Honda Clarity, an Amazing Car THAT NO ONE IS BUYING
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- Опубликовано: 12 окт 2019
- In this video we will look at a car that helps people transition from fossil fuel to full electric. The problem: most people have never heard of it. Watch the video to find out how I bought the car for under $20K new.
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I had missed a couple of questions about the $6,500 on my receipt: 7:01 . I plan on making another review video soon about my thoughts after 1 year (more than 1 year now) and I will explain this in more detail. But just so everyone knows that I am not trying to be deceitful, I will briefly explain it now. The car out the door was $26,200 as shown on the receipt. We received the $7,500 tax credit as I mentioned which brought the total down to $18,700. That is simply total cost of the car - tax rebate. My wife had a VW Jetta with tons of miles that we traded in and got $6,500 for the car. This is not calculated in my cost of this car in this video. Our total cost out the door was $12,200 after the trade in. Unfortunately, Honda moved all the cars to CA and it is hard to get a deal like this now.
You are totally correct about them all going to California. My local dealer did a search and he could not find One in the seven surrounding states. I had already found one the next state over which I told him about so he knew about that one and except for that one that was the only one he could find. I even searched Charlotte North Carolina area and the Nashville Tennessee area and no dealership had one
@@Johnr37us It is very frustrating. I bought mine right before they shipped them out. Honda could sell so many of these cars.
@@TheCommonSenseProfessor I purchased a used 2018, Clarity Touring at the end of 2020. I love it. I took a 4,700 mile trip with it and really enjoyed driving it across America. It handled great in the mountains. I'm so glad I made the decision to look for a Clarity. It wasn't easy to find. I had about a 4 hour drive to get it. Tomorrow, I drive it in the snow for the first time. Glad it has FWD.
@@terrisammons007 wow, 4,700 miles? That's a big trip. I still love mine too, and I had to drive almost 5 hours. I found one closer at the time, but it wasn't as good of a deal as the one that I got and it was a color I wasn't crazy about. Thanks for sharing!
The Clarity does so many things right. I even like the way it looks!
Me too. Thanks for the great video review of the Clarity!
I've had my 2018 since new and it has over 63 000 km on it now! I continue to have to explain to everyone I meet what it is and why it is awesome. I love it.
I love my Clarity, it’s such an underrated car. Honda spent no money to advertise the Clarity and if it wasn’t for the government incentives they probably wouldn’t be selling at all. I’m really happy with my purchase considering the actual price after the $7,500 rebate from the Federal Government and a $1,500 rebate from California was right around $20,600 for a 2019 Clarity Touring. I’m also receiving a $1,000 from Edison on my electric bill. So far I’ve driven about 2,200 miles on it in just over a month and have filled up my tank maybe 4 times for a total just under $60 spent on gas... Wow!! The value on this car is so great at that price! It actually sells in Japan for over $50,000 dollars!!! How do we get it at such a low price is beyond me... hope they improve a couple of things on it and have a new generation in the future.
Thanks for sharing and I am totally jealous because Kentucky does not have a state rebate for PHEVs or EVs. Our utilities do not either. I can't say enough good about this car.
The Common Sense Professor you still got a great car for a superb price!
Yes. In Japan it cost almost 6 million Yen. So I'm thinking buy the used one.
how much "louder" is it really when the engine/gas does kick in? I hear the Volt is quieter, but the volt is also a compact car. The clarity look like an amazing medium size car like the Accord or Toyota Camry. But when it switches to gas mode, is it really "that loud" as some people claim or is it really just a sound of an engine turned on lol. I like that you can force the engine on the highway like the Volt's "hold mode" does
Great summary! I bought a 2018 Clarity Touring about a month ago. It is a great car. Mine had only 25,000 miles on it, but it came from NYC so it sustained a few bumps and bruises during its first four years. So I dusted off my amateur body shop skills and have been resolving many of the scratches and scrapes with touch up paint, refinished wheels, and a tail light from eBay that does not fill up with water. I just really wanted the crimson pearl with the tan leather interior. The car itself is wonderful. The interior is spotless and the car just works well. You are right, it is fun to drive too. My other car is an newer Escalade that I use now for towing and hauling, which I love. But the Clarity is just more fun and much cheaper to drive. A heads up to all who may be looking. Prices are up and rising. Since I bought mine I have seen many comparable 2018s and 2019s with asking prices over $30,000 which is very close to what they sold for new. Still, given where gas prices have gone it still makes sense.
Thanks for the comment and welcome to the Clarity club! If you are not already, there is a great group on Facebook for Clarity owners. You are right about the price of the car. I can sell mine today and make almost $7500 from buying it new, which is crazy! facebook.com/groups/408505746238938
Nice systematic and objective review on the merits of the car. I think we made the same decision- the clarity makes sense!
I hadn’t heard of the Clarity until just a month or two ago. Thanks for the video - now I want one!
I still have mine and I have over 50K miles on it and have had one small issue with the washer fluid pump. Other than that, it has been, and still is, a perfect car for what I need.
Purchased mine on 2/2019 Orange County, CA. I got the 2019 Touring Model with $8500 off MSRP. I absolutely love this car. I was contemplating between buying the Clarity and the Model 3, even test drove both. Needless to say, I'm glad I went with the Clarity. I get roughly 63 miles on warm weather (68 and above) and 45 miles in cold weather (45 F). Being in SoCal with various free and cheaply-priced charging stations (I charge for free at work) it's the perfect commuter car. I've driven 2000 miles and I still have the original gasoline that came with the car!
That's awesome Tommy. You have an advantage over me in that you get a state rebate on top of federal. With $8500 off MSRP and your rebates, you probably got a better deal than I did. Good job on an awesome car!
One of the most underrated cars ever. Such a shame nobody really knew what it was, and it’s no longer being produced
I could not agree more!
Thank you for sharing
Sure, we love ours. We have almost 30K miles on it now.
I purchased the clarity a few weeks ago, did my research first. And I must say I’m loving it, the people that complain about no knobs need to stop it! Love the tablet look. Tinted windows do make the car look even better, have to say the best car yet.✊🏾
We have had ours almost a year now, and I still love it. I hope that you have as much luck with yours as we do with ours! As far as the knobs go, I use the controls on the steering wheel all the time anyway, so who cares.
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In Canada, particularly in the provinces of British Columbia and Quebec, dealers would have sold 100 times as many; unfortunately, Honda only delivered a few units a year. I was very lucky to buy this car.
It was the same here in the states. I live in KY, not a very green state, and very few people heard about the Clarity, but when they see my car and find out how it works, they love it. My car is still going strong after 50K plus miles.
Thanks for making the video. Agreed 100%. Had the touring model for over a year and still love it. The Clarity was designed as an EV and virtually all owners use it that way. But the gas engine is there if you need it (for convenient travel outside of the 50-ish mile EV range - or to calm nerves if you start to find yourself low on electrons.). And frankly, it's actually better for the world than a "pure-EV". The battery-manufacturing CO2 emissions are only 20% that of a Tesla/etc., yet it is driven virtually 100% in EV-mode by the vast majority of owners. (I think I put 4 gallons of gas in it a few months back, but honestly can't recall.) It is really sad that such Plugin-hybrid EV (PHEV) platforms don't get more love. I think people hear the word "hybrid" in PHEV and don't understand that its really an EV - and an amazing one at that - as your video shows. More consumer education is needed ! Thanks for doing this.
Thanks for the reply. We love our Clarity, and I just cannot believe that Honda did not push this car more. I got lucky and was able to buy my car just before Honda sent all of the cars to California.
I bought the base model for exactly the same reasons you did. Many would consider the navigation to be important, but I consider Google to be a better navigator and entertainment option anyway. I can stream music vs having to play from storage. I have had my Clarity almost 3 years and it is my favorite car ever. It is quiet, composed, comfortable, and spacious.
My guess is that the reason they stopped selling outside of the west coast is that people were discounting too much because in a lot of places, no one has ever even heard of the Clarity. That is too bad because it is such an amazing car, and with the $7500 tax credit (assuming one has a $7500 tax load) it is cheaper than a lot of mid range hybrids like the Toyota Camry Hybrid, which was a car that I had almost bought before I learned about the Clarity.
I love ours too. You are probably right about why they are only selling them in the west coast. I sure got a heck of a deal on mine.
We just got a clarity plug in hybrid and love it. Test drove that and a prius and it blew the prius away.
I agree. We also test drove the Hyundai Ioniq before we bought ours and it blew that car away too. We have owned ours for 2 years and still love it.
Leased mine for $283 a month-in April of 2021- right before the car shortage- with $1500 down- 12k miles a year- they reduced the price $10000 off MSRP- its good to know a few good friends at a Honda dealer- - I buy at the end of lease for $15800- not bad for a $32k msrp- with rebates and selling a beat up used 2013 Hyundai Sonata to Car Max with 165k miles- My entire lease was free- and I get to buy the car as a certified used vehicle for about 50% off msrp- - as a used vehicle- I am the pre owned driver- - you never know where used cars come from and how people treat them. I have no range anxiety- love my Clarity!- since the car was a lease- the dealer took one of the rebates- since I did not own the car- I still got $5500 in state and county rebates. and $5200 for my used hyundai- with faded paint -minor body damage- 165k miles- and several accidents on the car fax- that suddenly were no longer on the car fax report- win win win!
Wow, congratulations on the good deal. You did better than I did. I am still driving mine and still love this car!
I cannot say enough about this car. It is more comfortable AND quieter than my Lincoln MKZ hybrid. And while the sound of a 7 gal fuel tank sounds crazy at first, when you get a free (okay, much cheaper) 38 miles per day from the battery you hardly notice gas levels in town. And even on the highway in HV mode, it gets an astonishing 65mpg. As the battery is slowly used, it lasts most of the trip. It only gets 45mpg when the battery is discharged.
Thanks for the comment. I am with you 100%. I plan on doing a 3 year review of our car as mine now has 43K miles. I still love it.
In Southern California i see plenty if them. Never noticed the side skirts i just thought they were Plug in Accords
They do look a lot like the Accords. They are unicorns in Western Kentucky where I live.
Wow!!!! How awesome you got such a great deal. Me attempting that now day? Pfff imposible with this crazy car market.
Yeah I can literally make almost $10K on this car right now, but I don't know what car I would want to replace it with since its so awesome.
@@TheCommonSenseProfessor Prius Prime?
I have one for 2 years, and love it. If I sell it now, I would take in more than I paid. Last 1200 miles, I only put $15 gas in the tank, and I am in SoCal, the gas price right now is $4.40 at Costco for 87. Love the look, reminded of me the iconic 1986 Citroen CX!
Same here. I was offered about $2k more than I paid for the car. I was tempted, but this car would be hard to beat. I can see the Citroen resemblance. I also think they took some styling from their Honda Crosstour too.
I'll be in the market for my next car soon and was looking at a used Clarity. Do you still hold by your original review? I owned a 2014 Volt for several years, so I am already a fan of PHEVs. Thanks.
Hello David. Yes, we still have our Clarity and it has around 45K miles. We still absolutely love the car. I could have sold it multiple times to make a substantial profit over what we paid in 2019, but I don't think that I would be happy with anything else. The RAV4 Prime would be ok, but they are unicorns and the price for them is crazy. Let me know if you have any specific questions about the Clarity and good luck.
My clarity is great. Before taxes and plates and stuff, my price was 30,900 for a touring 2019. I got a total of 9K back in taxes so I really paid around 22k before taxes. The touring was worth the extra money. Those leather seats are sweet. Also 2 person memory electric seats. I can drive 70 mph with 4 people in the car for 39 miles before gas motor turns on. Best I've got on pure electric was 58 miles in town before gas engine turned on.
Thanks for the comment. The one thing that I wish my Base model had is the memory seats.
We have had ours for a year and a half. We take many long distance trips in ours and you have a hard time beating the gas milage. At 70-75 MPH we get around 45 mpg. When my wife follows the motorhome and we don't take it over 60 MPH it gets 73 MPH. My deal was down to $22,500 after rebait from the feds and state. Not as good a deal as you got but hey, a brand new car that most days I can drive around town on electricity plus overall since we bought it with 23,000 miles on it the average fuel economy has been 124 MPG gas and electric. I have a Jeep Liberty that used to be our go to car. Gas milage savings alone almost pays for the payment. If you are reading this and are trying to decide whether to get a Clarity or not, my advice is go for it. You will absolutely love this car! Best of all it's a Honda!
That's fantastic Ron, $22,500 is still a great deal for this car!
Bought a 2019 w 29000 km for the equivalent of app 20000 usd.....now worth 5k more. Just did first snowbird trip exclusively in hybrid....truly the best of both worlds....great car
I am in a similar situation. The only reason I do not sell is because I am not sure what I would replace it with. Thanks for the post.
When our daughter bought the Clarity over the Prius, I thought it was a mistake. They have three kids and the Clarity has much more room plus if they watch their driving, they don't need gas. They recently bought a Tesla and we got the Clarity. I am warming up to the car for the economy and size. The exterior design is quirky but it has so many plusses that the looks fade into the background.
Yeah, I stop caring about what the car looks like years ago. We still have ours and still love it.
A selling point is the jump id make from a hybrid to a plug in...and also the front cowl..love it they havent follow civic/accord ruined rhyno front nose look
To each their own I guess. The front is what most people like about the looks of the car.
I leased a 2018 Honda clarity and absolutely love it! So far in 2020 I have filled the gas tank up twice and that’s only 7.5 gallons at a time. Most of my driving is local which means all electric no gas. I’m seriously considering purchasing the vehicle when the lease is up! Oh yeah I don’t notice my electric bill being higher than normal as well...
Same here. I have put almost 20K miles on mine in about a year and a half, so we have filled the gas tank some, but my record was 4 months without going to the gas station. I have not noticed a significant difference in my electric bill either.
how long it takes to charge the batteries full charge at level 1 charger?
@@tarekel-maddah1737 I’m using 110 volt and it takes about 8 hours
@@tarekel-maddah1737 All I use is the level 1 charger that came with the car and it takes approximately 12 hours. Generally I plug it in at night when I park the car for the night, and it is full when I leave in the morning.
@@tarekel-maddah1737 12 hours
Mainly for its look, specially the rear wheel well.
I think it looks much better than the Prius Prime IMO. But, I have yet met one person that has heard of the Clarity when they ask about my car. That is lack of marketing on Honda's side.
I've had the good fortune to drive the Honda Fit EV (beta run - 1200 made total) for the past 7 years. Could not say enough about how wonderful it is to drive. Lease is up this week. Clarity looks like my next miracle car. Thanks for your video.
Wow, I am jealous!! I am not sure how it will compared to the Fit EV, but I still love mine.
@@TheCommonSenseProfessor I've gotten so used to the amazing deal I got with the Fit EV (they covered collision insurance and the payment was less than $300/mp). So, I'd love to get a good deal on the Clarity (I don't qualify for the $7500 deal); do you know how I can score a great deal on a new or used Clarity in LA?
@@sageknight9690 I am not from CA, but I heard about a CVAP grant that might help you out. I heard of some people that were able to lease the Chevy Bolt for free with the grant. I hope this helps. cleanvehiclegrants.org/
@@TheCommonSenseProfessor How sweet of you share this resource. I will check it out now. :) Update: Completed app. and sent it in. Wish me luck, send angels, prayers, etc.! And, thanks again. :)
I’ve had it for a week, driving 20 miles a day and added no gas. My pre-COVID driving is 100 miles a day and I’m looking forward to see if I get the 51 mpg in hybrid mode that everyone says I will enjoy. Retiring my 2014 Ford Fusion hybrid after 185,544 miles; I look forward to driving 250k on my first Honda to see if it is as good as everyone says it will be. Sally Forth!
Wow, 180K on your 14 Fusion, that is awesome. Currently, I do not think that I have been to the gas station in 2 months, 4 months was my record. I keep it under the 47 miles, so I usually do not need gas. I have 21K on my car now with zero issues. Well my tweeters rattled, but that is nothing major and a common problem. Good luck and thanks for commenting.
How do you feel about ownership of this vehicle now that it's been discontinued? Do you have any trouble finding tech's at Honda dealerships that know how to work on this car? Thank you
Hello Victoria. I have decided to keep the vehicle, even though it has been discontinued because it is such a great car! Personally, I have never had to take it to the dealer, so I cannot speak about having trouble. I wish I could help more. Maybe you should reach out to your local Honda Dealership just to see what they say about parts, etc. It is still an amazing car.
Clarity is the best plugin hands down.
I could not agree more. I am about to do a 1 year review. I have just under 20K miles and have owned it for about 1 1/2 years and absolutely love it.
@@TheCommonSenseProfessor I now have 31,500 miles coming up on two years soon. Your video is still true today as it was when you made it. Thanks again.
@@htnowpro Thanks. I have almost 22K on my car now. I need to make an updated video. We still love ours too!
Best. Most underrated car in America. Enjoy driving it almost completely in EV mode.
I couldn't agree more. We love ours!
@@TheCommonSenseProfessor Thank you for watching and commenting. Stay safe.
I have 2019 honda clarity plug in, and it has much sound when driving on gas. Are you facing this kind of issue?
Yes, it is the way that Honda hybrids work. Some people refer to this as their "angry bees". You have to remember that the motor acts as a generator, so when it kicks on it is not controlled directly by your gas pedal. This throws people off because you do not accelerate, but the engine sounds like you are accelerating. I encourage you to look at the Facebook Clarity owner group and join and ask all the questions you want. They are great about answering specific questions about the Clarity. facebook.com/groups/408505746238938
I bought this car recently and I really like this car 🚙
I need to make a follow up video. We have had the car for 2 years and are still in love with it. We especially love driving past all the gas stations right now, but still have the capability of going on long trips.
I agree with everything said in the video and in the comments. I, too, have grown to like the looks, and I have NEVER had a car I enjoy driving as much as this one. I got a 2018 Clarity Touring with 55 miles on it for $10,100 off MSRP, have driven it about 4,000 miles since July 2019, and have spent $35 on gas. My electricity bill has increased, but with Level II charging automatically scheduled after midnight when rates are low I am still making out like a bandit. Now that it's getting a little colder in northern Illinois I also pre-schedule climate control warming the cabin for my morning commute, and so there it that, too. I qualify for the $7500 Federal incentive, as well. Let other people scoff at the little rear finder skirts; I'm laughing all the way to the bank (in the comfort of a wonderful car).
Lee Erickson, Chicago
Thanks for your feedback. I am in Western Kentucky and my range has dropped to around 42 miles so far.
I am still getting about 40 on a full charge. I’ve noticed that on 120V charge (“trickle charging”) the battery gets a little fuller. I also know from Brad on Cars that the winter charge will drop a bit more. Thanks for a very nice vid!
I charge both Level 1 and Level 2 and have never noticed a difference in the mileage. Both ways I pull 60-75 EV miles easily. I do get more miles with a warmer climate in California.
Spectacular.
@@leeerickson4574 My winter range dropped down to 37 miles this past winter in KY.
I Drove A White Premium model last month drove from Owings Mills , Maryland to Parkville Honda Location ! Like it over The Toyota Prius !!! Has more Room than Chevy Volt in the rear !! I Like The Chevy Bolt too
We have a Volt at work and I drive it all the time. I like it except for when I have to ride in the backseat. I have never driven a Bolt. Thanks for the comment.
Hello i have some questions pls
I just bought an used clarity 2018
Can I get the 7500$ tax credit or no?
And is all the clarity makes some noises or no?
The answer to your first question is easy, unless someone has more information. No, you will not be able to claim the $7500 tax rebate because EV credits cannot be passed on past the original owner. Now about the noise, could you explain more? Many people complain about the motor in Hybrid (HV) mode because it is a generator and the engine revs without pushing the accelerator. I would highly suggest if you bought a Clarity to join this group on Facebook and it is filled with very knowledgeable Clarity owners: facebook.com/search/top?q=honda%20clarity%20phev%20owners%20group
2-1/2 years with my Clarity now, and I still love it! With most of my driving local, I drive 100% electric the majority of the time. So far, the best MPG number I've seen on a fill-up is 476.5 MPG. Yes, that's correct. 2,615 miles between fill-ups, with only 5.488 gallons needed to completely fill the tank. It's gotten to the point where, at times, I've become concerned the gas in the tank might go stale. I found an incentive from my electric company on a Level 2 home charger, so my battery is full every morning. Public charging stations are fairly easy to find, and many of them are still free, so I often come home with most of my battery range intact. It's comfortable, roomy, very smooth, and quiet. I love the feeling of accelerating under electric-only power. I've never driven a Tesla, or any of the high-performance EVs, so I can't compare the sensation in those. I just know I like the way my Clarity responds when I ask more from it. My wife is also happy for me to be in a larger car then the Civic I drove for more than a decade. As far as its looks, I've only had compliments, although that really doesn't matter to me. I've long been of the opinion the most important styling element for the driver is the view from behind the wheel. In the drivers' seat, the skirts are invisible. My only complaint is that Honda does not seem to be moving to 100% electric vehicles as quickly as some other manufacturers. I plan on keeping my Clarity for the foreseeable future.
Thank you for your comments. I could not agree more as I too am still in love with my Clarity after 1 1/2 years. I have heard absolutely nothing but good things about the looks. IMO the Clarity is absolutely the most uncompromising PHEV out there. Tesla's are awesome, I rode in a S, but you still have to compromise with long trips. I drive a Volt on regular basis, and the compromise is space. I will say, if the Rav4 Prime was out a couple of years ago, I might have had a hard time between that and the Clarity, but overall, I am extremely pleased.
@@TheCommonSenseProfessor I test drove a Volt when I was shopping for a new car. The battery hump in the backseat was far too obtrusive. Also, it's a good thing the Volt has blind spot monitoring, because the blind spot in that car is enormous . The back window looks like the end of a tunnel in the rear view mirror. On top of that, the Chevy dealer I talked to was trying to be coy about incentives being offered by the state where I live! I also test drove the all-electric Bolt, which, inspite of its less appealing interior, was my first choice, but I just couldn't get there on price with the dealers near me. Someday, I'll go fully electric, but for now, I'm perfectly at home in my Clarity.
how much "louder" is it really when the engine/gas does kick in? I hear the Volt is quieter, but the volt is also a compact car. The clarity look like an amazing medium size car like the Accord or Toyota Camry. But when it switches to gas mode, is it really "that loud" as some people claim or is it really just a sound of an engine turned on lol. I like that you can force the engine on the highway like the Volt's "hold mode" does
Not gonna lie. It makes some noise. It takes some getting used to because the gasoline engine sometimes performs as a generator under the hood. If you’ve ever heard what a gas generator sounds like when the power load picks up, that’s what it reminds me of. It’s like the revs don’t correspond to your pressure on the accelerator pedal. The Clarity doesn’t have an engine tachometer. The display shows you how much relative power you’re using, or how much regenerative power you’re putting back into the battery. The sound from the gasoline engine isn’t a deal breaker for me because there’s so much I like about the car. Also, if I’m only driving around locally, I can go for weeks at a time without ever using anything but battery power.
@@samhannigan3089 my understanding after further resaerch and light test driving is to make good use of regular "HV" button when going on the highway. This "holds" the battery level and good to keep a battery of sometimes at least 40% if you are going uphill especially. Seems like the more you keep the battery not completely drained for long trips, the better you dont have to worry about too much generator usage. I'll just use EV for most of the city and if im going farther than 35+ miles round trip, ill use HV on the highway whenever going over 50mph.
I Like The Wheel Skirts ! Cars had them in the past ! Iam 50++++ years old would buy one in White !!! ☺
People generally love or hate the wheel skirts. The only time that I think about them at all is when I was the car because they are a pain then. The White is often referred to the "Storm Trooper" Clarity. They do look good in white. Thanks for commenting.
How were you able to negotiate such huge chunks of money off the MSRP? The current CA rebate is $4500, and the $7500 federal rebate is only if your federal taxes is greater than $7500. So only $4500 is the only rebate that reduced the MSRP. I am looking to purchase this car as well. I really enjoyed the combination and Honda brand.
Thanks for Asking Rajan, it is a great car. I apparently caught it at the right time. I live in KY and bought it in IN right before Honda decided to ship all of the inventory to CA so dealers were giving huge discounts. Another thing that helped me was that I bought it mid-2019 and my car is a 2018. It was new, but this might be a way that you can find a deal in CA. Remember, my car is the base model, but I was able to negotiate it out the door for alittle over $26k. I have a side business, in addition to being a professor, so I had no problem with the $7,500 rebate. I wish that KY had tax incentives like CA and other states, but I am happy with the deal that I got.
I have one, and I love it, the most amazing car I have ever owned.
We still love ours after about 1 1/2 years.
At 7:03 into the the video, you show what you paid for the Clarity. What does the 6,500 represent? Thank you
I should have addressed that in the video to avoid confusion. I paid $26,200 out the door for the car and I did receive the $7,500 tax credit (as I mentioned), this brought my total cost down to $18,700. My wife had a VW Jetta with tons of miles that we got $6,500 trade in for. That actually brought my total down to $12,200 for the car, but I did not mention this since that would not be applicable to everyone. I hope this makes sense. Sorry I did not see this comment sooner.
The car is great but that gear shift thing takes up a lot of room and if they put it on the dash than the area could be used to put stuff in.
Yes, it looks great, but I am not a fan of the the gearshift in the car. Its really not a big deal to me, but when I am on a long trip and cruise, the side of the gear shift is somewhat uncomfortable on the side of my leg. Like I said, its not a huge problem, just a little annoyance.
I'm thinking about getting me one want gray
It is a great car, and I wanted the gray color. I was just lucky that I found a new one in my area at all.
I just got my Clarity today, and this car offers all the advantages without the high maintenance costs. It uses the best of both worlds: electricty for low speed driving, and gas for the highway where gas engines work the best. To be able to charge it at home is a great feeling. It is so quiet when using electricity, adding the comfort of the interior. Honda used eco friendly material for the interior,; it is 99 % recyclable (yes batteries are recyclable today). And if you worry about the battery, in order to make it usable for a long time, you will be using 12 Kw at the most out of a 17Kw battery; this is why Honda offers such a solid warranty of the hybrid system.
I love my Clarity, even after 1 year!
how much "louder" is it really when the engine/gas does kick in? I hear the Volt is quieter, but the volt is also a compact car. The clarity look like an amazing medium size car like the Accord or Toyota Camry. But when it switches to gas mode, is it really "that loud" as some people claim or is it really just a sound of an engine turned on lol. I like that you can force the engine on the highway like the Volt's "hold mode" does
The only reason I think that i might not have one is that it’s not promoted out side California. From what I have seen here on Utube I think I could like it, but none of the dealers have them. On the other hand, I do like my Chevy Volt 2nd generation.
You are right, and that is very frustrating if you are outside of CA. I bought mine in Clarksville, IN right when they were shipping all inventory to CA. We have a Volt at work, and the only reason I would probably change to a Clarity would be the room. The EV range and MPGs are almost identical (although the Volt slightly edges the Clarity in range, and I think the opposite is true for MPG). The Clarity has much more room though.
Love it
Thanks Ronald! I absolutely love my car.
I wanted this car, but by the time i was in the market for a new car, they quit making them, and nobody had any inventory.
Yes, I really hate this as it is an awesome car. Unfortunately, they are going for more money used than what I paid for mine new.
Bought my Honda Clarity Touring Plug-in Hybrid two years ago, Still loving it. Great car with a cool look. We do mostly local driving within battery range, so here it is almost April and we haven't put any gas in the seven gallon tank since last year. Smooth and quiet. There's a lots of reasons it won top awards.
Wow you went a year without putting gas in the tank? That is amazing. Our record is 4 months.
What is the degradation of the battery in your car? last year, i.e. in 2021, I bought a 2018 Honda clarity which had a mileage of 39,000 miles.At the moment the car has a mileage of 52,000 miles,at the moment on a fully charged battery I can only do 27 minutes.
I have seen almost no degradation in my batteries and I have over 30K miles. When you say 27 minutes, I am guessing you mean miles. Are you in a cold climate? If so, that is common for all EV vehicles. Also, the distance gauge is a guestimate based on your driving style, etc. If you drive aggressively, drive long distances, etc. your range estimate will be lower. I hope this helps.
Is a clarity and insight same?
The drive train is basically the same except the Clarity has a much larger battery. The Clarity is about the size of an Accord, so it is much roomer. The insight is just a hybrid like a Prius, while the Clarity can go 47 +/- miles on EV, no gas. That is the great thing about it. 90% of the time I drive under 47 miles a day, so I rarely need gas.
I DO like the look
Its amazing that I had never heard of the Honda Clarity I have never really looked into purchasing a hybrid vehicle but it looks like you got a great deal with this and with gas prices now you must be laughing. I had a relative who too owned a VW diesel and they loved the car but with the emissions scandal VW had to pay a lot of money for the falsification of emissions details they were pushing. Great job on the deal you got.
Thanks, unfortunately for everyone else, I just happened to get my car at just the right time. Used Clarity's go for more than what I bought mine new for.
I just purchased a 2121 Clarity. I will say that it is a fine car, but I do have a problem. It seems that it’s Honda’s forgotten car. There have been absolutely no updates in the last 4 years,
except the price going up a bit. It has a lot of bells and whistles, like lane keep assist, distance keeping cruise control, back up camera, and an infotainment system which includes android auto, and Apple CarPlay. The problem is that it still has the 2018 versions of these things. There have been many improvements to these items in other cars (including other Hondas). They have had plenty of opportunities to fix some of the issues, such as the strange side camera, the seats, and the clunky infotainment system, they even could have rounded out the wheel wells to make the car more appealing to some, but haven’t. I’m not sure why Honda is still even making this car, if the sales are minimal, and they have no interest in changing that. With all that said, do I like the car? The answer is absolutely. I’m one of those people that only occasionally drives over 50mi a day, so I almost never use gas. It’s perfect for me. I just think of what this car could be, and what it could be for Honda.
I could not agree more. I do not know if it is lack of competition, or lack of interest, but Honda could do so much with the Clarity. I love my 2018, and I got a great deal on it, but I would feel the same as you if I bought the 2021. I also think that if Honda could get the range up on the EV to around 250 miles that it would be a strong competitor to other EVs. I think that Honda is missing out.
I’m going to go look at one tomorrow. I wanted the Touring model but the base model I found was the only one in 7 states. And after I got to doing the research I got to thinking the same thing. The Touring model is not worth the extra 3000 dollars
That is what I found. The only thing that I would like is the power seats. But, like I said, that is not worth $3K. If you do buy it, be sure and join this group on Facebook. I have learned a lot about my car from this page: facebook.com/groups/408505746238938/?multi_permalinks=1089997251423114¬if_id=1609380994015169¬if_t=group_highlights&ref=notif
@@TheCommonSenseProfessor I sure will join the Facebook page if I get this tomorrow and I was like you the only thing I would like to have was maybe the power seats but I’m single and I’m the only one going to be driving it so that’s probably going to be something that’ll never become an issue. I will set it and forget it.😜
@@Johnr37us I am married, and my wife is much shorter than I am, so it was a bigger deal to me. LOL Good luck tomorrow.
Volt Driver here. Love everything about the Clarity - but the dam rear skirt. Come on Honda, seriously ugly. You have an amazing opportunity to slightly adjust the look and this thing will sell.
I drive a Volt at work all the time. Everything about this car was engineered to reduce drag. Not sure how much drag the skirt reduces, but I truthfully do not even notice it. It really doesn't matter anymore as Clarity has now joined Volt as amazing cars that most people will not get to experience because they quite making them.
I believe the lack of advertising is hurting the car. Its a cheap tesla without the price tag and range problems
I agree. I heard that Honda looses money every time one is sold.
Is the big battery water cooled?
Yes it is water cooled, so the life of the batteries should be significantly better than air cooled EVs like the Leaf. hondanews.com/en-US/releases/2018-honda-clarity-plug-in-hybrid-press-kit
When my 2011 Chevy Volt finally kicks the bucket, I am deciding to replace with either a used Clarity PHEV or the Gen2 Volt. I think the Honda is a little bigger and a better car.
@@ericcindycrowder7482 I am biased because I obviously own a Clarity, but I have driven both, and I love our Clarity. IMO, the negatives over the Volt is the trunk vs the Volt's hatch, the looks (I think the Gen3 Volts look a little better), the Gen 2 has a little more range, and the volume knob on the Volt. The Positives are the ride is better in the Clarity, the no compromise space inside the car (especially in the back seat), and the interior is a little more lush in the Clarity. IMO, the interior is one of the Clarity's best features. You probably can't go wrong either way, but I would choose the Clarity.
I also wanted to mention that I am going to do another video of the car now that we have almost 20K miles on it. We have had 0 issues, other than an annoying vibration in the tweeters that is sometimes common and easy to fix with the cars.
wait, what is that 6,500 on your receipt for the car? trade in?
I did not see your comment till just now. Yes that was a trade in that brought my final cost down to $12,200, but I did not mention this. The car out the door was $26,200 and I received the $7500 tax credit as I mentioned that brought the price (without my trade) to $18,700 as mentioned. I would have responded sooner if i had see this 4 weeks ago.
Tax incentives are crazy good for this car. I don't even charge the car. Use it as hybrid only.
The touring is the best bro
Obviously it is better, but is it work the extra $4K? To me it wasn't, and that fake fur on the dash?
You just made me realize I shouldn't be buying this car used. In order to take advantage of the tax rebate, I need the new car.
But you need to make alot of money to qualify for the tax rebate
@@wamnicho // Exactly. I need a tax write off - or three!
@ N W You just need to make enough money where you owe the government $7,500. I would not consider this to be making alot of money.
@@TheCommonSenseProfessor owe? I spend so I won't owe?
Has anyone purchased in used market ? 2018 model?
I have this question too.
There is a great RUclips channel that has several people that purchased a used Clarity. You both might be able to get your answers there. Good luck. facebook.com/search/top?q=honda%20clarity%20phev%20owners%20group
It's the look that's a barrier.
I like the looks, and I have gotten several (and I mean several) compliments on the looks of my Clarity. But, that is personal preference. I personally think the Prius is much uglier, but again, personal preference.
I'd seriously consider this if I was in the market for a car right now! Just because of the amazing deal. 19k out the door for a brand new FLAGSHIP Honda!? Did I understand that correctly!?
Yes that is right, but I found out that the reason I got such a crazy deal was because I caught it at just the right time. Honda moved all it's Clarity inventory to California, and was discounting the year old models that were still on the lot. The book value of my car was $33,900, the car lot had it marked down to $26K because it was last year's model, and I got it out the door for $26,500. We qualified for the $7500 tax rebate, so the total price for the car $19K.
@@TheCommonSenseProfessor nice...
base model in USA dont have leather seats
You are correct. As I mentioned in the video, the base model has faux leather surrounded seats. www.insideevsforum.com/community/index.php?threads/clarity-interior-look-feel-base-vs-touring.2723/
Fully loaded, but no full leather and navigation? Not fully loaded. I test drove it. When the engine cut in, it was loud….like a very small engine car. Volt, aside from the small back seat, was smoother. Still, a good price.
Why would you need navigation with Carplay or Android Auto? The seats are faux leather wrapped compared to the full faux leather, so there is that, but I would still consider it loaded, as do most of the people that have reviewed the car. To each his/her own, but I have owned the car for two years with zero issues and drive a Chevy Volt all the time at work. This car is better in almost every way, but again, that's my opinion, but I would have never got the Volt with the features in my Clarity for under $20K new. That is a fact.
I would also suggest watching PRN's review: ruclips.net/video/O8gyK4Lr_K8/видео.html
I take this over A Toyota Prius!
Fo you feel a love/hate surrounding the car...?!
Not at all. Mostly just love. There are definitely things I would change: volume knob, larger gas tank, larger washer fluid reserve, etc, but nothing I absolutely hate.
apart from the ugly rear fender ... it's the perfect car to have ...
The only time I notice the fender skirt is when wash it. It is really hard to wash the part of the tire behind the skirt. Generally I do not even notice it and I still love my car after 20K miles.
Sorry but in most aspects prius is better unless you want bigger or better looking vehicle.
The range of the clarity Is too small at under a combined 400 mile
The prius has a 630 mile combined range
That really depends on what you need the car for. For me, the Prius would not have been as economical as the Clarity. I drive mostly in town and have made it almost 5 months without having to get gas before. A Prius would not do this for me. Arguably, the new Prius Prime would be close, but good luck getting one, and especially for the price I bought my Clarity for. I still have this car and it is still amazing and exactly what I need and much more roomy and luxurious than a Prius, like you said. If you don't mind the difference in room and you are making a bunch of long trips, then I agree with you, buy a Prius. If you drive mostly under 50 miles a day, then get the Clarity IMHO (if you can find one now). Thanks for the comment.
@TheCommonSenseProfessor you're right, I drive over 300 every week so range is a must
I would have bought a Prius in your situation too@@NAGIUXS
#1 reason why Clarity lack of sales. It's ugly unless you like ugly looks buy a current Honda generation model cars. They are absolutely ugly, they have been a huge disappointment since 2012. Honda really needs to find a different design team in totality . Honestly I can't see a good side to this Clarity, Honda usually has at least one good looking angle to look at, this car has none.
I chose the Prime because it's a hatch, much more practical for storage vs trunk.
Prius Prime has better styling, they are ugly but at least it's easier on the eyes. Prime has a better looking front and rear end. I love my 2021 Prime, replaced it with my favorite 2013 Prius plug in. Mind you I don't plug either of my cars in because mathematically it costs more to plug it in vs gas prices these days. Do your math, check what you pay per KW and the miles you get in EV mode. My prime gets 23 miles per charge X 8kw. each KW is 30 cents where I live off peak times. It gets 54 mpg on gas alone.
Bottom line is beauty or lack of it is in the eyes of the beholder, pick your ride as you may like I did.
Opinions are like....well you know. I know that you are invested in the Prime, so enjoy 20 something miles of EV range. That would never work for me. You should have waited for the Rav4 Prime. The Prius is the better hybrid for sure, but the Clarity is the better EV, and I think that the Prius is the ugliest thing on the road, and I have heard several people say the same. The inside of the Clarity blows the Prius away too. Whatever turns your crank though. Also, I got the car for under $20K after rebates (another advantage of the Clarity vs Prime) and negotiating the price down because dealers were shipping the inventory to California. The car sales for $34K now before the rebate.
36k for a car and it doesn't have electric seats lol. Honda is tripping
Are you in Canada? The $36K has electric seats.
@@TheCommonSenseProfessor I'm factoring in 10% over the base to account for taxes and misc fees so essentially the base comes out to 36k
@@naughtysauce4323 What state do you live in?
@@TheCommonSenseProfessor CA
@@naughtysauce4323 I thought so with the tax rates you said. So why would you include taxes and fees, but not your state's rebates and incentives? That brings the price down to $22K for the base. Here is the crazy thing, this is one of the few cars that won't drop in value when you drive it off the lot. Carvana offered me $22.5K for my car with almost 30K miles. ev.pge.com/vehicles/Honda_Clarity_Plug-In_Hybrid__PHEV_2021
It would be perfect , if it wasn't so fugly. That's why no one is buying
Its a love hate kind of car when it comes to the looks. Everyone thinks that our car is an accord (maybe the blacked out windows and black car hides the differences). But the reason the sales are so low is because Honda did not want to sell them (look it up). They did not advertise the car, dealers outside of CA had no clue about the cars, and they shipped all of their inventory to CA only. This was their compliance car and no one knows about it. Also, I probably would not have bought it for the $34K sticker price.
Toyota looks ugly as hell. Their worst nightmare becomes their design...
I just don't know why the Prius Prime gets a pass, and everyone talks about how ugly the clarity is.
@@TheCommonSenseProfessor Prius is hideous. Whatever is Japans worst nightmare, becomes their next cat design