2025 Honda Passport review
The Honda Passport comes into the 2026 model year with a complete redesign that gives the five-passenger crossover a more rugged exterior style. Larger than its predecessor, the updated Passport gets increased ground clearance and improved off-road capability, especially with the adventure-ready TrailSport trim. Inside, the Passport has a more premium feel with a large touchscreen display and digital gauge cluster to match. The larger size translates to a more spacious cabin, with significant improvements in rear seat legroom. An updated version of the 3.5-liter V6 provides power, and all-wheel drive is standard.
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Fourth generation Honda Passport
Honda launches the fourth generation of the Passport with the 2026 model year, and the updates to the popular crossover SUV are significant. Moving away from the previous generation’s rounded styling, the new Passport gets a more traditional SUV shape with squared-off edges and a wide grille reminiscent of the first generation. The rugged TrailSport is better differentiated from the rest of the lineup with unique amber lighting, visible skid plates, and proper all-terrain tires. All trims get a more powerful version of the V6 from the previous generation, which now pairs with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The Passport’s cabin gets an all-new look with a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen display featuring a new Google Built-In infotainment system. There’s also a 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster that offers a range of configurable options. Climate functions are kept in a separate panel with physical controls for easy use. Rear passengers will enjoy the additional 1.3 inches of legroom over the previous model, and there’s plenty of cargo space behind the rear seat.
Model highlights
More powerful engine
Improved interior space
Google-based infotainment
Larger display screens
More capability for TrailSport
Third generation Honda Passport
Honda brought back the Passport name on an all-new crossover SUV in 2019, 17 years after discontinuing the Isuzu Rodeo-based SUV of the same name. Slotted between the CR-V and Pilot, the Passport was billed as a more adventurous option with more aggressive styling and higher ground clearance than the Pilot. The Passport featured seating for five with a spacious cargo area and was available in a range of trim levels, including the ruggedly styled TrailSport, which was added in 2022. All Passports also came with Honda Sensing®, the brand’s suite of advanced driver-assist features, including adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
The third-generation Passport was launched with a 3.5-liter V6 engine and nine-speed automatic transmission, and that powertrain continued as the only option throughout the third generation. Initially available with front-wheel drive or a sophisticated variable-torque all-wheel-drive system, the Passport became exclusively all-wheel drive in 2023.
Model highlights
Off-road suspension and tires for the TrailSport (2024)
Advanced driver-assist features
Powerful V6 engine standard
Off-road drive modes
Variable-torque all-wheel drive system (standard starting in 2023)
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2026 - present
2026 Honda Passport
Previous generation from 2019 - 2025
2025 Honda Passport
2024 Honda Passport
Highlights
TrailSport gained off-road suspension and all-terrain tires
Black Edition replaced Elite trim
Upgraded center console
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2023 Honda Passport
2022 Honda Passport
Highlights
Refreshed styling
Rugged TrailSport trim added with standard all-wheel drive
Sport and Touring trims discontinued
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2021 Honda Passport
Highlights
Standard eight-inch touchscreen display
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ made standard
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2020 Honda Passport
2019 Honda Passport
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.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Honda Passport is $391, compared to an average of $473 for Compact SUVs and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Honda Passport owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.1 times per year, compared to an average of 1.0 times for Compact SUVs and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 5% for the Honda Passport, compared to an average of 13% for Compact SUVs and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Perry Stern has been writing about cars for almost 30 years and has been an enthusiast for much longer than that. Contributing to multiple automotive publications, Perry drives almost every new car on the market, ranging from base-level Kias to exotic high-performance Lamborghinis. But his favorite is still the 2006 Mazda Miata parked in his garage.
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