted rigorous testing on almost all hybrid models.

The ranking of Car and Driver is based on the large amount of instrument test data we conduct on hundreds of vehicles every year, as well as the intuitive experience our professional editors gain when driving on real road conditions. We select the best hybrid car based on approximately 200 data points, covering acceleration performance, handling, comfort, trunk space, fuel economy, cost performance and driving pleasure. We are extremely strict about rankings because we want you to know the models you are interested in.

The ranking of Car and Driver is based on two core bases: first, the large-scale instrument test data conducted on hundreds of vehicle models every year, and the second, the intuitive experience formed by our professional editors in actual road driving. We selected the safest hybrid cars based on data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and then ranked each model based on acceleration performance, handling performance, comfort, storage space, and fuel economy. About 200 indicators such as sex, cost performance and driving pleasure are used as the benchmark. We value rankings so much because we want you to have a comprehensive understanding of all the information about your favorite model. The following list lists all hybrid cars or hatchbacks that won both the IIHS "Best Safety Choice" award and the NHTSA five-star safety rating in 2024.