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The 2021 Honda Passport delivers on a spacious and roomy interior but isn’t the top choice for off-roading adventures.
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What’s New for the 2021 Honda Passport?
The 2021 Passport is mostly unchanged with only minor updates. The base models have added a standard 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, an upgrade from the old 5.0-inch display. Also added is standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity.
The Breakdown
Spacious interior for people and cargo
Abundance of clever storage compartments
Plenty of standard safety features
Bulky and top-heavy body
Rough ride when venturing off-road
Seats are a little too firm
Introduce a sleeker design
2021 Passport Specs
- 280 horsepower from base engine
- 262 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 4 available trims
- 41.2 cu-ft of cargo capacity
- 77.9 cu-ft of cargo capacity with seats down
- Rearview camera
- Remote engine start
- Lane keep assist and departure warning
- 3-year/36,000-mile included roadside assistance
2021 Honda Passport Powertrain
Every Passport is powered by a 280-hp 3.5-liter V-6 engine with a nine-speed automatic transmission, which is the same as its relative the Pilot. All trims come with front-wheel drive, but if you are wanting the all-terrain capability of all-wheel-drive, that can be added for a couple thousand more. The V-6 engine is strong enough for on-road driving needs, with quick acceleration on the highway, but it does have a rough ride when venturing off-road. Some critics have found that the transmission itself doesn’t shift as smoothly in some drive modes, such as Mud. The Passport is a bit bulky and top-heavy with its 8.1-inch ground clearance (AWD models), which doesn’t lend well to tight turns.
2021 Honda Passport Fuel Economy & MPG
Fuel economy ratings for the 2021 Passport are about average for a midsize SUV with a V6 engine. The EPA estimates the front-wheel-drive model to get 20 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway, while the all-wheel-drive model gets 19 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.
Interior, Comfort, & Cargo Space
The Passport offers a spacious and comfortable ride for up to 5 people. The seats are on the firmer side, but the front seats are wide and roomy while the rear seats offer plenty of legroom for 3 adults. There is 41 cubic feet of storage behind the rear seat, and when the second row is folded down an additional 78 cubic feet is available for cargo storage. There is ample room for small item storage as well, with a large center console, large door pockets and shelves and cubbies throughout. A hidden storage bin under the floor provides even more storage for wet or dirty items you don’t want mixed in with your luggage. The cabin of the Passport is higher than other SUVs in its class making entry more challenging, however, Honda has compensated for this with larger door openings.
For a similar SUV with more seating, check out our Honda Passport vs. Pilot comparison.
Entertainment & Technology
All Passports come standard with most of the modern technology features including an 8-inch touch screen, Bluetooth, a seven-speaker stereo, a USB port, and smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. If you are wanting additional features like navigation, satellite radio, a 10-speaker stereo, a Wi-Fi hot spot, additional USB ports, wireless device charging, and a 115-volt power outlet, an upgrade to the Touring and Elite models will be necessary.
Most of the infotainment controls are touchscreen, with some of the buttons being overly sensitive due to the angle of the screen.
Safety Features
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the 2021 Passport an overall safety rating of five out of five stars, with five stars in the side crash test and four stars in the frontal crash and rollover tests. It was also named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
The Passport comes with a decent line-up of standard safety features including lane departure warning and lane keep assist, forward-collision warning, automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, rearview camera, and front and rear parking sensors. The EX-L and above add on blind-spot monitors and rear cross traffic alert.
2021 Honda Passport Trims & Pricing
Sport– $32,790
The Sport is the Passport’s base model, which comes standard with an 8-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a seven-speaker stereo, Bluetooth, a USB port, tri-zone automatic climate control, remote start and keyless entry and ignition.
It also includes the Honda Sensing suite of driver aids, which bundles a collision mitigation braking system, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and road departure mitigation. You’ll also get automatic high-beam headlights and a rearview camera.
For a similar mid-size SUV at a budget price, check out our Chevy Blazer vs. Honda Passport comparison.
EX-L – $36,810
The step up to the EX-L adds several convenience items that include satellite radio, HD Radio, rear USB ports, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, sunroof, leather-wrapped steering wheel, power liftgate, leather-trimmed seats, heated and power-adjustable front seats as well as memory settings for the driver’s seat. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert, is also included in the EX-L
Touring – $39,680
The Touring trim adds several upgrades including heated rear outboard seats, front and rear parking sensors, a navigation system, a 115-volt household-style power outlet, a Wi-Fi hot spot, 10-speaker premium stereo and a hands-free liftgate.
Elite – $44,180
The Elite trim adds a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, a wireless charging pad, and rain-sensing windshield wipers.
Warranties
Honda provides limited warranty coverage and roadside assistance for three years/36,000 miles, while the powertrain is covered for five years/60,000 miles. Complimentary scheduled maintenance is not covered.
What we think
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The 2021 Honda Passport is a top runner for those wanting a mid-size SUV with two rows of seating. With a plethora of standard safety features, this roomy SUV is a smooth ride and comfortable drive if you’re keeping your adventuring to a minimum and staying on-road.
