The embargo for the new Passport will be lifted on April 1, so there should be plenty of reviews and driving impressions available in just a few days.

 

Eco mode is like another snow mode that slates between drive and snow.

 

Bought one about a week ago. I got the RTL, which is the highway version, mainly because I don't drive on roads rough enough to need the off-road features of the Trailsport version, and the only other thing that I give up is the heated steering wheel. Like I told the salesman, for $10,000 less I can live without it. If people are interested I will write up a review comparing it to my 2020 RL RTL-E.

 

Congrats, but they don't give you fog lights either. Pilot Sport has them and Ridgeline Sport has them come on Honda.

 

It does for me- just checked

 

Are you talking about a Ridgeline or a Passport (this thread)? RTL-level trim does not have fog lights according to the Honda site:

 

"Sir your super low milage CPO Passport just arrived. You can take delivery tomorrow. We have great news, as yours is one of the rare versions with a 1/4" extended wheelbase."

 

I was checking the Passports out during my service visit for a CR-V recall

They are SWEET and expensive

 

I just recently saw a Passport Trailsport model on the road and didn't know what I was looking at. But I knew I liked it! Seemed a little smaller, sturdy, looked great! Don't know a thing about them other than I won't pay for one new.

 

Seriously considering selling my 2022 Ridgline E for a Passport, which I consider just a Ridgeline with a covered bed. That's what I need now! Tired of always having to worry about rain.....on stuff in the bed.

 

Same here. Been on my mind a bit. It's just those darn seats. I hope they are more fitting for you. Post here, if you do.

 

I don't recall seeing the newest Passport on the road yet - just a sea of Hyundais and Kias around me.

 

In my 1800 mile roundtrip to Houston I never saw one Passport....of any year. Not one.

 

Honda has a 2026 Passport Elite trim in Ash Green with black seats sitting on the lot at my local dealership. All the rest are in transit to the dealership. They are $8K-10K more expensive than the Ridgeline with MSRP's between $51K-$58K.

 

That's a big advantage the RL has now, being less expensive with the bucks on the hood and a decent MSRP. That will all go away if the next one takes on the Passport prices. The first sign will be a trim without fog lights like they did with the newest Passport.

 

I was looking at the new Passport Trailsport at my nearest dealer last Friday. It looks great all around, except for the rear end. It's different IRL. It looks like an afterthought. I don't know if i could get past that on a $50k vehicle.

 

Saw a new Passport at a red light here in Atlanta with a temp tag on it. It was a Trailsport and looked ok to me. Like it better than the previous version for sure. I'd drive one of those. Maybe that'll be my next vehicle. Who knows.

 

You drive a practical, low cost, truck. A Passport would be quite the change.

 

Not at first sit… you immediately notice they do not feel as good as the Ridgeline’s, but not sure why. A short test drive of 2 miles my first time I was focused on other things and felt I just didn’t adjust the seat well. The second time a drove it, we took it out for a few miles on the freeway and I couldn’t get comfortable. The back of the seat felt bulgy.

So at the dealership I spent a good 20 minutes reviewing everything to detail. Played with the lumbar and positions. The girlfriend did too. She noticed it as well and was completely turned off.. she said, “We can’t take a long trip in this.” It was then I knew it wasn’t just me (she is petite, I average). We felt a bit the same way about the Grand Cherokee… but blamed the Jeep on all of the internal massaging parts and fans. Maybe it’s Honda’s back ventilation. I don’t know.

They just did something to the back of the seat that there is not much give and it feels like the old days of someone in the back seat riding with their knees in the seat.

Other than that and not leaving the radio on at shut off (and the cheesy protruding display to look over) it is a very well laid out vehicle. Great in fact. If they improved a few little things.. it’s a nice keeper.

 

Not at first sit… you immediately notice they do not feel as good as the Ridgeline’s, but not sure why. A short test drive of 2 miles my first time I was focused on other things and felt I just didn’t adjust the seat well. The second time a drove it, we took it out for a few miles on the freeway and I couldn’t get comfortable. The back of the seat felt bulgy.

So at the dealership I spent a good 20 minutes reviewing everything to detail. Played with the lumbar and positions. The girlfriend did too. She noticed it as well and was completely turned off.. she said, “We can’t take a long trip in this.” It was then I knew it wasn’t just me. We felt a bit the same way about the Grand Cherokee… but blamed the Jeep on all of the internal massaging parts and fans. Maybe it’s Honda’s back ventilation. I don’t know.

They just did something to the back of the seat that there is not much give and it feel like the old days of someone in the back seat riding with their knees in the seat.

Other than that and not leaving the radio on at shut off (and the cheesy protruding display to look over) it is a very well played out vehicle. Great in fact. If they improved a few little things.. it’s a nice keeper.

Year after year, we would try the new Subaru and walk away. The two of us differ in size and shape yet the idea of setting in those seats for a long drive left us both with an ache.

 

Honestly if you don't need a truck then there are huge assortment of excellent SUV options that will surpass the Ridgeline in comfort, ride, handling, electronics, fuel economy etc, etc.

 

What are they in same price range?

 

"You've go to have a buyer that is V6 exclusive but wants something bigger than a CRV but smaller than a Pilot" - this is, in fact, exactly what I am looking for. I love the Honda V6. I have never had one single issue, not one, with three of them. Passport sounds good to me! (and.... want something shorter than the Pilot as I have a "smallish" garage).

 

There's always the Acura TLX-S, but you'd have to deal with a lot more power, much better handling and maybe a little less cargo room. You also won't have that coveted commanding view of traffic.

 

I saw a new gray Passport being pulled up into the “sold” area of my Honda dealership yesterday as I drove by. The front end looked nice.

 

We just picked up a new Trailsport Elite in white, we love it! Also have a 2023 Ridgeline RTL-E which is one of the most practical vehicle I’ve ever owned. The Passport is so fun to drive, love that 10 speed transmission.

 

Current owner of the previous generation (2021) Passport here. I really like most of the changes of this new one. Except for the combined center console lid arm rest. I find the individual arm rests on the previous gen (including the Ridgeline) much more convenient. Height adjustable and no need to move the other person's arm just to reach inside the center console. I remember Honda having that arm rest design going all the way back to my 1993 Accord EX.

 

To me, the Passport is a Dodge with a Honda badge. Translation, it should sell. I think this time around they nailed the Pilot and it's a good minivan alternative but then you've got the Grand Highlander which offers everything except a V6.

 

I started looking at the Ridgeline and now also looking at the Passport. It looks like the Passport is not discounted for the 4th of July or probably anytime of this year. It's MSRP as far as I can tell.

 

Im giving the new Passport TS a hard look. I do like the way it looks.
Makes absolutely no financial sense. Lol

 

Im giving the new Passport TS a hard look. I do like the way it looks.
Makes absolutely no financial sense. Lol

I bet you’ll like it. I like the room it has for the size.

 

When the Passport receives some form of a hybrid power train, it will be expensive. For example the Tacoma is priced out as follows:

The price of the 2025 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid starts at $47,815 and goes up to $65,230 depending on the trim and options.

 

When the Passport receives some form of a hybrid power train, it will be expensive. For example the Tacoma is priced out as follows:

The price of the 2025 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid starts at $47,815 and goes up to $65,230 depending on the trim and options.

I'm not sure it has to be, though.

The last time Honda offered a "large" hybrid powertrain (2020 MDX), the increase was only $1,500.

The MSRP for a 2020 MDX SH-AWD with Technology Package was $52,525.
The MSRP for a 2020 MDX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD with Technology Package was $54,025.

$1,500 was also the additional MSRP for an Accord or CR-V hybrid back when there were equivalent trims of each model available before they started equipping hybrids and non-hybrids differently.

 

Assuming someone wants a hybrid. I don't. The hybrid simply adds complexity and $$$$$$ with modest, if any, MPG improvement.

That depends on whether the hybrid system is intended to prioritize power or efficiency.

The hybrid system in a 2005 Accord, for example, prioritized power - it used a more powerful V6 engine instead of a more efficient I4 engine. The electric motor added even more power to the already-powerful V6. The small increase in fuel economy of the I4 Accord was more of a desirable and acceptable side effect. The I4 Accord was rated at 26 MPG while the V6 hybrid was rated at 28 MPG.

The hybrid system in a 2025 Accord prioritizes efficiency. It is rated at 48 MPG - a substantial increase over the 32 MPG of the gas-only version.

ICE-only vehicles are very wasteful because they rarely operate their engines at their efficiency peak and all energy from braking is lost as waste heat instead of most of that energy being recovered so that it can be used for propulsion the next time the vehicle needs to accelerate. Hybrid powertrains should replace the vast majority ICE-only powertrains as they are cleaner, have significantly lower fuel costs, and reduce the consumption of non-renewables.

Drill Baby Drill!

That is neither sustainable nor the future.

 

That depends on whether the hybrid system is intended to prioritize power or efficiency.

The hybrid system in a 2005 Accord, for example, prioritized power - it used a more powerful V6 engine instead of a more efficient I4 engine. The electric motor added even more power to the already-powerful V6. The small increase in fuel economy of the I4 Accord was more of a desirable and acceptable side effect. The I4 Accord was rated at 26 MPG while the V6 hybrid was rated at 28 MPG.

The hybrid system in a 2025 Accord prioritizes efficiency. It is rated at 48 MPG - a substantial increase over the 32 MPG of the gas-only version.

ICE-only vehicles are very wasteful because they rarely operate their engines at their efficiency peak and all energy from braking is lost as waste heat instead of most of that energy being recovered so that it can be used for propulsion the next time the vehicle needs to accelerate. Hybrid powertrains should replace the vast majority ICE-only powertrains as they are cleaner, have significantly lower fuel costs, and reduce the consumption of non-renewables.



That is neither sustainable nor the future.

I respectfully disagree. Regardless, I’ll be dead in 18 years and until then I want choices.

 

The cost of hybrid usually negates any fuel savings. Unless you keep it, problem free, for quite a while.

 

Manufacturers have made it difficult to analyze the economy. For example, Honda no longer offers equivalent trims for hybrid and non-hybrid models. The hybrid models now have more equipment. Toyota, for example, no longer offers non-hybrid versions of some vehicles like the Camry making it difficult to determine how much more you're paying for the hybrid powertrain compared to a gas-only powertrain.

Honda's most popular model is the CR-V. The Sport Hybrid version starts at $2,480 more than the EX, which is the most similar trim, but it also offers more features.

The non-hybrid CR-V is rated at 30 MPG. The hybrid version is rated at 40 MPG.

The average person drives 14,000 miles per year.

The average cost of gasoline is currently $3.16/gallon.

14,000 miles / 30 MPG = 467 gallons * $3.16 = $1,476/year
14,000 miles / 40 MPG = 350 gallons * $3.16 = $1,106/year

$4,710 / ($1,476 - $1,106) = 6.7 years to break even

As far as "problem-free" goes, the hybrid powertrain components such as the motors and batteries are warranted for at least 8 years or 100,000 miles. Electric motors tend to be very reliable. And, the "eCVT" transmissions in hybrid vehicles are much less complex than CVTs, DCTs, or traditional automatic transmissions.

So, even if you only break-even over your ownership period, you're still enjoying more features and a smoother, quieter, more powerful vehicle over that period and helping the environment.

It rarely makes sense to not buy a hybrid when there is a choice.