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Clarity handling opinions.

Discussion in 'Clarity' started by neal adkins, Aug 16, 2018.

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  1. Aug 18, 2018 #21
    jdonalds

    jdonalds Well-Known Member

    Redding, CA
    I'm thinking the Clarity may be the best cornering car I've ever owned, and I'll be 72 years old next month so I've had a lot of cars.
     
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  2. Aug 18, 2018 #22
    jdonalds

    jdonalds Well-Known Member

    Redding, CA
    Also Sport Regen is cancelled if you apply ACC. I use ACC a lot even around the city so the regen thing doesn't generally work for me.
     
  3. Oct 5, 2018 #23
    MGV

    MGV New Member

    The car could definitely use a stiffer suspension system. It does not handle bumps very well at all. I can't wait for an aftermarket product to become available, at least some stiffer shocks/springs.
     
  4. Oct 5, 2018 #24
    neal adkins

    neal adkins Active Member

    I agree. that's if you plan to go off roading
     
  5. Oct 5, 2018 #25
    MGV

    MGV New Member

    Overpass transitions on some freeways in Northern California is not forgiving for this car. My 2015 Prius PHEV handles these bumps/dips way better than the Clarity, sorry. My 11 and 6 YO boys can attest to that.
     
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  6. Oct 5, 2018 #26
    neal adkins

    neal adkins Active Member

    I have found that some bridges on the freeways I use are way too uneven to drive at the posted speed limit. When it's that bad I have learned to slow down. But respect your right to a different opinion about the suspension. Make sure your tires are properly inflated. From the dealership mine were over inflated to 50psi
     
  7. Oct 6, 2018 #27
    danomite

    danomite New Member

    Handles great and the ride is comfortable. But I find the turning radius a bit large.
     
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  8. Oct 6, 2018 #28
    PHEV Newbie

    PHEV Newbie Well-Known Member

    It's not a sports car. The ride is supple and the cabin is quiet like a luxury car. Seeing it as a luxury car, the handling is remarkably good. Steering response is precise and quick and I was surprised how composed it is on curvy mountain roads. That's amazing because the Clarity's low resistance green tires are known to be worse handling than regular A/S tires. To improve handling, just replace them with performance A/S tires.
     
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