Honda

Honda Clarity

Price $39,900 – $43,900
Fuel consumption 5.3 – 5.9 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 73%(view ratings)
This large, environmentally friendly sedan is equipped with a plug-in hybrid powertrain that consists of a 181-horsepower electric motor and a 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine. Driving range in fully electric mode is estimated at 76 km according to the EPA in the United States, and the car can be fully charged in 2.5 hours. The Clarity can accommodate five passengers in its cabin, which is equipped with an infotainment system featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Honda Clarity

Pricing
MSRP CA$39,900
Fees CA$1,655
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$751/month
Powertrain
Combined power 212 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Combined torque N/A
Engine 1,5 l I-4
Power 103 hp @ 5,500 rpm (77 kW)
Torque 99 lb·ft @ 5,000 rpm (134 N·m)
Induction Atmospheric
Fuel type Regular
Engine Electric
Power 181 hp @ 5,000 rpm (135 kW)
Torque 232 lb·ft @ 0 – 2,000 rpm (315 N·m)
Transmission N/A
Drivetrain FWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Energy 17.0 kWh
Voltage N/A
Charging times
  • 120V: 12.0 h
  • 240V: 2.5 h
  • 400V: N/A
Cooling Air
Drivetrain structure Parallel
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type Sedan
Category Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid, Mid-size Sedan
Assembly Tochigi, JP
Generation 1
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 5.3 L/100km
Highway 5.9 L/100km
Combined 5.6 L/100km (2.1 Lₑ/100km)
Autonomy 482 km
Electric autonomy 77 km
CO₂ emissions 36 g/km
Equipment
Heated front seats standard
Smart key standard
Lane departure warning standard
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input standard
Apple CarPlay compatible standard
Android Auto compatible standard
Premium audio system standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering N/A
Turning diameter 12 m (38′)
Front suspension independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension N/A
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires P235/45VR18
Rear tires P235/45VR18
Safety
Seat belts 5
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,895 mm (193″)
Width 1,902 mm (75″)
Height 1,478 mm (58″)
Wheelbase 2,751 mm (108″)
Front track 1,580 mm (62″)
Rear track 1,588 mm (63″)
Weight 1,843 kg (4,063 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 5
Trunk 439 l
Fuel tank 27 l (6 gal)
Towing capacity N/A
Performance
0-100 km/h N/A
80-120 km/h N/A
Top speed N/A
Braking distance N/A
Warranty
Base warranty N/A
Powertrain warranty N/A
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy 9/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 6/10
Overall 7/10
Average 73%(view ratings)