2024 Honda Passport: A Comprehensive Guide On Features, Specs, And Pricing

The second-generation Honda Passport carries on mostly unchanged for the 2024 model year. Enhanced storage, new color options, and other visual and minor equipment upgrades have been made to the Passport for this year. Performance, efficiency, off-road performance, towing, interior features, safety, and reliability all remain competitive for the Passport’s class and price point.

Honda has creatively designed the Passport to maximize functionality both on-road and off-road. Even with all-wheel drive standard on all trims, the Passport TrailSport trim upgrades the suspension and tires for even greater off-road capability. The base trim offers plenty of standard features, and the Black Edition adds a plethora of visual and interior upgrades that make the Passport’s already functional and spacious package even better.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, and J.D. Power. Each model score is determined by Top Speed’s rating team, which factors in five different metrics. You can
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What’s New For 2024?

At its core, the basic elements of the Passport have carried over to the 2024 model year. The engine and powertrain remain unchanged and minor tweaks to the sheet metal bolster the Passport’s overall appearance and styling. The off-road-oriented TrailSport trim gets a new off-road tuned suspension and all-terrain tires, as well as a new Diffused Sky Blue paint color. The former Elite trim is replaced by a new Black Edition trim that offers a more aggressive design and premium features. A new Honda Performance Development package gets added for a more rugged version of the Passport. Inside, Honda has expanded storage capacity in the front with a new center console and storage tray ahead of the shifter.

2024 Highlights

• Updated TrailSport trim includes new off-road suspension and all-terrain tires
• Enhanced storage in the front row
• New available Diffused Sky Blue paint color on TrailSport models
• Black Edition gets a more aggressive design and premium features
• New HPD+ package gets more rugged appearance elements

Exterior Dimensions

Engine Specifications And Performance

The 2024 Passport only gets one engine option. Under the hood sits a 3.5-liter naturally-aspirated V-6. The V-6 is not Honda’s new SOHC design from the updated Honda Pilot. The Passport’s engine still utilizes Honda’s iconic VTEC variable valve timing technology. The V-6 produces an adequate 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. When “VTEC kicks in”; as the cool kids say, the intake and camshafts open up to bring in more air, adding a satisfying rumble to the engine and exhaust note as the midsize SUV gets up to speed. The Passport also only gets one transmission: a nine-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is standard.

Performance Specifications

Towing Capabilities And Payload Capacity

The Passport’s 3.5-liter naturally-aspirated V-6 and all-wheel drive enable sufficient towing capability for the midsize crossover. All trim levels are rated to tow up to 5,000 pounds. Honda says the Passport is ideal for hauling camping trailers, boats, or “toy” trailers. The Passport’s Multi-View Rearview Camera enables a birds’ eye view to make trailer connection easier.

Off-Road Capability

For as functional as the Passport is on-road, it is equally capable off-road. All trim levels, including the off-road-oriented TrailSport, offer a satisfactory 8.1 inches of ground clearance (only an inch less than a Toyota 4Runner, for context). With over 20 degrees for both approach and departure angles, the Passport can handle most terrain short of rock crawling. TrailSport models

Torque vectoring all-wheel drive is standard on all Passports. A four-mode Intelligent Traction Management system offers dialed settings specific for sand, snow, mud, and paved roads. TrailSport models get an off-road-tuned suspension for increased articulation and improved off-road ride quality.

Interior Technology And Comfort

Best Interior Features Of The 2024 Honda Passport

• New, larger center console and storage tray ahead of the shifter
• Standard 8-inch infotainment display
• Standard four USB-C charging ports in the first and second rows
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible
• Qi-compatible wireless charging
• Standard 215-watt audio system with subwoofer

The Passport’s functionality extends into the cabin with a well-equipped base model and a spacious cargo and passenger area. Honda has improved interior storage with a larger center console storage and a bigger storage tray ahead of the shifter. There’s no shortage of tech and convenience features within the Passport.

All Passports get leather-trimmed seats. Depending on the exterior color, the EX-L trim can be had with a gray, brown, or black interior. The TrailSport trim gets orange contrast stitching on the steering wheel, door panels, and seats, with exclusive TrailSport logos embroidered into the headrests and molded onto its all-season floor mats. The top-of-the-line Black Edition gets ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and red-accented perforated leather seating. The steering wheel, seats, and door panels get red-contrast stitching; the dash, doors, and center console get red-accented lighting. The front seats and floor mats are embossed with the Black Edition logo.

Technology

The standard 8-inch touchscreen display is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. It supports HD radio, XM radio, and Bluetooth streaming. A 215-watt, 7-speaker audio system with a subwoofer can be upgraded to a 540-watt premium audio system with 10 speakers, including a subwoofer.

Charging ports include one USB-A port in the first row, one USB-C port in the front, and two USB-C ports in the second row. There are also 12-volt power outlets in the front row and the cargo area. A wireless charging pad is also standard.

The TrailSport and Black Edition get Honda’s satellite-linked navigation system with voice recognition and Honda’s HD digital traffic. WiFi compatibility is limited to the Black Edition trim level.

Interior Dimensions

Safety And Reliability

The Passport gets plenty of standard safety and driver assistance features that have earned it an overall 5-star safety rating with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There are currently no recalls or complaints on file with the NHTSA, nor are any investigations ongoing. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash-worthiness ratings range from marginal to good. J.D. Power awarded the 2024 Honda Passport an 85/100 quality and reliability score, as well as a 91/100 resale rating.

Driver Assistance Features

All Passports come standard with Honda Sensing, the automaker’s suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies. The safety features include lane departure warning, forward collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, and collision warning, among others listed below. Driver-assistive features include lane-keeping assist, braking assistance, adaptive cruise control, and auto high-beam headlights, among the others also listed below.

• Collision Mitigation Braking System
• Road Departure Mitigation System
• Forward Collision Warning
• Lane Departure Warning
• Lane Keeping Assist System
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Blind Spot Information System
• Cross Traffic Monitor
• Auto High-Beam Headlights
• Parking Sensors

IIHS Crash Testing

Crash testing last took place on the 2016 Honda Pilot. According to the IIHS, the redesigned Honda Pilot was introduced in 2016 and the new Passport was introduced in 2019. Because the Passport is heavily derived from the Pilot, we left the Pilot crash test video as a reference, until a crash test of the Honda Passport is performed.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

• Recalls (NHTSA): 0
• NHTSA Investigations: 0
• NHTSA Consumer Complaints: 0
• Awards: N/A

Warranties

Honda’s comprehensive warranty package for the 2024 Passport is competitive against its rivals. A full bumper-to-bumper warranty is active for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. A powertrain warranty covers the engine, transmission, transaxle, and drive systems for five years or 60,000 miles. Honda includes two years of service (or up to 24,000 miles) and three years (or up to 36,000 miles) of roadside assistance on all new Passports. Passport-related, Honda-genuine parts, accessories, and seat belts specifically also get their own warranties.

2024 Honda Passport Versus Its Competitors

The 2024 Honda Passport sits in a unique position as a midsize crossover. It is both on-road and off-road-friendly, offers significant cargo and passenger space, and standard safety and tech features. For five-passenger, two-row SUVs, the 2024 Toyota 4Runner and 2024 Chevrolet Blazer are two alternatives to the Passport that are more focused on being better on-road or off-road.

How The Make Model Compares To The 2024 Toyota 4Runnner

• 	2024 Toyota 4Runner	2024 Honda Passport
  Model	4Runner	Passport
  Engine	4.0-L V-6	3.5-L V-6
  Horsepower	270	280 HP
  Torque	278 LB-FT	262 LB-FT
  Driveline	RWD	FWD
  MSRP	$42,100-$51,335	$43,295-$49,365
  Fuel Economy	17 MPG Combined	21 MPG Combined
  Towing Capacity	5,000 Pounds	5,000 Pounds

The Toyota 4Runner is a dinosaur compared to the Passport. It has less horsepower and worse fuel economy than the Passport. However, as a more traditional body-on-frame SUV, the 4Runner offers better capability off-road than the Passport, with 10 more degrees of approach angle and a better four-wheel drive system with a locking differential.

The 4Runner has some driver-assistive features, but the Passport offers significantly more. In addition, the Passport is rated safer by the NHTSA and IIHS than the 4Runner. The Passport has more cargo space behind the second row than the 4Runner with, 50.5 cubic feet in the former and 47.2 cubic feet in the latter. Pricing for the 4Runner starts at approximately $1,000 lower than the Passport.

How The Make Model Compares To The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer

• 	2024 Chevrolet Blazer	2024 Honda Passport
  Model	Chevrolet Blazer	Passport
  Engine	Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder or 3.6-liter V-6	3.5-L V-6
  Torque	258-270 LB-FT	262 LB-FT
  Driveline	Front- or all-wheel drive	FWD
  MSRP	$35,400	$43,295-$49,365
  Towing Capacity	4,500 pounds	5,000 Pounds

Where the 4Runner offers better off-road capability than the Passport, the Chevy Blazer competes better against the Passport on-road. The Blazer offers two engine options, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a 3.6-liter V6. The 2.0-liter turbo engine is more fuel efficient than the Honda Passport’s 3.5-liter V-6, but the Blazer’s 3.6-liter V-6 is more powerful than the Passport’s V-6. Both the Passport and Blazer route power through nine-speed automatic transmissions.

The Blazer gets some standard driver-assistive tech, but Honda Sensing offers a more comprehensive list of features on the Passport. Both vehicles have an overall five-star safety rating on file with the NHTSA, but the Blazer is rated better overall by the IIHS than the Passport. In terms of pricing, the Blazer starts at $35,400 compared to the Passport’s above-$43,000 price tag. The Blazer offers 30.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row, but the Passport offers 50.5 cubic feet.

How Much Does A 2024 Honda Passport Cost?

Pricing for the midsize Passport starts at $43,275, including a $1,375 destination charge for the base (but well-equipped) EX-L trim. Moving to the TrailSport grade bumps the price up to $45,875. The top-of-the-line Black Edition starts at $49,345. Each trim offers four manufacturer packages that add visual and accessory upgrades. They include the Function Package, HPD Package, HPD+ Package, and Utility Package. Pricing for each package varies depending on the trim. There are also accessory packages available for each trim, and there are over 30 individual Honda accessory upgrades available to add to the Passport.

Fuel Economy

According to the EPA, the Passport’s sole engine choice, the 3.5-liter V-6, returns a decent 19 MPG city, 24 highway, and 21 combined. With a 19.5-gallon tank, it costs approximately $66 to fill the tank based on current gas prices. The EPA also estimates annual fuel costs for the 2024 Passport to be around $2,400.

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Is It Worth Buying A 2024 Honda Passport?

The 2024 Honda Passport is a compelling midsize SUV choice. It offers plenty of space for passengers and cargo without needing three rows; interior storage space was optimized in 2024 for even more capacity with a larger center console and storage tray in the front row. Although a V-6 is the only engine option, it offers adequate fuel efficiency, 21 MPG combined, for a midsize SUV that can tow 5,000.

Buyers wanting a more functional SUV than a run-of-the-mill crossover will find the Passport behaves great on-road while being able to also handle off-road conditions. The Passports TrailSport trim offers upgraded all-terrain tires and off-road-tuned suspension for improved handling, among other visual upgrades. Those wanting to stay on-road will find the same comfort and functionality with plenty of additional upgrades to enhance their vehicle. While alternatives like the Toyota 4Runner may handle better off-road, or the Chevy Blazer that starts at a cheaper price point and offers a more fuel-efficient powertrain option, the 2024 Passport blends the best of its two competitors into one vehicle that offers plenty of standard tech, safety, and driver-assistive features in the $40,000 to $50,000 price range.