What Is the 2022 Honda Passport?
The Honda Passport is a shortened version of the three-row Pilot SUV. The Passport seats five, and all versions are powered by a 280-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine that works with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available. With more body cladding and a new TrailSport trim level, the Passport looks more rugged and less “family” than the Pilot. Competitors include the Nissan Murano, Ford Edge and Hyundai Santa Fe.
What’s New on the 2022 Honda Passport?
The Passport gets updated front-end styling that’s similar to the Honda Ridgeline pickup truck as well as standard rear-seat reminder and rear seat belt reminder features. The new TrailSport trim gets a unique grille, orange TrailSport badges, power-folding side mirrors, orange contrast stitching, amber ambient lighting, standard all-wheel drive and 18-inch wheels and tires.
What Features in the 2022 Honda Passport Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- LED headlights
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Remote start
- 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity
- Honda Sensing suite of active safety features
Available features include:
- Power moonroof
- Hands-free power liftgate
- Leather-trimmed seats
- Heated front and rear seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Navigation
- Wireless device charging
- Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert
Should I Buy the 2022 Honda Passport?
A mild exterior update helps freshen the Passport and the new TrailSport trim gives it some off-road flair, but if you need real rock-crawling ability, a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Ford Bronco or Toyota 4Runner would better fit the bill. Yet, the Passport’s roomy cabin and yawning cargo area make for a user-friendly daily driver. However, some of the multimedia system’s controls are fussy.
