2019 Honda Passport In-Depth Review: Is This Honda's Best Off-Roader? (Part 2 of 2)

[@DDM7406]

This guy is an excellent reviewer! So smooth and knowledgeable

[@franknowakowski3103]

Agreed. One of the better reviewers OOT there.

[@jeffmercier7252]

And hes Canadian

[@dianejohanson98]

I just bought a brand new 2019 Passport. Love the way it drives, but I don’t do off road! Interior is really spacious. Mine is a Touring and has more bells and whistles and safety features than I’ve had on any other vehicle I’ve owned and I’ve owned some really nice vehicles in the past. We are also getting better gas mileage than they state for it, which is good.

[@pajamatime5750]

Alright already! I just got off a 12 hour night shift and all these TFL uploads are making it impossible to get to sleep!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Monkeyseemonkey79]

This guy is one of the best car reviewers I have ever seen. He's a natural pro. He always covers everything I want to know.

[@lexus_offroad_adventures]

This car is meant for road use and to have some off road capability. All the people comparing it to purpose-built body-on-frame offerings from other manufacturers are being hysterical.

[@apt62]

Daniel G exactly! Want a off-road car? Buy a 4Runner.

[@clarda1]

People are "hysterical" because Honda is advertising this as an off-roader. Which you pointed out, it is not.

[@f181234]

clarda1 there not advertising it as an all out off road vehicle they know that it’ll be mostly used on roads

[@clarda1]

@@f181234 They are certainly advertising it as an off roader. automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/passport "Watch the Passport take on rugged terrain, as it tackles sand and mud with ease." "Power to Tackle the Terrain Overcome the elements with ease in the 2019 Passport" "Built for the Outdoors Forged for outdoor exploration" Quite misleading.

[@asingreat4630]

clarda1 I appreciate researched, fact based comments like yours. Thumbs up.

[@S2kBPRIME]

One of the best reviewers on KZbin! Great job man!

[@S2kBPRIME]

@B J coming from a guy named BJ. gtfo

[@EvanMoon]

I like your reviews because you are having fun, Which makes it fun to watch

[@tritchie6272]

What I'm getting from this is if you want a hardcore offroader get a 4Runner or jeep.But if your after a nice Family hauler that you can take a family of 4 and a tent camping off the beaten path the passport might do the job. As long as your not trying to make it into the really rough stuff.

[@comradecaptain5710]

Great video, thanks. The Honda Passport just made my short list of future SUV purchase options. Thank you for the real world review, keep up the good work. Love the Jay's toque, nice touch.

[@Saud-mt4wi]

We have Honda Pilot, Now passport and next will be Airport lol

[@Agent77X]

Saud Khan Honda been making a small sleek business jet for about a decade!

[@Saud-mt4wi]

@@Agent77X 👍👍👍😂

[@williamsinger4124]

@@Agent77X correct. Now not only can you own a Honda pilot, you can also be a Honda pilot

[@Yul-Uhlu]

What about the TSA hybrid...?

[@blam7]

Saud Khan they are making a car called Airport next year😂jk!

[@BuckcreekTV]

Personally, I love the new passport! I think it looks great and does truly have a niche in the market. To explain this, I am going to compare it to the Honda Ridgeline (of which I am a fan). I think the ridgeline is fantastic but the styling is off and many people who buy midsize trucks do want the ability to have maximized off-road performance even for most of us including myself will never use many of these features or do any heavy offroading. Simply put, the market is limited and I much prefer the unique look of the 1st gen. Why does this matter? As mentioned the Passport carries Honda's comfortable ride and on-road handling characteristics while also allowing the weekend warrior to tow a small camper, ATV, boat, etc and have plenty of room for luggage at an affordable price point. Now realistically no one is buying the passport as an offroad vehicle but it is small and nimble enough to get to that secret fishing lake or forgotten log road while also providing superior traction in dust and snow covered roads. Now here is MY biggest worry with the passport, I believe the engine is too large... now hear me out, this is a smaller SUV and yes compared to the 4 runners it will most likely get better fuel economy but as much as I love Honda's 3.5 L V6 its a bit large, heavy, and thirsty for a vehicle this size. Now Honda is passing this off is smaller and dare I say sportier SUV what I would LOVE to see and believe would be a FANTASTIC engine choice for this vehicle is the 2.0 L 4 cylinder engine used in the Type R. Likely a sportier feel, more fuel efficient, and more exciting engine for everyday driving. Because once again how often is this vehicle going off road??

[@MrTemplarViking]

But with the 2.0L 4 banger, you wouldn't be able to tow that trailer or boat or dirtbikes.

[@broskoone]

The 6 is a tried and true bullet proof engine. I personally love the power. If you keep it long term the 6 will outlast the turbo 4. But we all like what we like.

[@mastafa4517]

I hear you and I agree! I like what you said about engine choice availability. That is just the one little item Honda can tweak on the Passport model! Thanks!

[@MrNemo721]

Awesome review! those first shots are fantastic. TFL video production quality has gone up significantly!

[@mastafa4517]

Thank you my brother! You nailed this review. No guessing here about what the Honda Passport brings to the table for its owners😎

[@SilverScarletSpider]

To me, the best off-roader is always the oldest and cheapest 4WD/AWD car you can find. That way, you can save the money getting a proper lift for at least 8.5 inches, a basic oversized rim/tire upgrade, a substantial brake upgrade, and a good skid plate. If you have the funds to buy a brand new car like the Honda Passport, it’s still a mighty fine choice and the best Honda has to offer. No CVT like the Subaru Forester and Murano; while still getting great fuel mileage

[@rabd3721]

It's also not a significant loss if you accidentally total your vehicle during an off road adventure. Still costly, but not as costly as destroying a pricey new vehicle.

[@noelebbert9322]

I wish Suzuki would partner with an American company to release the jimmy here. But would this compare to forester?? Personally I would buy pilot just to avoid cvt. With some proper tires I would think that the passport would be ok on light trails, there’s just no under body protection or after market to produce it. Great review I love the direction and staff that TFL has taken over the past couple of years really completely changed the channel in a positive way

[@noelebbert9322]

I meant passport not pilot in above comment

[@opwblade6952]

I'd compare this to an Outback. They're closer in size and the Forester is smaller

[@jonsprekelmeyer7625]

CVT? This has the 9 speed, not the CRV cvt.

[@f181234]

Noel Ebbert the JIMMY is too underpowered for America

[@spunkmire2664]

I know a family member who has that drive train. Engine and trans replaced at 44k, and then on second engine at 30k, fuel rail and all injectors replaced. All covered under ext. Warranty.

[@JonTP007]

Attention Honda: Please upgrade to the Accord Infotainment Interface, include a panoramic sunroof, and do away with all of that piano-black trim for the 2020 version.

[@dmajumdar2059]

Loved the video. Cheers!

[@GotterAdventure]

My 2007 Pilot’s Vtm-4 system is awesome off-road! I bet this Passport would be great with a 2” lift, all terrain tires, and sway bar disconnects.

[@JS-qi1ou]

Yeah the new update to the AWD system is light years better. They have 3.5" lifts for the passport now. Pretty crazy to see them in the wild.

[@danieltani2474]

Finallyyyyyyyy... I was waiting so bad for this review!!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@yippie6862]

TFL is lucky to have this guy aboard. Excellent reviewer.

[@rog351]

This is such a Terrific comprehensive review of the Passport. Really excellent and well said .... I feel I have a much more complete understanding about the vehicle together with its features. A much better focus in my opinion instead of the standard speed comparison with another vehicle. Thank you guys for this evaluation and commentary.

[@DAhonda247]

Great unbiased review. I only wish (and I’m sure others as well) you shown it handling a few more off-road oriented obstacles. Like actually testing the approach and decent angles in different scenarios, testing the traction of the vtm4, seeing what type of rutted out inclines it could handle etc. Then we’d know it’s capabilities and limits a little bit better in order to make a more accurate assessment of how it stacks up against its competitors. But overall, I appreciate what seemed to be a true unbiased assessment of this PASSPORT👊🍻

[@ChuddleBuggy]

Torque vectoring and traction control are the 2 best technologies the early 2nd millennium automotive scene will have ever seen. If i'm not mistaken, torque vectoring was pioneered by Mitsubishi while traction control was from Mercedes but developed by Land Rover to the rotary knob systems that we see now.

[@zdv-b3g]

It would be nice if they positioned this to be closer to a Cherokee Trailhawk competitor. IMO there is an unfilled gap for offroad-capable crossovers that have good predicted reliability.

[@cmadness1]

Great review. I actually think this new Honda is pretty good looking. I'd consider it if I were in the market.

[@michaels4516]

Great review on that passport! Just wishing Subaru doesn't sanction TFL anymore. We love to see those Subaru's by TFL. TFL has close to 1million subscribers with potential buyers, they are such a great automotive influencer on KZbin. That outback did great on TFL test, its totally fine for that Outback not climb over that big rock, it didn't look bad ay all for that outback at all matter of fact it look great for subaru showing they AWD system in its class, please get over that and hand over those keys to TFL. Hopefully Subaru PR sees this comment.

[@ThatDudeJunior]

Is there something I missed recently?

[@EvanMorganJek]

I like that Honda didn't give it a cvt. This is an suv i'd actually consider when i'm older

[@ismet_sxv]

Good review

[@waynedahms3885]

I thought that you did a great job with your review.I am looking forward to driving one when they come to the dealerships.

[@PatrickRich]

Willow flats road? I know the jokes is "I could take my accord on that!" but, kinda yeah. Last time I was out there I passed a geo metro filled with a coupla hippies. Not kidding. Granted they were working hard, but we say them pass by our campsite later so they made it.

[@Popflyer123]

Thanks! Price and luxury aside, for pure capability off road, how would you say it compares to Jeep Patriot 4WD manual for off roading? The Jeep Patriot has more ground clearance and better approach and departure angles I believe, but less HP and torque.

[@matts229]

analogue gauges with a nice digital screen between them would be way nicer that that 1980s digital dash. ick.

[@stevendphoto]

Drove one today and yes Honda nailed it and the Premium Stereo sounds great as well!

[@The_Notorious_CRG]

I don't know about you guys, but getting this guy from AutoGuide to me is a big get. And less Roman on the screen is the cherry on top.

[@thomasmedeiros5722]

The Touring Elite seems to offer most of the extra options that I will have to pay more for if I buy another Grand Cherokee. I was looking at the Overland or Summit trim if I want everything the Elite has? My only problem is how much am I giving up in the driving and traction difference between the two vehicles. I drive cross country to Utah and spend the winter in challenging snow conditions. During the summer I drive 5 hours to Maine to sea Kayak. Often have to launch at low tide and drive on slippery rocks so off-road performance is important. Can the new Passport handle this as well as the Grand Cherokee?

[@FACTOTUM_55]

Hey gents when the inevitable comparison comes between the Blazer and this. Please do not neglect to mention the passport is made in the USA and the Blazer is made In Mexico.

[@johnpauljansen9206]

Take it up Gold Mine Hill

[@kartboarder22g17]

Not a problem as it is same drivetrain as Pilot just better ground clearance and angles.

[@misterle7026]

Watch the pilot review.. it made it to the very top

[@spuper_sugoi_kid6426]

Gold mine hill is closed

[@aviator1228]

Great review! Looking forward to more! I personally love the Passport as well. I think it'll do really well.

[@rondail5675]

Great review, Thanks!! I like it except for too much blacked out, exterior is a little blah. Maybe the blah styling is due to the silver color. You didn't say which is AWD in the pricing! Is AWD standard with the EX-L, Touring, and Elite? Some reviewers are saying it rides hard and you feel the road bumps. Is that true?

[@zenjix77]

Excellent review

[@bowlingbrawn3063]

Did you notice if there was any difference in road feel and handling when driving the front wheel drive version versus the all wheel drive version?

[@Connor-gy7rj]

Wouldn’t it compete more with the highlander not the rugged 4Runner especially in the capability department but yet again the highland kinda also competes with the pilot so I am not really sure

[@ibdustin15]

People get butt hurt when they compare it to a 4 Runner because the 4 Runner is a more capable off road vehicle. However the Passport is more on road capable. It’s a good competition between the two depending on the consumers needs.

[@2006gtobob]

Excellent review!

[@jimvanderwood3094]

For us who tow - carrying capacity? Hitch? Brake controller ready? And why the low profile tires? Great for bent rims.

[@jmurph602]

How about a comparison between Subaru Crosstrek/Outback and Honda Pilot?

[@kartboarder22g17]

You mean Accent? Those are more similar than the Cross and out to the Pilot

[@raghur561]

This is exactly what I want

[@dillank3240]

The Crosstrek is much smaller than this.

[@chibianh7700]

Who is this guy?? Great addition to the channel!

[@jasonmartineau6441]

His name is Stephen Elmer. He was with TFL from 2018 to 2020.

[@gman1868]

What is your opinion on the 9 speed versus the 6 speed from Honda? I noticed the lag between shifts with the 9 speed and it's not as responsive at the 6 speed. What do you think?

[@crsantin]

Great review 👍. Interesting vehicle. I might still want a Grand Cherokee Trailhawk or a 4Runner but this is worth checking out.

[@jonsprekelmeyer7625]

What about the new Bronco? If they ever release it!

[@richjarcy3930]

Love the review. Looks like an interesting vehicle. But Honda has lost their mind with the pricing.

[@sergiocorrales6797]

Rich Jarcy i agree with you

[@stevepowsinger733]

It's all the cars now.

[@fakeappellation7343]

Right? It starts at $44,000 CAD... For me that would be 4 years of just going to work to pay the car. (after paying rent and food).

[@SouthernGentleman55]

Paying for reliability

[@stevemalone2010]

Well done, the price comparisons with competitors was helpful.

[@gilvelaz69]

Love the video u did such an amazing job review the passport I think is one of the best Honda cars if not the best

[@HappyCarReviews]

I love the way KZbinRS are getting better and better with their intros 😍 Now, I have to increase my work 10X 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Gherbert1348]

I love that it looks like the rear seats can fold completely flat, but what are the hatch opening size? Do you think you could get a sheet of plywood, even on a angle?

[@Deeboskim]

Nice review. Will be interesting to see how one of these will do with a lift and more offroad oriented wheel/tire combination. Obviously it won't be able to compete with real 4x4 trucks in more extreme situations like rock crawling and really rutted trails, but it seems like it will be able to handle some rough and slippery roads. Want to see how it does up Gold Mine Hill and how it compares to Subarus AWD system.

[@mjm7875]

I think that more aggressive off road courses should be used to showcase a vehicle's AWD capability. For example, in this case, I think a tougher off road course could have been chosen. Furthermore, I would suggest putting the FWD version of the Passport on the course to prove that an AWD vehicle is indeed warranted for the course. Then they can showcase the AWD capabilities of the Passport, and that makes it look better. Maybe kill momentum too on those hills on off road courses so that all the pressure is on the AWD system. And don't forget tires make a massive difference too.

[@jamesbockenstette4332]

Good review and very good reviewer.

[@nowayoutstp4]

Just bought the Honda passport and made a bunch of videos so far.

[@ArthurHoHoHo]

Great review! Love the Blue jays hat !!!! 🇨🇦

[@timkline162]

Do you have to plug your phone into the USB for apple car play, or will it work with just bluetooth?

[@danieltani2474]

I just finished to watch and I loved the review... Thank you for sharing all this information with us. I have a question about the park... Can we take whatever car we have and go there to drive and have fun? I'm not from the US so I was wondering if we can do that.

[@JamesHuntingtonBed]

I’ve seen the ridgeline do good off-road. This will be better for sure. I already want one. But I have a 2010 Murano LE that is very close to this. The new Murano is not even as good as the 2010

[@Maxi_Shubert]

Does it have the same rear gearbox as Ridgeline? As i remember Ridgeline gearbox was overheated at some off road. There is video on this channel

[@gkrcr882]

Aye carumba, that's not cheap! Smarter move would be to pick up a preowned RDX if one wanted all the goodies and technology. I predict

[@axllebeer]

How does it compare to the Subaru Forester ? Seems like that should be in the same class?

[@regsparkes6507]

I am not a fan of Honda products in general ( long boring story ) but I will admit that this Passport seems to be built to do just what Stephen talks about here. I would rarely ever take a vehicle like this off road. BUT, I know that if I have to,.I can get through that type of terrain. I think it will be a nice winter time daily driver. ( the all wheel drive system is what I am referring to here.) Good review TFL-C

[@rtardkoolie]

What is the name of the music from the intro (the Western style music)?

[@umermohammad612]

How would you compare it's off-road capability to Outback 3.6R?

[@randys3010]

Has anyone mentioned the scenery at 9:28? Awesome! Great job with the review yet again.

[@davidballoid2118]

You guys want to compare it with a Jeep Wrangler, how about comparing it with a Jeep Cherokee and not the Grand Cherokee?

[@pdlynch4330]

Good review. Not sure why two videos. The same intonation for every sentence gets old quickly. No one ever mentions how the display is part of the dash instead of popping out of the top of the dash like many models. Comparing this to a 4-Runner is comical...I suppose they both have 4 four doors, that’s a similarity ...

[@niklasky5040]

What's with the Blue Jay's beanie??

[@wentfishing]

For a big man like you how comfortable was your ride? Driving non stop for 3-4 hour?

[@shoka_01]

So...considering TFL, Redline and KBB released pretty much the exact same video at the same time, and the three videos all appeared in my feed in a row...are we *ever* going to get a collab with all my favorite auto channels? Still waiting!! Let’s make it happen people :)

[@rogueee]

Didnt mention any skid plates?

[@beadingandcrafts]

Very helpful review

[@highonlifefishing4007]

I wanna see any honda AWD vs a RAV4

[@misterle7026]

There is a video already done... it's the snow comparison. Just a spoiler alert, Acura has been perfecting their SH-AWD system for a good 15 years and it's the same hardware on the Honda.

[@stevepowsinger733]

In the end it seems to cost as much as the Pilot. It has the same space as the CRV though. You're paying for off-roading. If you've priced a Jeep Wrangler lately the price is about par. In the end, the decision comes down to the kind of deal they will give you.

[@najthesavior4286]

Is it better than the Jimny

[@roellopez2405]

All those suvs are not even in the same class ?

[@number1heatrocka287]

TFL should just move to Moab already 😁

[@aron6998]

Number1HeatRocka why? Colorado has way more and better off-roading they just choose to keep going to the same ones

[@chovue2363]

Isnt it because the companies fly them over to utah where they hold the press events? I dont think everyone just decides to go to moab all at the same time.

[@Earlywinters09]

Great review. Thanks!

[@pascalleduc1735]

In Québec we call it the Honda Plotte!

[@lg5510]

Your music is too loud, but thanks for the review

[@parashuramm7139]

Honda Passport is more comparable to Toyota Highlander. Comparing it with 4Runner is kind of a stretch in my opinion.

[@maxzuschinoutdoors4868]

Agreed... my 2006 runner would make this thing look silly off-road

[@drwho534]

I don't get it? Honda has the large Pilot, the mid-size CRV, the compact HRV, why the need for another suv vehicle...that's basically the same overall size of the CRV?

[@nmarkus666]

You can't tow 5000lbs with a CRV and not everyone wants a 3 row

[@lttseng1]

I wonder what would Honda do to compete with Toyota Land Cruiser. I'm a Honda fan. If Honda can do a little bit more than just family cars & cross overs (i.e. a truck to go against Toyota Tacoma), it would be nice.

[@guitarmetaldemon]

Anyone know the name of this trail?

[@nursep18]

Great review. Does anyone really like that piano black trim. I am NOT a fan.

[@wmdoux2108]

D Kracker: Yes, I don’t like painted bumper covers on SUV’s or pickups. Trucks get bumped! With cladding, the inevitable scratches and dents are less noticeable and therefore easier to live with.

[@ZAINABBAS]

Like the Car, Love the Review !

[@1drummer172]

Thank you; another great review! I’m loving this vehicle.👍

[@0228mustang]

Pricing problem is Honda dealers will be adding $3k - $5k of fluff to the MSRP...

[@J-W.-]

I hear they usually discount their vehicles well. I'm sure they up price on the Type R

[@LacDole]

If you are on the market for a Honda, you can purchase them via leads makers CarsDirect.com or TrueCar. I've done that 4 times since 2006 and every time I was able to get plain Honda $1500 to $6000 below MSRP and equipped them myself. I was even able to special order one. Never walk-in to purchase a vehicle, that's the biggest mistake people do.

[@f181234]

0228mustang no markups are illegal in Canada 🇨🇦

[@aron6998]

f181234 man no one can markup anything in Canada? How does businesses stay open markup = profit government controlled no markups = no profit and at that point why have a business? Are you sure “mark ups” are illegal and it’s not maybe price gouging that’s illegal

[@CoelhoSports]

i visited the truecar site once and checked their prices for a vehicle i was curious about. it showed this curve reflecting what % of the time this car sells at different prices, but it says if you want actual quotes you have to complete a form. i made up a fake phone number but i used my real email address. because i was researching a toyota and i had purchased a toyota before and i was in the toyota database (gave my number to the service department), immediately (less than 1 second) after hit send my (real, which i did not provide truecar) phone started ringing off the hook and my email account, of course, was spammed for days. there was no quote sent as promised. i also got lots of solicitations from dealers of other brands i did not inquire about. you can EASILY beat whatever truecar says is a rare deal on the curve they show by just emailing all the dealers in your area. you can also go to those car buying services from AAA, sam's club (which uses truecar's database), costco, USAA, etc, which actually DO get you a real quote instead of just immediately selling your contact info to insurance companies and dealers, but their quote is still not as good as you could get just by emailing dealerships in your area. don't even listen to anyone talking about MSRP. except for a few west coast dealershjips, paying MSRP is unheard of. what you are shooting for is below invoice, which is what i bought my last vehicle for. lots of carmakers and dealerships regularly discount below invoice, especially high volume dealers in december.

[@TheArunkp]

Great review. Look forward to driving the 4WD Passport.

[@Shelter93]

Not that quick? It's a small 4 door car with 280 horsepower. 0 to 60 At or below 6 seconds. What does this guy drive to work a Ferrari?

[@practicalguy973]

I was really impressed with this vehicle until the piano black gloss dash and console was shown. Its such a pain especially with light offroading. Dust will find its way there fast and then you'll scratch it cleaning it.

[@LacDole]

Passport, Pilot & Ridgeline have the same captain front seats as the Odyssey and since it's all based on the Odyssey platform, I think this should be compared to the Toyota Sienna AWD... :-P

[@theylied1776]

Have they finally designed their own Truck frame or is Honda still repurposing a lifted Car frame?

[@alliejr]

It's (obviously) not a new body-on-frame design. It's a CUV, just like everything else (except real pickup trucks and Jeep Wrangler). It's the same chassis as the Pilot, Ridgeline, Acura MDX and Honda Odyssey.

[@theylied1776]

@@alliejr My favorite quote from Jeremy Clarkson, when he was on Top Gear is, "Honda designs and makes cars with all of the enthusiasm that you would expect from the worlds largest Motorcycle maker."

[@falkobalko9006]

can you just lift it,get a nice suspension and better tires in order to make it more 4runner like??

[@BlackstoneCowboy]

SheepTrees checkout Jon DZ adventures. He modified his 2019 passport with new tires and a lift kit and added 4 inches of lift! Plus he added a skid plate and his Passport is exceeding most people’s expectations.

[@westcoastdowny]

A 0-60 , would of been interesting! Hopefully we can see that in the future, maybe against a Jeep (drag race) ?

[@alanplur]

The 5000 lbs text appeared way off-screen.

[@CoelhoSports]

the 4runner can't tow 5,000lbs?