The term “dependable” is ambiguous as it does not specify any particular model or segment of cars. These days vehicles belong to different segments like small cars, hatchbacks, compact, luxury small cars, subcompact cars, midsize cars, luxury midsize cars, large cars, large luxury cars, super luxury cars, etc.

On the whole, the Toyota Camry would rank as the most dependable car. The latest model comes with newer, better technology as well as better handling dynamics.

• Small cars: In this segment, the 2018 Kia Soul would win the title of the most dependable car. It delivers outstanding performance and comes with abundant cargo space and a roomy comfortable cabin. It gives an acceptable fuel efficiency of 25MPG in the city and 30MPG on the highways. It is closely followed by small cars from Honda and Volkswagen.
• Compact cars: Even in this segment, the Kia Soul would take the top position of the most dependable car. Volkswagen Golf R and Honda Fit share the second position.
  These vehicles hold the same positions in the hatchbacks segment as well. Thus, they dominate the broad range of small car market.
• Small luxury cars: The 2018 Audi A5 and Kia Stinger share the first place. Audi completely redesigned its A5 model in 2018 which has made it one of the best vehicles in its class. It has high-end interiors, exciting performance and a host of other features, which makes it the most dependable small luxury car.
  The 2018 Kia Stinger debuted with a top class rating. It has sporty driving characteristics, spacious interiors, a large trunk, an excellent infotainment system, and lots of other features.
• Subcompact cars: The 2019 Honda Fit leads the pack with more safety features than any other car in its class. It has a utilitarian cabin, automatic high beams, and configurable rear seats. It also provides excellent fuel efficiency and agile handling. The 2018 Kia Rio and 2018 Chevrolet Sonic rank second and third in this category respectively.
• Luxury midsized cars: The BMW 5 Series dominates this segment. The 5 Series is nearly faultless. Powerful engine, enjoyable spritely handling, high-class cabin, and high-end technology are its primary attributes. The 2018 model comes with two new trims.
  Genesis G80 comes second in this segment with a luxurious cabin and a long list of standard features as well as balanced performance.
• Large cars: The 2019 Toyota Avalon dominates this segment. This high-quality car is one of the most dependable vehicles because of its luxurious seats, ride comfortability, driver assistance features, a well-appointed cabin, etc. The Toyota Avalon Hybrid ranks second, and its excellent fuel efficiency is its greatest attribute.