2019 Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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The midsize Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid arrived in 2018 and like most other plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) like the Hyundai Sonata PHEV, it offers an electric range and plug-in charging abilities with a gasoline engine and generator. The Clarity Plug-In Hybrid carries over for 2019.

The Clarity Plug-In Hybrid features a streamlined, wedge-shaped body full of all sorts of aerodynamic tricks and futuristic details. Inside, the large windows, floating panels, and multitude of cubbies make it feel larger than it is. It also includes a cargo area that measures an impressive 15.5 cubic feet.

Sitting beneath the hood of every Clarity Plug-In Hybrid is a high-tech powertrain with four distinct components. A 1.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine, electric motor, continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), and 17 kilowatt-hour battery work to send 212 horsepower to the front wheels. The Clarity Plug-In Hybrid gets a 6.6-kWh onboard SAE charger that brings that battery to a full charge in 12 hours using a standard 110/120V wall outlet. On a 220V connection, the charging time decreases to 2.5 hours. Unfortunately, there’s no DC fast-charging option. The Clarity Plug-In Hybrid will do 47 miles on just electricity. When that runs out, there’s enough fuel to get you to 340 miles before filling up or recharging. Fuel economy ratings stand at 110 miles-per-gallon equivalent (MPGe) in hybrid mode or 42 mpg combined only using gasoline.

The Clarity Plug-In Hybrid comes in either Base or Touring grades. The Base trim kicks things off with LED exterior lighting, keyless access and start, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, an 8-speaker 180-watt sound system, an electronic parking brake, and an 8-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Touring trim tacks on leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and navigation.

Honda bundles the Clarity Plug-In Hybrid with a reversing camera, a right-side camera, and its entire suite of Honda Sensing driver-assistance technologies, including automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning, road-departure mitigation, adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, and lane-keeping assist. Reversing sensors are optional. As of this writing, the Clarity Plug-In Hybrid hasn't been crash tested, but that’s pretty common for low-volume PHEVs.

The Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid is a smart PHEV with plenty of space and features. It lets you have a useful amount of electric range without the range anxiety of needing to find a charging station once it’s depleted.

Kyree Rollerson
Published Jun 1, 2022 by Kyree Rollerson
A CarGurus contributor since 2017, Kyree has always been fascinated with the automotive world, especially when it comes to premium European cars. But regardless of the vehicle—whether it's an efficient hybrid or the latest luxury sled—he's always ready to dispense information and advice.

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by jorge s
Feb 15, 2022
You will save a lot of money on gas 200 horse power very roomy inside Feb 15, 2022

2019 Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In Pricing

Original MSRP
$33,400 to $36,600
Price range
$18,958 to $20,991
Average price on CG
$18,958
YoY price change
$20,895 to $18,958

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Air filtration: ionizing · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Pandora internet radio · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 180 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.2 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42

Engine

EV battery capacity: 17 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 181 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 135 · Electric Motor Torque: 232 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 2.5 hours · Electric motor charging time (120V): 12 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 47 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 103 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5500 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 99 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 5000

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: decklid · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front · Blind spot safety: passenger side camera · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Steering

Steering ratio: 12.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.4

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 30 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: with safety reverse · Solar-tinted glass: rear

Air Conditioning

Air filtration: ionizing · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Pandora internet radio · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 180 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.2 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42

Engine

EV battery capacity: 17 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 181 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 135 · Electric Motor Torque: 232 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 2.5 hours · Electric motor charging time (120V): 12 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 47 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 103 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5500 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 99 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 5000

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: decklid · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: HondaLink · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Blind spot safety: passenger side camera · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Kit: tire sealant

Steering

Steering ratio: 12.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.4

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 30 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse · Solar-tinted glass: front

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