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Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid 2018
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The Clarity handles bumps with ease, can go 340 miles on a road trip, and HondaSense comes standard without any added cost. But the car's overall design could use some improvement.
Its lane-keeping skills need work, though.
Roberto BaldwinDecember 19, 2017
Pros
- Smooth suspension
- Plenty of leg room
- Regenerative braking paddles
Cons
- HondaSense lane assist not as polished as Nissan ProPilot
- HV button shifting a bit confusing
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- 76AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE8 ReviewsCar and Driver702018 Honda Clarity Plug-In HybridThe plug-in Clarity feels like a fully realized car and not just a jiggered-with Accord. Honda seems to be getting comfortable with alternative propulsion, and the seamless operation of the Clarity’s hybrid system is encouraging.PC Mag802018 Honda Clarity Plug-In HybridThe 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid hits a sweet spot for electric vehicles thanks to its ability to run on gasoline or its battery, saving you from range anxiety.Autoblog802018 Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Autoblog ReviewNot only is this the strongest Clarity, but it's also one of the strongest and most appealing plug-in hybrids – especially if you care about more than just electric range.Jalopnik80Clarity Plug-In Is An Electrified Car That Doesn't Demand CompromiseIf you aren’t focused on performance and can live without a volume knob, then, it’s hard to find much to dislike about the Clarity Plug-In.The Car Connection70The Car Connection Expert ReviewThe 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, the only version distributed nationally, is spacious, comfortable, competitively priced, and offers excellent electric range.ExtremeTech70This Midsize Plug-In Hybrid Could Be Your Only CarThe plug-in Clarity is as good as it gets now, and the EV is likely to get better range with a mid-life refresh.Chicago Tribune80Clarity plug-in hybrid clears the way for electrificationHonda wasn't first to a PHEV compact, but the 3-in-1 strategy should provide the flexibility it needs to deal with whatever the market demands in the imminent future.NY Daily News80Clarity provides electric daily driving without range anxietyWith its unusual yet attractive looks, prettily outfitted cabin, ease of use, and seamless driving experience, there are few downsides to owning this plug-in hybrid vehicle. And the upside, of course, is that you never, ever, suffer from range anxiety.
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