Have had my Passport since July 2020. Best vehicle I’ve ever owned. Fast enough, comfortable, yet sporty, and travels well. Looks great, fun to drive, and pretty flawless.
Great review..I've had one for two months. Likes - So fun off road, comfortable, great stereo, pulls my little trailer like it is not there (my edge struggled). Dislikes - Push button shifter, no overhead camera, and that's it. Awesome car. Highly recommended!
What trim do you have where you have a great stereo?? I like the vehicle but honda steroes typically leave me disappointed, which is odd because Acura stereos are normally awesome.
Michael Ellman elite trim. Nice touch screen with plenty of pop. It was one of the biggest disappointments of my 2014 edge. Hard to upgrade a stereo in these cars when they’re new.
We just bought one recently and it's a great vehicle for my wife ,particularly in bad weather. I really like it except for the push button shifter. But otherwise it's a really solid well designed vehicle with loads of room. It really is a terrific choice in a soft road CUV.
Great video. Your audio isn’t consistent. I landed here because I’m thinking of getting a passport but you’re right it doesn’t have ‘low-speed follow’ sadly.
I bought one of these about 2,000 miles ago and love everything about it except that push button shifter. I think the Honda design team must have been suffering a severe hangover the day they designed that.
I'm not a fan. Normally I push to sport mode to kill the auto stop and makes it similar to our 2016 Pilot with the 6 speed which is more responsive. Me trying to grab the phantom shift lever is another issue.
@@dierealejonschemel not sure if it’s too late but there’s a button at the very bottom of the shifter that turns off the auto stop, it’s an A with a circle around it
I'm a fan of the set of "tweener" mid-size crossovers that range from about 188"-192" in length. Easier to park and maneuver in traffic than the larger 3 row crossovers that range from about 195" to 203". Easier to fit in a crowded garage and in my case much easier to fit in a garage with a hitch mounted bike rack that adds a foot or more to the overall length of the vehicle. In my family's case with two adults a teenage daughter and a big dog we seldom need a third row of seats. But having said that there are times when we chauffeur a gaggle of teenagers or need to accommodate six or seven passengers that would otherwise require two vehicles when additional seating is a godsend. That was a major reason we chose the KIA Sorento over the Passport and other "tweener" size midsize crossovers. The Sorento is almost exactly the same length as the Passport (189" vs 190"). Nearly as much l cargo space behind the second row (38 cf vs 41cf) and total cargo capacity (73 cf vs 78.). A comparable V6 engine and drive train, and a considerably better infotainment system and features such as adaptive cruise control. Honda has a well earned reputation for building good vehicles and the Passport is one. On the other hand we found the KIA Sorento was a better value.
Driving the passport touring 2021! Everything feels great - the drive, the size, the cabin space, the 2nd row leaves a lotttt more space than most of the other options in the market after you add a child seat! Close to awesome premium music system. Brakes are a bit on the lighter side. The engine power feels for great. Some call it cabin noise, I rather prefer the engine roar! If you drive a regular size car right now (I moved up from accord), this is going to feel like an upgrade to you, not crv or rav4. The larger windows give maximum visibility all around. You sit higher in the cabin, good for some people not for all. Note: If you struggle while parking what you have, then don't go for this, it's wider!
Nice video, but I'm afraid I could not go along with your comment on the transmission of Acura as I have one MDX 2011 and a Passport 2019 both now. In my view, its 6-speed auto transmission built for many years is as good as the 9-speed transmission that the Passport has right now. It isn't clunky or sluggish, but pretty fast and energetic. On the contrary, the Passport's 9-speed transmission doesn't meet my anticipation even it is built by Germany with the newest technology. On top of that, I didn't see any significant improvement on the fuel efficiency of this transmission comparing with the old school one of Acura MDX.
I own a 2020 EX-L, I think for it's size it drives like my Honda Civic (much smaller feel). It's actually faster, in sport mode, than my other Civic SI (lightly moded). It's the best crossover I've ever driven, just wish Honda would put a chain, instead of a belt, on their V6's (like the 4's). BTW, having idle stop set to ON as default is annoying.
Thanks dude 🙏 great review well I’m not used to large vehicles but I saw this at the dealership and wow it’s like it struck like when you see that girl that you like so much 😁 . Hope Everything works out for me to get this SUV .
From 6:20-9:45 the audio essentially drops about 50% ! Why ? !!! Pro audio mastering & mixing needed desperately here ! Otherwise I would've liked & shared this video :(
What position does the auto stop/start default to? And when you switch it one way or the other, does it stay in that position when the car ignition is turned off or do you have to hit the button every time you get in the vehicle to switch it on/off one way or the other?? Nice video 👍🏼
Stephen Long the auto start/stop defaults to on. You can press the auto button to turn it off, but it will return to on the next time you start the Passport.
I have 2 growing boys and I'm having a hard time choosing between the Passport and Blazer. Which one would you recommend that gets the most bang for your buck?
Value & overall usability & solid resale/trade-in value = Passport. Recalls & never buy 1st year model & plummeting resale/trade-in value - Blazer. Plus.. Honda makes more motors & is better at it than any manufacturer. The Passport V6 is awesome!
@Brent Main okay, I will concede on the 0-60 mph time but that is a not a decision point for me and in fact I have decided against the Passport. It has no style/character, sketchy infotainment and transmission, etc. The engine is the best thing about it but not enough for me. Honda, like so many other auto companies these days, are cheaping out and rushing to get new models out ASAP and I believe that is what Honda did here. I will consider it if they ever get around to doing it correctly.
It's over priced ($12,000) and it is not selling. Averaging 2600 units per month, before the coronavirus, Honda will stop production, after the 2025 year.
Have had my Passport since July 2020. Best vehicle I’ve ever owned. Fast enough, comfortable, yet sporty, and travels well. Looks great, fun to drive, and pretty flawless.
Still have it? Still happy? Thinking about buying a used 2020 with 50K on it.
Great review..I've had one for two months. Likes - So fun off road, comfortable, great stereo, pulls my little trailer like it is not there (my edge struggled). Dislikes - Push button shifter, no overhead camera, and that's it. Awesome car. Highly recommended!
Shifter? Isn’t an automatic?
What trim do you have where you have a great stereo?? I like the vehicle but honda steroes typically leave me disappointed, which is odd because Acura stereos are normally awesome.
Honda should put a short shift lever there instead of push buttons. It would be more intuitive and you can find it without looking.
Michael Ellman elite trim. Nice touch screen with plenty of pop. It was one of the biggest disappointments of my 2014 edge. Hard to upgrade a stereo in these cars when they’re new.
Had to drive my moms passport to work while my 99’ Grand Prix was getting its tires changed. Man did it feel luxury
We just bought one recently and it's a great vehicle for my wife ,particularly in bad weather. I really like it except for the push button shifter. But otherwise it's a really solid well designed vehicle with loads of room. It really is a terrific choice in a soft road CUV.
The Passport was originally a rebranded Isuzu Rodeo not a Trooper.
We misspoke. You are correct.
Correct. The original Acura SUV, the SLX, was the rebadged Trooper (haven’t seen one of those in a long, long time!)
@@RoadCone411 I saw one the other day. In good shape too.
The best car I ever had was the Isuzu Rodeo Sport.
@@pepeg.luthier566 I’ve owned 2 Rodeos and 1 Rodeo Sport. Amazing vehicles.
Great video. Your audio isn’t consistent. I landed here because I’m thinking of getting a passport but you’re right it doesn’t have ‘low-speed follow’ sadly.
We got new audio!
0-60 in six second is lumbering?
I bought one of these about 2,000 miles ago and love everything about it except that push button shifter. I think the Honda design team must have been suffering a severe hangover the day they designed that.
We didn't hate it, but we didn't live with it for more than one week.
I've gotten used to it. And there's so many things to love about this Passport, I can forgive Honda for pushing me into the future.
I'm not a fan. Normally I push to sport mode to kill the auto stop and makes it similar to our 2016 Pilot with the 6 speed which is more responsive. Me trying to grab the phantom shift lever is another issue.
@@dierealejonschemel not sure if it’s too late but there’s a button at the very bottom of the shifter that turns off the auto stop, it’s an A with a circle around it
Thanks brother! Great info. The folks just got one, I can't wait to drive it.
Hint, turn off the “Stop/Start”, it annoying. Easy override though.
I'm a fan of the set of "tweener" mid-size crossovers that range from about 188"-192" in length. Easier to park and maneuver in traffic than the larger 3 row crossovers that range from about 195" to 203". Easier to fit in a crowded garage and in my case much easier to fit in a garage with a hitch mounted bike rack that adds a foot or more to the overall length of the vehicle.
In my family's case with two adults a teenage daughter and a big dog we seldom need a third row of seats. But having said that there are times when we chauffeur a gaggle of teenagers or need to accommodate six or seven passengers that would otherwise require two vehicles when additional seating is a godsend. That was a major reason we chose the KIA Sorento over the Passport and other "tweener" size midsize crossovers. The Sorento is almost exactly the same length as the Passport (189" vs 190"). Nearly as much l cargo space behind the second row (38 cf vs 41cf) and total cargo capacity (73 cf vs 78.). A comparable V6 engine and drive train, and a considerably better infotainment system and features such as adaptive cruise control.
Honda has a well earned reputation for building good vehicles and the Passport is one. On the other hand we found the KIA Sorento was a better value.
Would the sorento do as well off road as the passport? This was the main selling point for me
Very good video, you need to work on increasing the volume of your audio when you are not seated in the car.
Driving the passport touring 2021!
Everything feels great - the drive, the size, the cabin space, the 2nd row leaves a lotttt more space than most of the other options in the market after you add a child seat!
Close to awesome premium music system.
Brakes are a bit on the lighter side.
The engine power feels for great. Some call it cabin noise, I rather prefer the engine roar!
If you drive a regular size car right now (I moved up from accord), this is going to feel like an upgrade to you, not crv or rav4.
The larger windows give maximum visibility all around. You sit higher in the cabin, good for some people not for all.
Note:
If you struggle while parking what you have, then don't go for this, it's wider!
Thanks. Very informative. Looks like a great replacement for my 2008 Pathfinder. Excellent, thorough job!
Glad it was helpful!
Nice video, but I'm afraid I could not go along with your comment on the transmission of Acura as I have one MDX 2011 and a Passport 2019 both now. In my view, its 6-speed auto transmission built for many years is as good as the 9-speed transmission that the Passport has right now. It isn't clunky or sluggish, but pretty fast and energetic. On the contrary, the Passport's 9-speed transmission doesn't meet my anticipation even it is built by Germany with the newest technology. On top of that, I didn't see any significant improvement on the fuel efficiency of this transmission comparing with the old school one of Acura MDX.
It was a rebadged Isuzu Rodeo not a Isuzu Trooper..
You are right. We misspoke.
If you need a 360 to park your car you don’t deserve a license
I like the push button shifter. How many times a day do you need to go 0 to 60 in 6 seconds.
Car buzz website is plain awesome
I own a 2020 EX-L, I think for it's size it drives like my Honda Civic (much smaller feel). It's actually faster, in sport mode, than my other Civic SI (lightly moded). It's the best crossover I've ever driven, just wish Honda would put a chain, instead of a belt, on their V6's (like the 4's). BTW, having idle stop set to ON as default is annoying.
Nice review! Subscribed. Thanks.
Thanks dude 🙏 great review well I’m not used to large vehicles but I saw this at the dealership and wow it’s like it struck like when you see that girl that you like so much 😁 . Hope Everything works out for me to get this SUV .
Rebadged Isuzu rodeo not trooper, great video! Must go for a test drive now!
Wish they would just drop cvts from all other hondas
Too LARGE? Never driven an 8 foot bed, full sized pickup, or a Suburban?
Absolutely those are larger ones 😁 I like this passport size. If you coming from a compact car then yes gotta be big
It does feel large when driving it! It feels like a truck compared to my honda accord
I get looks while driving my 2020 exl. Maybe they are good?
Idk I kind of like it.
It only has a black or gray interior. BOOOOOOORRRRRRINNNNNGGGGG
Agreed, Honda should try saddle brown colored leather seats to start with.
What do you want pink and purple?! Lmao
Omar Saldana this ain’t a luxury vehicle lol
There are Subarus and Toyotas with the brown leather option. Not luxury brands either.
You want pink to go along with your purse?
From 6:20-9:45 the audio essentially drops about 50% ! Why ? !!!
Pro audio mastering & mixing needed desperately here ! Otherwise I would've liked & shared this video :(
What position does the auto stop/start default to? And when you switch it one way or the other, does it stay in that position when the car ignition is turned off or do you have to hit the button every time you get in the vehicle to switch it on/off one way or the other?? Nice video 👍🏼
Stephen Long the auto start/stop defaults to on. You can press the auto button to turn it off, but it will return to on the next time you start the Passport.
You have to turn it off every time it's pretty annoying if you forget
What is the rationale for auto start stop?
How do we get the CRV to have a middle console like this car. Annoying that they changed it to the stupid console it has now.
I have 2 growing boys and I'm having a hard time choosing between the Passport and Blazer. Which one would you recommend that gets the most bang for your buck?
You will probably get more money off on the Blazer but the Passport has more space. We have a Blazer review as well that you can watch on our channel.
Value & overall usability & solid resale/trade-in value = Passport. Recalls & never buy 1st year model & plummeting resale/trade-in value - Blazer. Plus.. Honda makes more motors & is better at it than any manufacturer. The Passport V6 is awesome!
Passport all the way.
6 seconds or less for 0 to 60 seems very optimistic, I doubt even 7 seconds
Around 6.6 - 6.9
@Brent Main okay, I will concede on the 0-60 mph time but that is a not a decision point for me and in fact I have decided against the Passport. It has no style/character, sketchy infotainment and transmission, etc. The engine is the best thing about it but not enough for me. Honda, like so many other auto companies these days, are cheaping out and rushing to get new models out ASAP and I believe that is what Honda did here. I will consider it if they ever get around to doing it correctly.
Brent Main glad you are enjoying your new vehicle!
@@JS-xn3dq love my passport. Great interior, smooth ride but no way it does 0-60 in under 7 seconds.
@@Bryanx1964 put it in sport it and try it feels quicker
Ford territory or Honda passport which one is better
We don't get the Territory here in the US.
nice car
I don't like the fact that you have to get the elite to get awd
No, AWD is available on all trims. It's just standard on the elite.
Correct. I’m guessing you have to add $4-5k to each trim range to get AWD.
@@RoadCone411 No, it's about $1,500
CarBuzz That’s not too bad, all things considered. I do like the Passport - it’s on my list when I replace my current wheels.
Hopefully next year they will upgrade the transmission to the 10 speed, which seems to be getting better reviews.
I have a 10 speed in my F150 and it sucks! Six speeds is plenty. Too much gear shifting with 10 speeds.
Is this supposed to compete with 4Runner or FJ cruiser?
Neither. It's supposed to compete with the Blazer, Edge, Murano, and Atlas Cross Sport.
@@carbuzzcom And it beats 'em all easily.
@@carbuzzcom and perhaps the Highlander?
It's over priced ($12,000) and it is not selling. Averaging 2600 units per month, before the coronavirus, Honda will stop production, after the 2025 year.
Wow.. a 505 year run ain’t gonna so bad considering automobiles have only been around for about 130 years! 🤔😵🤣
@@deflepman1 Thnkx
“Honda knows how to make a vtec v6” man!? Thats cause honda is the only one who makes a vetc v6 🤣
But it's not the only company to make a V6 with variable valve timing and electronic lift control.
CarBuzz true but you don’t hear about other companies versions you only hear about VTEC BOII
Can you switch off the auto stop/start?
Playdoh Brain there's a button
Yes but you have to turn it off every time you start the car
Calling this an SUV?? That's a station wagon.
Aren't Suvs just modern station wagons
Thank you. It has Stop/Start, so fuck em. Play stupid games, I'm not buying your car.
This fool has got most of the facts wrong...
Prove it.