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Honda Clarity

Mid-Size Sedan

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Honda Clarity is a "new-energy" mid-size sedan in production from 2016 to 2021. Unlike other cars on the road today, the Clarity was offered as a hydrogen fuel cell EV, battery EV, and plug-in hybrid.

As such, the Clarity is hardly an attempt at producing a volume seller. Instead, Honda tested with it three new drivetrains that have varying degrees of promise in the coming years.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 50%

Pros

Distinct styling
Fuel cell

Cons

Not meant for volume production
Lack of fuel cell infrastructure

What external reviewers found

External score 54%

Pros

Good range per charge
Good fuel economy
Comfortable ride
Competitively priced
Plump curb weight

Cons

Limited cargo space
No volume knob
LaneWatch doesn't work on the passenger side of the car
Droning engine

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	Fuel Cell	Plug-in Hybrid	Electric

External Reviews

cnet^[1]

Reviewer score 63% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

The 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid is one of the longest-range PHEVs on the road today for the money. It delivers nearly 50 miles of range per charge at a price competitive with smaller plug-in sedans. As tested at $37,530, I'm not sure it's worth the extra dough to spring for the leather-trimmed Touring model.

Pros

Competitively priced
Good range per charge
Comfortable ride

Cons

LaneWatch doesn't work on the passenger side of the car
Limited cargo space

digitaltrends^[2]

Reviewer score 45% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from digitaltrends have found:

The EPA rates the 2019 Clarity Plug-In at 110 mpg-e, a measurement that estimates the efficiency of the vehicle. It cruises serenely and quietly, at least until its gas engine is awoken for highway passing. The seats are comfortable and outward visibility is decent thanks in part to an extra rear window.

Pros

Plump curb weight
Comfortable ride
Good fuel economy

Cons

Droning engine
No volume knob

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References

^ 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid review: Worth a second look. [cnet].
^ 2019 Honda Clarity review: Not the hybrid you’re looking for. [digitaltrends].

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