Five Things I Hate About my Honda Clarity
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I am a former Volt owner. Loved it! I was sad to hear GM has discontinued the Volt. Had looked at the Clarity at the dealer. I may consider it in a few years. Interesting video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Mike! I appreciate you watching and commenting! If you have any other questions about the car please let me know! I love mine (despite the title of this video)! All the best! -Brad
Pet peeves with mine… after 5 years
1) Not safe when it rains… car damn near hydroplanes when water is “pushed” underneath it.
2) Mine has a gas tank issue where when I put gas in it the pump stops like it’s full… even after they supposedly replaced it when it was under warranty. I hate going to get gas
3) Range never matches how far you can go
4) When you charge it the charge dies when you unplug it when you haven’t driven it
5) It sometimes sounds like it’s going uphill on the regular street. Don’t know how else to describe it. Then it goes back into the right gear on its own.
I had 2 Honda Crosstours prior to this and absolutely LOVED them. I hope they come back!
Great review on the awesome Clarity (liked and subscribed). I’ve got the 2018 version and love mine for the most part. Lots to talk about it: pros: good power in sport mode and ability to charge the car at many places for a low price or free - cons: agree about the low windshield wiper fluid, and inconsistent cruise control - but for the most part, a practical and best of both worlds vehicle! Stay healthy, strong and blessed during these unique times. 🙏🏾
Thank you (again) Maurice! I appreciate your wishes. The same to you and yours! -Brad
Just recently found your channel. I must admit I have enjoyed learning about the Honda Clarity. Regarding the turn signal cancelling text transcription, I tested in my 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid (it has the two screen system) while using Apple Car Play. I can only assume that it’s a software bug associated with the single screen set up in your car. Honda has a way to report software bugs, and unlike my car they are starting to offer software updates. Best of luck with your Clarity.
Hey Rene! Thanks for watching! I will check out the bug report process! Thanks for the heads-up! All the best -Brad
I definitely agree on the washer nozzles, and their inefficiency in position and flow is why the washer fluid runs out so quick. I also don't like how the engine revs to almost redline occasionally in HV mode to keep the battery level maintained. It wouldn't be so bad if the firewall has sufficient noise insulation.
I notice that too! Sounds goofy for it to be revving like crazy when going slowly through the neighbourhood...
I think the idea of the Clarity is actually more practical than a full EV at this moment. However, I wish Honda tried to make the Clarity look normal like they did with the new Insight and Accord Hybrid.
Hey Tan! For my life I totally agree. I need to leave the city, and where I live they are far apart, so not likely to find enough charging stations along the way just yet.
That will improve, but at the moment I need to have the ICE to supplement once in awhile.
Thanks for watching! And all the best! -Brad
Hello Brad, I think most of your complaints are very weak. I have owned 6 Hybrids (3 Prius's, 1 Hybrid Camry, and two Volts [12 & 16) and I am currently considering the Clarity.
I will give you number 5 as that could be a major annoyance in an area with a lot of weather.
Number 4 is a puzzler... I know the US and Canada get different options (I am torqued that your CRV Touring model has heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and heated outside mirrors... in the US we get none of those on our Touring CRV's. One of the "big pluses" of the Touring model in the states are the two memory buttons so that you can set the position of the seats for driver #1 and driver #2.
Number 3...be a little more reasonable with the fluid... don't just hold the darn thing on for 5 minutes at a time...LoL
Number 2... If you are trying to screw around with the charger down under the gear selector while you are driving... STOP IT! Drive the car, that activity is exactly what kills people!
Number 1 is just "silly"... wah, it is not a Model 3... Duh; neither it is it a Porsche Panamera!
Thanks for the comment! I hope you see my other videos for how much I actually love the car! But the washer fluid bottle is ridiculous! I fill it four times with a one gallon bottle!
Number 3 is very reasonable if you live somewhere where it snows a lot which I'm gonna assume in Canada it does
Hi Brad, there is a place for your credit card. Open the arm rest compartment. It is on the inside top of the arm rest.
Oh awesome thanks Nick!
Thanks for the review. Interested to know how long you had to wait for delivery. When I checked here in Ontario just before the rebates got pulled Oakville Honda just laughed and said 12 months plus wait list.
Hey motorv8N! Thanks for the comment. I actually got mine from inventory here in Calgary! At the time there were two: one base model and then mine at another dealership. I negotiated the price I wanted to pay and they brought it to me a few days after.
Such a shame; I love this car. It's so perfectly "Honda" and then the EV portion just makes it so much better. Zero maintenance practically (other than a few ridiculously unnecessary oil changes) and so cheap if you can stick to EV. I do my best to be at least 75% on battery.
Sorry to hear it will take so long! Trust me it's worth the effort if you manage to get one! Thanks again for watching and the comment! -Brad
The Clarity plugin hybrid is great a car. It has a very large battery for a plugin that gives it nearly 100% EV usage in normal daily driving. Very roomy midsize car at great price plus gets full tax rebate. In electric mode performance is excellent for a sedan. In gas mode it is an economy car with modest performance but adequate and comparable to other economy cars. You normally only use gas on road trips, so driving down the highway is not an issue. I would have increased the gas tank from 7 to 10 gallons for long road trips with longer range between stopping. But road trips are very good in this car with it roominess. This car is the perfect balance of size, economy, green energy and usability in short and long road trips.
Thanks for the comment Fred! And thanks for watching! I absolutely love the car. 18 months now and yes: daily use is practically EV. 35 000km and only about 8 000 using gas! Changing the oil is hilariously unnecessary (but I still do it as per the schedule). All the best! -Brad
Love my Clarity. First car I have ever fallen in live with (me at age 47!). Mine has power seat adjustment and settings for 2 drivers. Weird maybe yours is a different year? I've had mine 6+ months.
That's awesome! Thanks for the comment. As I have found out, the difference between the Canadian model (where I am) and the US includes power seats (or lack thereof) and a battery warmer which we get up here. Fair trade I suppose, but I would love memory seats... :) Thanks for watching/commenting! All the best with the car! I love mine.
The Touring trim in the U.S. has the two driver seat memory, power passenger seat, leather steering wheel and seats, navigation, I think that is most of the differences. Researching the car, pros/cons, etc. then will be looking for a non hybrid/ev vehicle that gets good highway mileage, since I currently live in the middle of nowhere and highway mileage is a priority; 95% of our driving is the 15 miles to the closest town and the return trip.
I have had my Clarity for a year and a half now with 23,000 miles. I absolutely love it!!! It does so well at doing what it is built for. I live in upstate NY and I definitely have to agree with you about refilling the washer fluid tank frequently in winter months. But just the other day I was complaining how my 2018 doesn't tell me my tank is low, it just runs out of liquid. And here yours is telling you it is low!!! It blew me away, idk why my feature isn't working. But living in the US my Touring model does come with power and driver memory for the seats. But I would definitely give that up for a battery heater and the heat pump system Canadian models receive. Living in NY I get the same cold climate as Canada and my battery range DROPS like a rock in winter months. Down to 25-30 miles on a full charge, due to no battery heater and resistance heating. Poor poor design/decision on Honda US' part. The one thing I dislike about my Clarity is that even the Touring doesn't come with extra features. I understand it is because of the added weight. But the fact my car is $43,000 and doesn't have heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats like the Touring Accord (Hybrid and non-hybrid trims) is absurd. I'd give up 1 or 3 mpg for those features. Another nitpick about the car is that when you wash it or go through the car wash, you need to make sure to towel dry the whole back bumper area or else the water dries and makes it already look dirty. This is due to the aerodynamics of the car so the air doesn't dry it properly or wick the moisture away. But it certainly makes the car look so dirty after just getting clean. (Especially in the winter months with road grime.)
Just went into the manual, and found out that the warning for low washer fluid is a Canadian Model exclusive..... not in US Models... kind of ridiculous. What I would do to have a battery heater, a heat pump for interior heating being more efficient, and that sensor. I'd give up my power seats in a heartbeat
Ha! Hey Jesse! Thanks for the comments! I know hey. I would gladly trade a feature or two to get other ones I'd prefer. And/or an MPG or two! And yes for where you live the Canadian model would be far better suited!
And honestly already this winter I've felt like running the washer fluid pickup into a homemade jug of some kind! In a one-gallon bottle I can usually fill the "reservoir" three times! Insane!
All that pales in comparison to the car of course, but man...
All the best to you! May your car otherwise continue to treat you well! -Brad
@@BradOnCars Just out of curiosity, how many miles (or km) does your Clarity get in the winter? With having the battery warmer I'm assuming it is more than 30 miles. Thanks for the reply back to my first comment!
@@frenchy1224 Hey Jesse! To be honest if the outside temperature is below -30 (which it is for a week or two a year up here) it gets down to 20 miles/30 km or so. Otherwise 30 miles/50 km is pretty typical. I'm sure the battery warmer helps a little, but so far it does not seem dramatically better.
In the summer of course I can get up to 50 miles/80 km pretty easy, but 30-40 miles 50-75-ish is typical. I'm curious how things will fare this winter.
Thanks for the comment/question! Keep them coming! -Brad
I agree with your nit picks, especially the washer nozzles and capacity. Having said that, I love my Clarity (just passed 32000 km).
That's awesome! I love mine too! Thanks for watching!
Living in warm Southwest US, I don't use the wipers so I have no idea it's a low capacity design. Probably low capacity to save on weight since extra weight means less EV miles ? Just carry a gallon of windshield fluid in the trunk.
Despite I love my car and would buy another one, these are my main concerns:
-Lack of a rear whiper.
-No Blind spot assistant on mirrors
-Odd behavior of the cruise control (extremely slow to respond, when braking acts like someone who is learning to drive, and it doesn't use regen to brake.)
-Small washer fluid tank. Add to this that In the US there's no low washer fluid indicator (is unbelievable that they "save money" on that) , so I carry a bottle of washer fluid in my trunk.
-I can roll down all windows with the remote but can't roll them up.
-the high beams are not that good
Hey Daniel! Thanks for the note. I totally agree on all points! The rear wiper would be especially useful. I live where we get snow so that would be totally helpful.
Also yes I agree the cruise acts like a 16-year-old learning to drive doesn't it! Although I've learned to work with it. Plus if you put the car in Sport mode (briefly) during acceleration it will be better. But that is an intervention on a system designed not to need intervention...
Thanks for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
Dan, you are ONLY one in 120 comments to mention the horrible cruise control. Are you and I the only ones that have noticed this? Both the adaptive cruise and the standard cruise are equally bad. The system doesn't kick in until the speed drops to 2 mph below set point and then lets it drop another 1 mph and then applies lots of throttle and overshoots by 2 mph. Does it every time.
Agree and also would like to add: 1) paddle type control for regen. braking is marked backwards (intuitively) the "-" marked paddle *increases* braking, etc. Also, 2) when in EV mode which I use most of the time, the car will very occasionally, on small roads with 'surface irregularities', automatically trigger its 'road mitigation' action (warning alarm, etc) even though it's turned off. [The latter indicates 'autonomous driving control' still has some bugs to work out.]
@@BradOnCars I found my Clarity did awesome cruise control on level or slight downhill grades. It did not do well on uphill regardless of the grade. Also the California speed demon habit of jumping between cars for questionable lane changes (with or without signal) gave my automatic braking on cruse nightmares and scared at least one driver behind me!
@@jimkadel3003 I believe the reason they chose the left side paddle to increase braking is to maintain compatibility with regular gasoline cars where the left side paddle is the downshift paddle which increases engine braking.
Glad to see your car color is the same as mine. The super rare color: Black Forest Metallic green only available on the Clarity model really turns people's heads because not only is the Clarity rare but the green is super unique.
I think it looks great! Especially with the tan interior. Always a good combo. Enjoy your car Pat! I look forward to hearing how you like it as you get more miles on it!
Well I almost got mad at the sales person when they brot my new Clarity to the parking lot for pickup. I said, I ordered Forest green and this car is black. They guy laughed as said you got to look at it in the sun...to see its color. Apart from that a fellow (stranger) at a super market did go out of his way to praise the color, once.
Both Honda and Toyota where very cautious in the application of Direct Injection. Similar thinking applies to making an EV. In the pipeline companies like Maxwell with dry cells and supercapcitors will make todays EV as quaint as the first ones that the ICE engine made obsolete.
After two weeks plus, we stil like this car very much. I have a home Clipper Creek charger on 240v and can recharge from zero to 100% in 2 hours 18 minutes. The car (2018 Clarity Touring) takes XM radio. My BMW 530e gets 20 miles to the battery, and the Clarity is tempting me to do a trade come 2020. The battery range is a game changer.
Great to hear Richard! Despite the title of this video I love my car. I just took it on a trip through the mountains and it was exceptional. As expected. I want to make a video out of that trip.
I hope to keep it for a very long time. And I'm getting at least 40 to 45 miles per charge in the warmer weather! All the best! And thank you very much for watching and commenting! -Brad
I agree about the windshield washer reservoir, it is tiny! So I'm getting about 66 squirts per fill up.
From Windshield washer bone dry, I added 5.5 cups (44 ounces or 1.375 quarts) of fluid to fill to brim.
Ha! One bottle of washer fluid lasts me four reservoir fills! It's absurd!
just bought mine and the main feature it doesn't have that I wish it did was parking sensors. I doesn't have them on the eith the front or rear, which I think is odd in this day and age. besides that, fantastic car! ☺️
Ha! I totally miss those too after having a few cars with them! And yes seems a little odd not to have them these days. Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it! And best of luck...
Any vehicle that has a gas engine and gas tank can be driven without ever charging it. We have many plug in hybrid vehicles where I work with no place to plug them in. We have then for the interim until we move to a new facility that will have chargers. One of the Plug in Prius's we have is now 5 years old and has almost never been plugged in. Amazingly, it still had it rated range when charged. I have also noted that the Prius Prime gets far better mileage when not plugged in than the Gen 2 and Gen 3 regular Prius. We also have several Chevy volts that never get plugged in.
Thanks for the detail Bryan! That's cool. And thank you for watching and commenting! Good luck in the new facility!
I love the car, I have over 40k kms on mine. I would have made the washer fluid issues 1, 2 and 3. I asked about the power seats, I was told they are not offered to keep the weight down due to the motors involved. It is also the reason a sunroof is not available.
Hey George! I love the car too. And absolutely I would have made the washer fluid issues 1, 2, and 3! Especially now that we're back into winter where I live! Such a PitA!
And yes thanks I understood the sunroof is for exactly that. Plus costs too perhaps.
Thank you for watching and commenting! May your Clarity treat you as well as mine has me! All the best! -Brad
I thought my buddy was the only one that kept a roll of toilet paper in the car!
Ha! It's handy as hell... ;)
BMW of old had washer jets for the headlights as well as the window washers!
Brad, have you had any complaints with the cruise control? On mine, if the throttle goes to zero while descending a hill, the cruise will not re-apply throttle until speed drops 2 mph below set speed, then the cruise applies a lot of throttle and overshoots the set point. I've had 10 different cars with cruise and every one (including old mechanically activated ones) was better at maintaining a steady speed than my Clarity. The Adaptive Cruise is just as bad. When approaching a slower vehicle it often waits to long to slow down and then brakes hard and slows down WAY too much. Of the 120 comments below, only Daniel Moreno called out the cruise control.
Hey John! To be honest it is a little annoying. And my threshold for braking is more conservative than it is unless I set it for longer distances from the car in front (I have only ever used it in full ACC FYI).
And yes it does overshoot and then wander around the set speed more than I like. But otherwise I do use it quite a bit and enjoy that it has the braking function. Now I'll have to pay more attention to it! Maybe make a video to see if mine is the same as yours.
All the best! And thank you for watching and commenting! -Brad
My touring model 2018 Clarity has an electric auto adjusting driver's seat. It also has an electric adjustable front passenger seat. I have a small complaint to say that my right leg, just above the knee, almost always comes to rest on the side of that center console bridge which is annoying. It makes me want to use cruise control so as to remove my foot from the gas and move my leg over to keep it from resting on that center bridge. Want to mention that I love my Clarity and would highly recommend it to someone who travels 50 miles round trip on a daily basis. I am getting about 58 miles (93.3 kilometers) per charge. I live in Florida, so I am not sure how good an EV or hybrid is in the COLD winter months.
Hey Nick! Yes that is a difference between the Canadian and the US models it seems re: power seats. And I agree on the leg thing! I'm tall and I have to fit my legs somewhere!
And that's great to hear about your range! I've never gotten that many but in the summer just past I managed to get 85km on a couple charges when we were in the 90s!
And I too absolutely love the car otherwise. These are just small inconveniences vs. the overwhelming positives about this car! Best of luck with yours! -Brad
Just bought my new 2018 Honda Clarity... Love it so far. I live in the midwest US (Hot/humid summers, Cold/dry winters). Mine is black with black interior, which is surprisingly cool in the summer considering the color choices. Wondering how it will react to its first winter. Maybe I will have to get used to heated seats..?
Fantastic! Well it gets plenty warm (and quick) if you use the cabin heat, but of course the downside is the gas motor will come on below -18 Celsius or so. Even though I don't like it, it is still far more efficient running than so many other cars. Good luck! May yours treat you as well as mine! 30 000km/20 000 miles and counting with zero issues (and hardly any gas!).
Mine was delivered inAug/2018
Re the wiper situation, the issue can be mitigated by observing how/when/where the fluid starts to come onto the windshield.
Have someone sit in the drivers seat while you observe closely how they work.
I engage mine to start wiping and then when its in the upper half of the windscreen give a short pull on the stalk to get a start with less than a second so you see how they put the fluid on the screen,notice it comes out in a different place on the upstroke than the down stroke as well as how much fluid less than a second would put on the screen Notice the use of gravity as part of the overall design.
Regarding the USB I recommend buying a used IPod Touch put your music on it and plug and leave it in the passenger, Mine has enough music and if / when it hangs I have taught myself to unplug and while leaving my hand over the connection so as not to lose physical contact with it gently plug it back in, its a work around but less problematic.
You don’t have to connect your phone with this set up because it has Bluetooth it automatically does this for you wirelessly, you could make use of the ph usb to just charge the phone or for the other many uses,
Seats I will be replacing mine with a late model high end car that would have been totaled finding the seats is no challenge but honda tells me that is I replace yet seat I would be voiding my warranty. WTF
I bought mine with a 15 year horizon BTW. Did you eve do the magnet test ? See how much of the cars’ shell is aluminum or rubber/vinyl(bumpers) i.e. the car can look like it does today 15/20 years down the road. Use a business cars magnet or a weak one, i had asked the salesman when I was purchasing the car about the aluminum content but he did’ not know so he found a magnet about the size of a quarter thick as a loonie , when it finally did stick I thought it would rip the paint off when i tried to remove it, of oftheir demo. It did eventually come off.
Late to me was realizing I did not need to use my paddles, as i discovered while normally braking, that I could affect my regen just by using the brakes, watch your regen on the dash while normal breaking the harder you brake the heavier the regen,regardless of paddles, now I on,y use them if circumstances dictate which are almost never.
Hey Mike! Thanks for the great response. I have a magnetic work light that I've tried to stick to various parts of the car. Every body panel is aluminum from what I have found! That bodes well for long-term rust avoidance. And you're right re: the paddles! I watch the region gauge dip on the brakes as as low as it does on the paddles. Now they are just a habit but I'm trying to break it. Pun not intended... I hope your car continues to treat you well! Mine sure has.
Thanks again for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it! -Brad
Brad, what is your EV range in the winter?
I bought a Touring model last Wed in Southern California but didn't top off the battery. I then drove to cold weather and the battery range tops off at 32 miles.
Hey Freddie! To be honest I can easily do 40-50 miles. I do think my car (being Canadian) has the battery warmer. Also I noticed my range >increased< the first few charges I gave it. Almost like it had to break in a little. Keep an eye on it but I'm sure it will get up to the level it should be. Understand though that if you do use the heater and the heated seats and so on it will drop your range a little. Let me know how the next few weeks go! And good luck!
I'm right there with you. Currently live in upstate NY and have lowered my heat usage in my car and have slowly seen an increase, but I'm hoping to get the estimated 47 miles soon.
Great to hear Jay! Good luck with the car. Let me know how things go with it!
@@BradOnCars Yes, the cabin heater takes a HUGE amount of battery power from the EV pack. Folks that live in cold weather states are seeing low miles per charge. I have the opposite problem in winter since it never gets freezing and never use the cabin heating or climate control - just roll down the windows for fresh air and I am getting 60 miles per charge in the middle of winter (I live in Southern California).
I agree about the wiper fluid running out and not hitting the whole windshield. It also needs a rear wiper blade.
Totally does hey! Even my son complained when he drove it in the rain. Thanks for the comment! -Brad
I just test drove a Clarity, it was running on gas, the high rpm of the engine was annoying while accelerating moderately. It’s been at the dealership for 3 months and wasn’t charged. I also drove a Chevy Bolt and while the ride in the Clarity was better the low noise level in the Bolt has me leaning towards it.
As far as I know the difference between the Canadian and the American model (touring) is that the US model has power seats, more color choices and the Canadian model has the battery heater, with our winters I prefer the heater, I'm the only driver, I agree with the nozzles and small capacity windshield washer tank, love my car, quiet comfort while being eco, 16430km :-)
The Canadian model has a low washer fluid indicator on the dash and the American version does not. I've wondered if it could be added to the American car with the right parts, but I haven't looked into it. Either it was left off for cost savings or the circuit might be used by some other device. Definately small reservoir.
I am 6'3" tall and I find the windows steady fogging up in the winter...are they made from plastic?....the fan & the electric defogger have to be on...a lot...also...coming off the highway I hear the gas motor after doing a complete stop...i dont like the turbo noise...so at the stop i press the park button and shut the car off...then I press the on button and drive in the electric mode in the city.
@@vwbradica2710 had that issue with my bolt put the defrost on auto and it fixed it. Theres no constant air coming in from an engine so it has to be on auto senses the moisture and temp and seems to pic whatever is right to fix it. Idk I only got mine this January switching from an ice car.
Vw Bradica try using outside air mode or auto mode and set the air to come out of the foot vents and the defroster this will keep the engine off if it's not below freezing and also try using shaving cream on the windows as a fog treatment it sounds silly but it works ChrisFix tested this search him up.
Does the clarity make extra engine like noise going faster than 60 mpg in ev mode?
How is it in the snow, especially in Canada? Very interested to know...from upstate NY.
Hey Marco! Thanks for watching! I bought winter tires for it which of course makes all the difference. But it is just as proficient in the snow and ice as any other front-drive sedan. No complaints at all. Your buddies in their SUVs may pull away from lights on you a bit quicker, but this thing stops and turns with the best of them with the snows on it. Good luck! And thanks for the question!
@@BradOnCars Looking to get a Clarity since it has 5 seats, and users claims it's better in snow compared to the prius prime!
@@theellisonparkgarage2519 Fantastic! As I say I love mine. It's a nice big sedan. My kids sit three across the back without (too much) hassle! And my son is almost as tall as I am! Good luck with it! And thank you again for watching!
Brad,
How many charge cycles can I expect from a Honda Clarity battery? How long will the battery last?
Hey Larry! I don't immediately know, but I have done at least one level 2 charge per day for almost three years. And my range (for equal conditions i.e. weather since I live in a four-season climate) has stayed steady.
In fact, I had my longest range ever just the past summer where I hit 85 km. 11 more than what Honda advertises. Best of luck! And Happy New Year! -Brad
I have a 2018 PHEV base model. My 2 biggest complaints. 1.No CD player. There was room for one, and it's much easier to use CD's when listening to audio books, then to mess around with a phone/iPod/Tablet, which is considered distracted driving where I live. 2. Not enough heating vents around your feet. I appreciate the heated seats, which are nice for helping you warm, but there is never enough warm air circulating around my legs/feet in the winter. I am not sure if this is because I run in ECON mode most of the time, but one or 2 vents around the front seats would make it more comfortable for cold weather driving.
Hey Athene! Thank you for watching and commenting! You know, I agree re: the CD player. I do enjoy just being able to put in what I want and not mess around with wires and buttons. Just "play" and "stop."
And yes I don't feel enough heat from the floor either now that you mention it! The heated seats are nice but that would help!
Good luck with your car! I hope it treats you as well as mine treats me! And thank you again for watching and commenting! -Brad
Windshield wipers are a technology that I have never seen mastered. Given the streak, its likely you use a ton of wiper fluid to try and get rid of it. Civics have such a rake to the windshield a 4 liter jug would last me a month or more in winter. My new Elantra uses a jug every two weeks. I can highly recommend the BOSCH wipers.
Thanks Steve! When they are due for replacement I will grab a set. Always the part where I look out of... #tallguy Thanks for watching!
I love the old BMW, especially the E60 that had an aluminum front end. Would I want to wade into the money pit of driving one as a daily driver, no way. The 2005 to 2007 Accord Hybrid is an intriguing project. Right now on Auto trader there is a 169K with no rust for $2,200. Lets say you spend another 10K on new battery , transmission, and interior. You would have a very boss car for 12K
Agree that the washer fluid volume is ridiculous. Mine doesn’t even have the reminder light, heard they removed it in the US version.
I’ve had my Clarity for two weeks. I do not understand what I’m doing. Lol. I feel the battery dies down quickly. Is it rough when the gas is on? Mine feels like it is rough and loud. I don’t know when to you the HV or the EV? I’m just driving it and not having a clue. I feel I can do better if I understood it. Help please.
Hi Brad, I heard that the washing capabilities of the wipers (combined with windshield washer liquid) is pretty weak or really bad. Is it true? Is it a show stopper? I reserved my Clarity but didn't sign yet. Thanks
Hey benpaq14! The wipers are fine for the most part. The washer bottle size is just mildly amusing. Neither are show stoppers! The efficiency and low maintenance of this car outweighs any of these! Best of luck with your choice! And thank you for watching and commenting! -Brad
@@BradOnCars Thanks Brad for all the videos/comments on the Clarity. I actually based my purchase on your recommendations....So if I don't like it, I'll know who to blame...hahaha!!!
@@benpaq14 Ha! Noted ;). I hope yours treats you as well as mine! Honestly it is so cheap to own and so comfortable, quiet, and hassle-free I can hardly believe it. Best of luck! And keep the questions coming!
How do you protect your batteries while parking long-term at the airport?
Hey SolfeggioSounddotcom! Honestly I don't do a thing. I do keep my 120V charger in the car, so if I find a spot that has a plug I will plug it in, but otherwise the car just sits there for the two or three days I'm gone. I lose a little charge (maybe a bar) but so far no degradation in any noticeable way. Thanks for the comment! And for watching! -Brad
You are correct about the small windshield washer fluid tank. The spray coming off the wipers seems less effective. I have the all electric 70-90 mile range model and it has power seats. I have one thing I hate. If I open my door at low speed while backing up or going forward to see how close I am to something on the side of the car the vehicle slams it self into park. Also I have a button on the remote that indicates the ventilated seats will come on if I hold it to start cooling before I get in the car but I don’t think that feature comes in this model so why have that.
Last complaint. Why have a hump on the center of the floor on the rear seat. There is no drive shaft and that really limits leg space for the rear center seat occupant. Otherwise impressive vehicle and more reliable and comfortable riding than a model 3. Honda just needs to figure out how to get a realistic all electric range figure in this car so it doesn’t just meet the needs for people with short commutes.
Hey James! Thanks for the commentary! I haven't noticed my car go into Park with the door open (although I know I cannot shift >out of Park< with a door open...). I'll have to try that out! Oh and I've often thought the same thing about the hump in the rear. Unless there is a resonator there or some such, but I really don't think so. I'll have to have a look next time I'm under it.
Thanks again for watching and commenting! I love the discussion this thing stirs up! -Brad
@@BradOnCars The U.S. model definitely slams into Park if you open the driver's door while the car is still rolling. With the U.S. model if the driver's door is open, you can apply the brake and shift into R or D and move the car with the door still open.
Since I don't have a smart phone or Ipod I like to upload my existing CDs to Itunes and also purchase music there, send it to Windows media player and then sync it to a 64g Cruiser Glide Thumb drive and then all my music is there and I just plug it in the USB on most vehicles. Suire beats the old suitcases full of 8 track tapes. :)
Smart! I should look into that so I always have a good repertoire with me.
And I laugh; my entire childhood was driving with my family in the station wagon listening to Neil Diamond 8 tracks! My mom loved him... Thanks for watching and sharing! All the best!
The entertainment center works very well with thumb drives when each album is in its own folder within the thumb drive. Finding the screen that shows all the folders isn't obvious, so here's how:
Insert your thumb drive in either slot.
On the big screen tap "Audio."
Above the large "track" and "folder" buttons is a horizontal line that bends up and then down on the right like an arrow pointing up.
Tap on this "arrow" and you will get a screen with two tabs. One tab shows the songs in the current folder and the other tab shows all the folders. Scroll up and down as needed and tap to select.
Good video.
Is it possible to drive the car by merely filling with gas and never plugging it in? Our condo has no provisions for EV charging or even a standard plug in the parking garage for that matter... 😑
Oh that stinks! And yes you can drive the car on gas all you want. It will just act like a "typical" hybrid i.e. like a non-plug-in Prius. Still will get great economy (I average about 5 litres per 100km , or about 47 US mpg) when I drive gas alone.
Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!
Yes, a plug in hybrid can be used and never plugged in and you will get about 50 mpg in the thing.
Fyi if you live near bnb ot the dealership should have a charger. I charge my bolt at the dealer for free. As much as I drive a charge lasts about 3 weeks to a month.
You can charge at stores and other places that have EV charging stations.
When I go on a long trip, I use gas only. I use the "charge" mode when on the highway so that I can go on straight electric off the highway. Being able to do this is a plus, compared to a non-plugin hybrid. Still gets 48-50 mpg.
totally agree with #3
Hi: can you do a video on Accessory mode? I want to be able to sit at a level 2 and sit in my car, listen to the radio, charge my car, have the heater on full blast. How do I get in and out of accessory mode? I want to charge the car while having the dash board powered. And after charge, how do I get out of accessory mode? Can you go to a level 2 and show us the accessory mode while charging and then getting out of accessory mode? I have trouble on both counts: I can't get in easily; then, I can't get out of it w/o turning the whole car off and back on. It isn't as simple as braking while pressing. That doesn't work smoothly or consistently. thx.
Hey Poker Channel! Sorry for the late reply! This was stuck in my "likely spam" folder for some reason! Just saw it today!
I'll have a look at your questions and give it a go! Thank you for watching. And thank you for the idea! Best of luck! -Brad
Had the 2018 Clarity after owning a 2013 Chevy Volt. Since Chevy was discontinuing to make the Volt I picked up the Clarity. Was disappointed with the Clarity. The self steering feature was inconsistent and dangerous. About a third of the time I tried using it the car would ride on the left lane marker, and if the highway had more than a very gentle turn the car would not steer enough and move into the adjacent lane. I took the car into the Honda dealer to have it checked, the service could not duplicate it. In addition the car's engine would run at random times when the car should have been running only on electric. Sometimes the engine would be racing at about 3-4K RPM while driving through residential neighborhoods at about 25 MPH. Again, Honda service techs were unable to duplicate the issue when they drove it. After two and a half years of this and other issues, and no software updates in all that time, I just unloaded it.
Do you advice not to fully charged up the car each time in order to prolong battery life?
Hey Dr. Henry! Well to be honest I haven't really thought much about it. I do a lot of driving between my work and my 3 kids, so I keep it charged as much as possible. Which includes topping it up during the day if I will need to drive more in the evenings.
I do keep an eye on my range (I reset my trip odo every time the car has a full charge). I will be sure to report as to whether I think I am losing any capacity. So far after almost 20 months and 40 000km I don't see anything to indicate I have yet.
Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it! Please keep the questions coming! -Brad
Being a Honda and I believe the thought ahead and put a top buffer of the battery to the car might say that it's 100% charged but in reality it might be 80-90% charged
Number 1 isn't fair at all, your complaint is "I bought a car and it is the car I bought".
I’ve had my Honda clarity plug-in hybrid touring for about a month now. I live in Phoenix Arizona. Not using the heat or the AC, on a full charge it tells me I have a 60 mile range. I average driving 35 to 45 miles a day. No long trips yet. I’ve only use the Econ mode.
Yesterday for the first time the engine turned on. Not sure why. I had a full charge and I was sitting at a traffic light. Anyone know why this happened? I thought their might be a “stale gas“ feature built in to the car. I only have about 700 miles on the car and this was the first time this has happened.
This might be a good topic for a video.
Paul in Phoenix
Thanks Paul! Yes I wish I could force the car to stay in fully-electric mode. Mine has come on the past few days (with a full charge) because of the temperature up here (-14C or so). Also I recall the "stale gas" feature is a little aggressive. I suspect that might be it in your case. I'll make a video about possible reasons why the ICE comes on when it otherwise shouldn't. Thanks! And good luck with the car!
@@BradOnCars The gas engine sometimes cycles on to make sure the parts inside the ICE is properly lubricated. It's normal for the gas engine to kick on and use a scant 0.07 gallons of fuel during this cycle. The gas tank is pressurized and will keep your "old" fuel stable. Having had driven for only 2 months, I have not had to fill the tank of petrol. Driving on EV miles only is so nice. As @Paul Nunley said, the 60 mile range is possible per charge if you don't use the climate control. Cabin air heating takes a huge amount of battery energy which reduces the miles per charge number the subsequent day. I am in Southern California where our winters are spring like and we don't use the heating as much as everyone else does. A very well engineered car suited for most drivers - 2018 is the first year model release in North America - and a hit in my opinion.
That's absolutely normal it just means either your battery was a little to low , so the engine automatically came on to give it an extra push/charge or help. But not bad, but what I don't understand is how you can drive such a great car always in economy mode??? Because it had such little power and is defeating the purpose of the hybrid model. Because the engine comes on and give the battery power and charge in conjunction together, they get great gas miles and electric usage real low. Meaning uses very little of both witch optimizes quality and gas miles.i travel about 120-200 miles a day and fill up my car maybe 1a week for 7$ and I live in NYC. So take it out of economy mode and put your H.V.button on and see what this awesome car can really do.
I've had my Clarity Plug-in for 15 months. It is a very refined car in its interior appointments and when driven electrically, and inexpensive for what you get if you can avail yourself of the US $7500 tax credit (I believe the CDN credits may be even more generous). I agree that the wiper fluid reservoir should be larger, but this is minor. More importantly, the gas tank could be larger than its 7 gals, which significantly limits distance before gassing up on long trips. Just 2-3 more gallons would be very helpful.
Like you, I get much lower range on electric driving in the dead of winter than in warmer months, but that is true for all electric cars. I certainly disagree with you that the Clarity should be more like the all-electric (and unaffordable) Tesla. The whole purpose of buying a PHEV like the Clarity is to have a backup gasoline engine, and range anxiety for any all-electric car is much worse where range is reduced significantly in cold climates (probably explains why Tesla is not sold in cold Canada). With existing technology, having both a battery large enough to propel the car electrically for a very long distance and a gasoline backup engine and associated gas tank would result in a car that is too heavy to be moved efficiently. So, the best compromise I've found so far is the Clarity, which is why I own one.
What you didn't mention, and in my mind the worst characteristic of the Clarity, is its lack of driving refinement when operating with the gasoline engine: on the highway this is of no consequence; but around town, the gas engine is noisy and clunky, quite out of character for this otherwise refined car. This characteristic is explained by the small size of the Clarity's gas engine and the fact that it is principally used as an electricity generator, with the car being propelled through the electric motor, meaning that the gas engine revs high like a generator in ways that are awkward and don't correspond to the speed of the car.
A few other issues with the Clarity: While there is good lumbar support, the seats have no lumbar adjustment for those who require it. The infotainment system is not the latest technology; therefore a bit slow and unintuitive, though one gets accustomed to it. The headlight illumination is relatively anemic, even on high beam. The car uses a lane watch camera to detect vehicles in the right side's blind spot but lacks blind spot detection on the left side.
All in all, I am happy with the car, and it remains the best of the bunch for available PHEVs. Most of its issues can be easily remedied by Honda in future versions. But, as to the gas engine's lack of refinement, a major fix will be required.
I agree on all counts except the gas tank size. I don't have a Clarity but I have a Scion iQ that gets 37 mpg with an 8 gallon tank and it's been more than sufficient. I took a trip 800 miles each way only stopping for food and gas and I stopped only 4 times with 3-4 gallons left each time and spent 30 seconds or less filling up every time.
Hey Jeff! Thanks for the thoughtful reply! I really appreciate you taking the time.
I agree I was a bit harsh, given that I frankly love the car generally-speaking. And absolutely have I noticed the noise when the ICE comes on, especially when it seems (rather frantically) to be trying to charge up the batteries as well as move the car. Now that I have experienced that more I would be all-in with having that on my list.
I'm glad you're happy with the car. In my case it continues to do exactly what I bought it for. It is even a little more fun(-ish) than I anticipated. I thought it would understeer hopelessly but I can get the tail around in the snow ;) All the best with it! And thank you again for watching and your considered reply!
Previous to my Clarity, I leased a Ford Fusion Plug-in hybrid. That engine was almost as noisy as the Clarity, even though the Ford engine propels the car at all speeds and only trickle charges the battery. FYI, Clarity has 2.5 times the battery range as my 2016 Fusion.
Can not compare a PHEV to full EV car. And for ANYONE who lives more than 10mi away from work/shopping... you need a PHEV to avoid the range anxiety. For me.. since I need to get 40mi a day AND take 500mi trip every now and then, so PHEV is the way to go. But still enjoyed your video... need the anti argument to see all opinions.
Can any Clarity owner comment on how comfortable the cabin heat is in sub freezing temperatures? Thanks
Well they are discontinuing that (Hydrogen Cell) EV model. Range was short and the fact that it needed hydrogen fuel stations, it was only available in California. Combine that with lack of demand, it had to die.
I think except for the power seats not being included, the rest are just minor annoyance. I thought you would talk about how slow the 0-60 time is for a plugin hybrid system.
REAR CAMERA SCREEN? I Love my 2018 Clarity and hope Honda hurries a similar Plug In Hybrid to market! By far my biggest gripe didn't even make Brad's list. The rear camera is useless about 60% of the time! That's kinda a safety issue. It's position, it's angle, its software(?) and who knows what else .. cause maddening glare. No can see who/what im about to reverse into!
No one else?
Can we mention that the non-powered seats take about THIRTY pumps to adjust the height fully? I'm 6' tall, and my wife is 5'1"... every time we switch who is driving it takes at least 30 pumps to adjust the height. It's absurd... My old Civic went up/down in about 8 pumps or so.
Ha! Totally can! My son does the same thing to me! He's 15 (can drive on a learner's where I live). And he's not even that much shorter than I am!
Complaints about the manual seats are such a first world problem. Part of the reason is the weight saving, and more importantly power saving.
Clarity EV has a 89 miles range ...
Thanks! gp2003gt! Now I know!
I have one main irritant - when I need to accelerate hard the car kicks in the ICE even when there's plenty of battery.
My wife's main irritant is that I use the steering wheel controls a lot - the darn things click every time you press a button.
The windshield washer at half a gallon is unfortunately standard in many sedans now. If you're going through this as fast as you claim, I'd check the washer lines for a leak or a clogged nozzle. This may also help your "line" issue.
The 2018 Clarity Touring US Version has power seats with a memory driver's seat. I have no idea why the Canadian model doesn't.
Hey Mike! Thanks for the comment! You know that bugs me too. If I were to redo my list the ICE coming on when I don't want it to during acceleration is a big one. There should be an option where the pedal will give you max EV accel vs. max combined. The detent in the pedal isn't enough for it to stay off I find.
And thanks! I'll check the fluid line. I appreciate you watching! Best of luck with your car! -Brad
The pure electric model is lease only not for purchase, and it only has 90mile range
Ah thanks Tongyan! I appreciate you telling me!
@@BradOnCars EPA Rated at 89 miles :)
In Canada? In new Hampshire I looked into it and could have bout it but I went with the bolt over 200 mile range.
My biggest complaint about the car is that when the charge is depleted, it doesn't have the same power, especially noticeable when going up a steep hill.
Hey Steve. I've noticed that too. Also it takes an extra half-second to get off the line I find. Once the motor revs up then it seems ok. But yeah wish that wasn't the case. Thanks for watching! Best of luck with the car!
@@BradOnCars The key is to not let the EV charge drop to zero. When it drops to under 10 miles of charge, either switch on HV (Hybrid) or HV Charge - that will put the car into both motor modes and not suffer from laggy performance.
@@patshozo9158 Thanks Pat! I appreciate the info! I'll try it next time! And thank you for watching and commenting!
Gear stick in Prius makes complete sense, is the best solution out there as you never ever have to look at gear map and any blind person can operate it as every gear has unique movement, on the other side, you have to always look at those weird space taking button solution. If you are confused, then learn how to operate it, average person can manage it in 5 minutes.
I would agree Stan Tmik but several of my (older) friends and family have gotten into my 2012 Prius and not immediately been able to drive it. The "Park" button causes confusion with some folks who drive cars with a button for the park >brake.<
Just a small nit to pick. And don't get me wrong; I loved my Prius V as well, but every time I get into a car (like some new Chryslers for e.g.) it annoys me there isn't a standard for transmission function. Many stories (not with Priuses) of people getting out of their cars while erroneously still in gear.
My other car is a Land Rover and it has the rotary dial which Jags and Range Rovers use - I love it - very simple to use and since it's digital, it can never be forced into an illegal gear. The Clarity tranny shift buttons took a while to re-learn but I guess that's the future for Honda as I have seen the same on the new 2019 Acura RDX.
@@patshozo9158 You still need to go trhu N by maneuvering during parking, do you have to look there if you are in N or in R/D or it's possible to do that without loogking? Unique movement of Prius stick for D, R, N without possibility to select not illegal, but wrong gear seems to me like ideal solution.
@@StanTrnik No need to ever use N (Neutral) unless you are going thru a car wash. Switching from drive to park or reverse is done directly. I am still looking because the reverse is a toggle back switch while the drive and park are direct push buttons.
@@BradOnCars Nice thing about the Clarity is, when you press the Start/Stop button to turn off the car, the trans automatically shifts to PARK, and if you were using the "brake hold" feature the e-brake automatically goes on too. (I have a US model.)
My 2018 honda clarity touring has power seats
I have a Clarity EV, strictly used for commuting. I Knew what to expect going in and basically am satisfied with the overall experience as wanted I to try an EV and take advantage of the rebates and "free" charging station, etc. Glad it's just leased.
My nitpicks:
1. I hate the Honda infotainment system (period). it's so backwards! My old iPod classic interface is superb when compared to it! I wished I had an audio in jack so I could bypass the screen and use my iPod controls instead. This thing is basically an Android tablet and even my old Kindle works better for music playback!
2. I don't like the fact that we can't install our own APK's on the system for USA version (unless you hack it), as looking for app upgrades to the system! I may hack it soon!
3. The electrical gremlins that surface every so often like my Key fob not opening the doors when I get near the car or the trunk refusing to close and opening with a beep sporadically!
4. The front design of the car is pretty nice, but the rear half of the car just doesn't do it for me. Wished the rear half looked more like a Civic or the new Honda Insight.
Again, glad it's just leased and looking forward to what's ahead for Honda! Thankful to try out an EV and basically enjoy the experience.
Thanks Andy! I totally agree on all points! My trunk wouldn't close on me for twenty minutes once; turned out to be packed "too full," even though I could close the trunk lid easily. It kept beeping at me and unlatching. Otherwise no electric gremlins that aren't solved by a reboot of the infotainment system (which I agree is not the greatest). I'd love to crack it and put in whatever I want... Best of luck with the car! I hope it treats you well! Oh and thank you so much for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
does the clarity have a good spot for a cellphone mount ?
Hey mobajwa! To be honest I don't think it really does. The only spot I might recommend is to the left of the wheel on the faux wood above the vent. It might block the tweeter though.
I use the type of mount that slides onto the vane of the climate vent on the drivers left. It works well, doesn't fall off and it's quick and easy to install and remove the mount.
I agree about the power seats, but really, everything else is nitpicking. Also, this is not a full electric vehicle, so comparing it to a Tesla is just wrong!
I know!
You have the base model. The touring model has power seats!
Not in Canada! I have the Touring but up here we get the battery warmer instead of them.
@@BradOnCars The Canadian model has a low washer fluid indicator on the dash and the American version does not. I've wondered if it could be added to the American car with the right parts, but I haven't looked into it. Either it was left off for cost savings or the circuit might be used by some other device. Definately small reservoir.
Hey@@donaldread768! That would be an interesting exercise. Given how small the darn thing is I am glad it has the warning! Especially in Canada where we get a ton of slop on our cars! Thanks for watching!
@@BradOnCars
The wiper arms are unique. There are two nozzles one for the upstroke and the other for the down. Unlike most systems that spray it onto the windshield, the fluid is released thru the end of a nozzle and flows onto the W/S as the arm moves up the fluid pours out to the end of the blade initially then as the blade goes higher the fluid the runs to the back of the blade theby coating the W/S with fluid along the full length of the blade. On the downstroke the fluid is released by the second nozzle designed for the downstroke and runs underneath along the blade creating the same result. I found it surprising when I first discovered the small tank, and have been minimizing my consumption by better understanding the tech, 1 pull of the wiper stick does a decent enough job for a clean, I also have a back up bottle in the boot in the trunk. Canadian with 7600km, 45km of battery range when the temp was -20c last week as high as 82 km last summer.
Re the phone I plug mine in put it on the shelf and forget it until i am ready to leave the car carplay /Siri handles the rest. The seats were a disappointment and I am presently working on putting in a used RDX leather power seat ($400/500) I have a 2007 rdx whose seats @150000km are in exceptional shape and I expect I will have no trouble sourcing one. I have an original IPOD touch that I leave plugged in, not suited to -20c but in the warmer weather it provides a favourite option because it's always there.
Agree nit picks except comparing to model 3 which is in its own class. The CarPlay was a bad surprise, location & compatibility, and deceleration shifts are confusing.
Thanks for the commentary! And ya not fair since the Model 3 is something else entirely. Thanks for watching!
Regarding the decelerating paddle, if you are confused, don't use it. Pressing the brake pedal regenerates the battery just as much as (actually more than) using the paddle. If you don't believe me, just look at your power gauge when you apply the brakes to slow down. I find the paddle convenient when descending a hill, instead of using the brake.
I love my Clarity, had it since Jan 2018 and almost 10,000 miles. For long distance driving, it beats the Tesla hands down with comfort and mileage. I got over 450 miles total with full battery and full tank combined, not having to worry about finding a EV charger in remote area where only gas stations avail is big issue. Luckily the gas engine recharges the battery so Clarity itself is its own EV charger. There are few things I cant say I hate, but they should improve on is the entertainment system, yes window washers are annoying and for a car its size, it should def have more sensors such as parking and blind side.
Hey Monir-Marcel! Thank you for watching and commenting! I absolutely LOVE my Clarity. I'm actually a little sad that my "5 things I hate" video is my most-popular, because everything else about the car is amazing. I am glad yours has treated you as well as mine has me! I'm just shy of 30 000km (about 20 000 miles) now with only two oil changes (which I did myself) to pay for, and about 7 000km on gas. Where I live each EV kilometre costs me about 2 cents on average! All the best! And thank you again for watching! -Brad
Toyota Prius has a giant windshield washimg fluid tank.
Ha!
DEF!FOC!
It's called space saver
What about that it doesn’t have a spare tire, that would be my number 1
Try not to say Uh and um so much. Thanks for the video
This is why i own a prius
I’ll take it off ya!
Nitpicking? Wiper fluid capacity, no place to put coin counter for all that cash only business transactions? Inconvenient to adjust seat 4-5 times per trip? This isn't helpful at all other than to play down potential issues.
Not fair that its not the car you couldn't afford. lol The driver shouldn't be fiddling with things while driving, so ... the under storage is fine. (be safe) The reservoir is fine for my use. Power seats are a must for met. Wow. Crazy. Prefer it on both sides. Nozzles on the blades? Wow. That's interesting. I've never seen that before.
My pop bought a Clarity, against my advice.Alas…
Against? Why? It's a glorious car. I've driven it 75% of the time on pure EV. That's at 60 000km... About 2.5 cents per EV km; 6 or so per ICE km. I only wish I could afford the Model 3 Performance I want...
He drove halfway across the country to pick up one, I just dont think its worth it. Even if there was one near us, I think a slightly used Model 3, A Chevy Bolt, Hyundai Kona, Kia Soul E, Honda Insight, Honda Clarity Hybrid, or even an i3 would be better choices.
Also, the Clarity is one of the most ugly cars on the road. Only the Toyota Mirai and the Prius are uglier EV's
The Clarity isnt a bad car, I just wish I had a tesla in the driveway, instead of the ugly Honda.
@@josiahp77 Oh I see. Yes in that case it does seem a little over the top. When I bought mine though it had the largest battery pack (and therefore range) of the PHEVs. That's what decided it for me. Without the 17kWh (vs 9-ish for the competition) I wouldn't have been able to hit 75% EV to ICE. Model 3 is what I want though... Best of luck to him. And to you. Thank you for watching and commenting! -Brad
No problem!
1:15 1:17 you got a shore ass relate to Honda ?it's just what you think dude .
Omg. Get to the point.
BRAD CARTER PLA
Yup your complaint is fos
If you watch my other videos (37 and counting) you would see I love the car...
Obviously you wanted a EV. As you go over the car your remark ' It's cool'...but you don't like it? Did you not check all this out when you bought the car? Before we bought our plug in Clarity, we drove it, sat in it, looked at everything, even had the wife try to shove her oversize purse in the space under the shift bridge. Yes, we checked under the hood, in all truck spaces, and even had it put on a lift to look under it. Now we don't get the winters you do, so the small washer bottle jug did not bother us.My touring model does have power seat for driver with memory for 2 drivers. But I know you have to enjoy driving this car. As far as a Tesla with great miles...Be careful what you wish. for. Still enjoy your comments, so I gave a thumbs up and a subscription. I might add that with the warm weather, I am getting 54 miles on the battery, and that is in some hills and fast traffic.
Thanks Richard! I appreciate the comment. And for sure I did all of that. Just some things become apparent after use. And please know I love the car. If you have a look at my other videos you will see how I kinda rave about it... All the best, and thank you for watching and commenting! -Brad
The Honda Clarity will be discontinued, I think 2019 is the last model.
Hey Natassa! I hear there is a 2020 model, but nothing after that so far. It's a shame. It's a great car! So inexpensive to run... Thanks for watching and commenting! -Brad
Don't buy this POS you will regret it. Not only my 2018 is riddled with 10 different electronic issues but Honda is doing nothing to help and they say that nothing is wrong why the car. I was a big fan of Honda, will NEVER EVER BUY their product anymore. SHAME ON HONDA
every time a read a comment like this I wonder if its legit or someone hired by the oil companies.
@@stevebaker3691 Dude I have 17 different problems on my car. Been fighting with Honda since July 2018. Went to Arbitration and Honda doesn't care or follow what Arbitrator instructed. Check out my other videos and you will see if I am from the oil co. The reason I put the videos and it is working is to find out how many people have the same issue. Turns out there are dozens and they have all been told the same thing by Honda: we have never heard of the issue and there is nothing wrong. Total BS. Many you were hired by Honda to put a stupid comment.
If you were dumb enough to not research the car before you bought it - that's your fault - don't blame the manufacturer for your lack of education.
@@patshozo9158 Dude just cut the crap, just test drove another Clarity with Honda and it is night and day difference compared to mine. Yet Honda is still trying to find excuses. Dash going black, rear view camera not working, radio not working, range being off by 20 miles, etc... I think that I have every right to criticize Honda when they treat me like dirt and ignore all issues.
I've had mine for 15 months. No issues so far.