Honda Clarity Sedan (2016-2021)
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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% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Distinct styling
- Fuel cell
Cons
- Not meant for volume production
- Lack of fuel cell infrastructure
What external reviewers found***
External score 54% (not directly comparable across industries)
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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Specifications
Fuel Cell | Plug-in Hybrid | Electric | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cargo Capacity | 334 L / 11.8 cu-ft | 439 L / 15.5 cu-ft | 405 L / 14.3 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 L / 6.9 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs, 312.42 mm | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Rear | Disc, 309.88 mm | Disc | Disc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tire Size | 235/45 R18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Turning Circle | 11.7 m / 38.4 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Battery | Capacity | 17.0 kWh (gross) | 17.0 kWh (gross) | 25.5 kWh (gross) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Body Style | 4-door hydrogen fuel cell Sedan | 4-door plug-in hybrid Sedan | 4-door battery-electric Sedan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Height | 1478 mm / 58.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Length | 4895 mm / 192.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Width | 1877 mm / 73.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Front | 1580.0 mm / 62.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Rear | 1587.0 mm / 62.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 1875.0 kg / 4133.7 lbs | 1838.0 kg / 4052.1 lbs | 1825.0 kg / 4023.4 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheel Size | 8J x 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheelbase | 2751 mm / 108.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Economy | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (combined) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Drivetrain Layout | Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Bore | 73.0 mm / 2.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Compression Ratio | 13.5:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Displacement | 1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Power | 174 hp / 129.8 kW @ 4501-9028 rpm | 103.0 hp / 76.8 kW @ 5500 rpm + 181.0 hp / 135.0 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm (electric motor) | 163 hp / 121.5 kW @ 4000-9500 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Specific Output | 68.8 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Stroke | 89.5 mm / 3.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Torque | 134 Nm / 98.8 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm + 315 Nm / 232.3 lb-ft @ 0-2000 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Type | hydrogen engine | multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Gears | 1-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Type | Automatic SBW | Automatic | Automatic SBW | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Availability | 2017 ~ 2021 | 2017 | 2016 ~ 2019 |
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External Reviews
cnet[1]
Reviewer score 63%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.
Find the original article here.
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%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.
Find the original article here.
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]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2019-honda-clarity-review/. 2019-12-30. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
- ^ 2019 Honda Clarity review: Not the hybrid you’re looking for. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/car-reviews/2019-honda-clarity-review/. 2019-10-07. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
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