2019 Honda Passport The Go-Anywhere Honda?
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Date: 2019-06-20
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Stephen Hendricks
I'm a fan of this entire tweener category of crossovers that average around 189-190 in length and includes the Edge, the new Blazer, the Santa Fe, the Grand Cherokee, the Passport, the Outback, etc. As a group, they're larger than those in the compact segment but half a foot or more shorter than the larger three row crossover category. In fact, it may be surprising to find that most vehicles in this category are an inch or so shorter than a midsize sedan like the Accord and Camry, making maneuvering in traffic and parking more convenient. And if one hangs a bike rack on the back, extending the length by 12-18 it can make the difference between fitting a vehicle in a crowded garage and lowering the door or removing the rack. When my wife and I were shopping for a new SUV last year, we zeroed in on vehicles in of this size. In our case, though, we opted for another vehicle in the same size category -- the KIA Sorento. It's often ignored when the tweener group is considered because it has a third row of seats but except for offering a naturally aspirated V6 and the additional seating it's virtually identical to the Hyundai Santa Fe in terms of overall dimensions, passenger room (in the first two rows, cargo capacity, and with the same transmission, AWD system, infotainment system, switchgear, etc. Considering that the Santa Fe is essentially an updated version of the 2017 two row Sorento with the same turbo4, that's not surprising. We're a small family (two adults, a teenage daughter, and a big dog. We could have opted for a two row crossover. In fact, the Sorento was the only three row vehicle that made it to the finals in our shopping. And like many Sorento owners, we keep the third row stowed over 90% of the time giving us the same cargo space as a Santa Fe or an Edge. But it's a great convenience occasionally when we have six or seven passengers on a local trip that would otherwise require two vehicles. We're no longer in the market but if we were we'd take a serious look at the Passport. Its V6 is solid and (imo) more suited to a two ton vehicle than a turbo4 cylinder engine in terms of durability and smoothness. The AWD system is arguably the best in the mainstream class. Yes, it's essentially a shorter version of the Pilot but that's not a bad thing. I haven't driven the Passport with its nine speed transmission but I'm guessing it might be less than ideal but perfectly acceptable. I suspect we'd still opt for a Sorento (It's my wife's daily driver and I'd have to pry her cold dead fingers off the steering wheel if I insisted on replacing it) but the Passport adds another option in the tweener SUV category and that's not a bad thing, either.
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I'm a fan of this entire tweener category of crossovers that average around 189-190 in length and includes the Edge, the new Blazer, the Santa Fe, the Grand Cherokee, the Passport, the Outback, etc. As a group, they're larger than those in the compact segment but half a foot or more shorter than the larger three row crossover category. In fact, it may be surprising to find that most vehicles in this category are an inch or so shorter than a midsize sedan like the Accord and Camry, making maneuvering in traffic and parking more convenient. And if one hangs a bike rack on the back, extending the length by 12-18 it can make the difference between fitting a vehicle in a crowded garage and lowering the door or removing the rack. When my wife and I were shopping for a new SUV last year, we zeroed in on vehicles in of this size. In our case, though, we opted for another vehicle in the same size category -- the KIA Sorento. It's often ignored when the tweener group is considered because it has a third row of seats but except for offering a naturally aspirated V6 and the additional seating it's virtually identical to the Hyundai Santa Fe in terms of overall dimensions, passenger room (in the first two rows, cargo capacity, and with the same transmission, AWD system, infotainment system, switchgear, etc. Considering that the Santa Fe is essentially an updated version of the 2017 two row Sorento with the same turbo4, that's not surprising. We're a small family (two adults, a teenage daughter, and a big dog. We could have opted for a two row crossover. In fact, the Sorento was the only three row vehicle that made it to the finals in our shopping. And like many Sorento owners, we keep the third row stowed over 90% of the time giving us the same cargo space as a Santa Fe or an Edge. But it's a great convenience occasionally when we have six or seven passengers on a local trip that would otherwise require two vehicles. We're no longer in the market but if we were we'd take a serious look at the Passport. Its V6 is solid and (imo) more suited to a two ton vehicle than a turbo4 cylinder engine in terms of durability and smoothness. The AWD system is arguably the best in the mainstream class. Yes, it's essentially a shorter version of the Pilot but that's not a bad thing. I haven't driven the Passport with its nine speed transmission but I'm guessing it might be less than ideal but perfectly acceptable. I suspect we'd still opt for a Sorento (It's my wife's daily driver and I'd have to pry her cold dead fingers off the steering wheel if I insisted on replacing it) but the Passport adds another option in the tweener SUV category and that's not a bad thing, either.
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VitaZgal
My goodness you're good I already bought the Higlander(used) and now I am thinking of getting this or pathfinder as well. I've got to stop watching. LOL. feel good Alex and. thanks- it has made the difference in my upcoming move from NY to MN. my friends thankyou. through me. Evidently I was driving them nuts with all my questions. after I found you. it was a Home Run(June 9th I bought the Highlander. Thank you again, Nancy
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My goodness you're good I already bought the Higlander(used) and now I am thinking of getting this or pathfinder as well. I've got to stop watching. LOL. feel good Alex and. thanks- it has made the difference in my upcoming move from NY to MN. my friends thankyou. through me. Evidently I was driving them nuts with all my questions. after I found you. it was a Home Run(June 9th I bought the Highlander. Thank you again, Nancy
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jojo0827
What are your thoughts on the passport versus the Acura RDX? I feel like theres a bit or overlap when it comes to msrp between the two when comes to the elite trim passport
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What are your thoughts on the passport versus the Acura RDX? I feel like theres a bit or overlap when it comes to msrp between the two when comes to the elite trim passport
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Kevin Wright
I would take the Honda Accord Crosstour as it has the same engine but the 6 speed auto and basically the same amount of interior space
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I would take the Honda Accord Crosstour as it has the same engine but the 6 speed auto and basically the same amount of interior space
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