The touchscreen infotainment system is within easy reach of the driver but, at times, hitting the right command is difficult while driving. In fact, the only difference is the seat perforation pattern. That's because the design and layout are identical. If you've spent any time in the larger Pilot, then the interior of the Passport will be instantly familiar. A multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines and automatic high-beam headlights are also standard, while blind spot monitors are standard on all but the Sport trim level. The brand's Honda Sensing suite of safety features is standard across all trim levels and includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and lane departure warning. Safety is a high priority in the midsize crossover segment, and Honda equips the Passport to take on this competitive field. With its all-terrain limitations taken into consideration, let's turn our attention away from majestic vistas and dizzying canyons and focus on the Passport's spec sheet. In a typical world where “off-roading” usually means parking once a year in a grassy lot at a local pumpkin patch, the Passport should do fine. Of course, in a typical world where “off-roading” usually means parking once a year in a grassy lot at a local pumpkin patch, the Passport should do fine.
On occasion, we did hear expensive-sounding scrapes coming from underneath our test vehicle when scaling some larger rocks. When left to its own devices, the Passport easily coped with every road condition and didn't place a wheel wrong. To be honest, we left the traction control management in Normal mode during the entire drive. Honda reps encouraged us to toggle between four different drive modes: Normal, Snow, Mud, and Sand. The i-VTM4 all-wheel-drive system also proves seamless in the way it transfers power between the front and rear wheels no matter if on paved roads or dirt trails. In this regard, the Passport is a step in the right direction, with handling that's accurate and never feels artificial in terms of feel and feedback. Last year, during our first drive of the larger Pilot, we found the full-size crossover's steering lacked much immediacy when getting a move on. Does that qualify as being sporty and adventurous, like Honda intended? While it's not going to challenge a Civic Type R for raw, visceral appeal, it's nice to know Honda engineers can instill a little engine magic into a mainstream crossover. When you really stomp on the gas, the V6 delivers solid acceleration – not to mention a nice engine snarl as the revs climb. We couldn't bring potholes along with us to see how the Honda fares on less-than-ideal pavement, though we're pretty certain good driving manners would shine through. Out on the sinuous and freshly paved roads surrounding Moab, the Passport is remarkably quiet and delivers a smooth ride that feels nicely controlled in corners. But the Passport's economy is only mid-pack when squared off against its crossover competition, such as the Nissan Murano, Chevrolet Blazer, and Ford Edge. That compares nicely to some of its thirstiest rivals, like the Toyota 4Runner, which returns only 17 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (when equipped with four-wheel drive). Adding all-wheel drive drops these figures to19mpgcity and 24 mpg highway. In standard front-wheel-drive form, the Passport returns an EPA-estimated 20 miles per gallon in city driving and 25 mpg on the highway. While some all-wheel-drive systems take a noticeable chunk out of overall fuel economy, this isn't the case with the Passport.
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