2023 Honda Passport Review

Need more space than the typical small SUV offers but don't need three rows of seats? The 2023 Honda Passport may be just what you're looking for. It occupies the space between the smaller Honda CR-V and the larger three-row Pilot. It's essentially a smaller two-row version of the Pilot and it's our current favorite in this class. It further distinguishes itself from the Pilot with added off-road abilities that are bolstered by the introduction of last year's TrailSport trim.

In addition to the new trim, Honda refreshed the Passport with updated exterior styling. For 2023, the Passport is further enhanced with standard all-wheel drive across the lineup. Previously, the base EX-L was available with front-wheel drive. The addition of all-wheel drive should keep it in the top spot among two-row midsize SUVs that include the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Hyundai Santa Fe. As much as we like the Passport, it's not perfect. Thankfully, the good far outweighs any of the Passport's drawbacks, which include some driver assist technology that's not always seamless in operation. Check out all the details in our Expert Rating below.

What's it like to live with?

Edmunds added a Honda Passport to its long-term test fleet so we could get an in-depth ownership experience. Over the course of a full year, we found out what works well and what might need improvement. You can read all about our experiences in our Honda Passport long-term test.

The 2023 Honda Passport is available in EX-L, TrailSport and Elite trim levels. A 3.5-liter V6 engine (280 horsepower, 262 lb-ft of torque) is standard, and it's paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The EX-L comes with front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is now standard on all Passport trims. Feature highlights include: