2018 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid Review / Comparison - In 4K
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- čas přidán 9. 04. 2018
- Honda seems to be done playing it safe in the world of hybrids, proof of that is the new Clarity Plug In Hybrid which is the first no-compromises plug-in family sedan. With interior room and comfort like an Accord or Camry, 42 miles per gallon and nearly 50 miles of electric range, this is finally the car that will do everything your current sedan will do with a focus on fuel economy and lower operating costs. Oh, and you'll get to drive in the HOV lane in some states too. What do I mean by no compromises? I mean an honest to goodness trunk, 212 horsepower, a wide and comfortable back seat, standard active safety tech and a price tag just $800 more than an Accord Hybrid (after tax credits). Why would you buy anything else? I'm not sure either.
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I said it 3 years ago and it is still true. Alex is the best reviewer on YT hands down. Keep it up, sir.
We own the 2019 Clarity, which we purchased new in late 2018. We now have 35,000 miles on it and have only needed regularly scheduled maintenance. I wanted to comment that the battery regularly charges to over 50 miles of range during warmer months. This morning it read 54.8 miles of range.
Thank you Honda for actually releasing a PHEV that is available in ALL 50 states... not just a California compliance vehicle.
I am a 2018 Clarity PHEV owner, and I find your review spot on. I drove a Sonata PHEV prior to purchasing the Clarity and the trunk space was the deciding factor. The Sonata cabin was superior, electric range inferior; but the trunk was terrible. No pass through or fold down and a small space. My previous car was a 2011 Sonata HEV and the trunk space was an issue for me. The 2017 Sonata PHEV was a huge improvement on my 2011 Sontata HEV in terms of luxury and driving experience, they had addressed all of the issues I noticed with the Sonata PHEV except trunk space. With the Clarity my combined mileage (electric and gas) over 4300 km is 3.2 l/100 km and my highway mileage (cruising at 100 km/h) is around 5.0 l/100 km. What really impresses me about the car is that if you try hard to get good fuel economy, you are rewarded. Using the paddles and your driving habits have an effect on your mileage; more so than with my Sonata HEV. So far, very impressed with the Clarity...and the seats are OK by me.
Wow, no other CZcams auto reviewer packs so much pertinent info regarding the complex drivetrains of PHEVs into their reviews. That Clarity really is a no compromise mid-sized sedan, offering stellar fuel efficiency.
I bought a Clarity PHEV 6 weeks ago, I plug it in when I can, so far I've been getting an average of 180 mpg, on workdays I only need about 35 miles to get to and from work, nice to have an electric car without the range anxiety, nice quiet comfortable ride.
I love the part when your head is suddenly poking out of the trunk.
What color is that?
Any chance of reviewing a Smart Fortwo Electric?
No sunroof?
Am I the only one who’s not even remotely shopping for a vehicle, but still watches every single review in its entirety?
The fact you are unfazed while it's raining means a lot! You're so professional about it!
Apart from all the details you provide, you also clearly state your opinions. You'd be surprised (maybe not) at how many channels don't actually state their opinions, because (mistakenly) they go into risk-management mode and try and avoid pissing anyone off. But they actually achieve the converse, because most people want to hear an opinion. With back-up. Well done you.
Great review Alex. You have the best car reviews on the internet.
I have a 2017 volt and love it. My average gas mileage according to Chev. is 201 miles per gallon of gas purchased. When fully charged it almost always says 60 miles available sometimes has high as 68 not the 53 on specs.
Liked it so much I bought one after the first test drive!
Just bought the Clarity last week, really the best PHEV in the bunch considering it's a real mid-size sedan. Love the back wheel skirts! No lumbar support needed, the seat is super comfortable for long rides. Volume knob is really no big deal as the touch screen control is very responsive. Street sign reading is really not that important if you pay attention driving on the road. You really have to own the car to know that the "dealbreakers" in some reviews are really not that big of a deal at all to someone who actually drives the car daily.
I tap the like button before watching Alex's reviews.
Excellent review. Very informative and less trash talk about its looks. The sales rep at Honda confused me by saying that this car cannot drive in just EV mode. It would have to be in Hybrid mode the entire time which made no sense to me. Thanks for the informative review. Honda should make all their sales reps watch this video to get informed on what they are selling.
In Ontario our $13k rebate makes the Clarity about $7k cheaper than the Accord Hybrid.