Pros
- Good size — slightly bigger than a compact
- Muscular standard V6 engine
- Honda quality & resale values
- Standard driver aids
- Roomy interior
Cons
- Lacks low-range transfer case for hard-core off-roading
- Average fuel economy
- Big wheels/tires inhibit handling without doing much for off-road ability
- Priced higher than most 5-seater rivals
What’s New This Year?
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto now standard in every 2021 Passport
- Honda’s Display Audio infotainment setup also standard throughout
KBB Editors’ Overview
In the Honda hierarchy, the 2021 Passport 5-seater SUV slots between the compact CR-V and midsize 3-row Pilot. In many ways, the Passport incorporates the best of both those stablemates, with a roomy interior, powerful V6 engine, and 5,000-pound tow rating all in a manageable size.
Even just with front-wheel drive, the Passport makes a great year-round family vehicle. It has a terrain management system for front-drive versions as well. Further reassurance comes from excellent crash-test scores and the Honda Sensing array of driver aids as standard.
When the optional all-wheel-drive system is in the picture, the Passport becomes a weekend warrior capable of tackling off-road trails, mud, sand, and snow. It also includes an excellent torque vectoring system with four traction modes.
How Much Does the 2021 Honda Passport Cost?
The entry-level, front-drive 2021 Honda Passport Sport has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $32,590. Adding a $1,120 destination charge brings that to $33,710.
All-wheel drive is an extra $2,000 except for the range-topping Elite trim, where it’s included in the $45,100 price.
Although the base pricing is on the high side, the Passport comes with more standard features than most rivals, as well as a more powerful engine. Elite trim compares well with competitors like the Ford Edge and Nissan Murano.
Before buying, check KBB.com’s Fair Purchase Price to see what others in your area are paying for their new Passport. In the resale value department, the Passport does well, better than the Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Edge, Chevy Blazer, and Nissan Murano.
Driving the 2021 Honda Passport
The advantage of not employing an old-school body-on-frame construction in favor of the more modern unibody method is that the 2021 Passport is quiet and civilized.
The steering is precise and responsive. The 9-speed automatic transmission is smooth. Shifts are well judged, and power is delivered in a linear, predictable manner.
A sophisticated torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system with 4-mode Intelligent Traction Management endows the Honda Passport with some real off-road talent. This i-VTM4 system is also in the Pilot, but the Passport’s higher ride height and more advantageous approach and departure angles make better use of it. On unpaved roads and rough conditions like sand, mud, or snow, traction kicks in effectively and powers the Passport through.
Favorite Features
EXTERIOR
Although based on the Pilot, there’s a certain ruggedness to the Passport that’s not so typically Honda-like, yet still appealing. The Passport’s smaller dimensions work well with the overall shape. It’s six inches shorter than the Pilot, yet wider and taller, giving it more presence.
I-VTM4 ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE SYSTEM
Unlike simple part-time all-wheel-drive setups, the 2021 Passport’s system features active torque vectoring for improved traction at each wheel, with settings for Normal, Snow, Mud, and Sand.
2021 Honda Passport Interior
The cockpit is well designed, with a good balance of touchscreen controls and physical buttons for key functions such as volume and temperature, although there’s not much originality or color.
Changes for 2021 now mean that the base Sport trim comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen for Honda’s Display Audio infotainment system, which also includes Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration.
Interior storage space is both creative and abundant, with up to 77.9 cubic feet of cargo area — more than the Ford Edge, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Nissan Murano. Under the cargo floor are optional plastic bins perfect for stashing valuables and gear. They’re also removable, so any gunk can be washed out, and access to the spare wheel is better.
2021 Honda Passport Exterior
There’s no escaping the fact that the 2021 Passport is based on the Honda Pilot, despite a more raked rear window and different sheet metal in places. Although the Passport contains the same wheelbase (the distance between the front and rear axles), it’s six inches shorter overall, freed from having to accommodate a third seating row. It’s also about an inch wider and rides almost an inch higher.
Riding on standard 20-inch alloy wheels, the Passport takes on its own character, more rugged and arguably better proportioned than the Pilot. Some of these changes also enhance the Passport’s off-road abilities.
2021 Honda Passport Standard Features
Entry-level Sport trim includes the Honda Sensing array of driver aids (automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning/lane-keeping assistance, and adaptive cruise control), keyless entry/ignition, automatic high beams, active noise cancellation, 20-inch alloy wheels, tri-zone automatic climate controls, 5-inch LCD driver information display, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, and a 7-speaker audio setup.
EX-L brings leather seating surfaces, heated/power-adjustable front seats (10-way with lumbar for the driver, 4-way for the passenger), heated side mirrors, self-dimming rearview mirror, powered moonroof, integrated rear sunshades, powered tailgate, Walk Away Auto Lock, HondaLink smartphone connectivity, satellite/HD radio, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
2021 Honda Passport Options
Acquiring more features for a new Passport means moving up the trim ladder, the usual Honda way of doing things. Touring adds full LED headlights, hands-free tailgate operation, heated rear seats, 115-volt outlet, navigation, HondaLink subscription services, and a 10-speaker/550-watt audio system.
Elite trim brings wireless phone charging, heated/ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, self-dimming side mirrors, and rain-sensing wipers. All-wheel drive is standard in Elite trim, optional in the rest of the range.
2021 Honda Passport Engine
A 3.5-liter V6 propels the Honda Passport with a sturdy 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. This goes to the front wheels (FWD) or all four (AWD) depending on trim or equipment selection) through a 9-speed automatic transmission.
Some rivals use a continuously variable transmission (CVT), but this configuration is far preferable, providing better towing and off-roading abilities, and quieter operation at full throttle.
For optimum fuel efficiency, this direct-injection V6 engine also has variable cylinder management, Eco Assist, and a stop/restart function when idling.
3.5-liter V6
280 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm
262 lb-ft of torque @ 4,700 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 20/25 mpg (FWD), 19/24 mpg (AWD)
Which 2021 Honda Passport model is right for me?
2021 Honda Passport Sport
Honda Sensing driver aids
Tri-zone automatic climate control
20-inch alloy wheels
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration
8-inch touchscreen
Keyless entry/ignition
2021 Honda Passport EX-L
Leather seating surfaces
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Heated/power-adjustable front seats
Powered tailgate
Driver’ s-side memory settings
Blind-spot monitoring w/rear cross-traffic alert
Satellite/HD radio
2021 Honda Passport Touring
Hands-free tailgate operation
10-speaker/550-watt audio
Heated rear seats
LED headlights
Navigation
Roof rails
Front/rear parking sensors
2021 Honda Passport Elite
All-wheel drive
Wireless phone charging
Heated steering wheel
Rain-sensing wipers
Heated/ventilated front seats
2021 Honda Passport Safety Technology
Honda Sensing
All 2021 Passports have the Honda Sensing array of driver aids as standard. This includes forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, lane-departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.
Automatic high beams
Standard in all trims. It engages at speeds over 25 mph (when the headlights are set to Auto), and dips to low beams whenever another vehicle’s lights are detected, either oncoming headlights or taillights up ahead. Then clicks back to high beams once the road is clear.
Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
This feature monitors traffic either driving into or approaching the driver’s blind spots and warns that a vehicle may be too close to change lanes safely. Rear cross-traffic alert watches for traffic approaching at either side of the vehicle’s rear bumper when reversing and warns the driver of any potential hazard. Standard at the EX-L level.
People Also Ask
Can the 2021 Honda Passport go off-road?
The Honda Passport doesn’t have the traditional body-on-frame ruggedness and high/low transfer case to compete with serious SUVs like the Jeep Wrangler. However, its Intelligent Traction Management system, short approach and departure angles, and 8.1 inches of ground clearance (all-wheel-drive versions) enable it to tackle modest off-road challenges with ease.
What’s the warranty on the 2021 Honda Passport?
Like all Honda cars and SUVs, the 2021 Passport has a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.
Is the 2021 Honda Passport reliable?
It’s only been out for two years, but the Passport looks fairly trouble-free so far. It’s based on the larger Honda Pilot, which has an excellent reputation for reliability and strong resale values. We expect the Passport to do the same.
Is the 2021 Honda Passport safe?
The Honda Passport comes standard with a number of advanced safety and driver aids. It also scores well in both government and independent crash tests, earning a 5-star overall rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
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