![]() Dislikes: push-button transmission automatic braking system that can over-react no rain gutter for doors means you and the interior part of the door get wet upon opening. Loves: spacious and comfortable seating for front and rear seat passengers excellent ride on paved or gravel surfaces quiet nice sound system plenty of storage and luggage capacity good handling comprehensive technology package that allows some annoying features to be turned off. It has delivered flawless service, and averages 26 mpg on 87 octane in a semi-rural environment. UPDATE: I have owned my 2021 Passport EX-L for nearly 2 years and driven it 19,000 miles. Overall MPG is 23 on recommended unleaded, mostly rural roads It's a big vehicle, but not unwieldy, as it fits into normal parking places. Cargo space behind the rear seats provides room for 4 sets of golf clubs - and then some. Push-button transmission takes some getting used to but works great. All the tech bells and whistles come with it, and the interface is intuitive. ![]() Ride is exceptional, and it is very quiet. The engine in Normal mode is highly responsive, throwing me back in the seat when I tromped on the gas at 50mph. The front seats are super-comfortable rear seats have some adjustability and flip down with the touch of a button. The Passport EX-L has everything we wanted and more in terms of options. Then drove the Passport and never bothered with the Santa Fe, which requires a big step in cost to get an engine with sufficient power. Drove the Outback, and I preferred the driving experience of the Mazda 3 hatchback I was trading in. Ruled out the Edge because of bad memories of prior Fords and lousy resale value. Since we never have a need for a 3rd passenger row, I … limited my search to the Passport Santa Fe Outback and Edge. Our Mazda CX-5 is terrific, but it doesn't easily accommodate multiple sets of golf clubs plus luggage. Three row vehicles have small coverable areas and once the 3rd row is dropped, the area isn't fully. One in which I could fit a lot of gear in a coverable cargo area. ![]() Available in four distinct trim levels, this rugged midsize SUV is sure to offer the features and capability. But it's still a solid, well-rounded SUV.Like Goldilocks, I wanted a vehicle that was "just right". The 2021 Honda Passport is built for adventure. For now, however, this Passport isn't any more capable than all the others. That would make the TrailSport better equipped to battle Subaru's Forester and Outback Wilderness, not to mention other rugged-ish Honda says it might up the TrailSport's off-road cred for the next-generation Passport, adding things like skid plates, better tires, a lifted suspension and retuned all-wheel drive. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are here as well, displayed on an 8-inch touchscreen in the dash. All Passports also get the Honda Sensing suite of driver-assistance features, including lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning and forward-collision warning. However, don't expect any major cabin upgrades, save for a new rear-seat reminder and rear seatbelt reminder on all trims. I like the look of the TrailSport badge and the orange contrasting stitching on the inside. The grille is unique to the TrailSport, and the Passport's folding mirrors help out when the path gets narrow. Like the rest of the 2022 Passport lineup the TrailSport gets oversize dual exhaust tips and new front and rear bumpers. ![]() One cool thing: If you plan on taking your Passport into the wilderness on the regular, Honda offers a number of adventure-ready accessories, including a roof box or basket, and attachments for bikes, kayaks, surfboards or snowboards. If you're planning on taking your Passport out to the lake house or on an extended off-road trip, I'd recommend swapping the stock tires out for a set of actual off-road shoes like BFGoodrich KO2s or Falken Wildpeaks. Drive with a bit of speed - especially over rocky terrain - and these tires likely won't last long. More than once during my test in the desert I saw the car in front of me spin a rear wheel because the tire couldn't get traction in the sand. Sure, the TrailSport gets 18-inch wheels but the 245/60 Firestone Destination tires are merely all-season rubber with a little extra tread on the sidewall. However, a torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system is only great when matched with appropriate tires, and this is where the Passport TrailSport suffers.
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