2021 Honda Passport Overview
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The Honda Passport was introduced in 1993 as the brand’s first entry in the now-packed SUV market in the U.S. Now in its third generation, the Passport is the second-largest vehicle in the lineup, coming in just after the Pilot. Not many updates arrived with the debut of the 2021 model, save for a few tech upgrades.
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Exterior
Across its four trims, standard exterior features on the Passport include LED lighting, dual exhaust, programmable remote entry, a roofline spoiler, and LED fog lights. When you move up to certain trims from the base Sport, you’ll get amenities like rain-sensing wipers, heated outside mirrors with turn signals, a hands-free tailgate, and roof rails.
Interior
If you need an adjustable driver’s seat, skip the Sport and move up to the EX-L, which is equipped with a 10-way power-adjustable option with power lumbar support. The front seats are also heated on this trim while the rear outboard seats are heated on the Touring and Elite. Adding to the comfort of the Pilot is standard tri-zone automatic climate control with air filtration. New for 2021, standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration come through the Display Audio system.
Performance
Thanks to its 3.5-liter V6, the 2021 Passport can tow up to 5,000 pounds. Combined with the nine-speed automatic transmission, you can expect up to 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. As with most large SUVs, fuel economy isn’t the greatest. But the Passport comes in at a max of 25 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg combined (FWD) as well as 24 mpg on the highway with AWD.
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Safety
Unlike smaller vehicles, the base trim of the 2021 Honda Passport is equipped with a few driver-assist technology systems like Lane Keeping Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Auto High-Beam Headlights. However, the Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Monitor is standard on the EX-L, Touring, and Elite trims.
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