2019 Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
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MSRP Starting From
$40,100
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Engine
1.5 Litre
4-Cylinder -
Fuel (L/100 KM)
5.3 / 5.9 / 5.6
City/Hwy/Combined -
Chassis
18
Aerodynamic Aluminum-alloy Wheels -
Seating Capacity
5
- Exterior
- Interior
- How PHEV Works
- Honda Sensing™
- Technology
- HondaLink™
- Performance & Efficiency
- Safety
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18” Hybrid Aerodynamic aluminum-alloy wheels.
Specially designed 18” Hybrid Aerodynamic aluminum-alloy wheels featuring an aerodynamic design to help to optimize performance and brake cooling.
Aerodynamic body.
The Clarity’s low, wide aerodynamic body helps to increase fuel efficiency, while unique design elements bring additional style.
LED lighting.
With full LED headlights the Clarity is designed to offer clear vision on the road.
LED taillights.
LED taillights in the rear enhance both the aesthetics and visibility of the Clarity.
Spacious interior.
The Clarity features a spacious interior with comfortable seating for five adults.
Premium, responsible materials.
The use of high-quality interior materials with sustainable sourcing in mind means environmental responsibility doesn’t come at the cost of premium feel.
Available in leather.
Add a touch of luxury to your Clarity with available leather-trimmed seating surfaces and leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Full size trunk.
The 60/40 split-fold down rear seatback and under-floor battery placement further expands the total cargo capacity.
Electric (EV).
At low speeds or when stopped, the Clarity relies only on the electric motor for power.
Hybrid (HV).
Motive power comes from the electric traction motor. The coupled gasoline engine and generator motor produce electricity, which is sent directly to the traction motor or to the battery pack, depending on the driving situation.
Engine (Direct Drive).
In higher-speed, low-load conditions, only the gasoline engine provides propulsion while the electric motor begins to recharge the High Voltage battery through regenerative braking.
Honda Sensing™ Technologies.
Standard Honda Sensing™ Technologies are designed to help make your drive safer. With intuitive technology and design, we’ve created a way forward that we can all feel good about. Whether you’re driving or sitting in the passenger seat, get added peace of mind from the latest in safety innovation from Honda.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System.
The FCW system is designed to detect the presence of vehicles in front of you and issue audible, visual tactile alerts if you’re approaching with too much speed. If you fail to respond CMBS® is triggered into operation.
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS)®.
To help reduce the likelihood or severity of a frontal impact, CMBS® is engineered to apply light brake pressure if you don’t respond to FCW system alerts. If it still senses an imminent collision, CMBS® is designed to brake forcefully.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system.
The LDW system is designed to monitor vehicle lane position and issue visual and tactile alerts if your vehicle drifts into another detected lane without signaling.
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).
The LKAS is engineered to gently correct your steering if you begin to leave a detected lane without signaling, applying torque progressively to the steering to help guide you back to the centre of the lane.
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) system.
The RDM system is designed to help steer and even apply the brakes if it detects that your vehicle may leave the road.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).
The ACC system is designed to keep a constant speed and set following interval behind a vehicle detected in front of you.
Traffic Sign Recognition.
With the traffic sign recognition system, your Clarity uses the monocular camera to detect traffic signs before you do, keeping you informed on the Driver Information Interface.
Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™.
Display Audio with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ lets you access your music library, directions, text messages and more through your compatible mobile device.
Honda LaneWatch™ blind spot display.
The road changes quickly, so be ready with the Honda LaneWatch™ blind spot display. As you signal right or press the indicator button at the end, it’s designed to show a live feed on your Display Audio screen of your right blind spot from a camera mounted under your passenger-side mirror.
Proximity key entry system with pushbutton start.
Get going seamlessly with the proxmity key entry system and pushbutton start. Simply grab the door handle to unlock and press the start button to start the engine.
Multi-angle rearview camera.
Look back without turning back. The Multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines is engineered to provide a live feed to the Display Audio System screen.
Available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System.
The available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with bilingual Voice Recognition, 3D map display and HD Traffic is like having someone onboard who can show you the way.
180-watt AM/FM Audio System.
Treat your favourite music right with the 180-watt AM/FM audio system with MP3/Windows Media® Audio playback capability and 8 speakers.
Energy Flow Screen.
The Energy Flow screen shows the power flow between the high voltage battery and engine, allowing you to monitor what is supplying power to the vehicle. In addition, the current driving range is displayed for Electric Hybrid modes.
Subscription included.
The HondaLink™ app experience is a standard on the Clarity with no subscription required.
Charge schedule.
Within the HondaLink™ app, you can set a recurring time each day to start charging your vehicle. You can also remotely stop and start charge at any time.
Remote climate pre-conditioning.
When started remotely via the HondaLink™ app or key FOB. the Clarity can warm up or cool down to a comfortable temperature if the battery level permits.
Find My Car.
Easily pinpoint your car’s exact location from almost anymore.
Find Charging Stations.
Use the app to search for nearby charging stations and their status.
Send Destination.
Search and send a location from your app to your vehicle’s navigation system.
Plug-in hybrid powertrain.
As a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) with a full-parallel hybrid powertrain, the Clarity can run on a gasoline internal combustion engine, an electric motor, or both.
Driving range.
The Clarity has a class leading all electric, zero-emission range (AER) of up to 76 km. For longer trips, the 1.5-litre Atkinson cycle 4-cylinder gasoline engine is designed to work with the electric motor, enabling a combined electric/gasoline driving range of up to 547 km.
Fuel economy.
The clarity is a hyper-efficient car rated at an impressive blended electric/gasoline fuel consumption of 2.1 Le/100 km, putting it at the top of its class. The combined city/highway fuel consumption for the 1.5 litre Atkinson cycle gasoline engine is rated at an impressive 5.6L/100 km.
Easily rechargeable.
When plugged in at 240 volts, the electric motor in the Clarity can be fully recharged in as little as 2.5 hours.
Powertrain.
Driving performance is enhanced with a hyper-efficient 1.5-litre Atkinson cycle 4-cylinder engine, along with an electric motor that produces 181-horsepower and 232 Ib. ft of torque for a combined total of 212 hp.
Selectable driving modes.
Three driving modes - Normal, Econ and Sport allow you to customize your driving experience, increasing efficiency or driving performance. In addition, Hybrid (HV) mode can be selected in conjunction with each mode in order to help maintain the battery’s state of charge.
Eco Assist™ system.
With the ECON mode activated, the Clarity helps improve efficiency by adjusting the climate control system and accelerator pedal. Colour-coded bars on the dash provide feedback on your driving style, giving you even more control over efficiency.
Eco Drive display.
The Eco Drive display helps you improve your driving efficiency with a simple-to-follow visual display of the Clarity’s real-time performance.
Deceleration paddle shifters.
Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters allow you to control the rate of deceleration by simulating engine braking, helping to recharge the battery through regenerative braking.
Solid on safety.
At Honda, we strive to provide a high level of standard safety features to help ensure the safety of occupants, other drivers and even pedestrians. With this added peace of mind, our drivers have the confidence to enjoy every road to the fullest.
Controlled Braking.
To assist with safe stopping, the 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is designed to help you maintain control under hard braking conditions, while Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) helps to optimize braking power based on weight distribution inside the vehicle. In addition, Brake Assist is engineered to help improve braking performance by applying brake pressure when a panic stop is detected.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) with Traction Control.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) with Traction Control is designed to sense and help correct oversteer and understeer scenarios to enhance handling and cornering stability, while Traction Control is designed to minimize wheel spin when accelerating on loose or slippery surfaces, helping to inspire greater driver confidence.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
To promote enhanced safety and fuel efficiency, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System continually checks the air pressure in each tire. If pressure drops in any one tire, the driver receives a dashboard alert.
Hill Start Assist.
When you take your foot off the brake, this feature is engineered to temporarily maintain brake pressure to help prevent your Clarity from starting to roll backwards when stopped on an incline.
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure.
The highly innovative, next generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure is engineered to help disperse frontal impact energy to enhance occupant protection, while more effectively controlling it in severe collisions, to help prevent intrusion into the passenger cabin.
Six standard airbags.
The cabin of the Clarity contains six standard airbags. It features an i-SRS front airbag system, as well side curtain airbags designed to deploy if rollover is detected. Plus, it has SmartVent™ side airbags, which are designed to deploy in a manner that mitigates the risk of injury to out-of-position or smaller occupants.
HondaLink™ Assist Automatic Emergency Response System.
The HondaLink™ Assist Automatic Emergency Response System helps you get the help you need when you need it most. If the airbags deploy, your Display Audio System is designed to automatically attempt to put you on a call with an operator who will forward your location to first responders if needed. It works with any compatible Bluetooth® paired phone as long as it has reception, does not require a subscription and gives you added peace of mind while you’re on the road.
Seat belt safety.
The Clarity helps prepare you for the unexpected with 3-point front seat belts with automatic tensioning system and 3-point rear seat belts.
Child safety features.
The Clarity features childproof rear door locks, as well as rear seat Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH), which give you a simple and convenient method to install compatible child safety seats without using the vehicle’s seat belt system.
Pedestrian safety.
Innovative pedestrian safety features include an energy absorbing hood and front fenders and deformable wiper pivots.