Why Doesn't the 2022 Honda Passport Trailsport Get More Praise?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- This week Publisher Tim Esterdahl is behind the wheel of the new 2022 Honda Passport Trailsport and he reviews this more off-road ready SUV. While Honda fans love it, it does beg the question why it doesn't get more praise from the automotive media.
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Absolutely love my '22 Trailsport so far almost 1 year now. No issues and amazing drive and quality.
Excellent review!
I own a Honda Passport Trailsport and it is by far the most underrated SUV on the market. I have owned some really nice expensive vehicles, but nothing compares to the PP. It's comfortable, has relatively high ground clearance, and goes through ice and snow like you wouldn't believe. I intend to keep mine for a long time.
I have a couple questions as Im considering one for myself.
1. How do you like the audio system? Many youtuber “experts” hate the speakers and say the sound quality sucks.
2. Is there a way in the driver gauge cluster screen to display the band/song title currently playing while using Apple Carplay?
Unfortunately my 2019 isn’t a Trailsport and it doesn’t get through the snow well.
I own one but its the EXL . Love the room, comfort reliability. Thanks for sharing.
I cross-shopped the Passport with a 4Runner. In the end, I chose a 4Runner, primary because I wanted more ground clearance, a stock trailer hitch, and I just found the 4Runner the more emotionally appealing vehicle. I just couldn't get excited as I approached the Passport, whereas the 4Runner made me feel excited to get in it and drive it. I also found the adaptive cruise control of the Passport to be harsh and jerky. That being said, after a year with the 4Runner - I'm not sure I made the right choice. The 4Runner is a beast on forest roads, but I imagine the Passport would be far superior on snowy roads (common where I live) thanks to the Torque Vectoring AWD system. It does get annoying switching between RWD and 4WD when driving in patchy snow mountain roads with the 4Runner (you aren't supposed to keep it in 4WD on bare roads as it can damage the drivetrain). And RWD is just straight up dangerous in snow. Also, despite being the same exterior length as a 4Runner, the Passport has 11 inches more length in the back with the rear seats folded down (77" vs 66") - which is a game changer when camping in the back of the vehicle.
If actually rock crawling and doing true off roading, the 4Runner dominates. But if you are (at most) hitting rutted out muddy or snowy forest roads and driving on sealed roads with ice and snow, I suspect the Honda Passport is going to be the superior performer and ultimately safer as the Torque Vectoring has a better chance of helping you out as you start to slip around in the snow.
How does the 4runner handle on the highway?
This is one of my favorite non-luxury 2 row suv. Hoping it gets the new engine 10 spd and tech+interior from the new Pilot soon
Great job Tim. I grew up in the Detroit area where (as you know) "foreign " cars are frowned upon. BUT, after doing a lot of research, i bought my wife a CRV. It's now 11 years old and she loves it. She was skeptical at first but when I told her it actually had more American parts than most domestic manufacturers she was sold. Other than replacing 2 batteries, regular maintenance and tires that Honda has been rock solid. We will definitely buy another when needed.
After driving Fords for decades and seeing first hand with their decline in quality the wife and i decided to try another brand. Two 2021 Honda Passports later we are very happy! Awesome suv's!
Thanks for your review, very informative!
I'm just hoping it gets a refresh similar to the new pilot. That looks soo much better, and the Passport and Ridgeline need similar updates.
Definitely getting more praise from me. I have a 22 Trailsport. I love driving it. It’s great for me. I’m not off to the races or anything, but this puppy can go.
That engine noise is better than new V6 Honda has in new Pilot. This is a great SUV.
Unfortunately, they had to get rid of VTEC to meet emissions standards in the new Pilot
Excellent review Tim, I completely agree…with everything. I find it incredibly strange as an owner of a Powerwagon and a Rubicon, both set up for Overlanding and I’m still very much drawn towards Honda’s Ridgeline and Passport. Weird right?
That is a little weird to be honest. LOL
@@Pickuptrucktalk lol
Not weird. Just appreciate different types of tools. All these vehicles are tools. We all love tools.
I use to make fun of Honda Ridgeline and Passports, till I borrowed my friends Ridgeline to move some of my stuff around. I loved it. It was comfortable, lots of storage to put things in and nice wide bed. I will never make fun of it anymore.
Agreed, I believe I will own one soon.
Honda owner here 11 years with the same vehicle,drove it off the lot.anyways rock solid. Many years to go still
It’s a very solid choice for sure. Not sure if it’s just that people need to be wow’d these days or what but that’s the impression I get. I’m more of the type to prefer the last year of a model run over the first new model year of a compete refresh though.
I think that’s exactly it. People need to be wowed. Passport is a solid vehicle, but techwise it’s far behind the others. Id still buy one though
civic owner for 19 years straight. (2 in that time) Both have been rock solid. Just run and run. Anything Honda makes is going to be good. Cars, SUV's, mower, generator, snow blower. You can't go wrong with a Honda.
The Passport is near the top of my list for my next SUV. The only downside is that it's pretty boring. The Passport has more than enough capability for some light off-roading. Most 4Runner owners don't need a real 4x4 but it's way better looking than the Passport, in my opinion.
I am surprised Honda did not give you a 2023 Passport to test. There are several changes for 23, from the 22 you tested. I will be interested to get your take on the 2023 Pilot Trailsport when you can get your hands on one. They appear to ready for some really hardcore offroading if you wanted to take them there. If/when you do get a 23 Pilot Trailsport try to get it stuck for me, I would be interested to know if you can!
Also want your take on the 2023 CRV Hybrid, I love the new blue color they have! They appear to be packed with features and have that brand new grill!
2022 and 2023 are the same. The change was made starting in 2022 from the 19 thru 21.
What changes did they make for 2022 and 2023 Passport?
It doesn't have the offroad chops that the 2023 Pilot Trailsport has... 10-speed auto, hill-descent control, offroad tuned suspension, skid plates, recovery points, and all-terrain tires... if and when those items get incorporated into the newer Passports (not yet in the 2023 Passport) then it might get some respect... as of now, it is just a utilitarian SUV with an offroad adventure sounding nametag.
Pretty good tow # but didn't see the receiver hitch, ?
Not in the Trailsport model I had.
@sandman62 I believe the hitch is an option as part of the Utility Package.
Trying to decide between Honda Passport Trailsport, Subaru Outback and Subaru Ascent, primarily for family winter vacations to upper Michigan. Any suggestion on which one is better suited for snow driving?
Like most automakers, Honda's interiors are pretty much the same throughout the lineup. Those big buttons for the heated seats are awesome believe it or not. Nothing better than being able to turn them on even if you're wearing big bulky winter gloves. I love the torque vectoring when taking those interstate curved ramps, that's where it really shines!
like it, honda is a car you drive 10-15 yrs and than its your kids or grandkids 1st car
Looks like a solid SUV. I wish there was another interior color besides black. A black interior is a definite “no buy” criteria as well as a black exterior. Summers here in NM are not kind to black vehicles.🔥☀️
Can get an Elite trim in Blue with a light grey interior.
Good vehicle. Honda got the pricing wrong, too close to the pilot.
yes and same with the ridge line, when it gets close to 4 runner or tacoma
I've had my 23 Passport Elite for almost a year now--great car for long trips as well as around town. The only bad thing is the Honda Sensing that you can't totally turn-off--it reminds me of a car built for driver's ed classes! If you like your car controlling how you drive (too many new cars with type system) then this is for you--worst yet they are putting this technology on motorcycles! Imagine your bike braking at the wrong time going into a curve or trying to pass traffic---try before you buy! Example: going up a snow covered hill on a two lane road and you need to maintain momentum, you reach a right hand curve with other cars coming the opposite way, the Passport will apply brakes thinking the on-coming traffic is an impact about to happen--very unnerving. I'm really surprised I'm not changing brake pads every year! Great car if not for Honda Sensing!
Anyone tell me why Honda keeps switching transmissions? 6-speed -> ZF-9-Speed -> Honda-9-speed. Will the new 3.5L V6 be as good as the VTeh?
Definitely not as good as the vtec. Not as fun to drive, sounds worse.
Does it stop the spinning wheel from spinning?
I have an '21 passport EX-L the trailsport trim they say will have more off road features in future generations, my EX-l works just fine on snow though and i do not really go off road only thing i wish i had was the 18" wheels i do not like the bigger wheels that come with the EX-L version
Good Looking SUV. Always loved Honda's.
Surprised to see a manual parking brake pedal. So many vehicles that I e driven since 2019 have automatic electric parking brakes.
You know I meant to mention that. I caught my pant leg on it a few times and found it odd.
You want the manual parking brake. With an electric park break, If you lose electricity your vehicle may “un-brake” itself and roll down the hill. 😱
@@Derek_Alan that’s not accurate. Here’s an explanation on how an electric parking brake works:
If the electronic parking brake set the brake before the battery was dead, then yes, the brake is still set.
An electronic parking brake isn’t relying on electrical power to hold a parking brake on. All the system does is do the work normally done by a person pushing the parking brake peddle, or pulling the parking brake level. Once the brake is tight it is being held by a ratchet/paw system like a conventional parking brake.
If the brake isn’t set, and the battery is dead, then there is no power for the system to actuate the brake into the set position, so in this case the brake is off. I’m not aware of every possible combination, but I imagine some vehicles with electronic parking brakes have a manual way to set the parking brake as well.
@@Pickuptrucktalk good to know! I heard that from another TH-camr.. Looks like Scotty Kilmer was misinformed about those. 🤔
@@Derek_Alan Oh Scotty.
after about the 4th wrong data info u lost me
The Passport is a great SUV. I would prefer 18" wheels for a smoother ride.
I always thought the Passport was a nice niche CUV with a v6.
Is it using the new DOHC engine? Made me wonder given they are still using the German 9 speed AT that had early issues in other makes and models.
Looked it up. It is still using the older 3.5L v6, 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC, engine.
The 2023 Pilot is using the DOHC version of this engine, 24-Valve DOHC with Dual Variable Timing Control (VTC) with
Multi-Stage High-Pressure Direct Injection.
See Tim’s recent video on what HPDI does and why it’s an improvement on previous types of direct injection.
I was wondering you made a comment that your wife really liked the Honda storage in the doors does she like the Honda passport better than that Chevy blazer you bought?
She likes the Honda more than the Trailblazer basically because of the size. We didn't get the more comparable Blazer.
What are you comparing the Honda Trailsport to...another Honda Passport trim level? A Pilot? The only difference is the Trailsport doesn't get the acoustic windshield (Elite) and the 20" low profile tires (EX-L & Elite). The same AWD is an option on the other trim levels of the Passport.
The two bad things about the Honda Passport (all trim levels) is the Infotainment System failures and the PRICE.
I've had two Pilots the last was the 2011 and really liked the V6, style and ride and it's 193" length. When they refresh the two row Passport to look like new Pilot then I'm a buyer. Don't need three rows. Great vid!
Thanks. Sorry for all the mess ups in the video.
Awesome👍 V6 awesome Honda.
No power burns a lot of gas and only starts when it wants! What more could you want in a plastic car!
My wife was looking at one but we were both disappointed in the performance compared to our palisade
Interesting, Car & Driver seemed to give it pretty high marks in that regard (if speaking about powertrain performance).
I test drove the Palisade prior to buying a Honda PP TS but didn't think the engine was as strong or ride as comfortable as the Honda.
Never driven one, but as a passenger, I found the ride too stiff for a SUV. Plus it's kinda ugly IMO