2023 Honda Passport Review, Ratings, Specs, Prices, and Photos

What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Honda Passport? What does it compare to?

The Honda Passport is a mid-size crossover with seating for five. It’s mechanically related to the 2022 Honda Pilot, but while the Pilot’s strongest asset is its third row of seating, the rugged-looking Passport stands out thanks to the increased ride height that enables greater off-road capability. The competition in the two-row mid-size crossover segment includes the Subaru Outback, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Edge, and Toyota 4Runner.

Is the 2023 Honda Passport a good SUV?

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Thanks to a generous list of safety features and a spacious interior, the Honda Passport earns a TCC Rating of 5.8 out of 10. (Read more abouthow we rate cars.)

What’s new for the 2023 Honda Passport?

Not much, except slightly higher prices to account for newly standard all-wheel drive (previously an option on the base EX-L model). The Passport was refreshed for 2022 and with those recent updates carries into 2023 unchanged. Last year saw revised exterior styling for a more rugged look, new wheel designs, and a new Trailsport trim level that boasted cosmetic upgrades. A new Passport is expected within a year or two.

The Passport’s squared-off front look comes courtesy of a new, more truck-like hood and grille, creating a more distinct visual connection to the Ridgeline. A new back bumper accommodates large exhaust tips. Buyers can select from an updated menu of wheel designs, up to 20 inches. For more rugged looks, check out the Honda Performance Development, or HPD, style package, with a different grille, blacked-out fender flares, graphics, and wheels. Or, go for the Trailsport trim, with its off-road-inspired looks.

The powertrain carries over unchanged, a reasonably peppy 280-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 engine shared with the Pilot, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

Standard features include wireless device charging, an 8.0-inch display, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. Leather upholstery and heated front seats are also included, though the front seats would benefit from more support. There’s ample seating for five, as well as a maximum of about 78 cubic feet of cargo space.

The Passport is a solid choice for safety-conscious buyers. It earns good scores in crash test evaluations and comes standard with features such as rear seat and seat belt reminders, forward automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, active lane control, and blind spot monitors.

How much does the 2023 Honda Passport cost?

The Passport’s base EX-L starts at $41,410, and that now includes all-wheel drive. The Trailsport comes next, at $43,600, and the Elite at $46,560.

Where is the 2023 Honda Passport made?

The Passport is built alongside the Pilot, Ridgeline, and Odyssey at Honda’s plant in Lincoln, Alabama.