2024 Honda Passport / Follow The Leader!

The Passport uses the old Pilot's attributes to its advantage and disadvantage. Now, roughly nine years since the 3rd gen Pilot's debut, let's find out if the Passport is still competitive against cars like the Subaru Outback, Toyota 4Runner, Mazda CX-70, Jeep Grand Cherokee and countless others!
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00:00 Background
01:23 Exterior / Pricing
02:22 Interior
04:12 Backseat / Cargo
05:07 Off Road Test
07:20 Driving Impressions
10:26 Reliability
11:46 Final Thoughts

[@goldshadow534]

"Practice Juijitsu " 😌😌 I see what you did there

[@atvchicz400]

A "clean version" saying! lol

[@Squall1800]

I just bought it and man it's awesome! The storage is awesome, drives like a dream, and was well below 50k, well below!

[@johnsonl3656]

I bought a brand new Passport Touring back in 2019. Getting around 27-30 mpg at 70-75 mph. At over 78k miles, it still drives like new. Rock solid and very comfortable.

[@matthewharr6372]

same. we haven't put that many miles on ours yet but we still love this car. We bought it with 1 kid but now we have 2 and it has been great. Big room for all 4 of us and plenty of room in the back for the biggest grocery runs/christmas present hauls. I do wish we had sprung for the awd elite sometimes but it has handled great in snow/slush when needed.

[@johnsonl3656]

@@matthewharr6372 glad to hear that you love this car. It's a perfect size all around.

[@paulm6481]

It is a solid vehicle. My nephew was renewing his lease for another CRV, I recommended this vehicle. He did lease it and tells me it is like a tank. This may not look as sexy as Bronco but will have far fewer service/recall issues. It may not be as rugged as 4-Runner, but rides and handles better and is quicker. Even without the Pilot improvements it remains a solid entry for those in the know.

[@mikespies786]

We appreciate the compact yet robust rear design of the Passport; it played a significant role in our decision to choose it over the Pilot. Many 7-passenger SUV models, including the Pilot, often give off a "boaty" appearance at the rear, resembling a minivan. We prefer the rugged and boxy aesthetic of the Passport. Beyond that, my wife and I, both in our mid-50s, particularly appreciate the "old-school" layout of the Passport, which was a key factor in our decision to purchase this vehicle. In an era where distracted driving, such as texting while driving, is a major concern, we find it counterintuitive to see many manufacturers increasing vehicle settings via touchscreen, like the VW Atlas Cross Sport. Being able to adjust frequently used settings such as temperature using well-placed, familiar knobs or buttons not only makes it easy to use but, in our opinion, safer and far more functional. Touchscreens can be fickle to operate, causing drivers to take their eyes off the road, and the cost of a replacement screen, post-warranty, can be prohibitive. Additionally, the engine, albeit an old design, provides a level of reliability and predictability to ownership, giving us peace of mind in our purchase. Choosing to buy a 2024 model ahead of the much-anticipated redesign in 2025 was also a very intentional choice on our part. I appreciate your easy-going, candid approach, production quality, and the wealth of accurate information you provide in each video. Looking forward to seeing more!

[@ericschmitz357]

A number of recent 2024 Honda Passport reviews seen on KZbin - this is the best overall object review. Nice job. Still waiting for the 2025 PP.

[@differentvibezz3418]

Have a 22 exl and love it. Live in nyc and took it to florida and not 1 hiccup. Very spacious and reliable

[@mountainhobo]

4:50 Thanks for the useful cargo area measurements.

[@akelloatsen9286]

I need to "practice jujitsu" in mine! Good review!

[@craigo2142]

Welcome to Colorado. I like the outside looks of it. But, too big for what I need.

[@JP-nl6lb]

sksksksk I love this review, lots of character and points. Rock on Realistick crew!

[@Realistick]

Thanks for watching!

[@Elvis__TCB]

Thanks for the review. Can’t decide, want to replace my old Highlander. My favorite I’ve owned but it’s too big and rav4 is too small. Loving the long hair!

[@travisp11]

I bought a 2024 PP Trailsport and it came with the heated steering wheel which isn’t mentioned anywhere on the window sticker. Says online that the heated steering wheel is an option. Build quality is average. Mine has a few interior trim panels that aren’t flush, paint splotches on the outside and a hatch that is off 1/4” on one side and is very noticeable. Otherwise, I have been very happy with it. Towing package was an additional $900 and did not include the transmission cooler.

[@alexsin8311]

While I was looking for a used Lexus RX 450H L at Honda Dealer, I saw this 2024 Honda Passport Black Edition and test drive it, it changes my mind and right on that moment bought it. I have a 2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL that I sold and I thought Lexus will be a good replacement. I test drive a used Lexus RX450H, ride is fine but kind of small space allocation and its cost more than the New Honda Passport. I'm glad I made the right choice. Good review....

[@beatrixbrennan1545]

Coming from a piece of junk cherokee trailhawk, this passport is a similar, but more reliable alternative. I'm not one for needing an updated cabin every year. I just want functionality and reliability with the interior features. I'm going to test drive one tomorrow and see if it's what i hope it'll be. Great vid. Subscribed.

[@ak4939]

I used to have a 2022 version of the Passport.......I traded it in for my current car. But I dearly miss the Passport. It was reliable, super spacious and rugged enough for anything less than rock crawling.

[@ryanb8736]

What do you have now?

[@ak4939]

​@@ryanb8736 I replaced the Passport with a 2022 Mercedes E450 All-terrain wagon. The wagon is super smooth, rock-solid reliable, powerful and brilliant, but the Passport certainly is ahead of it in the cargo versatility aspect (height of the hatch area, for one). Even the Mercedes GLE450 SUV (or the Acura MDX or RDX from the Honda stable or the Subaru Forester or Subaru Ascent etc), does not have the hatch height versatility or capaciousness of the Passport, since they are all limited to a maximum hatch area height of 30”, while the Passport’s hatch area height is around 34”……a key difference when it comes to a boxy item, like say a 32” tall large dog crate, which would be swallowed up by the Passport, but would simply not fit in any of the aforementioned vehicles.

[@matthelms4167]

Great video. The pushbutton shifter and halogen high beams are deal killers for me. And the gauges. If the CR-V had roughly 200 HP / 225 ft.lb torque, a little more sound insulation, I’d snap one up.

[@matthewharr6372]

The halogen high beams keep me away from a ridgeline. I love the look of the LED headlights on our 2019 touring passport. LED high and low. If they ever put this front end on a Ridgeline I might go test drive one.

[@anaveragehuman2937]

My 2019 Odyssey has vtec too 😎

[@theobserver9565]

I thought about purchasing a Passport until I found out it only towed 3500lbs. It can tow 5000lbs if you purchase and pay to have the hitch, transmission cooler and wiring installed which adds at least 2000.00 bucks. Plus they have to take apart quite a bit of the vehicle to get it all installed. Big turn off. If it could tow 5000lbs and had the hitch and cooler installed from the factory like it should it would be something I would be interested in.

[@Babydaxx0412]

@realistick I can't decide whether to buy the outback wilderness or the passport trailsport. I'm mostly a suburban/highway driver. Which would you suggest? I've watched your videos on both and I think they made me even more torn 😆

[@Realistick]

The outback is a more comfortable imo and it should be more capable offroad since it has more ground clearance/better angles. It's a little softer and smaller so I'd prefer it on the highway too but I'd personally go for the Passport because I like the steering, analog controls and natural 9 speed AT more. If you're really torn, drive both, they're quite different so it'll probably become clear which is your preference then! Best of luck.

[@Babydaxx0412]

@@Realistick Thank you! I agree I do have to drive them. After watching your review of the passport, I was convinced I wanted that. I think it's the jiujitsu factor lol and the roominess. But now that you said the outback is more comfortable (i'm an old dude), it might have just tipped the scale towards that. But if I find the trailsport just as comfortable on my old bones I might go with that. I'll let you know!

[@kathysmith4026]

On a vehicle with vertical cup holders, who gets the top one and the bottom when you have a driver and passenger.?

[@xDraugrnaut]

Drivers preference. For me, that's the bottom closest to armrest.😊

[@abasasas]

Is that what the kids are calling it these days

[@user-BBBB8888]

2 row mid size suv shootout, which one is best overall.... Passport, cx70, or atlas cross sport?

[@Realistick]

I’ll put it together when I can!

[@magnoliap5824]

The CX70 will be much bigger, near 200” in length. This is only 189”. That’s a huge difference. The CX70 is too big for me.

[@thecleaningteacher638]

The Passport is like buying a well built ranch home from the 60s full of avocado green and harvest gold. If Honda would spiff this up a bit, it would be a slam dunk for automotive traditionalists.

[@jaywho476]

So you're saying it has a good ride until you hit a slight bump. Sounds good.

[@Realistick]

Not exactly, you feel the bumps, but they’re not jarring unless they’re large. There are smoother and/or softer rides out there for the money, this prioritizes handling for some reason.

[@Blank00]

Luckily an all-new PP is on its way

[@weedishere6685]

y that sound 6:14

[@genzigzag]

I find the obsession with 7 and 8 seat SUV's pointless, I've known numerous family members, friends and colleagues with 2 or even 3 kids who bought 3 row SUV's to say in the five years of ownership or the whole time we've owned the vehicle no one has sat in the 3rd row. Typical North American buying habit of over buying. The Passport seems like a good choice. FYI Honda is offering a $2k incentive on Passports, I guess the new model is right around the corner!

[@Realistick]

We do love to buy big out here, though coming from a family of five, we used third rows constantly in my household as a kid so I wouldn't call third rows pointless, but do most families need 210 inch land yachts? Nah.

[@genzigzag]

​​@@RealistickWow 5 kids I can't remember any family with 5 kids! My family were the outliers, my folks had 5 of us, but that was in the 60's and 70's. The 2.2 kids must be a Canadian thing in particular.

[@Realistick]

@@genzigzag 3 children, 2 adults, Not 5 kids! I think my parents would have combusted if there were five of us. We just carpooled a ton and were relatively close in age so having 3 rows was nice to give us some breathing room.

[@sivanm2130]

I love the simplicity but now they want to charge a premium for it 🤔

[@rileyjones750]

I’d buy one if it had the new pilot updates

[@islandknight6105]

Speculation is that the Pilot upgrades will come in 2025 model this summer. I’ll believe it when I see it!

[@anotheran]

The pilot is bigger, same engine, both unibody, and lower priced. For the mainstream, there isn’t a good argument to buy the passport. Want smaller than a pilot, save $10k and buy a crv. As argued by a few KZbinrs, Honda/acura product planners aren’t really on top of things.

[@Realistick]

I can see that angle but I disagree. The Pilot is better, and it's a good value too but it is not cheaper when comparably equipped (roughly 3 grand more). Additionally, the CR-V, when comparably equipped is 6 grand less (not 10) with a much worse awd system, less power, less towing capacity and less cargo/passenger space. This is the worst selling Honda for a reason, partially because it's old but also because it's a niche car. After giving it a chance, I think it's great option for people who don't need the heft/3rd row of the pilot but would prefer something more substantial than a CR-V.

[@anotheran]

@@Realistick corrected my comment. No point buying passport. If more substantial you got rdx for just $2,450 more than a passport

[@Realistick]

RDX is much smaller, more like a turbocharged CR-V than a luxurious Passport. A different appeal altogether.

[@efavuzza73]

The passport and pilot have two different engine. The pilot engine is new

[@anotheran]

@@efavuzza73 minor revisions to the same engine design J35Y8 vs J35Y6. No significant pros/cons between the two

[@7728abbott]

Greatly scripted today!

[@Realistick]

Thanks!

[@Bognerman14]

Problem with honda and other imports is that they make horribly ugly cars. They can't build a car with a nice. Classic line to save thwit lives. Just ugly. It's the reason I've never owned one.