Closely related to the Honda Pilot, the new Passport midsize SUV is a shorter version devoid of third-row seats. This model proves a bit sportier than the Pilot, yet manages to offer a comfortable ride. The platform and engine are both identical, the latter a 3.5-litre V6 producing 280 horsepower. Shifting is handled by a nine-speed automatic transmission. Inside, there is generous room for five along with a vast cargo area in the rear.
When talking about Honda SUVs, the best-selling CR-V is the first one that comes to mind, obviously, then the smaller HR-V and the larger Pilot . A lot of people seem to forget that the Passport even exists, and yet it proves to be quite capable and a solid pick …
The all-new Honda Passport is a pretty rare sight on the road. Since it went on sale in Canada last year, we’ve only come across a handful of them on the road. That’s understandable when you consider how much of a niche product the Passport is. It might not look …
As we reported in July, Honda is working on a new, second-generation Passport that will be revealed this fall ahead of arrival at dealers early in 2025 as a 2026 model. In TrailSport trim, the Japanese manufacturer calls it “the most adventure-ready and capable Honda SUV ever.” Enough to keep …
The Honda Passport is currently being outsold 2-to-1 by the larger, three-row Pilot despite the two SUVs sharing the same platform and engine. For 2024, the company hoped to make it more attractive with improved off-road performance, updated styling and a more versatile interior, but Canadian sales through the first …
The team at The Car Guide has analyzed all the various midsize SUVs available in Canada and identified the best buys for 2024. As you know, midsize SUVs come in two different packages—those offering just two rows of seats and those with three. In the former category, our top three …
If you own a 2019-2022 Honda Passport or 2019-2021 Honda Insight and have experienced unintentional intervention of the automatic emergency braking system, you’re not alone. On Monday, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a preliminary investigation covering more than 250,000 units of these two models. The governmental …
A safety issue with the sensor in the front passenger seat is forcing Honda to recall a large number of models and units, including more than three quarters of a million in the U.S. alone. [UPDATE] According to Transport Canada, 66,846 vehicles are affected north of the border. The models …
So, which new vehicle should you buy now to get the best resale value in three or four years? That’s a great question. Want some help finding the answer? You can start by checking J.D. Power’s 2024 Canada ALG Residual Value Awards that were announced today. These awards are pretty …
Honda will recall an estimated 4.5 million vehicles globally, including some from its luxury brand Acura, due to a potentially faulty fuel pump that may cause the engine to stall while driving. This is an expansion of the June 2020 recall that involved the same issue. There are now more …
The Honda Passport is far from being one of the most popular midsize SUVs in Canada. In fact, sales are down 2 percent so far this year. For 2024, the company is hoping to make it more attractive with improved off-road performance, updated styling and a more versatile interior. Let’s …
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2024 Honda Passport: A Capable SUV Overshadowed by Siblings, Rivals
