Honda Passport

Under the hood of the Passport, Honda has fitted its familiar 3.5-liter 280-horsepower V6, which provides motivation for a number of other Honda models, such as the Pilot. Paired with a nine-speed automatic gearbox, it delivers smooth and ample power, if not stellar fuel economy. Versions with front-wheel drive return an EPA-estimated 22 mpg in mixed driving, while all-wheel-drive variants return one mpg less.

In typical Honda fashion, the Passport’s cabin is outfitted with comfortable seats, quality materials, and lots of clever storage solutions. Owners surveyed by consumer research specialist Strategic Vision rave about the SUV’s interior roominess, especially its generous 41 cubic inches of cargo space behind the second row.

The Passport comes relatively well equipped, particularly the midlevel EX-L and higher trims, which get leather upholstery, heated front seats, a power liftgate, a sunroof, and an eight-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration (which became standard for all trims in 2021). For additional goodies, consider one of the highest trim levels (Touring or Elite), which add luxuries such as parking sensors, heated rear seats, premium audio, and navigation.

Honda also gives the Passport a full suite of active safety tech. All trims get adaptive cruise control, forward collision mitigation, and lane-keeping assist. EX-L and higher levels also boast a blind-spot warning system.