| Pros | Cons | What's New |
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Roomy interior | Not a sufficient ride quality | The Honda Sensing safety features is standard now |
Exemplary fuel economy | The Exterior feels a bit outdated and needs a facelift | Addition of new 8-inch infotainment touch screen |
Powerful V6 engine | Android Auto and Apple CarPlay have been added to the standard features list. |
$32,790
price280 hp @ 6000 rpm
horsepower262 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm
torque9-Speed Shiftable Automatic
transmission3.5L 6cyl FWD 9A
engine-
basic warrantyThe Honda Passport is another Mid-size SUV from the Japanese automaker which is built with the sole purpose of providing sufficient practicality and comfort. The 2021 Honda Passport is nothing short of a success story for Honda since its relaunch in 2018. With the 2021 model, Honda clearly wants to continue scaling upwards in the sales chart. In fact, at first glance, the size looks similar to the Honda Pilot as they share the same platform and underpinnings.
We recommend the EX-L trim with All-wheel drive for its additional traction on the road and better handling both on normal and wet roads. The EX-L trim itself offers a plethora of modern-day features. As standard, it gets a Leather-wrapped steering wheel, LED foglights, a Home link remote system, Mirror integrated LED signal indicators, and costs you an extra $4000 which is not so expensive considering the features it comes with. If all these perks aren’t sufficient for you, you can opt for the Elite where everything gets premium and Elite as the name suggests.
To begin with, now you do not just get an athletic design but a spacious cabin as well. The front seats are very comfy and provide solid support. Moreover, it also offers a superior fuel economy so that you don’t have to shell out a lot of money on fuel. Some of the main competitors in its class are the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Volvo XC60, and Acura RDX.
The wide range of trims is the major selling point of cars at this price and the Honda offers 4 exciting trims to choose from starting at $32,790 and goes up to $44,180 for the top rack variant. All the trims except for the Elite trim offer both FWD and AWD. There is only one engine option across all the trims which is a strong 3.5-liter V6 engine. Even the base trim offers a handful of overwhelming and cool features that would satisfy all your basic expectations. Opting for the higher trims skyrockets the amount of luxury and safety. The top trim offers all the luxury features you would get from a premium car.
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Trim |
Sport |
EX-L |
Touring |
Elite |
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MSRP (FWD) |
$32,790 |
$36,810 |
$39,680 |
N/A |
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MSRP(AWD) |
$34,790 |
$38,810 |
$41,680 |
$44,180 |
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Key Features |
Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) |
Adds to/ replaces Sport features: |
Adds to/ replaces EX features: |
Adds to/ replaces Touring features: |
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Sliding and reclining 60/40 split-folding second-row seat |
One-touch power moonroof with tilt feature |
Power tailgate |
Rain-sensing windshield wipers |
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Rear Privacy Glass |
Leather-wrapped steering wheel |
Heated Front and Outboard Rear Seats |
Perforated leather-trimmed seating surfaces |
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Auto High-Beam Headlights |
Mirror-integrated LED turn signal indicators |
Memory-linked side mirrors with reverse gear tilt-down |
Automatic-Dimming, Power-Folding Heated Side Mirrors |
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LED Daytime Running Lights and Fog Lights |
LED Fog lights |
Body-colored front and rear parking sensors |
LED headlights with auto-on/off (High and low beam) |
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Multi-angle rearview camera2 with dynamic guidelines |
HomeLink remote system6 |
Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability |
HondaLink Subscription Services |
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Intelligent Traction Management |
Honda LaneWatch blind-spot display |
Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers, Including Subwoofer |
Advanced Rear Entertainment System with 10.2-inch, high-resolution screen, Blu-ray player, and embedded streaming media apps |
Which Trim should you buy?
We recommend the EX-L trim with All-wheel drive for its additional traction on the road and better handling both on normal and wet roads. The EX-L trim itself offers a plethora of modern-day features. As standard, it gets a Leather-wrapped steering wheel, LED foglights, a Home link remote system, Mirror integrated LED signal indicators, and costs you an extra $4000 which is not so expensive considering the features it comes with. If all these perks aren’t sufficient for you, you can opt for the Elite where everything gets premium and Elite as the name suggests.
The fuel economy on the Honda Passport is on the downside as it delivers class average fuel efficiency. The V6 engine on the Passport guzzles a lot of fuel and it is thirsty all the time. The Honda Passport offers a fuel economy of 20 mpg in the city and 25 mpg while cruising down the highway. It gives 22 mpg when combined which is lesser than some of its rivals by a considerable margin. On the plus side, it has a bigger tank than the most fuel-efficient car. As a result, it offers more range than some of its counterparts. The Passport manages to cover a range of 390 miles in the city, 487 miles on the highway, and 429 miles when combined before making your way to the next fuel station.
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Models |
2021 Honda Passport |
2021 Acura RDX |
2021 Volvo XC60 |
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
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MPG (City) |
20 |
22 |
22 |
19 |
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MPG (Highway) |
25 |
28 |
29 |
26 |
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MPG (Combined) |
22 |
24 |
25 |
21 |
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Fuel Capacity |
19.5 gallons |
17.1 gallons |
18.8 gallons |
26.4 gallons |
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Range (City/Hwy/Combined) |
390/487/429miles |
367/462/410 miles |
414/545/451 miles |
467/639/516 miles |
In comparison, the Swedish marque Volvo offers the highest mileage of 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. While Jeep Cherokee has the least fuel economy of 19 mpg and 26 mpg in the city and on the highways respectively. On the other hand, the Acura RDX gets the least voluminous tank of 17.1 gallons. As a result, the RDX is capable of covering a distance of 367 miles and 462 miles in the city and on the highway respectively. Nonetheless, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is clearly the winner of the range test and can traverse a distance of 467 miles and 639 miles in the city and highways respectively.
The interior is the part where things get even more engrossing. The Honda lives up to its reputation when it comes to the interior. It boasts one of the best interiors in its class. The design of the dashboard is so flamboyant and very appealing. The base trim gets cloth fabric upholstery which looks quite premium.
The Steering is thick and feels grippy. The centrally placed infotainment screen looks crisp and neat. When it comes to interior dimensions, the Honda has got it so right. It has the most spacious cabin of the competition. It offers a front headroom space and rear headroom space of 40.1 inches which is segment-leading. Moreover, it also offers the highest cargo capacity of 41.2 inches.
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Models |
2021 Honda Passport |
2021 Acura RDX |
2021 Volvo XC60 |
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
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Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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First Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
40.1/62.0/40.9 |
40.0/50.0/42.0 |
38.0/58.2/41.5 |
39.7/58.7/40.3 |
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Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
40.1/61.9/39.6 |
38.0/57.0/38.0 |
38.0/56.3/38.0 |
39.2/58.0/38.6 |
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Cargo Capacity (cubic feet) |
41.2 |
31.1 |
29.7 |
36.3 |
In comparison, All these cars have the same seating capacity to fit 5 passengers. While the Volvo is the car with the overall lowest room. However, it has the highest overall front row space on offer with 41.5 inches for legroom. On the other hand, the Honda Passport offers the highest shoulder room of 62 inches in the front and 61.9 inches in the rear. While all the three cars offer a more or less similar second-row space. It is evident that Honda is the winner of this competition. Some other highlight interior features of the Honda Passport are:
The infotainment system on the Honda Passport features an 8-inch infotainment touch screen with Hondalink that includes Apple CarPlay integration and Android Auto integration which is the newest update for the 2021 model year. It also offers an extensive list of standard features. As standard, it comes with Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation, 7 Speakers with subwoofer, HandsFreeLink, Bluetooth streaming audio, MP3/auxiliary input jack in the center console, Radio Data System, and 12-volt power outlets in front and center console.
Some other features in the higher trims are listed down:
The Honda Passport looks like a hunkered-down Honda Pilot. Most of its best bits are derived from the Pilot and get a new character of its own. The headlights look sharp and integrated with LED lights. The huge blacked-out grille and wheels give the car a sporty look. The fog lamps add to the front fascia of the car. The tail could’ve been better. It looks so small considering the size of the car.
The rear spoiler accentuates the rear looks of the SUV. Moreover, it is the largest car in the segment measuring a length of 190.5 inches, a width of 78.6 inches, and a height of 71.6 inches. Its huge size grabs a lot of attention on the road. Moreover, it hangs 7.5 inches above the ground and also occurs to be one of the lightest cars in the segment.
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Models |
2021 Honda Passport |
2021 Acura RDX |
2021 Volvo XC60 |
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
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Curb Weight |
3955 lbs |
3783 lbs |
4105 lbs |
4746 lbs |
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Length |
190.5 in. |
186.7 in. |
184.6 in. |
189.8 in. |
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Width |
78.6 in. |
74.8 in. |
78.7 in. |
76.5 in. |
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Height |
71.6 in. |
65.7 in. |
65.3 in. |
N/A |
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Ground Clearance |
7.5 in. |
N/A |
8.5 in. |
N/A |
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Wheelbase |
111.0 in. |
108.3 in. |
112.8 in. |
114.8 in. |
Though the difference in dimensions and overall proportions may seem minute, it is the Volvo XC60 that is both the smallest and shortest car in the segment at 184.6 and 65.3 inches respectively. On the contrary, it has the longest wheelbase at 112.8 inches. When it comes to weight, the Acura RDX is the lightest SUV in the segment weighing 3783 lbs. Some of the standout exterior features are:
The 2021 Honda Passport received 5-stars from NHTSA for overall safety. The IIHS also gave it a good rating in all of its six crash tests and a superior rating for all the tests except for the small overlap front passenger side and headlights where it scores an acceptable rating. Honda includes some basic safety features such as a Lane-keeping assist, which helps the car steer back into its lane if it detects a change in the direction. Another standard technology is Forward collision mitigation, which assists the driver by automatically applying the brakes to avoid crashes. Some other clever safety features include:
The Acura RDX costs a bit more expensive than the Honda Passport and delivers lesser performance figures and Honda offers all the features you get from the Acura RDX. However, the interior of the Acura RDX looks a tad more premium. The fuel economy is also on the upside offering more fuel economy than the Honda Passport.
The Volvo XC60 is the most expensive car in its segment. The Volvo XC60 is the master in terms of Safety and boasts a bucket load of sophisticated safety features to keep the passengers safe. On the downside, the Volvo XC60 is not as powerful as the Honda Passport but offers great mileage. Thanks to its turbocharged inline 4 engine.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a bit more powerful than Honda Passport but lacks in performance due to its heavyweight. Moreover, it costs $4000 more than the Honda Passport. It also loses to Honda Passport in terms of fuel economy only by a small margin. Nevertheless, the Honda Passport can never beat the Jeep in terms of off-roading capabilities.
The new Honda Passport is a no-brainer in its segment. It has a decent performance, heaps of practicality, tremendous interior space, and comfort. There are downsides too, For instance, it offers a subpar fuel economy and the ride quality is not up to the mark and offers a bumpy ride. Moreover, the exterior styling feels a bit old school whereas its rivals look more modern in some aspects. If you are planning to buy an SUV, you must definitely check this car out for its versatility.
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Quarter Mile | Top Speed | Source | Compare | |
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2021 Honda Passport Ranked #2 | 6.1 sec | 14.7 sec | 112 mph | |||
2021 Ford Explorer Ranked #1 | 5.9 sec | 14.4 sec | - | |||
2021 Volvo XC60 Ranked #2 | 6.1 sec | 14.9 sec | - | |||
2021 BMW X3 Ranked #3 | 6.2 sec | 14.9 sec | 126 mph | |||
2021 Kia Sorento Ranked #4 | 6.5 sec | 15.0 sec | 135 mph | |||
2021 Honda Pilot Ranked #5 | 6.6 sec | 15.0 sec | 113 mph |
Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range (C/H) | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021 Honda Passport Ranked #8 | 20 mpg | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | 19.5 gal. | 390/487.5 mi. | |||
2021 Mazda CX-3 Ranked #1 | 29 mpg | 34 mpg | 31 mpg | 12.7 gal. | 368.3/431.8 mi. | |||
2021 Subaru Outback Ranked #2 | 26 mpg | 33 mpg | 29 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 481/610.5 mi. | |||
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ranked #2 | 28 mpg | 31 mpg | 29 mpg | 13.2 gal. | 369.6/409.2 mi. | |||
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Ranked #3 | 25 mpg | 28 mpg | 27 mpg | 18.8 gal. | - | |||
2021 BMW X3 Ranked #3 | 23 mpg | 29 mpg | 27 mpg | 17.2 gal. | 430/498.8 mi. |
Car Name | Length | Width | Height | Ground Clearance | Wheelbase | Source | Compare | |
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2021 Honda Passport Ranked #12 | 190.5 in. | 78.6 in. | 71.6 in. | 7.5 in. | 111 in. | |||
2021 Mazda CX-9 Ranked #1 | 199.4 in. | 77.5 in. | 69 in. | 8.8 in. | 115.3 in. | |||
2021 Ford Explorer Ranked #2 | 198.8 in. | 78.9 in. | 70.2 in. | 8.2 in. | 119.1 in. | |||
2021 Nissan Pathfinder Ranked #3 | 198.5 in. | 77.3 in. | 70.6 in. | 7 in. | 113.2 in. | |||
2021 Kia Telluride Ranked #4 | 196.9 in. | 78.3 in. | 68.9 in. | 8 in. | 114.2 in. | |||
2021 Honda Pilot Ranked #5 | 196.5 in. | 78.6 in. | 70.6 in. | 7.3 in. | 111 in. |
Car Name | Trunk Capacity | Passenger Volume | Max Trunk Volume | Source | Compare | |
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2021 Honda Passport Ranked #6 | 41.2 cu.ft. | 115.9 cu.ft. | 77.9 cu.ft. | |||
2021 Jaguar F-PACE Ranked #1 | 31.5 cu.ft. | 177.4 cu.ft. | 148.9 cu.ft. | |||
2021 Toyota 4Runner Ranked #2 | 47.2 cu.ft. | - | 89.7 cu.ft. | |||
2021 Hyundai Palisade Ranked #3 | 18 cu.ft. | 155.3 cu.ft. | 86.4 cu.ft. | |||
2021 Toyota Highlander Ranked #4 | 16 cu.ft. | 141.3 cu.ft. | 84.3 cu.ft. | |||
2021 Ford Explorer Ranked #5 | 18.2 cu.ft. | 152.7 cu.ft. | 87.8 cu.ft. |
Car Name | Cargo Volume | Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area | Max Cargo Volume | Bed Length | Source | Compare | |
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2021 Honda Passport Ranked #1 | 77.9 cu.ft. | 41.2 cu.ft. | 77.9 cu.ft. | 73 ft. | |||
2021 Subaru Outback Ranked #2 | 75.7 cu.ft. | 32.5 cu.ft. | 75.7 cu.ft. | - | |||
2021 Chevrolet Blazer Ranked #3 | 49.9 cu.ft. | 30.5 cu.ft. | 64.2 cu.ft. | 74 ft. | |||
2021 Kia Telluride Ranked #4 | 10 cu.ft. | 21 cu.ft. | 87 cu.ft. | - | |||
2021 Honda Pilot Ranked #5 | 18 cu.ft. | 16.5 cu.ft. | 18 cu.ft. | - | |||
2021 Toyota 4Runner Ranked #6 | 89.7 cu.ft. | 47.2 cu.ft. | 89.7 cu.ft. | - |
Car Name | Towing Capacity | Payload Capacity | Weight | Source | Compare | |
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2021 Honda Passport Ranked #5 | 3500 lbs. | 1332 lbs. | 3959 lbs. | |||
2021 Ford Explorer Ranked #1 | 5300 lbs. | 1425 lbs. | 4345 lbs. | |||
2021 Jaguar F-PACE Ranked #2 | 5291 lbs. | 1540 lbs. | 4015 lbs. | |||
2021 Toyota Highlander Ranked #3 | 5000 lbs. | 1685 lbs. | 4145 lbs. | |||
2021 Kia Telluride Ranked #3 | 5000 lbs. | 1664 lbs. | 4112 lbs. | |||
2021 Toyota 4Runner Ranked #3 | 5000 lbs. | 1700 lbs. | 4400 lbs. |
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