Last two vehicles were Ford Fusion Hybrid & Energi. Really like them both. The reason for the switch is Ford's refusal to take responsibility for a > 40% drop in range in the Energi's battery.
So far the Clarity is OK. The purchasing experience at the dealership was one of the worst I have experienced. But that is another story.
If anyone from Honda is listening here are some things to add to the vehicle (as options if need be); (these were all available on my Fusion Energi)
1) More information regarding trips.
2) Better feedback regarding stopping and charging.
3) Make the voice command system understand English better and be able to resolve short cut commands. If I say "91.3 FM" it should assume audio-radio-FM-91.3 and not try and dial some random phone number.
4) Lumbar support.
5) True Blind spot indicators.
6) 2-3 gallon bigger gas tank.
7) Rain sensing wipers.
8) Lights under RV mirrors which illuminate when you approach with key.
9) OTA software upgrades (Not available on the Fusion)
Overall the Clarity seems like a well balanced vehicle, ride is comfortable, Electric range is good, interior space is good.
A couple of other items about dealers;
1) Require them to have at least one L2 charger. How can they service a vehicle they can't charge adequately?
2) Require they know something about the vehicles they sell.
3) Require them to, as part of the delivery process, (perhaps in the hours you are in finance) to perform all software upgrades, check and fill all fluids.
4) Require them to clean the exterior of their vehicle inventory at least monthly.
So far the Clarity is OK. The purchasing experience at the dealership was one of the worst I have experienced. But that is another story.
If anyone from Honda is listening here are some things to add to the vehicle (as options if need be); (these were all available on my Fusion Energi)
1) More information regarding trips.
2) Better feedback regarding stopping and charging.
3) Make the voice command system understand English better and be able to resolve short cut commands. If I say "91.3 FM" it should assume audio-radio-FM-91.3 and not try and dial some random phone number.
4) Lumbar support.
5) True Blind spot indicators.
6) 2-3 gallon bigger gas tank.
7) Rain sensing wipers.
8) Lights under RV mirrors which illuminate when you approach with key.
9) OTA software upgrades (Not available on the Fusion)
Overall the Clarity seems like a well balanced vehicle, ride is comfortable, Electric range is good, interior space is good.
A couple of other items about dealers;
1) Require them to have at least one L2 charger. How can they service a vehicle they can't charge adequately?
2) Require they know something about the vehicles they sell.
3) Require them to, as part of the delivery process, (perhaps in the hours you are in finance) to perform all software upgrades, check and fill all fluids.
4) Require them to clean the exterior of their vehicle inventory at least monthly.