2017 Honda Clarity Electric
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The 2017 Honda Clarity Electric is a 161-hp electric with a fixed single-speed direct-drive w/ sport mode and shift-by-wire and front-wheel drive. It starts at $36,620 MSRP and is rated at 114 mpg combined.
It makes 161 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque at 0-3500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 126 mpg city and 103 mpg highway (114 mpg combined).
The Clarity measures 192.7 inches long on a 108.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,024 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Electric |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $36,620 |
| MSRP with Destination | $37,510 |
| Destination Charge | $890 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Coaxial-type high-output AC electric motor |
| Horsepower | 161 hp |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft @ 0-3500 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Fixed single-speed direct-drive w/ Sport Mode and Shift-by-Wire |
| Final Drive | 3.688 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 126 MPG |
| Highway | 103 MPG |
| Combined | 114 MPG |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, aluminum subframe |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link, aluminum subframe |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes (1.1 in., tubular) |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Yes (0.85 in., tubular) |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Power-assisted ventilated disc, 12.3 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid disc, 12.2 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18x8J aluminum alloy w/ aerodynamic covers |
| Wheels Rear | 18x8J aluminum alloy w/ aerodynamic covers |
| Tires Front | 235/45R18 94V (Michelin Energy Saver, all-season) |
| Tires Rear | 235/45R18 94V (Michelin Energy Saver, all-season) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 192.7 in |
| Width | 73.9 in |
| Height | 58.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in |
| Front Track | 62.2 in |
| Rear Track | 62.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,024 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 51.1% / 48.9% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.6 in |
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Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 2017 Honda Clarity.
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