That 3.5 engine is proven and bulletproof throughout the Honda/Acura lineup! No comparison to the Grand Cherokee.... when the Jeep is being crushed at the Junkyard, the Passport will still be rolling up the miles and setting new milestones!!
Just purchased this gun metallic gray with 27k miles. Paid $28k otd 2021. This midsize is underrated, imo. Huge inside and very comfortable interior with tons of features, including safety. Honda’s V6 are pretty good. Enough power and decent mpg. It can fit in a two car garage. Considered the Grand Cherokee Limited trims were more, and Honda V6 > GC V6. Took a peak at the new GC >$52K. No thank you. The $28K Passport was an easy choice. Ben, you are a hand full of videos I watch, and was happy to see your video about this vehicle. Keep up the good work!
I just bought a 2021 Passport Elite. If you can find it for 40 grand let me know. It’s a lot more than what your video said. I have owned GMC’s for 25 years because my brother retired from their and I got a employee discount. The GMC’s were breaking down so much we became known on a first name basis with the dealership. I have spoken to several mechanics who stated that if it wasn’t for American cars we would be out of business. The Passport rides beautiful.My brother in-law Owns a 2009 Pilot with 150 thousand miles and has had no problems with it except routine maintenance. I highly recommend the Passport. I am still trying to figure out all the gadgets it comes with. Goodbye GM you should have made better vehicles.
Life of a vehicle depends on how careful you are. I had an Infiniti I35 which I drove for 289,000 miles and them someone bought it for 5000. All cars should last 300000 miles, but we are very rough and do not take care of issues in time. No one explains gadgets of Passport, I still do not know a few. I think Passport will not last more than few years in the line up.
You know, it’s really funny. I worked for a GM dealership years ago. All the techs made 80-100,000 a year. Always busy. Later worked for an Acura and Honda dealer. Struggled for money because they didn’t break! I’ve owned 6 Hondas and just ordered this exact EX-L. White with the black interior… can’t wait to take delivery. My father has only owned GM products and I’ve been trying to convince him to get a Honda for his next lease. He knows, if he switches he’ll never go back and he’s against buying any vehicle that isn’t American. Although most Hondas are American made he doesn’t care.
I hate center arm rests, besides being uncomfortable they are ergonomically unhealthy. I've avoided buying a modern car because so many have a center arm rest. I'd buy the Passport but the fuel economy sucks.
Did you get any type of deal? I’m looking to get one but I’m trying to estimate how much of a down payment I might need? I know it depends on credit and all that type of stuff but what did you have to pay?
Good video. I have a 2021 Honda Passport Elite AWD and it has LOTS more options than this EX-L does. This is my second Passport and I hope it will be bulletproof like Hondas are known for. One critique though, the "D/S" is for "Drive" and "Sport" mode. In Sport mode you can use the paddle shifters for going up/down the gears. I have found that if you're hauling a trailer (I have a 6' X 12' enclosed trailer, approx. 1200 lbs. empty, and a Honda 4-wheeler, approximately 600 lbs.) you should put the transmission in to 7th gear or so to get the acceleration and lessen the stress on the motor shifting too early.
My 2021 Passport EXL , 3 day post purchased has rusty “ Knuckle “ covers under the car , next to the wheels. Honda says it’s not a problem.... should I be concerned?
I have squeaky brake (Honda EX-L 2020) from the very beginning, but Honda technician refuses to believe and say he cannot hear sound of screeching brakes
Yes, it does have a Sport mode, with manual shift paddles on the steering wheel. He completely also missed the nuances of the sophisticated drivetrain.
Ha ha, I agree with you on that. I so wish they had back lights like Honda CRV or something similar because it would really improve the look. That combine with leaving old gear shifter instead of going to buttons, like they now did in Pilot as well, and it would win them so much more customers. I bought it because it fits a lot of my needs and other SUV's / Cross overs didn't but I hate button gear shifter.
I have a Grand Cherokee and my wife has a Passport. For me, the Grand Cherokee is more comfortable due to the seats. The seat bottoms in the Passport are too short for me and I'm only 5'10". The Passport is very good though. The 3.5 lacks low end punch to GM's 3.6 but the Honda sounds angry at the vtec switchover which makes it seem more sporty. For long term ownership, I would go with the Honda based on proven reliability over the years.
Is the engine "Direct Injected" or "port injected"? The GDI design has been a problem source in other manufacturers' engines..... If Honda has overcome those difficulties, I think it would be worth a mention.
Why the fuck sake Honda, Toyota, and all other Japanese manufacturer put infotainment screen with 40% bezels with only 60% screen in most of the SUVs. Looks fucking soo outdated. When I see like this, it completely deal breaker for me.
Because it has 20" rims and large tires with low sidewalls. It gives more sporty/ off road look. If you like more comfortable ride of Pilot you need to negotiate or buy 18" rims and get different tires or just sell original and get different. I didn't know about it until I actually got on Passport forums.
