Honda Passport

For 2026, the Passport is more than just a smaller version of the Pilot. The two SUVs use the same 285-hp V6 engine and 10-speed automatic transmission, but the Passport now takes on a rugged, off-road persona with boxy, aggressive looks. A TrailSport trim amps that up with bolder styling, and specific off-road features such as recovery points and skid plates. There's no hybrid version of the Passport, which puts it behind some competitors when it comes to fuel economy. All-wheel drive is standard along with plenty of active safety features. Inside, there's a Google-powered infotainment system (it's still compatible with Apple CarPlay) and new seats, and the climate and audio are controlled by buttons and knobs rather than features on a screen. Honda says that everything from the suspension and steering ratio to the safety radars and cameras are improved compared to the outgoing model.

The Passport returned in 2019 as a stubbier version of Honda’s Pilot SUV. They share a platform and the same smooth, refined 3.5-liter V6 engine and nine-speed automatic transmission. We measured 21 mpg overall. The Passport was available with FWD or AWD until 2022. The five-seat, midsized Passport slots between the compact CR-V and three-row Pilot, and competes with the Ford Edge and Nissan Murano. Unlike the Pilot, we found the Passport’s ride to be rather stiff, but without a marked improvement in handling agility. The infotainment system is rather slow to respond and the push-button gear selector is tricky to use without looking down. The interior is roomy and full of handy storage places. Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking are standard, but blind spot warning comes only on more-expensive trims until 2022, when it becomes standard. An off-road oriented TrailSport trim is added as part of a mild 2022 freshening. In 2023, Honda dropped the FWD models. For 2024, the top Elite trim is replaced with the Black Edition trim and adaptive cruise control and lane centering assistance became standard.

The Honda Passport was a midsized SUV produced by Isuzu, starting with the 1994 model, as Honda's first entry in the truck market for the United States, and only sold in the United States. Built and designed solely by Isuzu, who sold it as the Rodeo which was essentially a SUV wagon version of the Isuzu pickup truck. It was seen as a "quick fix" entry into the growing SUV market for Honda. Aside from a smooth engine and drivetrain, there's little to praise in this clone of the Isuzu Rodeo. Its V6 is strong and relatively economical. But the Passport remains a truck-based SUV of the old school. Sharp bumps elicit hard slams, and even smooth roads bring a busy ride. Handling is clumsy though predictable; part-time four-wheel drive is all that's available. The brakes are mediocre. The front seats are nicely shaped but too low. The rear seat is low, too, but roomy, and the cargo floor is easy to load. It was discontinued after the 2002 model year.