While the Pilot starts with an LX model (as do most Honda vehicles), the Passport eschews that base trim to start with a Sport. The Passport is also sold in fewer trim levels.
(Front-wheel-drive Passports have 7.5 inches.) All-wheel-drive Passports also have 0.8 inch more ground clearance than the Pilot, making them more capable off-road, for a total of 8.1 inches. The Passport is 6.0 inches shorter, almost all of it coming off the rear with the removal of the third row.
There are also a few key differences, starting with the most obvious one: size. The same multimedia system is found in both vehicles, and climbing into the Passport felt very familiar to what I experienced when testing the 2019 Pilot. Beyond that, the two SUVs have the same powertrain and even have identical dashboards. The Passport and the Pilot ride on the same 111-inch wheelbase (also shared with the Ridgeline, Honda’s mid-size pickup truck). Compare the Passport with those vehicles here. The Passport now competes in that class against the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer, also recently reborn, and other five-seat mid-size mainstays like the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ford Edge. There hadn’t been anything between the compact CR-V and the three-row Pilot - a class that’s becoming increasingly crowded. The Passport plugs a mid-sized gap in Honda’s lineup. It would be a mistake, however, to think of the Passport as just another clone Honda has given it enough distinction that I prefer the Passport to its larger sibling in a few key areas. Much like its predecessor, this new Passport also shares much of its DNA with another vehicle, but this time it’s one of Honda’s own: the three-row Pilot. The previous Passport, which was discontinued in 2002, was a rebadged Isuzu Rodeo that simply wore the Honda name. The 2019 Honda Passport might be an all-new vehicle, but its name is not. Versus the competition: Though it’s priced higher than most competitors, the Passport features enough equipment and safety features to justify the difference. Combined with good safety reviews, the Honda Passport remains a strong contender, despite being somewhat bland.The verdict: The Passport offers a solid mix of on- and off-road capability, along with a robust set of safety features, in a spacious package with good passenger and cargo room. The Passport is powered by a reliable 3.5-liter V6 engine, which delivers 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque and can tow up to 5,000 pounds without too much of a fuss. Timid styling doesn't detract from the long list of positive attributes, however, so while it's not shouty, the Passport comes with brand's reputation for reliability, practicality, and safety, that so many other brands envy. None of these shy away from going all in while the Passport takes a meek approach. Competitors to the Honda Passport include the evergreen Toyota Highlander, Kia Telluride, and even the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Honda Passport sits between the CR-V and the Pilot in the lineup, but has to contend with some hard-hitting rivals. The midsize crossover SUV class is stuffed to the gills with competent offerings from all across the world, and in the USA, we get to pick from some of the best global brands.
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