Technology Features of the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
Convenience and Connectivity Features
If you’re anything like most of our friends and neighbors, you don’t want the time you spend on the road to be in an uncomfortable environment. The Clarity’s numerous convenience features help to ensure that you’ll reach your destinations more quickly, while its connectivity tech keeps you in communication with the world outside your cabin.
HondaLink: Every Clarity Plug-In Hybrid trim level can be connected to your smartphone using the HondaLink app, a convenient resource where you’ll be able to access detailed vehicle guides, schedule service and checkups, find your parking spot, and more. When paired with this Hybrid, HondaLink will also keep track of your battery levels and help you to find a charging station when necessary.
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System: Whether you’re looking for the quickest path or trying to find the scenic route, you’ll get plenty of use out of Honda’s Garmin-designed Satellite-Linked Navigation System. The latter lets you take advantage of predictive local search, HD Digital Traffic updates, and of course, turn-by-turn directions.
Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto-Lock: Never waste time fishing for your keys again! Smart Entry, Walk Away Auto-Lock, and Push Button Start come standard in the Clarity Plug-In Hybrid’s baseline trim level. When your key fob is on your person, this hybrid’s systems will automatically register your presence and your absence to unlock and lock the door.
SMS Text Message Function: Anyone who spends much time on the road knows how inconvenient it is to be separated from your contacts. The Clarity Plug-In Hybrid’s SMS Text Message Function can read your text messages aloud as soon as they come in, and it can even help you respond with talk-to-text technology.
Audio and Entertainment Features
The Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid may be sensible, but that doesn’t mean it has any trouble entertaining. In the Clarity, you’ll be able to play audio through a wide variety of inputs and radio programs. What’s more, thanks to Honda’s penchant for no-nonsense implementation, drivers won’t have to learn the location of dozens of buttons to make the most of their vehicle.
8-Inch Display Audio System: This high-resolution WVGA screen allows drivers and passengers to access almost all of the Clarity Plug-In Hybrid’s features and settings with eight responsive, customizable touch-screen buttons.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto: With Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, you’ll be able to connect a compatible device directly with your Clarity Plug-In Hybrid’s entertainment system. You’ll be able to navigate through your device’s playlists, podcasts, preset radio stations, and more, using nothing but the buttons in the Clarity.
8-Speaker Audio System: The Clarity Plug-In Hybrid’s 180 watts audio system evenly disperses sound throughout the entirety of the cabin.
Next-Generation Safety Technologies
Quite a few vehicles in Honda’s lineup are now offering advanced safety technologies on every trim level, and the Clarity Plug-In Hybrid certainly isn’t bucking the trend! The Honda Sensing technologies have been included in the Clarity’s baseline trim, and they aren’t the only safety features that distinguish this model from competitors.
Honda Sensing: The Honda Sensing safety package includes Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow, Road Departure Mitigation, a Lane Keeping Assist System, a Lane Departure Warning, a Forward Collision Warning, and a Collision Mitigation Braking System. With all of these technologies working in your favor, you’ll be prepared for whatever surprises the road throws at you.
Honda LaneWatch: The LaneWatch system uses a sideview mirror-mounted camera to present the driver with a clear display of their righthand blind spot. Whenever you activate your turn signal, one of the Clarity’s easy-to-see screens will display this normally hard-to-see angle.
Multi-Angle Rearview Camera: Every Clarity comes equipped with a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera that offers Top-Down, Normal, and Wide-Angle views. Its Dynamic Guidelines move as you do, so you’ll always end up right where you want to be.
