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Used 2021 Honda Passport EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A) Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

great winter machine

Jay, 02/06/2021
Honda Passport EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
88 of 89 people found this review helpful

My employer has a big fleet of vehicles for business travel. We have access to many types of cars, truck, and SUVs. The Passport is my favorite ride for any time of the year but especially for winter driving over snowy mountain passes. It is outstandling on all roads with excellent AWD and traction systems, very stable & predictable with a car-like ride. It is also very comfortable for my family's personal trips. It is as good in the snow as my Subaru but has more space & comfort, perfect for family ski trips. Typical Honda with the best ergo design for drivers and lots of smart options without being gimmicky. It is nice to have manual knob on sound system too! Good fuel mileage on eco mode. It is hard to find negatives but I can offer suggestions in the hopes that a Honda engineer might see this: the transmission is a bit uncertain about gear selection esp up & down hills. the transmission selection buttons sit low in the dark console, forces the driver to take eyes off the road for too long while searching for the right button. the venitilation controls are also small & dark so takes some extra attention to adjust. i am comparing these to a 2018 Ridgeline which I sometimes drive. picky stuff that i only notice because so much else is excellent about this passport.

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5 out of 5 stars

Rugged and refined - the SUV for New England

Paul R, Boston, MA, 12/23/2020
Honda Passport EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
140 of 144 people found this review helpful

The Passport is a shortened (6") and raised (1") SUV based on the Honda Pilot. It has all wheel drive and a V6 engine. The quality of the build is impressive - leather surfaces; high-grade plastics, heated seats and TONS of room. My only negative is the stupid engine start/stop feature; you need to disable it each time you start the engine unless you like having the car judder and restart when you are turning left into traffic

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Very Good Purchase

LadyGray, Austin, TX, 09/15/2021
updated 01/31/2024
Honda Passport EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
31 of 33 people found this review helpful

At first, I was disappointed having had 5 CRV's, a Pilot, a Civic, and the Fit models regarding fuel economy. Honda has been known for predictable mpg ratings. However after owning the Passport model for 2.5 months, the overall mpg has gotten much better. This certainly is the SUV for long road trips, tackling soft terrains, with a quiet cabin all around. I topped 29mpg traveling from southern Oklahoma to Denver Colorado before I hit stop and go traffic in Denver. But city driving yields for me 16-17 mpg verses the 19-20 mpg on my older Pilot. Needless to say, I really am enjoying the much quieter/comfortable ride over my predecessors. The front seats are very comfortable. The infotainment is greatly improved! As far as the 4WD is concerned, your able to select either of these modes for driving harsh conditions: snow, sand, mud to engage the torque you need. You are also able to disengage in the Auto Engine Idle if you wish. You can't beat the cargo area in terms of width. I love it. Unlike the Edmunds' Log review, the AC I found working great as a driver and passenger. Switching off the Climate control and/or ECO mode to just AC for those real hot days, gives a consistently cooler cabin. Finally, I really like the burst of power when accelerating from a stop. So would I purchase it again?... Yes...this suv is great long road trips more comfortable over the CRVs. Cons: After 15,000 miles a differential fluid change is recommend,. Very suprised at this with a 3 year follow up. I have leased it now for 2.5 years. I had replace the interior cover beside the drink holders--- stains or blemishes easy from what I don't know. I had to replace all 4 OEM tires but the streets where are the best either. Now the dealer is stating a brake fluid change at 22,000 miles @ $220.00 for the service charge. I have noticed the suspension isn't as smooth as used to be. But Oklahoma is known as the pot-hole state. It's higher body frame isn't really needed as this is not a vehicle I would considered for any type of out-back terrain even light rough terrain. All in all I am not going to purchase it. I think the Pilot is better choice for comfort and space.

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Great ride!

Rob, West Grove, PA, 11/25/2020
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57 of 63 people found this review helpful

This car is superb. Great handling and comfort. Perfect size if you want a mid-size SUV without a third seat. Only concern is the transmission which shifts at strange times

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Spacious & Powerful

David , East Elmhurst, NY, 10/26/2020
Honda Passport EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
46 of 51 people found this review helpful

Tons of space with just the right amount of power. AWD capability is more than enough for the daily grind and its extremely comfortable even with 5 adults inside.

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