Shh, do you hear that? It’s the 2020 Honda Passport calling your name. That’s because the Passport is both capable and reliable. It could be the perfect midsize SUV option that you’ve been waiting for. Let’s dive into the pros and cons to help you decide on this SUV. 

Honda Passport Pros And Cons 

Honda Passport Cons 

The Price 

The Honda Passport Sport starts around $31k, making it on the higher-priced side of things for a midsize SUV. The highest trim option of the Jeep Renegade is only $28k. 

So, the Honda Passport better incorporate power, luxury, comfort, tech, and more for its price. The highest trim option is the Honda Passport Elite, and it raises the price to around $43k to include luxury features like rain-sensing wipers and a heated steering wheel. 

The Fuel Economy 

Aren’t Hondas supposed to be good on fuel? Because the Honda Passport is not. It only gets up to 20 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. It’s rugged competitors, like the Jeep Renegade get up to 32 mpg on the highway. 

It Could Be Better For Off-Roading 

The Honda Passport claims that it can hang on the trails with the Jeep Wrangler, but we don’t believe it. 

It’s only available in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. Sure, AWD makes vehicles more capable for slippery conditions and for going over some obstacles, but it’s less capable than true four-wheel drive. 

Honda Passport Pros 

It’s Powerful 

The Honda Passport only has one engine option. It’s a 3.5-liter V6 engine that provides 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. It can tow between 3,500 to 5,000 lb, depending on which model you choose. 

Plus, the Passport has a lot of pep. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in only 6.2 seconds! Other SUVs take nearly 10 seconds to reach 60 mpg. 

It Has A Nice Interior 

The Honda Passport is incredibly comfortable with leather-trimmed seats and enough space to seat five adults. Plus, it has 50 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk and provides up to 100 cubic feet of space total. 

There are storage bins in the floor to put your tools away out of sight and a dual climate zone for driver and passenger comfort. Each seat is heated and ventilated as well. 

The infotainment center has satellite-linked navigation that will connect when you’re off the grid. It shows 3D renderings of the terrain, so you know what challenges lay ahead. 

It Is Equipped For Off-Roading 

Even though the Honda Passport only has AWD, it can still go off-roading with an 8” ground clearance. 

The intelligent traction system automatically adjusts to changing road conditions with the touch of a button. There is a snow mode, sand mode, mud mode, and more. 

Also, the Passport is equipped with a four-wheel independent suspension that gives this SUV the ability to crawl over rocks and bumps. Use the roof rails to pack off your camping gear easily.