The Passport pairs a standard 285-hp V-6 and AWD with class-competitive cargo room, but you're paying midsize-SUV money for two rows and low-20s mpg.
83.8 cu ft on most trims beats a lot of two-row midsize SUVs, useful for gear, strollers, or dogs.
TrailSport, TrailSport Blackout, and TrailSport Elite trims add rugged looks while keeping the same V-6 AWD powertrain as the rest of the lineup.
The RTL Towing trim exists specifically for that use case within the lineup.
18-19 mpg city means this V-6 SUV drinks more than smaller, lighter crossovers in the segment.
Pricing starts near $45,000 on the RTL and climbs past $53,800 on the top trim.
Seating is capped at 5 across every configuration, so larger families need to look elsewhere.
The RTL gets the same 285-hp V-6, AWD, and 83.8 cu ft of cargo room as pricier trims, plus the best fuel economy in the lineup, for the lowest entry price.
A modest step up from the RTL adds blackout styling while keeping the RTL's stronger mpg figures, striking a good balance of cost and content.
TrailSport is Honda's signature trim for this SUV, layering rugged styling onto the same V-6 AWD platform without jumping to Elite-level pricing.
The top of the lineup at $53,850, this is the pick if you want every available feature and the most finished cabin — not the value play, but the fullest expression of the Passport.
*MSRP excludes destination charge.
| Vehicle | Choose It If… |
|---|---|
| Dodge Durango | you want a different powertrain lineup and possibly three-row seating in a truck-based SUV. |
| Toyota 4Runner | you want body-on-frame off-road capability over the Passport's car-like ride. |
| Nissan Murano | you want a more on-road, style-focused crossover instead of the Passport's trail-oriented trims. |
| Subaru Ascent | you need three-row seating that the Passport's 5-seat layout can't offer. |
The Passport delivers a strong V-6, standard AWD, and near-84 cu ft of cargo room, but you pay midsize-SUV prices and accept low-20s mpg for it.
you want two-row cargo space, standard AWD, and don't need better than low-20s mpg.
you're torn between trims that only differ by a point or two of fuel economy and some styling.
you need three-row seating or true off-road capability at a lower price.