2021 Honda Passport review
Honda Passport highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Plenty of head and legroom for backseat passengers
- Responsive steering
- Ample cargo room
Cons
- No amenities on base model
- Complex infotainment system controls
- Competitors have better off-road capabilities
Mileage (EPA estimate)
19 city, 24 highway, 21 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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What is new for the 2021 Honda Passport?
- Passport trims have been upgraded with CD Audio as standard equipment this year.
- DVD Video System features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Sport trim now comes with Heated Steering Wheel as standard equipment.
- The EX-L trim now comes with Heated Steering Wheel and Rear Air Conditioning as standard equipment.
- The Touring trim now comes with Heated Steering Wheel and Rear Air Conditioning as standard equipment.
- The Elite trim now comes with Rear Air Conditioning as standard equipment.
2021 Honda Passport trims
Sport:
- 280-hp, 262-lb-ft of torque 3.5L
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Automated Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Side Airbags
- Overhead Airbags
- View our Honda Passport Sport inventory
EX-L:
- Includes all features available on the Sport
- Sunroofs
- Leather Seats
- Power Seats
- Rear Sunshade
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Front Seat Heaters
- Memory Seats
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- View our Honda Passport EX-L inventory
Touring:
- Includes all features available on the EX-L
- Cruise Control
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Parking Sensors
- Navigation System
- View our Honda Passport Touring inventory
Elite:
- Includes all features available on the Touring
- A/C Seats
- View our Honda Passport Elite inventory
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5 reasons to buy the 2021 Honda Passport
1. Ideal for adventuring
The 2021 Honda Passport is made for adventure. Not only does it have 8.1 inches of ground clearance, making it ideal for traversing rough terrain, but it's also agile on many surfaces, and the well-made cabin dampens most imperfections in the road. Strong brakes and responsive steering add to the effect, giving you full control no matter the environment. The Passport can also tow an estimated 5,000 lbs with the V6 engine (when properly equipped), so taking a trailer filled with your family's mountain bikes and camping gear for a weekend in the country is a cinch.
2. Powerful engine
Supporting the adventurous nature of the 2021 Honda Passport is its powerful engine. Each trim of the Passport has a 3.5L V6 engine delivering 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. It has a nine-speed automatic transmission and enough grunt for overtaking on the highway, commuting around the city, or rumbling over rocks in the mountains. 2021 Honda Passport models with AWD get an EPA-estimated 21 combined mpg with the V6 engine.
3. Lots of driver aids
Sturdiness is a top priority in this vehicle, as is fairly obvious from the bulky-yet-sleek exterior look of the 2021 Honda Passport. It has a long list of standard driver aids, including a rearview camera, automatic emergency braking, automatic high-beam headlights, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and stop-and-go adaptive cruise control. Other available driver aids include blind spot monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, and rear cross-traffic alert—so there's no need to worry about you or your passengers on your journey.
4. Modern features made standard
Standard features of the 2021 Honda Passport include a seven-speaker stereo, Bluetooth® connectivity, and USB ports. New for the 2021 Passport is a standard eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration. This is great if you love the convenience of connecting your phone to your vehicle, with entertainment and data readily available while you drive.
5. Refined cabin
In addition to being robust enough to ensure noise and jarring motions don't make it inside, the cabin of the 2021 Honda Passport is sophisticated and good-looking. The interior design is sharp and sleek, with plenty of soft plastics and high-end materials. It's an interior that looks far plusher than the price tag might suggest.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Honda Passport an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Honda Passport 1st out of 29 among Compact SUVs.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Honda PassportHonda Passport features and specs
Sport 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- CD Audio
- Full Roof Rack
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Parking Sensors
- Rear Entertainment System
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.5L
Horsepower
280
Torque (ft-lbs)
262
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
19.5
Wheelbase
111"
Overall length
190.5"
Width
78.6"
Height
71.6"
Leg room
F 40.9"/R 39.6"
Head room
F 40.1"/R 40.1"
Front tires
P245/50HR20
Rear tires
P245/50HR20
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
350/3500 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2021 Honda Passport FAQ
The 2021 Honda Passport is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Sport : 20 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- EX-L : 20 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- Touring : 20 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- Elite : 19 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
The Honda Passport received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Honda Passport as 0 out of 29 among Compact SUV
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The 2021 Honda Passport has a maximum towing capacity of between 3500 and 5000 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2021 Honda Passport:
- Rear Air Conditioning
- CD Audio
- Rear Entertainment System
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