Pursue Adventure in the New Honda Passport

The new Honda Passport for sale is a rugged midsize SUV with a sporty attitude. Even with its very real claim to an adventurous lifestyle, this Honda is a premium ride with excellent fit and finish. Car and Driver named it an Editors’ Choice for 2023.

That swallows up luggage and gear, especially compared to the Subaru Outback. It has only 32.5 cubes in its cargo hold.

New Honda Passport Trim Levels

The Passport EX-L has a long list of standards for its affordable price. Leather upholstery and dual front power chairs are on board. The cockpit has a large touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Rare in a two-row ride, tri-zone automatic climate controls help all passengers get the air conditioning they need. Honda’s unique CabinControl provides remote capability. For easier storage, there are multiple under-floor storage units, a one-touch 2nd-row seatback, and a standard power liftgate.

Drivers will appreciate the standard front and rear parking sensors as well as the suite of important driver assistance technologies. This is one SUV that is ready to help the driver avoid forward collision dangers, lane departures, road departures, and other common crash scenarios. Adaptive cruise control is ready to reduce your stress.

Trailsports add illuminated beverage holders on the first row and sunshades on the second row. The Honda Passport Elite is the ultimate SUV with luxury-level looks and amenities.

Honda Passport vs CR-V and Pilot

We love the CR-V. It’s a popular small SUV that serves many families in the Phoenix area. It is known for having one of the largest cargo holds and roomiest back seats. The 2022 Honda Passport follows along in those tracks, offering up to 50.5 cubic feet in its cargo hold. That’s a bit more than ten cubic feet larger than the CR-V. Passenger volume is also about 10 cubic feet more.

The CR-V is definitely more about staying on the road. The larger Honda Passport is much more of an overlander, looking for adventure. This midsize ride has a more powerful 280-horsepower engine, and it’s got adventurous drive modes. This is an SUV that wants to take you on the trail.

If you look at the Passport vs. Pilot, a few differences jump out. The Pilot has a third row and, therefore, it doesn’t have as big a cargo hold or as much flexible space as the Passport. Like the CR-V, the Pilot is more of a road machine than the overlanding Passport. On the other hand, it does have the powerful V6 engine and can tow as much as the Passport.

How Does Honda Create Value For Their Customers?

The very foundation for a vehicle purchase is whether it provides value for the automotive dollar. This has led Honda to design its trim levels to include real value at every level. The Passport, for instance, comes packed with today’s most in-demand technologies even at the entry level.

Equally important, Honda SUVs are made to be extremely durable. The goal is for them to last well beyond the predictions for the average SUV. It is not surprising to find Honda SUVs still on the road at ten years and more than 100,000 miles. Good reliability scores from JD Power indicate a long roadlife ahead.

Where is the Honda Passport Made?

The 2023 Honda Passport is proudly in the Top Ten of the 2023 American-made Index by Cars.com. The transmission is made in Georgia while the final vehicle is assembled in Alabama. Furthermore, the model was designed and developed in the United States by Honda engineers.

Other top 10 American-made Hondas include the Odyssey and Ridgeline.The top 15 includes the Honda Pilot and Accord. The manufacturer has five US automobile plants and more than two-thirds of the vehicles it sells here are made in America.

Does the Passport Have Standard All Wheel Drive?

HTrac all wheel drive is standard on the EX-L, Trailsport and Elite. The vehicles can utilize true torque vectoring as part of the outstanding i-VTM4™system. Pilot drivetrains can send up to 70 percent of the SUV’s torque to the rear wheels.

Also standard, a nine-speed automatic transmission handles shifting. The engine is a powerful V6 that creates 280 horsepower.

What is Towing Capability with the New Honda Passport?

Now that all models have all wheel drive, all Passports can pull up to 5,000 pounds. With proper trailering equipment, this Honda SUV can pull your favorite outdoor toys. This includes small campers, boats, jet skis, motorcycles and more.

The interior can hold up to 41 cubic feet of luggage and gear. That’s massive for a two-row SUV. It’s especially big with the seats folded, measuring 78 cubic feet.

Now that you know more, check out the all new Honda Passport at Earnhardt Honda. Schedule a test drive.