The 2021 Honda Passport is one of the most highly rated mid-size SUVs in the market. With a starting price of $32,790 for the base Sport trim, the 2021 Passport comes with a spacious cabin that provides sufficient room for 5 passengers. The same 3.5L V6 engine from the 2020 model is carried forward for the 2021 Honda Passport giving it ample grunt with 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque to tow up to 3500 lbs. Available with a 2WD and nine-speed automatic transmission as standard, you can upgrade to the 4WD powertrain for an extra $2000.
The 2021 Honda Passport carries over unchanged from the model year 2020.
There are no major changes from the 2021 Honda Passport gets an updated 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system replacing the 5.0-inch system on the 2021 model. The Touring and Elite trims of the 2021 Passport get high-end features like a 40-watt, 10-speaker premium audio system and hands-free access power tailgate. With the excellent build quality and the array of safety features on offer as standard, the 2021 Honda Passport ticks all the right boxes for a family SUV.
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Ratings
Pricing And Features
9.0
Engine And Performance
9.0
Fuel Economy
7.0
Interior
9.0
Exterior
8.0
Safety
9.0
8.5
OVERALL RATING
Expert Review, Pricing Analysis and Buying Guide
8.5
Overall Rating
"Think of the Passport as a sportier, more rugged, and slightly smaller version of the Pilot that costs a bit less and only includes two rows of seats." - CarBuzz
The 2021 Honda Passport is available in four trims - Sport/EX-L/Touring/Elite, the range starting at $32,790. The 3.5L V6 engine produces 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque and comes with 2WD as standard. The 2021 Honda Passport is rated to tow up to 3500 lbs. and has a payload capacity of 1332 lbs. With a combined 22 mpg and a fuel capacity of 19.5 gallons the 2021 Honda Passport has a range of 429 miles
The 2021 Honda Passport features plenty of safety elements and comes standard with the Honda Sensing Suite of Driver Assistance and Safety technology. It also offers a great warranty. The 2021 Honda Passport is highly rated for its practicality and reliability along with plenty of standard features. The cost of ownership is also above average for the passport with an average annual repair cost estimated at $428 for a Honda.
2021 Honda Passport SUV Front View
2021 Honda Passport SUV Front View
9.0/10 Pricing and Features
9.0/10 Engine and Performance
7.0/10 Fuel Economy
9.0/10 Interior
8.0/10 Exterior
9.0/10 Safety
2021 Honda Passport Pricing and Features
9.0/10
"Spacious, capable, and nicely equipped for the money, the Honda Passport hits its marks as a mid-size SUV, which earned it an Editors' Choice award." - Car and Driver
The 2021 Honda Passport comprises 4 trim levels Sport, EX-L Touring, and the Elite prices starting at an MSRP of $32,790, an increase of $200. All Honda Passport trims come equipped with the Honda Safety Sensing suite a group of safety features designed for Honda Cars. All the trims of the 2021 Honda Passport, except for the Elite, comes equipped with an FWD drivetrain as standard, AWD adding $2,000 to the MSRP.
The hands-free access power tailgate is standard only on the Touring and Elite trims along with the 40-watt, 10-speaker premium audio system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integrations are offered as standard starting from the base model. For the 2021 Honda exterior, features like LED Daytime Running Lights and fog lights are standard on all trims. They also come with Dual Exhaust Finishers at the rear for a more sporty look.
Trim
Sport
EX-L
Touring
Elite
MSRP (FWD)
$32,790
$36,810
$39,680
N/A
MSRP(AWD)
$34,790
$38,810
$41,680
$44,180
Key Features
Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)
Adds to/ replaces Sport features:
Adds to/ replaces EX features:
Adds to/ replaces Touring features:
Sliding and reclining 60/40 split-folding second-row seat
One-touch power moonroof with tilt feature
Power tailgate
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Rear Privacy Glass
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Heated Front and Outboard Rear Seats
Perforated leather-trimmed seating surfaces
Auto High-Beam Headlights
Mirror-integrated LED turn signal indicators
Memory-linked side mirrors with reverse gear tilt-down
Automatic-Dimming, Power-Folding Heated Side Mirrors
LED Daytime Running Lights and Fog Lights
LED Fog lights
Body-colored front and rear parking sensors
LED headlights with auto-on/off (High and low beam)
Multi-angle rearview camera2 with dynamic guidelines
HomeLink remote system6
Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability
HondaLink Subscription Services
Intelligent Traction Management
Honda LaneWatch blind-spot display
Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers, Including Subwoofer
Advanced Rear Entertainment System with 10.2-inch, high-resolution screen, Blu-ray player, and embedded streaming media apps
Cargo Area Underfloor Storage Compartments
Driver's seat with 10-way power adjustment including power lumbar support
Passenger's seat with 4-way power adjustment
Heated and ventilated front seats
9-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control
Walk Away Auto Lock
Parking Sensors (Front/Rear)
Standard Intelligent Variable Torque Management
The 2021 Honda Passport comes with options in the form of packages that fall into two groups categories - Adventure and Urban, prices ranging from $1,385 to $3,309. There are also available accessories like hood deflectors, roof baskets and roof boxes to name a few.
We would recommend the Honda Passport if you're in the need of a good crossover SUV. If you are looking for a value for money deal within the Honda Passport trim and can compromise with a less luxurious interior and comfort features that are average then the EX-L trim is made for you. But if you want to get access to a lot of luxury features and for an affordable price then the Honda Passport Touring trim fulfills your necessity. Hence, the Touring would be the pick of the lot at $39,680.
The 2021 Honda Passport can accelerate from 0-60 MPH in 6.2 seconds.
" The ride is comfortable on most roads, and the steering is pleasingly direct, which makes the Passport feel nimble." - Car And Driver
All the trims of the 2021 Honda Passport trim are powered by a 3.5L V6 engine making 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque, the same as the 2020 model. The engine is paired to a 9-speed automatic transmission which transfers all the grunt to the front wheels. However, there is an AWD option on offer as well for an additional $2,000.
The 2021 Honda Passport gets the same 3.5L I-VTEC V6 engine
In terms of raw power, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee edges out the Honda Passport with 13 more ponies. The Volvo XC60 has the least amount of power on offer in the range, The Acura RDX tops the chart in terms on torque. In terms of cost, the Volvo and the Acura are much more expensive. They offer smaller engines that are more efficient in comparison to the Honda Passport and the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Models
2021 Honda Passport
2021 Acura RDX
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2021 Volvo XC60
MSRP
$32,790
$38,200
$32,350
$40,795
Engine
3.5L I-VTEC V6
2.0L turbocharged inline-4
3.6L V6
2.0L turbocharged inline four-cylinder
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
RWD
FWD
Transmission
9-Speed automatic
10-speed automatic
8-Speed Auto w/od manual
8-speed shiftable automatic
Horsepower (hp @ rpm)
280 hp @ 6,000 rpm
272 hp @ 6500 rpm
293 hp @ 6,400 rpm
250 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)
262 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
260 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
0-60 MPH
6.2 Seconds
6.4 Seconds
6.7 Seconds
6.4 Seconds
Quarter Mile
14.7 Seconds
14.8 Seconds
15.2 Seconds
14.9 Seconds
Top Speed
N/A
125 MPH
128 MPH
180 MPH
The 2021 Honda Passport can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds which is faster than the competition It sets a quarter-mile time of 14.7 seconds which is again faster than the competition. The Acura RDX and the Volvo XC60 comes the closest with a 0-60 mph time of 6.4 seconds, 02 seconds slower than the Honda Passport.
Honda’s 3.5L V6 engine is a better than average performer in fuel efficiency. Although the Passport is a good family SUV to own any day in today’s context, it could offer better fuel efficiency. On city roads, a front-wheel driven 2021 Honda Passport delivers 20 mpg while on the highway it touches 25 miles per gallon bringing a combined 22 mpg. Bring the AWD drivetrain to the mix, and the power figures dim to 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway.
The 2021 Honda Passport offers one of the best in class horsepower per dollar figures.
However, Honda does try to compensate for this shortcoming by offering a fuel-tank capacity of 19.5-gallons. Owing to this cavernous gasoline storage, the 2021 Honda Passport is quite a mile muncher, offering an overall range of 409 miles on a single full tank of gas.
"Head- and legroom are abundant all around, and three adults can sit in the back with minimal discomfort." -Edmunds.com
The interior is one of the major unique selling propositions for the 2021 Honda Passport and comes with a seating capacity of 5 people. The EX-L and above trims also get leather seats with heated functionality and two color options black and grey. While the Passport Elite top trim enjoys heated and ventilated driver and passenger seats in both rows.
The 2021 Honda Passport flaunts a sensible and stylish dashboard design
For the 2021 model year, the only change on the interior is the 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system sits right in the middle of the dashboard, standard on all trims, which replaces the old 5.0-inch display. The system comes with navigation on the Touring and higher models.
The 2021 Honda Passport gets a bigger 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Other features include Apple Carplay and Android Auto, HD radio, Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports, SiriusXM and Wi-Fi hotspot (touring and above trims, and subscription also required). There is a 7-speaker sound system is standard on the Sport and EX-L, trim the others get a 10-speaker premium sound system.
"Spacious, capable, and nicely equipped for the money, the Honda Passport hits its marks as a mid-size SUV." -CarAndDriver
The Honda Passport is a big and bulky SUV that's meant to haul you and your family with the utmost ease, through bad patches of terrain. Though the Passport is not an off-roader-focused SUV, it does fare well in rough-roading, all credits to its ground clearance of 7.5 inches. However, the competition does have a ground clearance of 9" and more.
The Honda Passport is based on the light truck platform.
The bold character of the 2021 Honda Passport detailed with the design of its raised hood and upright grille meanwhile the sporty lines that run along the body and adding to that are LED accents and chrome exhaust finishers that do lend it a touch of sophistication as well. The SUV comes with a standard range of colors for the exterior.
Model
2021 Honda Passport
2021 Acura RDX
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2021 Volvo XC60
Curb Weight (lbs.)
3959
3,826
5,004
4,105
Length (in.)
190.5
188.1
189.8
184.6
Width (in.)
78.6
74.8
76.6
74.9
Height (in.)
71.6
65.7
69.3
65.3
Ground Clearance (in.)
7.5
8.2
8.6
8.5
Wheelbase (in.)
111.0
110.6
114.8
112.8
The bold character of the SUV is detailed with the design of its raised hood and upright grille meanwhile the sporty lines that run along the body add to its charm. The Honda Passport signifies an adventurous lifestyle through cues like higher ride height, 20-inch alloys, and a scratch-resistant matte black grille and bumper. However, the Passport is not an all-out rough and tough-looking vehicle, courtesy of elements such as blacked-out headlights, LED accents, and chrome exhaust finishers that do lend it a touch of sophistication as well.
The 2021 Honda Passport is a top scorer in the safety segment with an overall 5-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also got high scores in its tests from the IIHS, but did not get a top safety pick plus like the 2020 model.
The current-gen Honda Passport was awarded a “Top Safety Pick” recognition from IIHS
The 2021 Honda Passport many safety features part of the Honda Sensing suite of safety and driver-assist highlights being offered as standard these include features like forward collision mitigation system, Lane departure warning, HondaLink assist automatic emergency response system, rear-cross traffic monitor, and many more.
Compared to the 2021 Honda Passport, the 2021 Acura RDX costs more than $6,000 for the base one. However, the Honda Passport comes at a lesser price offers slightly better power figures, and if you go for the Touring or Elite trims of the Honda, you can get yourself a long list of features and amenities as well
2021 Acura RDX
2021 Honda Passport Vs 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers more power but slighter slower than the Honda Passport. Along with this, the Jeep also has less cargo space than the Honda Passport. Both are offered at a similar price as well. With better performance and cargo space, the Honda Passport is the winner of this battle.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2021 Honda Passport Vs 2021 Volvo XC60
The starting price of the 2021 Volvo XC60 is almost equivalent to the top Elite trim of the 2021 Honda Passport. The Honda Passport is more powerful than the Volvo XC60, offers better features (in the top trim), is more off-road capable, and of course much more spacious on the inside. However, it's the Volvo XC60 that triumphs in terms of street presence and opulence.
The 2021 Honda Passport presents a strong case for itself with its powerful V6 engine making 280 hp and 6.2 second 0-60 which better than its competition and comes with a lot of interior space. Along with this good safety features like forward collision warning, blind-spot monitor, rear-cross traffic alert are included.
The Honda Passport is a bang for the buck proposition that justifies its price to the fullest.
The new 2021 Honda Passport gets a new bigger infotainment screen as standard. The previous 2020 Honda Passport was offered with a 5" infotainment screen however, the new one gets an 8" infotainment screen as standard.
Which is larger, Honda Passport or Honda Pilot?
The Honda Pilot is a three-row SUV. As far as the Honda Passport is concerned, it can seat only five people. Clearly, it is the former which is bigger. However, the Passport is based on the same platform as the Pilot.
What is the annual maintenance cost of a Honda Passport?
The annual maintenance cost for a Honda Passport, on average, ranges from $600 - $643, depending upon your service provider.
How much is it to lease a Honda Passport?
You can lease a Honda Passport with effective monthly costs ranging from $322 to $491. All Honda Passport promotional leases include a 10,000-mile-per-year allowance.
Can Honda Passport tow a camper?
The Honda Passport is a capable and versatile SUV. It has a towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds. So there should no problems at all for the Honda Passport in towing a camper.
incredible 4x4 Sahara I was really surprised by how much I enjoy driving my Passport. I was at first hesitant when shopping for a new car and didn't consider the Passport. Now that I have the Passport, it has drastically improved my driving experience and reduced my stress levels. I feel relaxed driving to and from work and don't rush to get home, instead of enjoying Android Auto and my assortment of music and podcasts.
Pros - 8inch infotainment display, moonroof comfort for airy feel to passengers, a really good safety check as vehicle is ready to go harsh terrains too
Cons - Cargo space is bit of an issue as it lacks the decency to provide enough so that 5 passengers can go without folding seats to increase cargo space for long ride
off roading suspension, roomy interiors headroom and legroom is awesome to say,8inch infotainment, satellite radio, design is robust and gives sports edge like anything, tpms, cruise control, blind spot detection good, family fit car, anyone can buy.
Pros - 22mpg mileage which is lovely for 5 seater at this price in honda, design is so sporty makes you want to take the car for test immediately, space is decent for passengers
Cons - Price is more for budget car
good mpg of 22, big fuel tank, off roading capabilities good materials on seats, decent looking dashboard, moonroof is pretty big, wide and spacious cabin, cabin has provided comfort for passengers at great level, honda has great safety and for a suv like this collision warning system, abs, traction control for climb, good car, will be fit for family.
good mpg of 22, big fuel tank, off roading capabilities
by John F. Fraley
7
User Overall Rating
2021 Honda Passport Touring Review
Satellite linked navigation, hands free power tailgate access, front and rear parking sensors and intuitive infotainment applies a smart touch to the SUV.
by Richard D. Ring
9
User Overall Rating
2021 Honda Passport EX-L Review
It incorporates heated front leather trimmed seats and steering wheel. The smart features include Blind spot monitoring systems and one touch power moon roof integrated with second row sunshades.
