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$23,983 - $32,989
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2021 Sport 4dr Front-Wheel Drive
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Price:   -  From $32,790
2021 Sport 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $34,790
2021 EX-L 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $36,810
2021 EX-L 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $38,810
2021 Touring 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $39,680
2021 Touring 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $41,680
2021 Elite 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $44,180
Expert Rating
3.1 (Good)

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Overview

What's New

The 2021 Honda Passport rolls on with only one minor change. The base trim now gets the same 8-inch infotainment touchscreen as the rest of the lineup, complete with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility. Last year's base model only had a 5-inch non-touchscreen.

This is a welcome change, shoring up the value in an already formidable midsize SUV. The Passport is mechanically related to the three-row Honda Pilot, and although it’s 6 inches shorter and lacks a third row, the Passport is the wider and taller of the two.

Choosing Your Honda Passport

Like last year, the Passport comes in four trim levels: Sport, EX-L, Touring, and Elite. Prices start at $33,710 including destination for the base Sport model, while the Elite is priced from $45,100.

Engine Choices

All Passport models use a single engine, a 3.5-liter V6 making 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. That’s above average for the class, with more power than competitors like the Ford Edge or Nissan Murano.

The engine teams up with a nine-speed automatic transmission, and with all-wheel drive (a $2,000 addition) it’s capable of towing up to 5,000 pounds. The Elite trim gets standard AWD.

Efficiency isn’t a standout: the EPA estimates that the Passport gets 20 miles per gallon city, 25 mpg highway, and 22 combined, or 19/24/21 mpg (city/highway/combined) with AWD. The Hyundai Santa Fe does better with 25 mpg combined.

Passenger and Cargo Capacity

The Passport lacks a third row, which means that passenger capacity is capped at five. Cargo capacity is a strength, with 41.2 cubic feet behind the rear seats or almost 78 with them folded. That’s good for the class, and nearly as much as the larger Pilot.

Honda Passport

Safety Features

The Passport starts with an impressive suite of safety technologies, including standard lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking. All except the base trim add blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, while the Touring adds parking sensors.

Crash test scores are equally favorable. The NHTSA gave it a five-star overall safety rating, while the IIHS declared last year’s model a Top Safety Pick, which should carry over.

Connectivity

Tech gets a much-needed upgrade in the Passport’s base trim this year. The Sport now equips an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen. The system is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the front row gets two USB ports.

Touring and Elite trims get navigation, wi-fi hot spot capability, and two rear USB ports; the Elite adds a wireless charging pad.

Honda Passport

Sport - From $33,710

In addition to the new infotainment system, the Sport comes with remote start, keyless entry, and cloth upholstery. On the outside, 20-inch alloy wheels combine with fog lights and LED running lights for an adventurous look.

Honda likes to divide features by trim, rather than offering extra bundles. Various accessory packages dial up the look with roof rails and exposed fender flares, but there are otherwise no options or packages.

EX-L - From $37,730

The EX-L replaces the Sport’s cloth upholstery with leather and heats up the front row. Tech gets an upgrade, with standard blind-spot monitoring and a power liftgate. The heated side mirrors gain integrated turn signal,s and a power moonroof tops it all off.

Touring - From $40,600

The Passport Touring pushes into luxury territory with heated rear seats, LED headlights, and a premium sound system. The infotainment system gets a boost from navigation, wi-fi capability, and two more USB ports in the second row. Front and rear parking sensors add peace of mind, and a hands-free tailgate adds convenience.

Elite - From $45,100

The Passport Elite pulls out all the stops, including wireless charging, perforated leather upholstery, and ventilated front seats. The exterior gets rain-sensing wipers and auto-dimming and power-folding side mirrors.

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The 2021 Honda Passport EX-L is our pick for value. It’s around $40,000 with all-wheel drive, and the added features are worth the price bump from the Sport.

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Expert Review

Pros
  • New infotainment system
  • Loads of safety gear
  • Roomy cabin
  • Smooth on-road performance
Cons
  • Not as adventurous as advertised
  • Is it really an upgrade from the CR-V?
  • Gets pricey in a hurry
Expert Rating
3.1 (Good)

Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

You can interpret our ratings in the following way:

: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Plays an adventurous crossover on TV. The Honda Passport returned in 2019 after 16-year hiatus. This time, though, it’s removed the Isuzu Rodeo DNA it had in previous generations. The Passport is now a downsized clone of the popular three-row Honda Pilot.

The 2021 Honda Passport is propped up as the most adventurous crossover in the brand's lineup, which isn’t hard to do considering the options are the Honda CR-V or the aforementioned people-hauling Pilot.

Haul all the gear, but the interior doesn’t match up well. Inside, the Passport leaves you craving little in terms of space. It boasts 39.6 inches of rear leg room, 41.2 cubic feet of cargo room with the rear seats upright, and up to 77.9 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.

So, whether it’s a week’s worth of camping gear or the team’s equipment for the big game, the Passport can handle it. Only the Toyota 4Runner separates itself from the Passport at 47.2 cubic feet of space with the second row in place and 89.7 with it folded down.

The big issue is the Passport’s interior isn’t much roomier than the smaller and cheaper CR-V, which beats the Passport with 40.4 inches of rear leg room and nips its heels with 39.2 or 75.8 cubic feet of cargo space.

While not cheap by any stretch, the Passport's cabin lacks the refinement of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Instead of boasting acres of soft-touch materials and leathers, the Passport opts for cheaper plastics here and there, especially in the rear seats.


Honda Passport

Smooth on-road chops, but stay off the trails. The Honda Passport is a smooth roller on the pavement, and its uncomplicated all-wheel-drive system is perfect for mild adventures. This matches most buyers’ needs.

That said, Honda markets the Passport as its more adventurous model. This is true when you consider its siblings include the Honda Odyssey, Honda Ridgeline, and Pilot, but it lacks the off-road chops of the Grand Cherokee, 4Runner, and Ford Bronco. These models can handle rutted trails the Passport couldn’t touch.

Standard safety tech is on point, and new tech brings it into this century. Honda doesn’t take safety lightly, as the Passport boasts a full array of advanced safety gear. This equipment includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, road departure mitigation, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and more.

Most competitors at least match its standard automatic emergency braking. However, the Grand Cherokee and Chevrolet Blazer don’t, giving the Passport a significant advantage over them.

The Passport once fell flat was its standard infotainment system, which included a 5-inch non-touchscreen infotainment system sans Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. In 2021, however, the Passport replaced this Smithsonian-worthy system with a standard 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This matches the 4Runner and Blazer and beats the Grand Cherokee by an inch.

Final thoughts. The 2021 Honda Passport is a smooth-riding crossover with so-so off-road chops and loads of space. However, at $33,710 including destination, it’s a high-cost option in a crowded market. Plus, it’s only marginally roomier than its CR-V sibling, which starts from $26,270.

The Passport is a fair, albeit vanilla, option for buyers seeking a V6-powered crossover and need all the room they can get. For buyers wanting a rig with more off-road chops, the 4Runner and Bronco are far better off the beaten path. The 4Runner also has a more rugged look to match these off-road abilities. Buyers seeking something more upscale will find it in the Grand Cherokee.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
3.5L V-6 / 280 HP / 262 ft.lbs.
Transmission
9-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
20 / 25 / 22 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
3.5L V-6 / 280 HP / 262 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
20 / 25 / 22 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
19.5 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$75
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
100.7 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
116 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
190.5 "
Exterior Width
78.6 "
Exterior Height
71.6 "
Front Headroom
40.1 "
Rear Headroom
40.1 "
Front Legroom
40.9 "
Rear Legroom
39.6 "
Front Shoulder Room
62.0 "
Rear Shoulder Room
61.9 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,959 Lbs.
Wheel Base
111 "
Turning Radius
19.8 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
20.0 " Black Aluminum / 20.0 " Chrome Aluminum / 20.0 " Machined Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Pearlcoat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Black
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Cloth
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Armrests
6-way
Rear Armrests
Center
Rear Seats
60-40 Split-bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm, Clock, Seek-scan / Am/fm, Seek-scan
Speakers
7
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night / Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver And Passenger
Tinted Windows
Deep
Vanity Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Smartvent Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Smartvent Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Mitigation Braking System (cmbs) + Fcw Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist System (lkas) Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Collision Mitigation Braking System (cmbs) Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Rear
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Major Components Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles

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