The 2018 Honda Clarity ranked #13 in Midsize Cars. Currently the Honda Clarity has a score of 8.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 9 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Highly efficient Pillowy ride
Cons Audio controls lack knobs and buttons Timid highway passing power Rivals are more agile
The 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, the only version distributed nationally, is spacious, comfortable, competitively priced, and offers excellent electric range.
Pros Comfortable mid-size sedan Well-equipped for the price Smooth, quiet ride High plug-in hybrid range rating Zero emissions for 2 of 3 models
Cons Strange, bulbous proportions Fuel Cell model tethered to hydrogen stations Low range of Electric version Only Plug-In version has five seats Can Honda explain plug-in hybrids?
The 2018 Honda Clarity range now includes plug-in hybrid and electric versions that join the Clarity Fuel Cell.Among the three versions, the Clarity Plug-In Hybrid easily makes the strongest case for itself. And among the two trim levels, we say stick with the base one and forgo the Touring trim's leather seats and navigation. Options are limited to accessory items, except for the rear parking sensors that we'd suggest adding.
PROS Comfortable, well-appointed cabin seats five people Solid driving range in all versions except Clarity Electric Pleasant ride quality in electric and plug-in hybrid versions
CONS Polarizing styling Limited availability of all but Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touchscreen infotainment system can be cumbersome to use
For 2018, the E-Class coupe and convertible are fully redesigned and now match the sedan and wagon, which were redesigned last year. There are also some new trim levels, including the E400 sedan and high-performance AMG E63 S sedan and wagon.
PROS Exquisite cabin that sets new standards for design and comfort Available semiautonomous driver assistance technology Vast array of personalization options Desirable high-horsepower AMG models are back
CONS Standard suspension can feel stiff over rough surfaces Sedan's cargo capacity is small for the class
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class goes to excess--the right kinds of excess--to preserve its best-of status.
Pros Elegant sedans and wagons, pretty two-doors Turbo-4, turbo-6, turbo-8 Beautifully composed cabin All the safety tech Level 2 semi-autonomous driving
Cons COMAND infotainment is kludgy Slim trunk space on two-doors Powertrain noise more prominent We’re still not cool with standard synthetic leather
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class ranked #3 in Luxury Midsize Cars. Currently the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a score of 8.7 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 33 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Tons of features Posh, comfortable interior Refined performance
Cons Subpar fuel efficiency Below-average trunk space Poor predicted reliability rating for the class
