Pros: Comfortable ride; good off-road ability for a crossover; smooth V6
Cons: Transmission often reluctant to downshift; touchscreen controls can be finicky
CG Says: The 2021 Honda Passport adds standard Apple CarPlay/Android Auto functionality and an 8-inch control screen to all models. The Passport debuted for 2019 and is a two-row, 5-passenger SUV that slots between the compact CR-V and the three-row midsize Pilot in Honda’s model lineup. The Passport is built on the Pilot platform and has the same 111-inch wheelbase, but it’s six inches shorter overall and the Pilot’s third-row seat is deleted. Honda has also positioned the Passport as a more off-road-capable vehicle and given it a more rugged appearance than the family-oriented Pilot. A 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission is the sole powertrain. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is available on all models, except the topline Elite where it is standard. Standard on all trim levels is the Honda Sensing suite of safety features, which includes collision warning and mitigation, road-departure mitigation, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, traffic-sign recognition, blind-spot alert, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic high-beam headlights. The Passport inherits the Pilot’s strengths of excellent driving manners, good passenger room, and a smooth V6. In exchange for giving up the extra space and seating capacity of its larger Pilot sibling, the Passport gains a degree of off-road prowess and is a bit more maneuverable in tight quarters. If you’re in the market for a two-row SUV with a rugged-yet-refined attitude, the Passport is a must see.
Class | Midsize SUV |
Body Style(s) | 4-door wagon |
Passenger Count | 5 |
Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
Manufacturer | Honda |
Nation of Manufacture | USA |
Base Prices | Sport: $33,710 AWD Sport: $35,710 EX-L: $37,730 AWD EX-L: $39,730 Touring: $40,600 AWD Touring: $42,600 AWD Elite: $45,100 |
Base Engine 3.5-liter V6 |
Horsepower 280 |
Std. Transmission 9-speed automatic |
Avail. Transmission NA |
EPA City Range (mpg) 19-20 |
EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 24-25 |