2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Among alternative-fuel vehicles, hybrids and EVs receive most of the attention. But there are other alternatives, such as hydrogen fuel-cell technology. One such fuel-cell vehicle (FCV) is the 2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. The first Clarity was introduced in 2008 and was replaced with the second-generation model for the 2017 model year. That redesign carries over to the 2021 model year
Features like a “proton-exchange membrane fuel cell” sound pretty complex, but the system is straightforward. The Clarity is an electric vehicle, but it gets electricity from fuel cells, rather than batteries. Those fuel cells are powered by hydrogen, which is stored in a tank designed to withstand a collision. This setup produces 174 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque. The electric motor routes power to the front wheels.
For alt-fuel vehicles, the EPA provides ratings based on miles per gallon equivalent, or MPGe. The Clarity FCV returns an estimated 68 MPGe city, 67 MPGe highway, and 68 MPGe combined. It has a 360-mile range, all of which is emissions-free. Due to the state’s hydrogen infrastructure, the Clarity Fuel Cell is currently sold only in California, which has over 40 stations. The Clarity also qualifies for the state’s $4,500 clean-car rebate.
The Clarity Fuel Cell comes well-equipped with standard features such as dual-zone climate control with remote climate pre-conditioning, push-button start, leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, heated front seats, and one-touch power windows. It also comes with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Clarity has seating for five, but the rear bench does not fold down. Behind the rear seat, it provides 11.8 cubic feet of cargo space.
The Clarity comes with the Honda Sensing suite of driver-assistance features. This includes forward automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high beams. Other standard features include a tire pressure monitoring system, a standard head-up display (HUD), and the helpful Honda LaneWatch blind-spot camera system.
The 2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell is $58,490 in its lone trim. Those looking to lease the Clarity also receive $15,000 worth of hydrogen fuel over the duration of the lease.
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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 · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Pandora internet radio · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 11 · Watts: 540
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 · Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · 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: front · 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: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.83
Engine
EV battery capacity: 1.7 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 174 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 130 · Electric Motor Torque: 221 · Electric motor miles per charge: 360
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: black · Paint: contrast roof · 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: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: wiper activated · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 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: audible 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 · 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
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: HondaLink · Smart device app function: vehicle location
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