Best Japanese Sedans for 2024
The best used and new Japanese sedans based on a data-driven analysis of each vehicle's reliability, resale value and safety.
The best Japanese small and compact car is the Honda Civic (coupe) (9.4 quality rating), with the Honda Accord being the best Japanese midsize car (9.3 quality rating). The Toyota Avalon ranks #1 for the best Japanese large cars (9.2 quality rating).
The best Japanese hybrid car is the Toyota Prius (hatchback) (9.2 quality rating), which is also the best Japanese plug-in hybrid car (PHEV). The Nissan LEAF ranks #1 for the best Japanese electric cars (8.0 quality rating).
How We Rank These Cars
iSeeCars Best Japanese Cars are calculated based on the latest research by our data science team and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
We analyze data from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with the NHTSA's Safety Ratings to give you an unbiased guide to the best vehicles in each segment.
After being evaluated, vehicles with the highest average scores earn a spot in the iSeeCars Best Japanese Cars. (No final score is given to vehicles missing a score in any of the categories, but scores for other categories are still shown.)
Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Reliability
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention
The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.
Safety
The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
