2025 Honda Passport Review

The 2025 Honda Passport in Phoenix boasts a bold and aggressive exterior that reflects its adventurous spirit. With a redesigned front grille, updated LED headlights, and a more aerodynamic profile, the Passport looks both athletic and refined.  

Available in a range of new colors, the Passport allows you to personalize your SUV to match your style. We really like the wheels chosen to represent each trim level:

EX-L: 20-in Sparkle silver alloys

Trailsport: 18-in Pewter Gray Alloys

Black Edition: 20-in Berlina Black Alloys

The Trailsport trim level adds all-terrain tires and roof rails. It also has power-folding mirrors for tight spots in parking lots or on the trail.  The Black Edition has a more mysterious look with black exterior trim accents and a black grille.

From the most important surfaces to the tiniest details, Honda engineers employ high-quality materials and expert craftsmanship to build a truly premium SUV. By the time you reach the Black Edition, it’s at luxury level, but without the luxury brand price tag.

Demonstrating that excellence, every trim level has genuine leather upholstery and a moonroof.  The heated front seats include a 4-way power adjustable passenger seat and a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar.  Best of all, the cabin is truly spacious with adult-worthy headroom and legroom on the second row. It’s definitely a leader among midsize SUVs in terms of size.

Headroom (1st/2nd):  39.5/40 in

Legroom (1st/2nd): 40.9/39.6 in

EPA Passenger Volume: 114.9 cu ft

If you want a sporty look, Trailsport trim levels add orange stitching, orange ambient lighting and all-season floor mats. Offering a luxurious and yet sporty atmosphere, 2025 Passport Black Editions add racy red stitching and red ambient lighting.  These trim levels wear their signature orange or red accenting  on leather-clad steering wheels.

Beyond the comfortable seats, the Passport cabin provides soft surfaces and an open layout to help everyone feel relaxed.  A tri-zone automatic climate control system is an important standard feature, allowing the driver or front passenger to set the temperature for the second row. 

A key fob remote starter -- another Passport standard feature -- allows you to cool the cabin before departure. 2025 Passport Trailsports add helpful second-row sunshades. Black Edition Passports in Phoenix add ventilated front seats, 2nd-row outboard heated seats, and a heated steering wheel. These premium SUVs also add rear seat HVAC controls.

An acoustic windshield and extensive noise reduction techniques are standard features, ensuring a quiet ride quality. Likewise, active noise cancellation helps the cabin stay hospitable to human interactions, even on rough roads.  Black Editions add acoustic front side glass for an extra measure of sound control.

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Another premium aspect of this midsize SUV is its big cargo hold.  At 41.5 cubic feet, there’s tons of room for vacation or adventure gear. Even better, that area can be expanded to 50.5 cubic feet without sacrificing its 5-person seating capacity.

If you can do without a seat or two, the second row lets you split-fold it.  A one-touch fold mechanism makes it easy to convert seating to a cargo area.  Once that’s done, you can claim 77.7 cubic feet. You may go for 100.8 cu ft with the second-row seats removed in the 2025 Honda Passport in Phoenix.

Standard Cargo Hold: 41.5 cu ft

Max Cargo Hold: 50.5 cu ft

Total Cargo Volume (St/Max): 77.7/100.8 cu ft

Second Row: One-Touch Fold

12-V Power Outlets: Front, Cargo

The Smart Entry system will unlock the door as the driver approaches. For security and convenience, it has Walk Away Auto Lock. The standard power liftgate gains hands free access on the 2025 Passport Black Edition. 

Today’s world demands that we stay connected. Fortunately this Honda has everything you should expect from a 2025 SUV.  The Passport cockpit is incredibly well appointed. Connectivity comes from many integrated sources including Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, HD Radio, SiriusXM and HondaLink. 2025 Honda Passport features include:

Color Touchscreen

Push Button Start

Wireless Phone Charger

Homelink Remote System

Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror

USB Ports (4)

Not only does the cockpit place everything in an ergonomic manner around the driver, but it can be operated through the touch display, manual buttons, illuminated steering-wheel controls, voice recognition, and speed-sensitive volume. Higher trims add even more tools to the cockpit:

Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System

Honda HD Digital Traffic

Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability

HondaLink Subscription Services

Premium 10-speaker Audio System

Under the hood, the 2025 Honda Passport in Phoenix is powered by a robust V6 engine that delivers strong acceleration and smooth handling.  Aspects include:

Horsepower: 280

Torque: 262 lb-ft

Transmission: 9-speed Automatic with Shift by Wire

Honda Exclusive: Active Control Engine Mount System

The SUV's all-wheel-drive system provides excellent traction and stability, whether you're navigating city streets or tackling rough terrain.  With their strong engine and AWD assets, these SUVs can tow up to 5,000 pounds, if properly equipped.  Honda Passport features and stats include:

All-Wheel Drive: Intelligent Variable Torque Management

Intelligent Traction Management: Snow/Sand/Mud

Honda Passport Tow Rating: 5,000 lbs

Ground Clearance: 8.1 in

Trailsport: Off-Road Tuned Suspension

Safety is a top priority in the 2025 Honda Passport, which comes equipped with a remarkable list of standard driver assistance features. Honda Sensing® is one of the most comprehensive suites in automotives today. Few rivals can give you this many standard features on the entry-level trim.

Parking is easier with a multi-view rearview camera that supplies dynamic guidelines. Plus a cross traffic monitor is ready to help drivers avoid collisions during reverse maneuvers. Two front and two rear parking sensors help drivers avoid other cars and obstacles.  

To reduce side-traffic dangers, Honda provides a lane departure warning, a lane keeping assist, a blind spot information system, and a road departure mitigation system. For dangers ahead, it supplies the collision mitigation braking system.  

To reduce driving duties, adaptive cruise control can take care of your pace, even in slow-and-go traffic. Plus Honda Sensing provides automatic high-beam headlights. 

With its excellent reputation for durability and its driver assistance, it’s a safe bet that the Passport will stay in good condition for a very long time.  The premium materials that created this beauty will help it stand the test of time and use.  

2025 Passport prices start at $42,400 MSRP for the EX-L, $45,000 MSRP for the Trailsport, and $48,470 MSRP for the luxurious Black Edition. All-wheel drive is included in the price. However, these figures don’t include a $1,395 destination charge, dealer costs, taxes, license, registration and options.

Demonstrating Honda powertrain durability, a Tune Up shouldn’t be needed until around 100,000 miles, assuming normal use patterns. Furthermore Honda maintenance is complementary for 1 year/12,000 miles of Passport leasing or ownership.

Despite its premium attitude, the Passport engine runs on regular gas. Fuel efficiency tools are built in. These include Idle Stop for city driving, Variable Cylinder Management for highway driving, and EcoAssist to help the driver.

The 2025 Honda Passport is well-suited for most lifestyles. It’s right for busy executives or singles on the go. It’s a natural pick for family duties and a logical choice for busy travelers and adventurers.  The high-tech tools and toys will certainly fulfill the expectations of anyone committed to the most modern lifestyle. 

Visit Earnhardt Honda today to test drive the new Passport and experience its capabilities firsthand. Book your test drive.