It seems to me that most new hybrids are actually road bikes with flat bars. One example is the Specialized Sirrus, which is only differentiated from road bikes by the wider tires. The rest is all rigid components with a sports-touring geometry. This is in a stark contrast to the traditional hybrids with suspension forks, with some even having full suspensions, made in the late 90's and early 2000's.
Small numbers of hybrids are offered with a more relaxed geometry and some mountain bike features, allowing them to be ridden in areas that would be a little rough for most road bikes. Since the latter would, in my opinion, more accurately describe what a true hybrid is, I would opt for one of those and supplement my fleet with a true road bike. I would definitely agree that rigid forks, racing geometry, and flat bars are great for smooth pavement. However, I would prefer a dropped bar for better efficiency and positioning.