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2021 Honda Clarity: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2021 Honda Clarity was a carryover with no major product changes. Its main significance is that it became the final U.S. model year, with production ending in August 2021.
About the 2021 Honda Clarity
1st generation (2017-2021), final year
Honda positioned the Clarity as an alternative-fuel midsize sedan that feels easy to live with every day. The core pitch was electric-style smoothness, a roomy five-seat cabin, and strong standard safety tech, without forcing buyers into a tiny city car. In Plug-In Hybrid form it emphasized long electric commuting range with gasoline backup for longer trips; in Fuel Cell form it emphasized zero tailpipe emissions and fast refueling for California drivers near hydrogen stations.
The 2021 Clarity remained a roomy, well-equipped five-seat sedan offered as a Plug-In Hybrid or a California-only Fuel Cell model. Standard highlights included an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats, and a driver-assistance suite. The Plug-In Hybrid Touring added leather-trimmed seats, power-adjustable front seats, and built-in navigation.
2021 Honda Clarity specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.5 Liter / Hydrogen Fuel Cell Stack w/Electric Motor | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, eCVT / Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Automatic, eCVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Plug-In Hybrid / Hydrogen | Plug-In Hybrid |
| Horsepower | 174 hp | |
| Torque | 99–221 lb-ft | 99 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 11.8–15.5 cu-ft | 15.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.2–36.7 in | 36.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 360 (Hydrogen); 48 (Plug-In Hybrid) | 48 |
| MPGe Combined | 68 (Hydrogen); 110 (Plug-In Hybrid) | 110 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Side View Cameras | ||
| Top View Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Heated Mirrors | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Satellite Radio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Subwoofer | ||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2021 Honda Clarity?
No meaningful product changes were made to the 2021 Honda Clarity. The Plug-In Hybrid lost one exterior paint color, but its features and mechanical content carried over.
Was 2021 the final year for the Honda Clarity?
Yes. The 2021 Clarity was the final U.S. model year, and Honda ended production in August 2021 with no 2022 Clarity lineup following it.
Is the 2021 Honda Clarity different from the 2020 model?
Not in any meaningful product way. The powertrains, safety equipment, structure, styling, and technology carried over, aside from one fewer paint color for the Plug-In Hybrid.
Which versions were part of the 2021 Honda Clarity lineup?
The 2021 lineup consisted of the Clarity Plug-In Hybrid and the California-only Clarity Fuel Cell. The Plug-In Hybrid also had a Touring trim with leather-trimmed seats, power-adjustable front seats, and built-in navigation.
What features stand out on the 2021 Clarity Plug-In Hybrid?
The 2021 Clarity Plug-In Hybrid has a 47-mile electric range, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats, and a driver-assistance suite. Touring adds leather-trimmed seating and navigation.
2021 Honda Clarity Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2021 Honda Clarity.
4.1
2021 Honda Clarity
(196 reviews)
“I love this car: Fun to drive, nice design inside & out, accelerates very well, very quiet (can hardly hear gas engine, road noise reduced significantly), EV range very good (have to use gas very little).”
“Make sure that Hydrogen fuel is available and you are willing and able to plan your fueling in order to make this car work for you. Otherwise it is a GREAT car.”