2024 Honda Passport Review

The 2024 Honda Passport returns as one of the largest two-row SUVs available. Interiors take on a new look with the remarkable new console design.

To start, the console is wider, providing more space throughout. An integrated armrest provides a large perch for the driver’s arm. There’s more room for storage. You can tuck away a full size tablet or similarly large items. Ahead of the shifter, there’s room to put two smartphones side by side.

There’s a bigger line of Genuine Honda Accessories to meet the needs of Passport drivers. This includes vital underbody protection. An HPD+ package dresses up the exterior with black fender flares and a unique grille treatment. It rolls on big 20-inch wheels.

The 2024 TrailSport has been upgraded for more trail capability, and it offers a new exclusive exterior color, Diffused Sky Blue. At the top of the trim ladder, there’s a Passport Black Edition. It has a more aggressive look as well as premium comforts to match or exceed the Passport Elite.

Honda has equipped the 2024 Passport TrailSport with a new off-road tuned suspension. On the trail, it offers increased articulation and less bounce. Updates include its new spring rates and revised damper valve tuning. On the road, this suspension emphasizes ride quality for passengers and handling for driversl.

New all-terrain tires will surprise drivers with their quiet, comfortable road performance. General Grabber™ A/Tx tires improve the Honda SUV’s traction when confronted with any surface difficulty. This improves how it functions on rocky terrain and in mud, snow or sand.

Pewter-painted 18-inch wheels add to the SUV’s rugged look. They increase the overall track width, adding to the vehicle’s balance and stability. Honda provides some important features that are just right for adventures. This includes power-folding mirrors, a heated windshield wiper zone, and more.

The cabin upholstery is dressed up with orange contrast stitching. This includes the doors and steering wheel as well as the comfortable seats. TrailSport logos add another spark of color to the front seat headrests and all-season floor mats.

2024 is the first year for the Passport Black Edition. It is at the top of the trim ladder, making it especially luxurious. However, it’s the design that most stands out.

Lining the windows and darkening the badges, the Passport Black Edition uses black in every possible way. The grille receives a blackout treatment. Black accents liven up the headlights and fog lights. This midsize SUV rolls on 20-inch black-painted alloy wheels.

As for exterior colors, owners can choose to go with Crystal Black Pearl for the sleekest combination. However, you can also choose contrast colors such as Platinum White, Sonic Gray and the racy Radiant Red.

Red-accent perforated leather elevates both the elegance and sporty atmosphere of this Passport trim level. If summer is your big concern like it is to most Phoenix AZ residents, you’ll love the ventilated front seats. If winter gets you down, there are front and rear heated seats.

The red contrast stitching adds more spark to the door panels and steering wheel. The dash, center console and doors are lit by red accent lighting at night.

The 2024 Honda Passport starts shoppers out right with standard all-wheel drivetrains. This is mated to a smart V6 engine with a shift-by-wire 9-speed automatic transmission.

Output is 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive can harness power at a 6,900 rpm redline. It can also harness torque at the slowest speeds to provide the push needed if using it on the trail. In addition to good V6 fuel economy, this engine saves money by using regular gasoline instead of premium.

To make the most of the AWD capability, there are mud, sand and snow traction settings. The i-VTM4 all-wheel drive system can move 70 percent of the torque to the rear wheels. Even better, it works to ensure that both rear wheels receive the torque needed in that moment. Off road, the torque can move to the rear wheel that has ground contact.

With 114.9 cubic feet of passenger volume, there’s no doubt that each person will have the maximum wiggle room. The back row passengers will find reclining seats and 39.6 inches of legroom.

The Passport continues to have one of the best cargo holds in the two-row SUV market. This space measures up to 50.5 cubic feet. That space grows to 77.7 cubes if the split-fold rear seatback is down flat.

Towing is not a problem with this strong SUV. When properly equipped, it can tow up to 5,000 pounds. Ready for adventure, the Passport can claim 8.1 inches in ground clearance, a 21.1 degree approach angle, and a 24.3 degree departure angle.

From first to last, every Passport is a premium product. It starts with leather upholstery, a moonroof, a power tailgate, and front power chairs. These heated front seats have 10 adjustments for the driver and 4 for the front seat passenger.

Air conditioning will arrive quickly and effectively with the tri-zone automatic climate controls. Naturally the second row passengers have their own air conditioning vents and controls. Rear sunshades are available.

One of two sophisticated touch screen systems brings you all the benefits of Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and HondaLink. High tech cockpits are equipped with a wireless charger, push button start and a unique push-button shifter.

The excellent 215-watt sound system can be upgraded to a 540-watt system with ten speakers.

With the most luxurious interior, the Passport Elite is definitely the most elegant and best equipped. For those who love music, they’ll enjoy the surround sound of a 10-speaker 540-watt premium audio system. Those who love to connect will appreciate WiFi hotspot capability.

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As Honda shoppers have come to expect, every SUV has the HondaSensing suite of driver assistance. For watching the sides, there’s a lane keeping assist, road departure mitigation, and lane departure warning.

For forward travel, there’s a collision warning, a mitigation braking system, and adaptive cruise control. Honda also offers blind spot monitoring and its comparison, a rear cross traffic watch.

All 2024 Honda Passports have front and rear parking sensors. These are in addition to the multi-angle rearview camera.

Whether you need the right two-row for your daily commute, your family, or your adventurous lifestyle, there’s a good fit in the Passport lineup. Schedule a test drive at Earnhardt Honda dealer serving Phoenix AZ drivers.