Passport FAQ

Our buyer's guide rates it: Buy.

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.

The Passport ranges from $44,950 (RTL) to $53,850 (TrailSport Elite Blackout) across 7 trims.

The Passport ranges from $44,950 (RTL) to $53,850 (TrailSport Elite Blackout) across 7 trims. Prices are starting MSRP and exclude taxes and fees.

The Passport comes in 7 trims: RTL, RTL Towing, RTL Blackout, TrailSport, TrailSport Blackout, TrailSport Elite, TrailSport Elite Blackout.

The Passport is offered in 7 trims (RTL, RTL Towing, RTL Blackout, TrailSport, TrailSport Blackout, TrailSport Elite, TrailSport Elite Blackout). Higher trims layer on equipment and features; see the trim comparison for exactly what each one adds.

The RTL at $44,950 is the entry point and gets you the full V-6 AWD powertrain with 21 MPG combined — the same engine and drivetrain as every trim above it.

The RTL at $44,950 is the entry point and gets you the full V-6 AWD powertrain with 21 MPG combined — the same engine and drivetrain as every trim above it. Unless you specifically need towing hardware, the Blackout styling package, or TrailSport off-road capability, the RTL covers the bases without paying for features you may not use.

Both share the same 285-hp V-6, 10-speed automatic, and AWD, but the TrailSport is tuned toward off-road use and starts at $48,650 — $3,700 more than the RTL.

Both share the same 285-hp V-6, 10-speed automatic, and AWD, but the TrailSport is tuned toward off-road use and starts at $48,650 — $3,700 more than the RTL. The TrailSport also rates slightly lower on fuel economy (20 MPG combined vs. 21 for the RTL), which is a typical trade-off for off-road-oriented hardware.

Blackout versions of the RTL ($46,150) and TrailSport ($49,850, $53,850) carry a premium of roughly $1,200–$1,500 over their non-Blackout counterparts for styling changes rather than mechanical upgrades — the powertrain, fuel economy, and cargo volume are identical.

Blackout versions of the RTL ($46,150) and TrailSport ($49,850, $53,850) carry a premium of roughly $1,200–$1,500 over their non-Blackout counterparts for styling changes rather than mechanical upgrades — the powertrain, fuel economy, and cargo volume are identical. It's a purely cosmetic decision.

Every Passport in the lineup runs a 285-hp, 262 lb-ft Regular Gasoline V-6 paired with a 10-speed automatic and standard AWD — there are no front-wheel-drive or four-cylinder options.

Yes — 18-inch wheels is standard on every Passport trim.

The diameter of the wheels fitted to the car. Larger wheels change the stance; smaller wheels tend to ride more comfortably. Yes — 18-inch wheels is standard on every Passport trim.

Yes — 10-Speed Automatic is standard on every Passport trim.

How the engine's power is geared and delivered to the wheels. It shapes how the car responds when you accelerate and how it settles at a cruise. Yes — 10-Speed Automatic is standard on every Passport trim.

Yes — 285 horsepower is standard on every Passport trim.

Peak power the engine — or, on a hybrid, the combined system — can produce. More horsepower generally means easier merging, passing, and confident acceleration. Yes — 285 horsepower is standard on every Passport trim.

Yes — All Wheel Drive is standard on every Passport trim.

Which wheels the engine actually drives. It affects traction, cabin packaging, and confidence in poor weather. Yes — All Wheel Drive is standard on every Passport trim.

RTL, RTL Towing, and RTL Blackout all return 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined MPG, while the TrailSport family (TrailSport, TrailSport Blackout, TrailSport Elite, and TrailSport Elite Blackout) comes in at 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined MPG.

RTL, RTL Towing, and RTL Blackout all return 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined MPG, while the TrailSport family (TrailSport, TrailSport Blackout, TrailSport Elite, and TrailSport Elite Blackout) comes in at 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined MPG. If highway efficiency matters, the RTL-based trims have a clear edge.

115.4 cu-ft passenger volume is available on the TrailSport, TrailSport Blackout, TrailSport Elite, TrailSport Elite Blackout.

The total interior space measured for passengers. More passenger volume means more room to stretch out, front and back. 115.4 cu-ft passenger volume is available on the TrailSport, TrailSport Blackout, TrailSport Elite, TrailSport Elite Blackout.

119.1 cu-ft passenger volume is available on the RTL, RTL Towing, RTL Blackout.

The total interior space measured for passengers. More passenger volume means more room to stretch out, front and back. 119.1 cu-ft passenger volume is available on the RTL, RTL Towing, RTL Blackout.

Yes — Seating for 5 is standard on every Passport trim.

How many occupants the cabin is designed to seat. It determines whether the whole family or carpool rides comfortably. Yes — Seating for 5 is standard on every Passport trim.

Most trims offer 83.

Most trims offer 83.8 cu ft of total cargo volume; the TrailSport Elite is the one exception at 83.2 cu ft, a negligible difference in practice. All configurations seat five, so there's no third-row to eat into that space.

83.2 cu-ft of cargo space is available on the TrailSport Elite.

How much the trunk holds with the rear seats up. It sets how much luggage, gear, or groceries you can carry. 83.2 cu-ft of cargo space is available on the TrailSport Elite.

83.8 cu-ft of cargo space is available on the RTL, RTL Towing, RTL Blackout, TrailSport, TrailSport Blackout, TrailSport Elite Blackout.

How much the trunk holds with the rear seats up. It sets how much luggage, gear, or groceries you can carry. 83.8 cu-ft of cargo space is available on the RTL, RTL Towing, RTL Blackout, TrailSport, TrailSport Blackout, TrailSport Elite Blackout.

There is 1 recall campaign on record for the Passport.

There is 1 recall campaign on record for the Passport. Recall data comes from NHTSA; check the recall center for the latest campaigns and remedies.

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The 4Runner is a body-on-frame truck with stronger off-road credentials but a rougher on-road ride; the Passport is a unibody crossover that's more comfortable daily but less capable on serious trails.

The 4Runner is a body-on-frame truck with stronger off-road credentials but a rougher on-road ride; the Passport is a unibody crossover that's more comfortable daily but less capable on serious trails. The Ascent seats up to eight, so if you need a third row, the five-seat Passport isn't the right choice — the Ascent is worth a serious look.