Honda's NEW 2026 Passport is AIMING right at Toyota's 4Runner...

[@limitedreach4446]

This has the potential to be the best softroader, non-BOF crossover. I’m excited to see the upgraded AWD system, which will debut in this! Honda, we need a new Ridgeline like YESTERDAY!

[@Jamal-ub1ko]

Soft-roader, yes, but I don't think this will hold a candle to some unibody SUVs like the Grand Cherokee, Defender, or GLE. I wonder how it will do against the Bronco Sport though

[@limitedreach4446]

⁠@@Jamal-ub1koDefender is hard to beat but GC and GLE are both softened for family uses and cater towards luxury, this will be tuned to be more rugged.

[@Jamal-ub1ko]

@@limitedreach4446 The Passport is definitely more of a family than the GC. There is no way it will be more capable than say a GC Trailhawk or even a GLE with the off-road package. As far as FWD-based crossovers are concerned, the Passport will be one of the best. That being said, it won't be a match for most of the RWD-based ones. The Passport Trailsport will be more rugged than a standard Passport, but not compared to a GC or GLE

[@PWCDN]

@@Jamal-ub1ko everyone I've heard that go a Bronco now regrets owning a Bronco. You won't regret owning a Honda, be it boring or not. Grand Cherokees, Defender and GLE are way pricier than this, not even comparable. If you can afford a Passport does not mean you can afford those other three lol

[@jholeify]

I'm just hoping they can keep it under 50K.

[@Kevin-qz4eq]

this is gonna rock the speedbumps at the mall

[@AlphaDino]

Ford Broncos with 35" tires do a better job with mall speedbumps.

[@INNIMA]

So if you buy a trail sport your expected to live on the camp ground?

[@Que67kdro90]

@@INNIMAthat’s how honda advertises it as a fake 4x4

[@3r1c3]

More like rocking the shitty roads and potholes where I live

[@dr3amboy3657]

@@Que67kdro90 That's how all the car markers are advertising now. I only see Range Rovers, Jeeps, Lexus GXs at Whole Foods and they are all clean

[@chrysokos]

Excited for this. As an owner of both a passport and 4runner, this is what Honda needs to do. They will still have a ways to go match a 4runner off road, this is a step un the right direction.

[@Namesi]

The overwhelming majority of 4Runners never leave the pavement - this Passport will look the part and behave much better on road. Factor in the tried and true N/A V6 and a likely smaller price tag and it makes this a very compelling option. Also nice to know that the new Ridgeline will likely be sticking with the V6 as well which will make it and the Frontier the last two in the segment. Honda is definitely playing their cards right.

[@yelapa999]

"The overwhelming majority of 4Runners never leave the pavement"… Thus the Honda can be a poseur and needn't be fit for purpose? That's hooey.

[@islanddon865]

I'm betting the closest any of these SUV's get to see any nature is a soccer field. But this has really nothing to do with selling you a tough, bad ass, rock climber. It's really about, "Selling the Dream". Marketing cares only about that. Marketing firures out the various dreams people have for their vehicles. Then they create the specific vehicles that can simulate that dream. But they don't need to invest in the cost of fulfilling that dream that has an extremely low probability of being fulfilled. You know, like buying a super fast sports car that has the ability to compete on a Drag Strip, or Race Track, but will never go beyond the Spectators' parking lot. We Marketers are a sneaky bunch! 😆

[@yelapa999]

@@islanddon865 The 4Runner has a reputation forged by a huge community using them on trails over decades. The Passport has no reputation or Palmer's of any kind; that won't change in 2025.

[@Namesi]

​@@yelapa999 The Passport will be very well fit for purpose - which like I said for most people will be daily driving and maybe the occasional ski/camping trip. The question is whether you will let your ego supplant your reason or not. Of course the 4Runner has more _potential_ to be capable off-road; the point was that the majority of its owners never scratch the surface of that potential - they simply want to appear as if they do.

[@yelapa999]

@@Namesi The so-called argument is that these will compete in the same segment. I say nay nay. However I will happily note that I had a ton of off road fun with my ancient Honda Element.

[@bandwagon240]

It will compete with the Grand Cherokee and the Nissan Pathfinder as those are both fellow unibodies.

[@iangillespie3657]

I hope they get rid of the push button shifter

[@Blank00]

At least that would be better than the rotary shifters found on Fords and Chryslers, and the touchscreen shifter found on Teslas

[@MistaRoyanT]

You get used to the business pretty quick. Because of how the buttons are laid out, you can use it without looking. The downside is that it's slow to respond when shifting from park or reverse

[@aaronmckiddy]

​@MistaRoyanT this is true in the my 2020 pilot but my 2018 accord 2.0t has instant response when putting it into drive

[@Blank00]

@@aaronmckiddy so then maybe it lags on some cars because of different transmissions used. The 2020 Pilot has a ZF 9AT while the 2018 Accord 2.0T has an in house 10AT.

[@bobcoats2708]

Keeping the NA V6 is a great move. This will satisfy most people’s needs, and will be a valid competitor to the 4Runner. For the small subset of buyers who want to truly off-road their rig, there is no comparison. All depends on what you want.

[@lajlijthoj]

Toyota just needs to send over a rebadged Suzuki Jimny to the US with a Camry motor and true 4x4. It'll sell like hotcakes if under $30k.

[@bsl345]

Proven V6 & IVTM-4, strong magnets!

[@wwonka52]

Today at my Honda dealer for service, (HRV) I saw an Element in their used car junk lot. Boy I was still tempted. keep me updated. lol

[@tmwei396]

I like the fact that they're keeping their NA V6 but the only thing keeping me from getting one is that it is an interfering engine, especially with a timing belt instead of a chain.

[@BillyBobTup]

That is also what I hate about my Ridgelines(08 and 21)

[@Davidnprogress2]

Great video. I initially planned to upgrade my 2017 Outback to the Wilderness edition, but now the Passport is my new obsession. We have had at least one Honda for 30 years (CRV currently) and have never experienced an issue. Now just have to wait for the actual release of this vehicle

[@mikeboatright5349]

For most people this Honda will work better with ride quality, etc.... If you need 4Low than you buy a LC or 4runner or Jeep, etc... Most people don't need 4Low but it's nice to have in case you need it. Stuck in sand on the Texas beaches.

[@deanbass09]

Unibody , Transverse engine, AWD based on FWD platform Thats not how you compete with a 4Runner.

[@vasekvi]

Most 4R buyers don't even know it is body on frame and has a longitudinal engine. The salesperson even told me it had 4 wheel double wishbone suspension when we bought our last one.

[@OBrandt-i5c]

It is competing with the PURPOSE for which MOST people buy a 4Runner. Mostly suburban running, and at best a few dirt roads, and this vehicle can exceed all of those typical 4Runner use cases. The dedicated extreme off-roaders will of course look elsewhere, but those are the tiny minority. Honda is doing the smart thing here.

[@Que67kdro90]

@@vasekvidid you interview all 4 runner owners?

[@DarthNero]

@@OBrandt-i5cThe biggest appeal of the 4runners is the rugged & old school truck based SUV feel that it has. The passport can’t match that because it’s a crossover that feels like a car except it has a rugged appearance. Similar to what Subaru offers with the wilderness package with their Outbacks & Foresters.

[@OBrandt-i5c]

@@DarthNero you are preaching to the choir here. I understand what the 4Runner represents. However, as I highlighted above, the reason why a MAJORITY of the 4Runner buyers, purchase the 4Runner, is definitely not rock-crawling, but "dominance" in the Parking lot of the local mall, with a "tough looking" SUV. A smaller minority goes for camping and other light-duty offroading tasks. The extreme rock crawlers are as rare as hens teeth. Honda has done their market research well, when they created this product, since it satisfies/exceeds the needs of 99.5% of the buying public, perceptionally, and functionally.

[@DustyHiker]

I like that the c pillar is not uneven like the pilot.

[@preoksaha4504]

The passport’s interior will have the bigger screen from the accord with the pilot layout…Google passport interior leaks

[@rightlanehog3151]

Kirk, Honda needs to partner up with Isuzu again and build a body-on-frame 4X4 if they want to worry the 4Runner and/or Toyota Motor Corporation. 😉 I hope you are going to Japan to preview a made- for- North American Honda Jazz Shuttle. 🤞🤞In terms of the Passport's 'simplicity', I don't consider direct injection, cylinder deactivation and 10 speed transmissions as particularly simple. I am looking forward to your mpg test on the complicated Land Cruiser . 🤩

[@emikomina]

The new 2025 Isuzu MU-X looks great if you've seen it

[@blackcow8114]

cmon nissan, where's the new xtrail...

[@KirkKreifels]

Xterra?

[@blackcow8114]

@@KirkKreifels ah yes xterra 🤣 got confused for a sec

[@dejonm2001]

I believe it’s coming 2025/2026. It may be wishful thinking but think about it they have the platform (frontier), they cut down on there portfolio so they have the space, AND very recently they released various off-road versions of their popular SUV’s. They have all the ingredients they need

[@jakejake8432]

I'm waiting for the refresh 2026 honda accord

[@AlphaDino]

The prototype is in the appliance dept at Home Depot. I own a 2014 V6 Accord. RIP Accord.

[@trungluu6652]

Oh yeah!! V6 baby!! No turbo inline 4 BS!!

[@guentherwilke2055]

It can take aim at the Pathfinder, but that's about it. Lets see the '26 Ridgeline already.

[@jonathansmerigian9737]

A large amount of press videos for bronco, jeep, and other off road vehicles designed in Detroit are shot at silver lake dunes in Michigan. Sleeping bear is another a popular spot for dunes but they don’t allow vehicles on those

[@DLNix]

Kirk thanks for the "Prelude" to your Japan trip. Waiting on Gen 3 Ridgeline and assume styling will be similar to Passport vs Pilot. Still like to see MDX 3.0 Turbo V6 used in Honda SUV/Truck as a performance product plus double wishbone front suspension (with static shocks) but neither will likely happen.

[@rightlanehog3151]

I thought this was a Prologue to his Japanese junket.

[@spade118]

As a current Passport what id like to see is more ground clearance, more robust transfer case and rear differential... Tend to get hot on step climbs or sand. 10spd is so much better than 9spd and should be cheaper to maintain. Hybridization just for low speed torque fill (range in the trim down) and pull all the trailsport features from Pilot.

[@scott48]

All options on table now that Toyota has changed what they changed. Everything is open for business. Kicking tires

[@courtneypuzzo2502]

there's a big difference between the production history of the 2 vehicles the 4Runner has been in production since 1983 as an 84 model and in its 6th gen now while the Passport had a discontinuation between the first and 2nd generations and this 2026 model would be the beginning of the 5th gen thus far this year the 4 Runner has sold 83.446 units in the US while the Passport has sold roughly 22,000 in the US. for ex when my Cousin Lindsey got her driver's license in Sept 2003 she inherited her grandfather Rico's 1994 Honda Accord LX Granada Black/black leather upholstery he always had dark Upholstery in his cars either black Brown Grey or Burgundy.

[@Omaba_Baba]

I cant wait to see what JonDZ and Traxda says about this baby. THANK YOU HONDA. FK8, then FL5 and FE1, and then the DE5.... Honda/Acura is actually killing it. And ConsumerReport came out that Honda/Acura, Mini, and Toyota/Lexus are the 5 most reliable brands in North America (Suck it, Chevy!)

[@aryehrosenthal2138]

Thanks so much for sharing Kirk

[@rosstoolfan]

Have a great time in Montegi! Looking forward to the content

[@DB-sd3cw]

Insane meat riding

[@Sall12300]

Come see us when you go to Japan

[@KirkKreifels]

You're in Japan right now?

[@waynerice4918]

Hopefully Honda does body-on-frame and not a unitized frame. I doubt they will. There was a testing on a previous Honda Ridge Line that was a unitized body and couldn't handle the off road all the shocks flatten out.

[@chibbyylol]

Honda doesn't have body-on-frame anything in any market

[@drift6785]

Other than the front end. It still looks like a new pilot as we thought

[@Just-a-guy926]

It’s a 2 row AWD Pilot with different front and rear fascia’s and different aluminum wheels don’t expect anything ground breaking .

[@tspidey007]

Dear Honda: Since you are improving the 3.5 liter V-6, please replace the timing belt with a timing chain. Please! Signed, Prospective customers

[@Que67kdro90]

dear honda how about 300hp or maybe 30mpg

[@WyzantTutoring-e7k]

@@Que67kdro90 Your not gonna get 30 mpg from a v6 4wd suv without a hybrid system. lmao

[@Que67kdro90]

@@WyzantTutoring-e7k honda is so far behind on engine technology it’s not even funny.

[@WyzantTutoring-e7k]

@@Que67kdro90 Thats not the point. Their engines are still better than anything else on the market today. Take Toyota's new Truck engine the 3.4-liter V6 is having problems even for lexus because of the turbos and all that hybrid crap that just breaks.Honda's engines are simple and last forever and provide decent amount of power.

[@Que67kdro90]

@@WyzantTutoring-e7k Honda literally recalled millions of engines recently. They make a handful of small engines. Toyota makes millions more, way more complicated, with way mote techoligy and power and mpg. Honda made a new v-6 for the pilot that can’t even break 300hp and still offers crap mpg with a ridiculous timing belt lol

[@avery3991]

This has me hyped for the G3 Ridgeline

[@Dre2011]

Keep it below 4 runner prices

[@dndodd100]

All I want is the brakes and 3.0 liter V6 from the MDX TYPE S

[@SkylineLofe]

Then get the MDX Type S lol.

[@dndodd100]

@@SkylineLofe I already have one. LOL

[@docasch6204]

Two questions: any idea if it will have a panoramic sunroof. If you had to guess pricing on the trail sport, what would it be?

[@blackwatch7151]

The Ford Bronco would be the perfect off-road vehicle if you took the 5th gen 4runner's engine and the new Tundra's 10 speed transmission and used the Bronco's body. Hopefully the Passport has some of these ingredients.

[@normanli7085]

You may very well have those same ingredients, but with a revised 3.5 v6. 10 speed will most likely be present tho.

[@blackwatch7151]

@@normanli7085 I meant the removable doors, roof and rubber floor with drains

[@normanli7085]

@blackwatch7151 but that would be asking too much from a conservative company that never made a removable door crossover or BOF suv. Even a drain to hose out floor mats may be too much.

[@edub8803]

Take note Honda. The rear quarter of the Pilot looks weak!

[@volcalstone]

He's gonna be test driving the new Prelude. 😅

[@junktionfet]

I'm so glad Honda has been able to get extend the life of their J-series V6

[@theeconomist100]

perfect for costco!

[@michaeltorres2377]

Unfortunately, V6 will most likely have cylinder deactivation and that adds complexity.

[@SkylineLofe]

Already something that's been in the J series since 2005. If it's such a headache for you, then do what several J series owners have done, including me, and get a VCM Tuner. Simple

[@Que67kdro90]

4 Runner legendary 4x4. Passport legendary walmart car. They do not compete. Passport competes with Highlander

[@InvestBetter.]

The new 4Runner will be a tough act to follow. I'm not expecting much from the next Passport

[@NawMan357]

4Runner = 4 cyl turbo Passport = n/a v6 Doesn’t look too tough from this prospective…

[@limitedreach4446]

This won’t be as capable as the 4Runner as this is a uni-body soft-roader. However, this will inevitably ride better and it retains the V6.

[@hfurqonpurnomo994]

@@NawMan357 engine wise true but i worried about the chassis where is 4runner use a body on frame chassis which commonly use on off road/pickup vehicle while passport use an unibody chassis

[@NawMan357]

@@hfurqonpurnomo994 great point!

[@tinhinnh]

@@hfurqonpurnomo994hes clueless

[@stephenwierzbicki4463]

Kirk, When you go to Japan, PLEASE, Tell someone in the Engineering dept. That Everyone Hates Shiny Black Plastic in their vehicles. 😢[matte black]😊

[@gilbertocruz4423]

They would put twin turbo on it and give it some great power too. I want to see it from sure. I hope.they are putting some proper shift nut.

[@jrkin]

This is bold Honda...not yet 4runner though

[@judahnanas9772]

Who gives AF of hybrid. If we want V6, gas is not a CONCERN!

[@Keokolo]

if your going to motegi for honda, that implies either new updates for the prelude or new racing trim for (acura) integra

[@Que67kdro90]

they don’t sell or make any acuras in japan

[@vikashummer]

4runner unbeatable...

[@Slim1986]

It's funny when Honda says more power, then it ends up with o ly 5 more HP lol

[@BillyBobTup]

@OttoBrandt-i5c "the reason why a MAJORITY of the 4Runner buyers, purchase the 4Runner, is definitely not rock-crawling, but "dominance" in the Parking lot of the local mall, with a "tough looking" SUV. ". Also, snow country, handling the roads before they are well plowed. I have owned a solid axle 4runner with Gleason front and rear difs, 87 Pathfinder, 91 Explorer, a Trooper(it burned oil, other than that I wish I had it back). Plus 2 Ridgelines, 08 and 21. IMO, the Ridgelines are the best performing I have used in moderate snow (less than 10" deep, can't compare to deeper) and better on ice (with stock vs stock tires at least) than anything else I have used. Or at least equal, better than most. I bet this new Passport is going to be a humdinger for these purposes!

[@keefjustkeith]

You're track testing the Prelude!

[@keefjustkeith]

Motegi - That is the official Prelude track!

[@keefjustkeith]

That rear c pillar is more of a throwback to the 2nd Gen 98-04/02 Isuzu Rodeo/Honda Passport

[@vc232]

I want to see the black edition

[@burningknuckle26]

Honda lets goooo!

[@royalad]

It has baja style 👍

[@theluminary5324]

If it doesn't have the stupid push button gear selector, i'll consider it

[@red.riot.2280]

Tell them to ditch the dumb belt inside that 3.5 and put a reliable chain!

[@ledebuhr1]

There was some information from Honda employees that the new Passport and refreshed Pilot will be Hybrid. Perhaps using the J35. The fuel economy of the Pilot with the J35 SUCKS, as does the torque.

[@msknuked]

IF honda was to make it like an actual RWD Layout like the 4Runner that be sick but they still going to have that FWD layout with a transfer case

[@lexusnissian]

4WD vs AWD. Still not in the class of the 4runner.

[@aydenu9057]

And the people who need 4WD will know the passport isn’t for them. I see people cross-shopping this against the Wrangler. 90% of shoppers will not care for capability, it’s all surface level.

[@rudymoralesjr]

I don't see an upper control arm in the shots where the front suspension is at full droop. So it's more than likely still MacPherson strut suspension. So the same car underneath in a new suit. I'll stick to my 2019 Passport seeing as the new one is going to do absolutely nothing to the aftermarket support in improving the off-road capabilities any more than what it is currently. Makes me kinda sad.

[@IamGroot786]

What does a "High-Strength" transmission mean?

[@Sall12300]

And the first like

[@KevinLaswisis]

I can see it having a Honda Pilot from front to the back doors with a shorter back end different system on the front of the car

[@lawrencelin272]

wish it was made in japan

[@jtomtl]

No frame, going against 4 runner? More like a soft mall runner 😂😂😂

[@theta924]

bro, just google MMC Pajero 4 3.8 😉

[@jtomtl]

@@theta924 the pajero is rear wheel drive with 4x4 with a 4 low transfer case, that’s a REAL off road vehicle

[@ruckinehround6965]

Gotta 23 Toyota 4Runner so won’t have to worry for 25 years or so…..should be done driving by then .

[@wwonka52]

I saw a new Prologue today. WOW

[@southsidetom]

You're sleeping. A green 2026 Passport is running in the Rebelle Rally

[@BrofessorDom]

New Passport fully uncovered at Rebelle Rally

[@TacticalStrudel]

I hope this is good. I have a 5th gen 4Runner that I love and sorta planned to eventually replace with either a 6th gen or the 250 series, but both have some things about them I don’t love. 6th gen 4Runner styling is ugly. 250 series battery hump is annoying as shit and premium fuel requirement offsets the mpg benefit of the hybrid.

[@chibbyylol]

Tacoma iforce max is the same powertrain as the 250 series and takes regular

[@TacticalStrudel]

@@chibbyylol yes but LC is premium required. Not recommended, required. I believe also tundra doesn’t require premium but GX does.

[@vipraz119]

Just in time for these AWD stuff to not be allowed on trails. 😂😂😂

[@darknessislight3689]

Different subject 🤔 what’s your thoughts 💭 on Mazda new sedan going into production 🎉

[@seogabonotjah6555]

my bet testing new prelude with new hybrid tech

[@williegraves4680]

If you look closely, this vehicle is too damn big to be the next Passport. Unless there going to make the Pilot as big as an Armada. I think we're looking at the new Pilot trail spot.

[@ThirdBrainLives]

It’s 1000% the new Passport since Honda officially announced it. This is literally from the Honda website.

[@Que67kdro90]

hondas are all big and fluffy for their class

[@janjachymiak9013]

V6 no turbo 😃

[@M1911jln]

No, it is not going to be an effective competitor to the 4Runner. It won't have a two-speed transfer case. It won't be body-on-frame. It won't have a solid rear axle. It might be reasonably capable for a unibody crossover, but it will still be a unibody crossover. And like all of the Honda V6 crossovers, it will continue to have crap fuel economy.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Exactly!

[@KirkKreifels]

Yes! BUT how many people actually off-road their 4Runners? And those that do time to time, do you need the full capability of a 4Runner? If not, then a Passport might be a better fit. Good to have options!

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Nice

[@monkeywkeys3916]

Spy Shot of the New FJ Mini Land Cruiser?? Great camouflage, they modeled the Mutt Cutts Van from Dumb & Dumber.

[@chiiiiweeeee]

imagine the new passport getting a v6 unlike the new 4runner

[@go4lowcost652]

I think Toyota has failed with offering only 4 Cyl-turbo hybrid with a high price. I cannot understand why anyone would buy a 4-runner when Passport is available with a 6-cylinders. And of course, I would never by a 4Cyl-hybrid especially at current retail prices. 4-Runner MPG is not great either.

[@WhatTheHeck2468]

cool

[@torquematters8815]

No center diff lock, no low range, means not a competitor nor an offroad vehicle.

[@docasch6204]

I noticed the license plate was from Ohio. Any chance it’s being made in Ohio? I thought Alabama.

[@michaelfoulkes9502]

Produced in Alabama. Honda has an off road test facility near Bellefontaine, Ohio.

[@SeogabOnotjah]

hopefully new engine

[@robertpoirier8520]

If it’s aimed at the 4Runner, it’s complete with body on frame, right? Otherwise it’s just psycho babel!

[@darinmurphy6426]

Ivtm-4 is not sh-awd. They function similarly but they don't drive the same.

[@SkylineLofe]

It's all software. All the mechanical components are exactly the same.

[@devin5171]

I'm really excited for the new passport, but I would much rather see the full screen of the car than see half of it taken up by your face. Not trying to be mean, just more interested in the car than you.

[@JeffZeng-i8t]

Honda passport meets everything I needed, roomy 2 row mid size suv, off road capable, rugged looking, most importantly V6.

[@ro0ster648]

This is competing with Pathfinder Rock Creek, even the Santa Fe will easily do double the Passport's volume. 4Runners have a cult following and has a much stronger nameplate.

[@KirkKreifels]

I do like the Pathfinder Rock Creek! Typically you can get good deals on them.

[@paulhenry913]

Wow a pilot without a third row. I'm excited!

[@PWCDN]

They should have brought back the Element instead of this. I've maybe saw 1 Passport to every 10 Pilot on the road. Even if Passport is more off-road capable, no way I'm picking it over a 4runner. No way I'm picking this over a Pilot if I'm road driving either.

[@ty90k80]

Thank Honda for keeping V6. I will buy this Honda over new Toyota 4 runner

[@chibbyylol]

Wonder how much it'll actually be cross-shopped since it's AWD unibody vs body on frame Also note for the V6, it'll likely have start/stop and cylinder deactivation like the pilot does

[@dpalmer1987b]

4th-gen VCM has the bugs largely worked out plus there is Idlestopper.

[@NomenClature-o8s]

Most likely the prospective buyer won’t know the difference between AWD vs 4wd and certainly won’t care about unibody vs body on frame. They’re just hoping the dealer will sell them a car with their 640 credit score.

[@PWCDN]

@@dpalmer1987b I found the idle stopper horrible (on an MDX, your steering wheel is locked as if the car is off, you can't do any corrective steering when stationary), what are its benefits relating to VCM? I thought VCM is bad on highways and stable speeds.

[@xzimxzim]

@@PWCDNit just shuts off cylinders when cruising on the highway. It takes it down to a 4 then 3 cylinder if under light load. I’ve read forums on ridgeline were people say they get around 28-30 mpg on long highway stretches.

[@Ronaldo-hy6kd]

Does it have cylinder deactivation???? That's a deal breaker for me.

[@SkylineLofe]

You can just get a VCMTuner for it. All J series engines have had cylinder deactivation since 2005. Been running a VCM Tuner on my MDX with 0 issues. And I'm one of the few Honda SUV owners who actually properly use their vehicle

[@Prepare2Survive]

I wish honda would start making a hybrid system for their motorbikes and moped that have CVT transmissions. As they are now they get around 100 mpg, but if they added hybrid tech it should be maybe close to 200 mpg.

[@KirkKreifels]

Kawasaki has a hybrid now...but very pricey.

[@TimothyHorne-xq4mj]

Now if Mazda would bring back the Tribute and Nissan the beloved Xterra then we would have the competition we've long awaited for.

[@dejonm2001]

Agreed. I forgot all about the Tribute, it’d be very interesting to see current Mazda design a modern day one. I do believe the Xterra is more likely to happen in the next couple of years but we’ll see what happens

[@Doomzdayxx]

The old Passports used to actually look like rugged SUVs back in the 90s, before they turned them in to goofy, bulbous soccer mom SUVs. It would be nice to see a return to form.