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Honda Clarity
The Clarity comes in three versions: an electric, a plug-in hybrid, and
one powered by hydrogen. The plug-in hybrid is the most practical
version and has a 48-mile all-electric range before the gas engine
kicks in. It takes 2.5 hours to recharge with a 240-volt charger or 12
hours on 120 volts. The car works well in electric-only mode, but in
hybrid mode the engine makes a loud ruckus. The ride is comfort-
able, but its handling is rather clumsy. The cabin is roomy, but the
front seats are uncomfortable because of their short bottom cushion
and lack of lower back support. Forward collision warning and auto-
matic emergency braking are standard, but there is no true blind
spot detection system that covers both sides. The Clarity also uses
Honda’s unintuitive push-button gear selector. The electric version
has a short EPA-rated range of 89 miles.Overall Score 54
Predicted Reliability 01
Owner Satisfaction 04
Road-Test Score 72
Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 05Base Price: $33,400-$58,490
Body Styles: sedan
Trim Lines: Electric, Fuel Cell, Plug-in,
Plug-in Touring
Drive Wheels: Front
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: Electric (161 hp); Electric (174
hp); 1.5-liter 4 hybrid (212 hp)
Transmissions: CVT; 1-speed directLength (in.)..................... 193
Width (in.) ......................74
Height (in.) ......................58
Wheelbase (in.) .................108
Weight (lb.) ..................4,045
% weight front/rear ...........57/43Max. Load (lb.) ................ 850
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 16
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NRRegular or electric or hydrogen
CR overall mpg ..................39Much worse than
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01Honda Civic
The Civic is a substantial and capable compact car. The base 2.0-
liter engine and optional 1.5-liter turbo both deliver good fuel
economy, with the turbo bringing more oomph and readily available
power. The continuously variable transmission amplifies the noise of
the base engine; it works better with the turbo. The ride is comfort-
able, handling is precise, and the interior has a lot of storage space.
However, because of the car’s low stance, occupants must do the
limbo to get in and out. In addition, the front seats lack adjustable
lumbar support, which could cause discomfort. We found Honda’s
infotainment system to be unintuitive on most trims. The Sport
version is available as a coupe or practical four-door hatchback; the
Si version is a performance bargain. The 306-hp Type-R is a track-
ready, high-performance version.Overall Score 71-72
Predicted Reliability 04
Owner Satisfaction 03
Road-Test Score 74-76
Front-Crash Prevention Opt.Base Price: $19,450-$35,700
Body Styles: 4-door hatchback;
coupe; sedan
Trim Lines: EX, EX-L, EX-T, LX, Si,
Sport, Sport Touring, Touring, Type R
Drive Wheels: Front
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 1.5-liter 4 turbo (174 , 180
hp); 1.5-liter 4 turbo (205 hp); 2.0-liter
4 (158 hp); 2.0-liter 4 turbo (306 hp)
Transmissions: 6-speed manual; CVTLength (in.)..................... 182
Width (in.) ......................71
Height (in.) ......................56
Wheelbase (in.) .................106
Weight (lb.) .................. 2,745
% weight front/rear ...........61/39Max. Load (lb.) ................ 850
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 13
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NRRegular or premium
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