Honda

Honda Clarity

Price $40,100 – $44,100
Fuel consumption 5.3 – 5.9 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 76%(view ratings)
The Honda Clarity is the most recent incarnation of Honda's environmental vision. In Canada, only the plug-in hybrid version is available, propelled by an electric motor (181 horsepower and 232 lb.-ft. of torque) and a 1.5-litre four cylinder for a combined 212 horsepower. The range in electric mode is estimated at 77 kilometres. Hydrogen and all-electric versions are sold in other markets.

Honda Clarity

Pricing
MSRP CA$40,100
Fees CA$1,655
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$754/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
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 rack and pinion
Turning diameter 12 m (38′)
Front suspension independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension independent, multi-link
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 8.8 s
80-120 km/h N/A
Top speed N/A
Braking distance 43 m
Warranty
Base warranty 3 years/60,000 km
Powertrain warranty 5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy 9/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 6/10
Overall 7/10
Average 76%(view ratings)