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Passport passes the test

Alicia Simmons, 09/27/2021
2021 Honda Passport Elite 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful

This is exactly the same as the Pilot but without the panoramic moonroof and third row. If you’re someone like me that has knee, back and neck issues on a daily basis, this is perfect for comfortably, getting in and out of the car, and the hands free kick-like wave for the lift gate makes your like easier! I’m also on the hippyish side and found it easy to buckle the seatbelt. I would recommend this for anyone from a single person, starting-up family, fur-babies family, adventurous-for-all-the-gear-person, tech families to senior citizens that are looking for a car.

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Like the safety features

J Love Honda Passport, 12/03/2020
updated 06/04/2021
2021 Honda Passport EX-L 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
12 of 20 people found this review helpful

Overall, I am pleased with this new vehicle after 16 years with the old 2004 Saturn Vue Redline that I loved and would buy another one if it was still available. The only problem that I didn't like is the fit (gap) on the rear cargo door. It is not even and I was told that it couldn't be adjusted with taking to a body shop and bent the brackets at the top. Other than this I am happy with the purchase.

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Touring Edition, 2021 Honda Passport

Petshopboy, 06/18/2023
updated 12/28/2023
2021 Honda Passport Touring 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I owned a 2004 Honda Pilot for almost 19 years and put on 230,000 miles during that time. It was a reliable and serviceable vehicle and only left me stranded once in that time when the generator failed. Strangely, that failure happened within 100 feet of a NAPA auto care center so the inconvenience was very minor. I looked at Consumer Reports to guide my selection of a replacement vehicle. I test drove the Volvo XC40, the Honda Passport and Pilot, the Toyota Highlander, Venza, Four-Runner, the BMW X3 and X5, the NIssan Pathfinder and Rogue and the Alfa Romeo Stevio. Of the bunch, I found the driving experience of the Stelvo to be the best but the reliability ratings were low and that was a deal breaker for me. I found the Honda Passport to be a good compromise for what I wanted. I did not need a third row of seats but I really needed the room in the back for gear. i could not find the exact Passport I wanted so I ended up buying a used 2021 Passport Touring Edition from a dealer who would take my trade in at a fair price. The one area where I am less than pleased with the Passport after 2000 miles is the handling. However, it is a medium to large SUV so that is to be expected. When I want good handling and a little more vroooom, I just jump in my Audi TTS and enjoy the speed and handling. The Passport is just an inch higher than my old Pilot, but that inch and the huge expanse of glass gives you a superb view of the road, thereby making for a much safer ride. Some reviewers have noticed that it rides a bit rough and is noisy. I have not found that to be the case. In fact I find it quite comfortable and quiet in town and on the interstate. A very pleasant surprise has been the gas mileage. I am not in a big hurry and leave the little green ECO button on full time. Just driving around suburbia I routinely average just a bit over 20 mpg. A couple of weeks ago I drove from Indianapolis to Minneapolis and back. Driving a conservative 70 mph on the first leg, the computer told me the mpg was 31.2. On the way back home I drove a bit faster and the mpg lost one mile to 30.2. The perfect weather probably contributed to these stellar results. Overall I found the electronics to be helpful and intuitive to operate. I very much believe the Passport is a prudent compromise vehicle. It is not flashy and lacks sharp handling, but I am sure it will provide good long-term reliability and dependable service. Price was not really an issue for me, but I just don't want to pay $20K for a more upscale vehicle that spends more time in the shop for overpriced repairs. After owning the this car for 8 months I have nothing but favorable things to say. It is far from a luxury SUV but the ride is comfortable and reasonably quiet. I get just under 25 mpg on mixed driving in suburban and rural settings. I keep the green economy button on all the time. If I need extra power I just mash the gas pedal and I have instant and satisfying acceleration. My previous vehicle was a Honda Pilot which I kept for 19 years and 225,000 miles. I imagine this workhorse will do the same.

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Front passenger seat...

Apaul, 01/20/2023
updated 01/24/2025
2021 Honda Passport Elite 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Love my Passport Elite. Only downside, which I thought they would change by 2023, and haven't, is the power seat adjustment for the front passenger. Why can't they make it fully adjustable like the drivers seat? My wife has to sit on a pillow-it's too low. I update: as of 2025 passenger seat STILL isn't fully adjustable like the drivers seat.

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Passport to happiness

Passport to happiness, 01/14/2023
2021 Honda Passport Touring 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Much like the Edmunds review for this model I find that the 2021 Honda Passport did all things well. It is not best in class at any one thing - the CX-9 handled better, the Highlander was quieter, the Atlas Sport had a more 'Euro' fit and finish and the Sorrento offered more value - but the Passport did all of these things and many others very well and, to me, was top 3 in any characteristic I carefully considered. It has excellent road manners (for an SUV). It provides a confident feeling while driving. It is powerful and responsive. It is quiet. It is nicely finished. The drivers seat is comfortable and it was easy to find a good driving position. It has excellent storage. The electronic safety features function well but are not overly intrusive. After driving for a week I can say the ergonomics - the placement and function of buttons and controls - is excellent and intuitive. It looks good. I had a older Highlander that I really liked and thought I would get another. But I only need a two-row vehicle and wanted something a little smaller, but with a V-6, no CVT, and a reputation for reliability. I bought this for a fair price, Honda-certified, and expect it will serve me well. If you are considering the vehicles I listed above, and can find a recent used one in your area, I strongly recommend you have a look at a Passport.

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