2022 Honda Passport

　　

2022 Honda Passport Review

byChristian WardlawCorrespondent

　　Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at zzdcar and was the first editor-in-chief of zzdcar.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.

　　As more people gravitate toward crossover SUVs, automakers are expanding their vehicle lineups to cater to specific customers. Several years ago, Honda added the Passport to its family of SUVs to bridge the gap between the compact CR-V and the midsize three-row Pilot.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Honda Passport EX-L 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$172/mo  for Passport EX-L

　　Passport EX-L

　　EX-L 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A) - $38,370 MSRPEX-L 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A) - $40,470 MSRPTrailSport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A) (Most Popular) - $42,970 MSRPElite 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A) - $45,930 MSRP

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　Essentially, the Passport is a shorter version of the Pilot. It doesn't have a third-row seat, but it does have a more rugged look and a bit more off-road capability. Able to comfortably seat five people, the Passport is a spacious midsize SUV that's enjoyable to drive. It also offers enough ground clearance and an available all-wheel-drive system for camping excursions and foul-weather situations.

　　Honda makes a few changes to the Passport for 2022. Sharing a redesigned front end with the Ridgeline pickup truck and a reworked back bumper with larger exhaust outlets, the 2022 Passport adopts a new visual attitude that Honda hopes will better convey the SUV's capability off the pavement. A new TrailSport trim also debuts for 2022, adding standard all-wheel drive, more aggressive tires and a wider track, along with orange accents and details to help distinguish it from other Passports.

　　Overall the Passport is a great pick for a five-passenger midsize crossover SUV. Read our Expert Rating for our test team's full evaluation of the Passport's utility, comfort and more.

　　

What's it like to live with?

When we added a Honda Passport to our long-term test fleet, it proved to be every bit the adventure vehicle we expected during our year of driving it. However, there were some hiccups with our test vehicle's technology. You can read all about our experiences in our Honda Passport long-term test.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Great

　　8.1

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.0/10

　　How does the Passport drive? The Passport excels in terms of the on-road driving experience. The standard V6 engine delivers punchy acceleration, and the nine-speed transmission shifts smoothly. The 0-60 mph run took 6.8 seconds in zzdcar' testing, which is among the quickest in the class. The Passport also exhibits better-than-average handling characteristics. Its nicely weighted steering helps the SUV feel responsive and light in turns.

　　But there is room for improvement. While the brakes offer a consistent feel and are easy to modulate in routine driving, the pedal exhibits a bit of squishiness under hard braking. There's also some nosedive that can make sudden stops feel a touch skittish.

　　

Comfort

8.0/10

　　How comfortable is the Passport? The Passport is spacious and comfortable. Though the Passport has a slightly stiffer ride than the related Honda Pilot, its suspension controls large body motions and small bumps equally well. The front seats don't offer much bolstering, but they're wide and provide hours of comfort. The reclining rear seats are also quite comfortable.

　　We also like the Passport's quiet cabin; there's very little wind and tire noise. The tri-zone climate control system is effective, as are the heated and ventilated seats (which remember your last setting on vehicle startup).

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