2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
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Photo: Honda Clarity Fuel Cell IMG 0301 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Teito Motors 1311 Clarity Fuel Cell by Comyu, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Back IMG 0303 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Clarity (2017–2021); trim, color, and model year may differ.
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- Photo: Honda Clarity Fuel Cell IMG 0301 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Teito Motors 1311 Clarity Fuel Cell by Comyu, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Back IMG 0303 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring is a 212-hp electric with a fixed single-speed direct-drive and front-wheel drive. It starts at $36,600 MSRP and is rated at 42 mpg combined.
It makes 212 horsepower and 99 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 44 mpg city and 40 mpg highway (42 mpg combined).
The Clarity measures 192.7 inches long on a 108.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,059 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $36,600 |
| MSRP with Destination | $37,490 |
| Destination Charge | $890 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L (1498cc) Atkinson-cycle in-line 4, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC + AC permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor |
| Horsepower | 212 hp |
| Torque | 99 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm (gas engine); 232 lb-ft @ 0-2000 rpm (electric motor) rpm |
| Valvetrain | 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC |
| Compression Ratio | 13.5:1 |
| Injection Type | PGM-FI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Fixed single-speed direct-drive |
| Final Drive | 3.42 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 44 MPG |
| Highway | 40 MPG |
| Combined | 42 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 7 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, aluminum subframe |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link, aluminum subframe |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes (30.0 x 4.0 mm, tubular) |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Yes (21.7 x 3.0 mm, tubular) |
| Turning Diameter | 38.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Power-assisted ventilated disc, 12.3 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid disc, 12.2 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 in. Hybrid Aerodynamic alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 18 in. Hybrid Aerodynamic alloy |
| 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 | 15.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,059 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 57% / 43% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.6 in |
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Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 2018 Honda Clarity.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.