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The old model was originally dropped in favor of the first Honda Pilot, so it's kind of ironic that the new one was born from I swung by Moab, Utah—a Mecca for playing in the dirt—for a day with a 2019 Honda Passport Elite AWD to see how it handles the civilized world, as well as what lies beyond.As is true of both cars and people, appearance makes the strongest first impression. We’ll have this issue—which happens with stereo on or off—investigated at the Passport’s next service, but it will be tough to replicate for the dealer. With $1,095 in destination charges,
Touring models add heating elements to the rear outboard seats, while the Elite turns things up even further courtesy of ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel.Touring and Elite models also benefit from acoustic front and rear glass, as well as an acoustic windshield, the latter of which also comes on EX-L models. Either a 5-inch or 8-inch Display Audio infotainment system will greet you depending on trim level, all equipped with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a blessed volume knob.
This is a true torque-vectoring system that sends the power to the wheels that have grip via a differential instead of braking, and it'll gladly show you the current distribution with a clever dash graphic. The Garmin-based GPS system provides excellent map details and concise driving instructions.My only major gripe with the infotainment system is with the hardware. The Passport also boasts an exceptionally comfy and commodious interior, with plenty of room to store cargo. Overall, it's perfectly decent to drive, save for a slightly-stiff ride that could be mitigated by better seats.Those power specs are do-the-job numbers, and the transmission does its best to stay conservative in order to crack 20 miles per gallon in most driving conditions. In “Eco Mode” the problem is only exacerbated. What was once a couple of hard-to-define models is now its own segment that offers no fewer than seven compelling choices.The Passport comes out of the box with features that differentiate it from the Pilot.
Pros It’s just right. ... 2019 Honda Passport review: ... only the top-end Elite gets these black, five-spoke rollers.
Despite an unremarkable design, the materials are attractive enough and the controls are nicely organized—although we'd like more knobs and buttons instead of touchscreen controls. Sound quality on the 10-speaker setup found on higher trims is good enough to make Thin Lizzy tolerable, and classical downright enjoyable.
After 4,310 miles in the saddle, I can safely say that the Honda Passport is a great road tripper. We also stored a tire pressure gauge, a quick detailing kit, a blanket, and a camera bag in it. That’s it.
With its extra clearance, standard all-wheel drive, and heightened off-road abilities, the Passport gives you added confidence when venturing into the unknown.Any issues?
It is shared in a number of different vehicles across several different brands. Is it really a jack-of-all-trades and a master of none? We’ll see how the Passport fares on our return trip home.We took our Honda Passport on another weekend adventure, this time to explore the area around the Salton Sea in the far southern part of California. Every Passport comes standard with the Honda Sensing suite of active safety features that includes forward-collision warning, automatic front braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, lane centering, and adaptive cruise control. At one pullout, when we hopped out of the Passport for our first view of the Salton Sea, it felt like we had just stepped into a sauna. Also, while the Passport doesn’t have the third row offered by the longer Pilot, it has a similar width, so there’s plenty of elbow room for both front and rear passengers.Other likes included the generous cupholder and large center console bin which swallowed up multiple water bottles and large fast-food cups, the intelligent cruise control which functioned flawlessly, and the large outside mirrors with blind-spot warning, all good to have when cruising cross country.As for the trip being long and not so strange, to borrow loosely from the Grateful Dead, life on the road was pretty normal. 46 Photos. The system itself is snappy, quick to respond, and well laid out. We did run the odometer up past the 15,000 mark, so it’s on its way for regular servicing and back in the fleet for more daily driving duty.It’s been way too long since our last update.
Determined by assembly location, use of domestic parts, U.S. factory employment and more, this honor helps cement Honda as an automotive industry leader in America. Our car experts choose every product we feature. It’s plastic lined. Available new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model
Touring models add heating elements to the rear outboard seats, while the Elite turns things up even further courtesy of ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel.Touring and Elite models also benefit from acoustic front and rear glass, as well as an acoustic windshield, the latter of which also comes on EX-L models. Either a 5-inch or 8-inch Display Audio infotainment system will greet you depending on trim level, all equipped with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a blessed volume knob.
This is a true torque-vectoring system that sends the power to the wheels that have grip via a differential instead of braking, and it'll gladly show you the current distribution with a clever dash graphic. The Garmin-based GPS system provides excellent map details and concise driving instructions.My only major gripe with the infotainment system is with the hardware. The Passport also boasts an exceptionally comfy and commodious interior, with plenty of room to store cargo. Overall, it's perfectly decent to drive, save for a slightly-stiff ride that could be mitigated by better seats.Those power specs are do-the-job numbers, and the transmission does its best to stay conservative in order to crack 20 miles per gallon in most driving conditions. In “Eco Mode” the problem is only exacerbated. What was once a couple of hard-to-define models is now its own segment that offers no fewer than seven compelling choices.The Passport comes out of the box with features that differentiate it from the Pilot.
Pros It’s just right. ... 2019 Honda Passport review: ... only the top-end Elite gets these black, five-spoke rollers.
Despite an unremarkable design, the materials are attractive enough and the controls are nicely organized—although we'd like more knobs and buttons instead of touchscreen controls. Sound quality on the 10-speaker setup found on higher trims is good enough to make Thin Lizzy tolerable, and classical downright enjoyable.
After 4,310 miles in the saddle, I can safely say that the Honda Passport is a great road tripper. We also stored a tire pressure gauge, a quick detailing kit, a blanket, and a camera bag in it. That’s it.
With its extra clearance, standard all-wheel drive, and heightened off-road abilities, the Passport gives you added confidence when venturing into the unknown.Any issues?
It is shared in a number of different vehicles across several different brands. Is it really a jack-of-all-trades and a master of none? We’ll see how the Passport fares on our return trip home.We took our Honda Passport on another weekend adventure, this time to explore the area around the Salton Sea in the far southern part of California. Every Passport comes standard with the Honda Sensing suite of active safety features that includes forward-collision warning, automatic front braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, lane centering, and adaptive cruise control. At one pullout, when we hopped out of the Passport for our first view of the Salton Sea, it felt like we had just stepped into a sauna. Also, while the Passport doesn’t have the third row offered by the longer Pilot, it has a similar width, so there’s plenty of elbow room for both front and rear passengers.Other likes included the generous cupholder and large center console bin which swallowed up multiple water bottles and large fast-food cups, the intelligent cruise control which functioned flawlessly, and the large outside mirrors with blind-spot warning, all good to have when cruising cross country.As for the trip being long and not so strange, to borrow loosely from the Grateful Dead, life on the road was pretty normal. 46 Photos. The system itself is snappy, quick to respond, and well laid out. We did run the odometer up past the 15,000 mark, so it’s on its way for regular servicing and back in the fleet for more daily driving duty.It’s been way too long since our last update.
Determined by assembly location, use of domestic parts, U.S. factory employment and more, this honor helps cement Honda as an automotive industry leader in America. Our car experts choose every product we feature. It’s plastic lined. Available new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model