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2021 Honda Clarity
Car · 2017–2021
Trims and features
Engines: 1.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 103 hp; Fuel cell · Drive: FWD
2021 Clarity trims
| PLUG-IN HYBRID PHEV | PLUG-IN HYBRID TOURING | Fuel Cell | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base price (MSRP) | $33,400 | $36,600 | $58,490 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rows of seats | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Wheels | 18 in | 18 in | 18 in |
| Adaptive cruise control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Automatic emergency braking | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Forward collision warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane departure warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane keeping assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane centering | — | — | Standard |
| Backup camera | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Automatic high beams | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlights | LED | LED | LED |
| Push-button start | Standard | Standard | Standard |
From NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Honda reports it: base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment by trim. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Honda aren't in our data yet. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 103 hp Fuel cell | FWD | 42–68 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 7 | Standard | Yes |
| 2020 | 1.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 103 hp Fuel cell | FWD | 42–68 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 7 | Standard | Yes |
| 2019 | 1.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 103 hp Fuel cell Electric | FWD | 42–68 mpg 114 MPGe |
Not rated | 3 | 42 | Standard | Yes |
| 2018 | 1.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 103 hp Fuel cell Electric | FWD | 42–68 mpg 114 MPGe |
Not rated | 2 | 2 | Standard | No |
| 2017 | Fuel cell Electric | FWD | 68 mpg 114 MPGe |
Not rated | 3 | 3 | Standard | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Clarity 2019–2022 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Honda CLARITY FUEL CELL 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | Honda CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | Honda CLARITY FUEL CELL 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Honda CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 7 |
| 2019 | Honda CLARITY FUEL CELL 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | Honda CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 42 |
| 2018 | Honda Clarity Fuel Cell 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | Honda Clarity Plug-In 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Honda Clarity Fuel Cell 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Clarity FCV | Auto (A1) | 68 |
| 2021 | Clarity Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 42 |
| 2020 | Clarity FCV | Auto (A1) | 68 |
| 2020 | Clarity Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 42 |
| 2019 | Clarity EV | Auto (A1) | 114 |
| 2019 | Clarity FCV | Auto (A1) | 68 |
| 2019 | Clarity Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 42 |
| 2018 | Clarity EV | Auto (A1) | 114 |
| 2018 | Clarity FCV | Auto (A1) | 68 |
| 2018 | Clarity Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 42 |
| 2017 | Clarity EV | Auto (A1) | 114 |
| 2017 | Clarity FCV | Auto (A1) | 68 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.