Ok, the new-gen Honda Passport, Honda does their own thing, and it seems to work for them, targeting real off-roading machines like the Jeep Wrangler (midsize body-on-frame 4x4) or Grand Cherokee 2-row (midsize unibody 4x4), Toyota Land Cruiser or 4Runner (midsize, both body-on-frame), and the Ford Bronco (midsize body-on-frame), the question is, is anyone asking Honda to build a off-roader or is this just Honda saying look at us
It’s like Honda is slowly testing the waters with making a true off-roofer later on. This may not be a 4Runner rival, but Honda could end up actually making one.
@@steffenworldcitizensurf5926 new passport going forward from 2026 is just a two row pilot with faux off road Styling and that's it .its not a wrangler bronco land cruiser and 4 runner rival. Stop comparing two unrelated vehicles . There is nothing rugged about this vehicle
@@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vI I respect your option. I think it’s now in the league, (certainly won’t be leading in any clubhouse stats) with what I see. I don’t like the 8.3 inch clearance and I’ll probably upgrade the struts and shocks. Right now this is my #1 choice.
@@steffenworldcitizensurf5926 passport is just a CX70 Murano Grand Cherokee and Atlas cross rival. Its not even in the same league or segment. Its like comparing a VW polo diesel to a 911. Can't we just compare vehicles it actually rivals instead over trying to make something its not.
They current passport starts at 45k, and if the new one get a bump to 47k, the pilot starts at 50k. The pilot is a better choice. Why honda didn't put more effort into the pilot trail sport, and have 3rd as an option. They could eliminate the passport and bring down the cost of the pilot.
I know Kirk says this gives the Passport a unique look from the other models but I really hope this same design gets incorporated into the next Ridgeline including stretching the wheelbase. Also, a pano sunroof would be awesome. So Honda please make these changes and I will happily buy another Ridgeline with the two toned interior. I do think the women misspoke on the skid plate though. Highly doubt it’s stainless steel.
Good effort by honda and very good rival for the CX70 crown Signia new Murano highlander blazer and Atlas cross. 👍. Can't wait until some people say its a freaking wrangler bronco 4 runner and Land cruiser rival . Which its not and there is nothing wrong with that.
Looks pretty good overall! Manufactures need to cool it with the giant stamped letters for the vehicle names. It’s cool to see the name spelled out, even with stuck on letters but I don’t need to see from a mile away. Like the black letter option on the one model…too much!
For the most part, yes. The VCM-3 introduced in the 2016 pilot has shown to be reliable since it's inception, the older VCM-1 and VCM-2 systems (2 especially) had issues but those presented themselves much earlier.
Crazy to see how they have progressed. My mom had the rebadged isuzu first-gen passport and it was definitely a love hate relationship cause the engine would turn off when she came to a stop. 😂
The Odyssey and Ridgeline better copy the climate panel from the Pilot and Ridgeline from the Passport and not jump on the crapacitive bandwagon. For the Odyssey though, they should redesign the stuff below the climate panel because practical minivans should have open space and removable storage instead of permanently fixed consoles, perhaps the shifter can be squeezed in below the starter button and be a lever that resembles the 8th gen Civic handbrake
Right when Kirk said Honda should never get rid of this, I was thinking Honda should get rid of this. The systems are fine, but the use of space and placement of the center control display needs to change. Moving the gear shifter is a good idea for them to get started on.
some of the design features are definitely giving me a Honda Element vibe: the short overhands and front/rear designs, the backpack style roof in back. Gotta say, I love it.
be careful Honda huge recall on their V6 in many models rod bearing failures. was really hyped over this new passport but now i'm going to wait see what happens with the engine recalls. sorry to rain on your parade Kirk.
The new Passport was one I was waiting for... until I saw the push button gear selection. Love the direct buttons and knobs elsewhere but please. Please. Give me a traditional shifter Honda! It's a much better fit for the Passport and this target market - especially on the Trailsport trim.
IMO can't call Passport Trail Sport model a serious off-road contender, when it is just an AWD vehicle. This should be 4X4, like 4Runner and Land Cruiser. Someone with drivetrain expertise, tell me why AWD is OK...
@@21Piloteer you Honda fan. 4 runner land cruiser wrangler and bronco are ultra rugged SUVs in a different segment/buyers/requirements. Man you are are something else.
@@21Piloteer look at you attacking dead parents of other people while been ignorant . Instead attacking the person who talks facts and commonsense. 🤣😂. You are absolutely pathetic as a person.
Just like the current Passport, it’s based off the 3rd Gen Pilot. Ridgeline as well. This one is based off the 4th Gen Pilot. Assumingly the next Ridgeline will also follow the same trend.
Wish they had bigger tires at least 35 option, air bag suspension system, and a back tail gate to hold the tire and maybe a few gas containters instead of it being inside.
So it’s pretty … what about body on frame for better suspension and suspension travel (articulation), all these companies advertising “off-road” but barely go off-road
Excellent review wow I'm very impressed with this new Passport I was about to buy the new Mazda CX70 but looking at this I will wait until this SUV is available for purchase.
Edit: apparently the new passport doesn’t have the ZF transmission anymore. Perhaps the new one lacks a gear shifter due to similar reasons. Original: The reason behind the button shifter panel is due to the ZF transmission. By design a traditional gear select knob is incompatible. Source: The Car Care Nut explaining in a car review.
Really nice, reminds me of the old Subaru Brat dedication. Not a fan of the air inlet, for if it is used to keep out water, where do they think the water is going to go with fording??? Also, why not have a step bumper, how are we going to get to the roof?
Kirk, Honda needs to 'revive' their original partnership with Isuzu and give this Passport wannabe a full frame and low range transfer case. Those upgrades would give the 4Runner something to worry about. At first glance I thought the Passport had a 40/20/40 rear seat but sadly, Honda is another automaker to have missed the boat for that key feature. 🤨
Really nice looking and from the off road video I saw it will have more capability than 95% of buyers would ever use or need. Now if they translate this design philosophy to the Ridgeline they'll have two more hits on their hands. My only dislike is the infotainment isn't integrated into the dash. I absolutely hate when it looks like they just slapped a tablet on there as an afterthought. Otherwise it's fantastic.🤗
It will have 8 colors available. 2 exclusive to the Passport is the sunset orange and ash green metallic. Based on Pilot colors there will be a red, black, blue, white, gray.
4 runner and its turbo I4/hybrid turbo I4 is miles better than any V6 from power performance and more torque than a ford super duty V8 while getting getting good mpg as well. You V6 Bros are truly something else . Awesome my foot 🦶 😂
@@Jojo-ni2cg jojo new turbo I4 and hybrid turbo I4 has been very reliable without any issues plus in many other Lexus/Toyota models already. So its not a new Engine. I am coming from a family who had many turbo vehicles. So I have real life experience. Days of na V6 are done. Its really funny how Honda recalled 1.4 million V6 engined vehicles. As someone who experienced new and old school turbo vehicles. Your comments are truly disgusting and delusional
😢No hybrid still? Im not a fan of the cylinder deactivation and poor economy. How about we downsize to a regular V6 about 2.7-3.2L and make the rear an E axle to boost the economy and hp
Come on Honda! 360 cameras are essential for off road, especially a front view one. You split the Trailsport into two models and only have the 360 cameras on the more expensive Trailsport Elite.?? Boo! AND still only 8.3 inches clearance?? Ugh Even my Forrester Wilderness has a front view camera and has 9.2 inches clearance!
Honda has done a great job here man it will sell well
Totally agree home run! Only one thing would've made it even better if it was longitudinal drivetrain with a fully boxed frame
That makes it not great at on-road driving. Using the platform of Acura MDX and Pilot and expected Ridgeline. Global Light Truck Platform.
Take my money Honda!…I think I’m going to be buying the Elite trim model.
Ok, the new-gen Honda Passport, Honda does their own thing, and it seems to work for them, targeting real off-roading machines like the Jeep Wrangler (midsize body-on-frame 4x4) or Grand Cherokee 2-row (midsize unibody 4x4), Toyota Land Cruiser or 4Runner (midsize, both body-on-frame), and the Ford Bronco (midsize body-on-frame), the question is, is anyone asking Honda to build a off-roader or is this just Honda saying look at us
What an awesome car! I want it and i dont even go off-road lol
I can't wait for the Ridgeline because the Passport looks 👍🏽
Of course you can't
Next ridgeline gonna sell so much more if it got a similar design to the Passport.
Hope Honda makes this Trailsport offroad version available in the Ridgeline soon! Cherry on top would be a hybrid engine too!
Hands down better than the Atlas Cross Sport, Santa Fe, Tucson, and Murano
It’s like Honda is slowly testing the waters with making a true off-roofer later on. This may not be a 4Runner rival, but Honda could end up actually making one.
This is not Honda testing any water. because its nowhere near water /River/pond/ ocean.instead Best they can ever do and Its perfectly fine
As far as 2026 going forward, it is a Forerunner rival. The non Hybrid, non Turbo 3.5 N/A Engine and rugged body redesign helps. It just took a while.
@@steffenworldcitizensurf5926 new passport going forward from 2026 is just a two row pilot with faux off road Styling and that's it .its not a wrangler bronco land cruiser and 4 runner rival. Stop comparing two unrelated vehicles . There is nothing rugged about this vehicle
@@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vI I respect your option. I think it’s now in the league, (certainly won’t be leading in any clubhouse stats) with what I see. I don’t like the 8.3 inch clearance and I’ll probably upgrade the struts and shocks. Right now this is my #1 choice.
@@steffenworldcitizensurf5926 passport is just a CX70 Murano Grand Cherokee and Atlas cross rival. Its not even in the same league or segment. Its like comparing a VW polo diesel to a 911. Can't we just compare vehicles it actually rivals instead over trying to make something its not.
They current passport starts at 45k, and if the new one get a bump to 47k, the pilot starts at 50k. The pilot is a better choice. Why honda didn't put more effort into the pilot trail sport, and have 3rd as an option. They could eliminate the passport and bring down the cost of the pilot.
I know Kirk says this gives the Passport a unique look from the other models but I really hope this same design gets incorporated into the next Ridgeline including stretching the wheelbase. Also, a pano sunroof would be awesome. So Honda please make these changes and I will happily buy another Ridgeline with the two toned interior. I do think the women misspoke on the skid plate though. Highly doubt it’s stainless steel.
Love the skid plate display at the end!!!!
Steel skid plates are going to rust almost immediately, have much higher unsprung weight, and are way cheaper to manufacture.
THE TABLE RETURNS 🔥🔥🔥
this is the new honda element. change my mind.
Honda is on point with this one 🥇🏆 another fantastic review 😊
Well done Kirk! Honda's making great vehicles IMO.
Honda’s answer to the Bronco Sport
They should’ve offer more non-off road trim levels(non trail sport), especially the touring and elite trim levels.
@@blackwhirlwind1245 Yeah a trim called Gear Shifter 1980.
That’s called a Pilot
@@SkyReaper not everyone wants 200 inches long 3 row SUV.
@@blackwhirlwind1245 Passport isn’t night and day shorter either
@ nearly 10 inches shorter…that’s a lot shorter, and it makes a huge difference if your house’s garage is not spacious.
Looks like a bronco sport but way better looking
Honda really stepped up they game with this new passport.
I really impressed well done Honda
The fact that this V6 is not only anemic but is STILL belt driven, where is the hybrid version with some torque.
This man afraid of Vtech
@@googleleavemynamealone9145
this doesn’t have vtec, actually no v6 have it anymore
@@googleleavemynamealone9145 LOL. Do your research.
only thing I'd change is having a regular gear shift knob. Can you get those in the after market?
Look like a 2004 Ford explorer. I like it.
Good effort by honda and very good rival for the CX70 crown Signia new Murano highlander blazer and Atlas cross. 👍. Can't wait until some people say its a freaking wrangler bronco 4 runner and Land cruiser rival . Which its not and there is nothing wrong with that.
I agree. This is not trying to compete with the 4Runners of the world. It’s a softroader at most. Different segments.
@@limitedreach4446 passport is basically a two row pilot with faux off road Styling and its fine for its intended rivals.
Is there acoustic front windows on the elite trim like there is on the Pilot elite?
Probably so that increases cost on Pilot trims. Other sound deadening materials also used in these vehicles like carpet thickness.
Kirk, is a full size spare standard? or just a mini spare?
Donut standard, full size optional
I think it depends on the trim. Highest level is the full size. The others are mini.
Looks pretty good overall! Manufactures need to cool it with the giant stamped letters for the vehicle names. It’s cool to see the name spelled out, even with stuck on letters but I don’t need to see from a mile away. Like the black letter option on the one model…too much!
I like everything but the nonfunctional “vent” detail on the hood. Is it a deal breaker? TBD
Hopefully the next Ridgeline looks like this, and comes in the sunset orange colour.
I'm excited to see the base model RTL. I don't want a moonroof.
How is the interior room compared to the current 4Runner ?
Is there going to be a black edition for the non offroad folks?
I hope so because I don't need off-road capability but I would want some of the top trip stuff like the leather ventilated seats.
It really looks like the Bronco sport for sure haha. But I like it. Ik it'll sell like hot cakes for sure
Is the VCM system in Honda V6’s reliable for long term ownership?
They introduced VCM since 2005, despite they have issues in the early model but they basically fixed it long time ago.
For the most part, yes. The VCM-3 introduced in the 2016 pilot has shown to be reliable since it's inception, the older VCM-1 and VCM-2 systems (2 especially) had issues but those presented themselves much earlier.
Crazy to see how they have progressed. My mom had the rebadged isuzu first-gen passport and it was definitely a love hate relationship cause the engine would turn off when she came to a stop. 😂
Isuzu Rodeo = 1st gen Passport
@@21PiloteerAcura SLX = luxury Izusu Trooper.
HONDA MAKES GREAT VEHICLES, HOPEFULLY IN THE NEAR FUTURE, THEY COME OUT WITH A TRUE 4WD SUV❤
rear wheel drive based please
@@youtubecarspottersguide1Never same reason they didn't make Ridgeline Pickup Truck Body-On Frame and RWD.
The Odyssey and Ridgeline better copy the climate panel from the Pilot and Ridgeline from the Passport and not jump on the crapacitive bandwagon. For the Odyssey though, they should redesign the stuff below the climate panel because practical minivans should have open space and removable storage instead of permanently fixed consoles, perhaps the shifter can be squeezed in below the starter button and be a lever that resembles the 8th gen Civic handbrake
Right when Kirk said Honda should never get rid of this, I was thinking Honda should get rid of this.
The systems are fine, but the use of space and placement of the center control display needs to change. Moving the gear shifter is a good idea for them to get started on.
looks clean, I love it.
Looks like they've done awqay with that asful foot operated parking brake! So is there an electronic parking brake now with a button in the cabin?
how many latch point in the 2nd row? I think i only see 1 for the center seat..
some of the design features are definitely giving me a Honda Element vibe: the short overhands and front/rear designs, the backpack style roof in back. Gotta say, I love it.
I usually shop for vehicles with good mpg, but this looks beautiful! Might have to give up some mpg for functionality.
fold out table!!!! bring it back baby!!!
for an offroad model suv that green elite is badass tough!
be careful Honda huge recall on their V6 in many models rod bearing failures.
was really hyped over this new passport but now i'm going to wait see what happens with the engine recalls.
sorry to rain on your parade Kirk.
Wrong engine bro. That recall isn't for the DOHC V6.
@@21Piloteer yet. may expand . i'll err on the side of caution.
@joeschlepp Completely new engine. Recall is only for the SOHC. Expansion is only for 2016-2020 Pilots, Ridgeline, Odyssey and some Acura models.
My 2019 Honda Pilot has no issues regarding the SOHC V6, no recall whatsoever.
Hey Kirk. How is the interior room relative to the CRV?
It feels like a Pilot. So a little bigger than the now huge CRV
@ thanks bro
Promising for the ‘26 Ridgeline.
Giving me Bronco Sport vibes in terms of silhouette
The new Passport was one I was waiting for... until I saw the push button gear selection. Love the direct buttons and knobs elsewhere but please. Please. Give me a traditional shifter Honda! It's a much better fit for the Passport and this target market - especially on the Trailsport trim.
Still better than the rotary knobs found in Fords and Genesis, and the touchscreen shifter in Teslas
Go buy a CRV
That's such an unnecessary need.
Love this And hope they give us a two door
I love it. Like to see the base model.
This means no shifter in the new Ridgeline and it's NOT a 4runner competitor.
This is very well executed. I hope the material and finish feel as well in person.
Awesome look!
Why is no one talking about its ground clearance. All reviews sounds so scripted.
I am buying one
What’s the height of the Passport?
12 feet tall
@ exact? Where did you find the info
@ I just made it up. Sorry🤷
It is probably 72 to 75 inches.
73.1 inches per Honda press release.
I’m curious what’s the suspension they are using
IMO can't call Passport Trail Sport model a serious off-road contender, when it is just an AWD vehicle. This should be 4X4, like 4Runner and Land Cruiser. Someone with drivetrain expertise, tell me why AWD is OK...
You are absolutely correct 💯 my friend. Sadly your comment might get some haters angry. Not their opinion really matters.
Honda's iVTM-4 is a pretty damn good AWD system. It rivals Subaru's AWD system.
@@21Piloteer you Honda fan. 4 runner land cruiser wrangler and bronco are ultra rugged SUVs in a different segment/buyers/requirements. Man you are are something else.
@@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vI You have to get out of your mommy's basement.
@@21Piloteer look at you attacking dead parents of other people while been ignorant . Instead attacking the person who talks facts and commonsense. 🤣😂. You are absolutely pathetic as a person.
So this is a smaller Pilot with minor differentiating interior pieces and different exterior
Just like the current Passport, it’s based off the 3rd Gen Pilot. Ridgeline as well. This one is based off the 4th Gen Pilot. Assumingly the next Ridgeline will also follow the same trend.
Please tell me there will be other exterior color options on the Elite. 🤞🏻
8 colors will be available
Wish they had bigger tires at least 35 option, air bag suspension system, and a back tail gate to hold the tire and maybe a few gas containters instead of it being inside.
Im daydreaming about driving one of these now 😍 But my gut say wait for 2nd and 3rd model year
So it’s pretty … what about body on frame for better suspension and suspension travel (articulation), all these companies advertising “off-road” but barely go off-road
Damn they made this look better than the Pilot!
Excellent review wow I'm very impressed with this new Passport I was about to buy the new Mazda CX70 but looking at this I will wait until this SUV is available for purchase.
Pretty design!
Edit: apparently the new passport doesn’t have the ZF transmission anymore. Perhaps the new one lacks a gear shifter due to similar reasons.
Original: The reason behind the button shifter panel is due to the ZF transmission. By design a traditional gear select knob is incompatible. Source: The Car Care Nut explaining in a car review.
The 10-speed transmission is Honda's, not ZF.
But it doesn't have a ZF transmission any more
Really nice, reminds me of the old Subaru Brat dedication. Not a fan of the air inlet, for if it is used to keep out water, where do they think the water is going to go with fording??? Also, why not have a step bumper, how are we going to get to the roof?
Finally Honda step up there game , am getting one
Nice rig……….next up is Ridgeline👍🏽
Mid 40s? It's gonna cost 60k here in Canada so I can never afford this new.
Kirk, Honda needs to 'revive' their original partnership with Isuzu and give this Passport wannabe a full frame and low range transfer case. Those upgrades would give the 4Runner
something to worry about. At first glance I thought the Passport had a 40/20/40 rear seat but sadly, Honda is another automaker to have missed the boat for that key feature. 🤨
Wishing it was body on frame 😭
The real... Opel Frontera.
Honda has nailed this one with NA V6, better than Land Cruiser.
Passport Trailsport Broncosport Sport edition
I love Honda, BUT, still keeping that gear shifter why why why, even CRV has it. that's only reason I'm going to buy the Passfinder.
Get rid off the useless wireless charger and add a column shifter and this would be a home run …in my opinion
Does the V6 Still have VTEC!?
Excited for the next Ridgeline after they hit this out of the park! Toyota should make the new regular Highlander to compete with this.
I hate that the D pillar is fully blacked out. I wish it was body colored.
Really nice looking and from the off road video I saw it will have more capability than 95% of buyers would ever use or need. Now if they translate this design philosophy to the Ridgeline they'll have two more hits on their hands. My only dislike is the infotainment isn't integrated into the dash. I absolutely hate when it looks like they just slapped a tablet on there as an afterthought. Otherwise it's fantastic.🤗
Not one reviewer mention what colors this Honda comes in. 🙈🙈🙈🙈
It will have 8 colors available. 2 exclusive to the Passport is the sunset orange and ash green metallic. Based on Pilot colors there will be a red, black, blue, white, gray.
@brianb7844 Thank you. 😂👍🙏
Give us a frickin hybrid
awesome v6 power train, unlike the 4-banger turbo with the 4Runner
4 runner and its turbo I4/hybrid turbo I4 is miles better than any V6 from power performance and more torque than a ford super duty V8 while getting getting good mpg as well. You V6 Bros are truly something else . Awesome my foot 🦶 😂
@ and a lot more maintenance and no more long term reliability. Watch the car care nut on TH-cam about this 2.4 turbo motor you’ll learn some stuff
@@Jojo-ni2cg jojo new turbo I4 and hybrid turbo I4 has been very reliable without any issues plus in many other Lexus/Toyota models already. So its not a new Engine. I am coming from a family who had many turbo vehicles. So I have real life experience. Days of na V6 are done. Its really funny how Honda recalled 1.4 million V6 engined vehicles. As someone who experienced new and old school turbo vehicles. Your comments are truly disgusting and delusional
Wish they offered the bose on the base trailsport. IMO the base trailsport interior looks better that the trailsport elite.
😢No hybrid still? Im not a fan of the cylinder deactivation and poor economy. How about we downsize to a regular V6 about 2.7-3.2L and make the rear an E axle to boost the economy and hp
Don't like honda unisex shifter. Good look with that
Now can I fit 3 good size car seats across 2nd row??
How much will it be selling for? Love this channel btw and how far it came, day 1 fan here. Thank you for the videos!
Mid 40's for RTL
VCM NO BUENO!!!!!
Bypass module. Problem solved.
Reminds me of a Bronco Sport.
The sound of physical climate control knobs is satisfying. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it! 10:10
no fucking wonder why the 80s cars didn't last a damn second
I want to know if this has hydraulic hood struts
3 amber lights on the fake hood intake would look amazing
I see honda element
2026 what happened to 2025 MY? dealer markups , sold old , but long model year we can tell the dealers il be back in aug 2026
Come on Honda! 360 cameras are essential for off road, especially a front view one. You split the Trailsport into two models and only have the 360 cameras on the more expensive Trailsport Elite.?? Boo! AND still only 8.3 inches clearance?? Ugh
Even my Forrester Wilderness has a front view camera and has 9.2 inches clearance!