World Debut: The NEW Honda Passport Trailsport Has Serious Off-Road Tech & Gear!

[@100M2B]

Whoever designed this at Honda must get a raise.

[@nickcivic21]

Imagine the gulf livery on that orange would be really cool!

[@leveraged6694]

Yeah and keep the BMW designers FAR away!

[@du3223]

Fuggly

[@Achillias]

Nothing special.

[@AlphaDino]

But demote the person who thought it was a good idea to paint the front and rear bumper trims silver. Either match the body color, or make them black. You are not fooling anyone trying to make them look like metal.

[@markv78]

Nice to see Honda sticking with a V6 engine while the others go to 4cy who would have thought . Go Honda !

[@gpaje]

Well, there is a big recall for their 3.5L V6 engines, 150,000 units that can potentially have engine failure due to bearing issue. So, doesn't guarantee durability or reliability.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

I’ve always said the Honda 3.5 was a junk motor. Now I am proven right.

[@gpaje]

​@user-tb7rn1il3q well, it was for a very specific set of them built in 2016 to 2020.

[@ToolsInAction4u]

Love that.

[@ToolsInAction4u]

@@gpaje they will hopefully get that figured out.

[@derick-smith]

If the next Ridgeline looks like this, I'm going to make it my next vehicle. Stunning design!

[@James-t3c]

That would sell huge.

[@la897]

100%

[@a2038683]

Long live the V6 engine! 💪 A perfect blend of power, efficiency, and that unmistakable growl that gets the heart racing. Here’s to the engine that delivers every time, keeping us rolling with strength and style.

[@LifeCycle1978]

Interesting take. You elected to highlight the two areas where a turbo-4 does better, efficiency and power. Had you said reliability I would have agreed with.

[@21Piloteer]

@@LifeCycle1978 Over-stressed 4 banger with a turbo that will eventually fail

[@larryhouse3776]

​@@21Piloteercan't blame a turbo for a reliability issue. The most reliable engines in the world are all turbo. I'm talking diesels. They easily outlive the frames they sit in.

[@ThomasVMan]

Wow, I'm SO impressed with the new Passport! The front end looks amazing! I'm glad they decided to differentiate the Passport from the Pilot. I think Honda hit a homerun! I want one!

[@joet068]

Looks great. I'm glad they kept the V6. Interior is very useful and spacious.

[@layne4376]

Still belt driven FFS!

[@JoeDawson.]

@@layne4376right…at least it not an interference motor

[@guentherwilke2055]

@@layne4376 I'll take scheduled timing belt replacement over timing chain tensioner problems any day.

[@layne4376]

@@guentherwilke2055 Honda's other engines have chain tensioners and there have been ZERO issues. The belt is archaic.

[@21Piloteer]

@@JoeDawson. yes they are!

[@jamesdonaldson7396]

The color pallettes and shapes feel like the Element re-born.

[@triplehsheartattack8515]

These mall crawlers are getting so awesome!!! Those speed bumps at Del Amo Mall will never know what hit em🚙

[@AHungryHunky]

That full-size spare takes me back to 80s/90s SUVs. All it needs is a tan upholstered cover, lol. I know people will complain about it being inside, but living in a state with heavy roadsalt, you dont want it underneath, or it will eventually become a permanent fixture. Often, when you need it most. I am really impressed with the size and usability of the cargo space in this new Passport, and I really like the exterior and interior style. The only problem I do have so far is that the second row seats are not on sliders, which is inconvenient for rear facing car seats. Its going on the consideration list for in a few years when its time for something "new" (lightly used CPO) EDIT: Alright, table shelf gimmick sold me

[@jmiller3792]

I think this looks great (except the fake hood scoop), well done Honda. Hopefully this is the future for the Ridgeline, I'm going to want a new one in a couple years.

[@camclifford]

Agreed - if the next gen Ridgeline looks like this, I'm sold

[@jlaw1901]

This is the best looking Honda out there! Finally!

[@tannerthomas5986]

So refreshing to see a new vehicle with a V6 and buttons and knobs for climate control

[@BillyBobTup]

Thanks, Nathan! I've been waiting for Honda to do some of these things. Now to decide if it is worth the money compared to some of the competition. Also, as a 21 Ridgeline driver ( and 08 RL for the 13 years prior to that), I ma still waiting for these improvements to become available on the truck. The available full size spare is great, but I suspect you lose some net cargo space from that, despite what is gained by removing the doughnut tire. 8.3" is still about the worst among it's competitors, but I'm sure that pays off when not actually off road. Pros and cons, and trade offs. But finally, a Honda that I would not be terrified to actually take off road due to lack of ground clearance and lack of skid plates and sliders! Honda is moving on up!

[@josuegonzalez3660]

Love the v6! No crappy turbo no crappy hybrid.

[@jasonroberts6402]

YEEEESSSSS finally the harpist getting the love they deserve!!!

[@ManuelGonzalez-lk5eo]

I bought a 2024 Honda Pilot with the trailsport trim. Total surprise on how the AWD system works. I feel that the buy was the best decision made. The natural aspirated 3.5 engine has been very good. Off-roaded with it and hasnt disappointed at all. The comfort is great on road and off. My cousin got the 2024 explorer timberline AWD, but the AWD system is Not as good as the Honda Pilot. His explorer would cut power way more than my pilot. I will take a guess that the Honda passport will also be really good AWD SUV.

[@markymars]

This is the perfect size! Not a hardcore off roader nor am I trying to be. Just want something rugged and this might be it!

[@ubaldo09ification]

Who else prefers having Nathan in more videos?

[@TimeMariner]

Why?

[@NikolaiHT]

Me too. I don’t like the whiny kid

[@roger3786]

... 0h man that spare tire set up is just a bonus - really like the green , need to see more of that brown interior ... TY Nathan ...

[@thomasbordi8726]

Your are the BEST ONE IN THE WORLD OF TFL!!!!😮😊😅😊

[@brianmabin5947]

We still have a 2002 Honda CRV with the table! 118,000 mi! Love the newly redesigned Passport! Love your enthusiasm for this too!

[@miccijrful]

This just may be the first Honda I would put on my short list of next SUV’s to buy. Well done Honda.

[@AnotherJohnJohn]

I appreciate Passport has a flat truck space after folding 2nd row. Great for car camping!

[@guentherwilke2055]

I really dig how the styling harkens back to the original Passport- which was just a re-badged Isuzu Rodeo. If they choose to apply this design language to the Ridgeline, they'll have a very serious contender for the midsize truck segment.

[@OSUCherokee1]

Honda is ROLLING.

[@Offshore1977]

I was super excited thinking he was going to say that the rear black rooftop pops off in similar fashion to the old Isuzu Amigo. Sill though. Honda did a great job with this new Passport.

[@petreelord7623]

Will be eagerly waiting for the first video of somebody lifting it and throwing on some 33's

[@gungadin6447]

Great job Nathan! You made that review a lot of fun.

[@enmass90]

That full size spare should be standard… not an option. Even the Subaru wilderness models give you a full size spare on the forester and outback.

[@Richard_Heng]

This is the best Passport ever, and I love how they kept the V6. Toyota must take notes.

[@drnick40]

Honda always cared about sensible comfort in their vehicles. Love this one!

[@bengorst-wright5446]

I wish these were coming to Australia they'd sell loads of them :(

[@Jcruzer70]

Great looking SUV. Looks like a bigger Bronco Sport. Not a bad thing.

[@trailheadjunkie]

I have a 2017 Honda Accord Sport with 221k miles with only an alternator replacement bu no leaks so far. My next purchase will be another Honda 🎉

[@nirvanwa]

Good overview! I like how the accessories were mentioned unlike most other videos.

[@macbookpro57]

If the new Ridgeline front end looks like this, I think it’ll be a smash hit! But PLEASE Honda don’t give us a black interior as the only option for the trailsport. I don’t understand why they did that with the current trailsport models. I want some color in my interior and I’m sure I’m not the only one lol

[@spillners]

When this styling reaches the Ridgeline, it will surely become a hot ticket item. I could also see an Element reboot based on this styling. Even if it came with a larger 4 cyl, it would do numbers. Because of it's transversely mounted architecture, aftermarket lifts and mods are harder to accomplish. Honda could offer some dealer installed options and clean up on them. Also, drop the H logo for the Passport script on the grille.

[@gqami]

So you smell a tire while driving. 😂 Didn’t look like there was a donut 🍩 🛞? I kid, because Honda knows how to build vehicles. Great video!

[@nevv8581]

2023 and later Pilot Trailsport in a smaller package; same engine, tranny, ground clearance, IVTM system and skid plates. It’s nice to finally see Honda doing the same in the new 2025 Passport Trailsport. I really like it, however I really like the extra row of the Pilot Trailsport. Can’t wait to see the Ridgeline with the same upgrades.

[@husshardan3511]

"8.3 inches ground clearance - not a lot" but still .3 more than the new Toyota LC which they think is fine.

[@altjacobs]

One is not marketed as an offroader.

[@husshardan3511]

@@altjacobs Eh? Which one is not marketed as an off-roader?

[@altjacobs]

@@husshardan3511 Wow sorry. I read LC and immediately thought of the Lexus TX for some reason. Obviously you mean the land cruiser. My bad. Carry on.

[@husshardan3511]

@@altjacobs no worries! :)

[@Omaba_Baba]

Easily fixable with Traxda. I'm sure Traxda is going to be all over this thing as soon as they get their hands on a production model and engineer a lift kit. I want to see 10.5-11.5" of clearance and BAWLS installed on this bad Larry!

[@terrencesoltz8943]

That full spare mounting option looks like it takes up a ton of space. I wish they’d stuck with the drop-down option.

[@tomhockman6267]

I LOVE the push button transmission.

[@Euryheli]

Same. Had it on my Ridgeline. Worked great, didn’t get in the way of things. I’d take it over a lever any day.

[@polybius3311]

Really really hoping the ridgeline looks like this.

[@markc6207]

Nate that is a nice new Honda.

[@jackrohal9445]

Was thinking about getting a wilderness edition Subaru later down the road but this might change my mind. I have a civic right now so staying with Honda might be the move

v6 is the best idea ..

[@omnipresentvideo7686]

This will be great for going to the mall. The parking lot at Starbucks is a little rough too, now that I think about it. Looks pretty good at least

[@ScoobyDo2009]

OMG. FINALLY. Trailsport Elite! I REALLLLLY want these interior items to come to the Pilot Trailsport as well!!! I REALLY hope most of this tech comes to the Pilot SOON.

[@JRs-guitars]

Really nice vehicle. Needs a lift though for sure. Hope the redesigned Ridgeline gets a lift...

[@MrSkyentist]

This thing is pretty cool, but it's only going to be as good as the aftermarket allows. The bronco sport compared to the bronco suffers from very limited parts availability. Same situation with the wrangler vs any of the baby jeeps. The bronco sport at least has options for skid plates, rock rails, and a decent coilover lift set, but they're pretty expensive and for some unknown reason still don't have cooled seats. Ford also manages poor mpg with the ecoboost lineup the way they only can. I like that this has a v6, good tow rating for it's size, and honestly looks good considering Honda's normal design they go with. And yea, I get that "It's not an off road vehicle", but at the same time, we've got the ability to have better approach, breakover, and departure angles than this has on the same size tires. Also, why 18" wheels instead of 17"? There's a ton more options for 17"s and you can get a little more sidewall. I'm sure this is going to fill a huge niche, and for Honda buyer's or those mad at Toyota with their pricing and drop in reliability, but even though I usually love weird vehicles like this I'd have to give this one a pass.

[@stevescramo592]

I like the cargo cover shelf being also a table. Dual use.

[@Chubbydippin]

Great review as always Sir !!!! To truly tow "up to" 5k lbs, does this gen require a transmission cooler to be installed, "as a add on", like I've heard previous gens have had to for towing 5k lbs? Strange the generator storage slot and full size spare storage location is behind the driver and behind the 60 portion of the 60/40 split/folding seat. It would make more sense to have that storage location behind the 40 side of the 60/40 folding seats. If car camping, you could be sleeping on the 60 side of the 40/60 split folding seats and leave the other seat, infront of the spare, upright.

[@MALUR82]

I think I know what I’m getting next year! Because it comes with a V6 it’s a winner for me!

[@rorythomson3439]

@@MALUR82 same, except I'll probably wait for the 2nd model year.

[@masterminaei]

Absolutely loving this

[@irish3313]

Good to see you Nate!

[@ahmedhishamdr8485]

Finally Honda starts listening to us!

[@NotAMartian-1]

Knowing how good the old school crv’s were at a overland style vehicle this is good to see coming from Honda. Hopefully it keeps that same overland style capability the first gen crv’s once had. It’s definitely not a off-road vehicle, but great for someone who wants to go camping in some more remote places.

[@DM-fv7hw]

Awesome job, Honda! Someone is paying attention. Ridgeline Trailsport Elite; cough, cough, wink, wink

[@franzvanjulio5523]

Thank you, Nathan!

[@JF-lt5zc]

Nice enough looking rig, and a V6 is a welcome thing in today's automotive world. Not sure I would call it much of an off roader, though. 8 inches of ground clearance and the body sits below the centerline of the wheels. Approach and departure angles are actually pretty good looking, but it's gonna need a significant lift to overcome that breakover problem! You say it isn't meant for off roading, but it is specc'd with AT tires, has a bunch of off road modes, etc. So... I drove an HPD passport a year or so ago as a rental. I hated it so much. It had so many driving nannies that couldn't be turned off it was obnoxious. Continually threw a fit (flashing dashboard and shaking steering wheel) when I drove through roundabouts thinking a head on collision was about to happen. Wouldn't back up over a 2 inch curb that was 10 feet from a fence because it thought it would hit the fence or something.

[@leJLJ]

Was thinking of trading in my crv sometime soon and this fits the bill, will just wait another year

[@jeffhaddox2239]

Finally bringing back the table from my 97 C-rv that sadly died after 420,000 and nearly 20 years😢

[@mattb1611]

Thanks Nathan! You the man!

[@benvinson2237]

Some super duty’s are all the come to mind on front fascia stamped

[@shanerogers787]

Well done Honda. Well done indeed. Now give us a way better Ridgeline.

[@jeffnoyes1781]

That little cubby in the console is where the brake controller should be.

[@rudymoralesjr]

If this had true double wishbone IFS, then it would have been a fantastic upgrade. As it is now, it's my 2019 Passport in a Bronco Sport costume.

[@ritchleone6232]

Nicely designed in and out, and great it has a V 6!

[@JoePolaris]

Nice review , love the elite finish, will they support an external spare mount on swivel? That could be a great accessory for over landing.

[@SamuelBalsama]

Taps 1/16” aluminum. That’s a proper skid plate. 😂

[@shiftymcgee9359]

Genuinely a great looking vehicle. Do the rear seats fold down completely like an Xterra? Love that Honda isn’t abandoning V6s.

[@cgrist7000]

finally a honda suv with a look that’s got some balls 🏈

[@TheModerateMillenial]

I wish they would put a front clutch to vector the torque between the front wheels too. Really I wish Honda would create a Trailsport package that could go with any trim. The trailsport would have the skid plates and a front clutch pack.

[@knowone6214]

looks like Honda has a winner with these

[@Cooper1]

I hope they update the Ridgeline to this spec soon.

[@normbittner3762]

Fantastic & Love It!!!

[@leeedens9497]

Ok, the new-gen Honda Passport, Honda does their own thing, and it seems to work for them, targeting real off-roading machines like the Jeep Wrangler (midsize body-on-frame 4x4) or Grand Cherokee 2-row (midsize unibody 4x4), Toyota Land Cruiser or 4Runner (midsize, both body-on-frame), and the Ford Bronco (midsize body-on-frame), the question is, is anyone asking Honda to build a off-roader or is this just Honda saying look at us

[@drayray4009]

Wow great job Honda

[@dominiciocca2842]

Looks good outside of the push button shifter and all the orange in the non elite Trailsport interior.

[@stevea3936]

Rumor has it you no longer need to adjust the valves/lifters on the Honda 3.5 at 60,000 miles, but it still has a timing belt instead of a chain. Neither matters if you buy a new car every 2-3 years.

[@jaiizwaii89]

I’ll settle for this but I feel like a pilot refresh is around the corner.

[@RedHawkish]

nice coverage Nathan

[@larryhouse3776]

Not a doubt in my mind this will be my next vehicle. Will be a few years away yet tho. Maybe grab a 2028 model. I just got a new SUV a year ago sadly.

[@crushbaseball4270]

Also good job Honda with the Tow Hooks on the front you are already doing better then Toyota with the Tundra and I still don’t know why Toyota can’t figure it out 😁

[@joshc606]

Great design!!!

[@thedarkestrainbow]

I would get this over any of the other soft roaders. If they had made this body on frame with a proper 4x4 system it would be my next vehicle.

[@AdamLMore]

Fully agree, the lack of true 4wd and the fact that it’s a unibody leave a bit to be desired.

[@GTFF]

As much as people hate push button transmissions, it's just the way it is, even a lever or physical shift is still the same as push button. I just hate where they out it

[@BrandonBaecker]

I actually like the stalk shift that came on my Hyundai Sonata N Line. It's a huge change from the big lever on my Chevy Colorado, so it took a minute to get used to, but I appreciate the extra space in the center area. Once I used it a few times, it was pretty intuitive, even switching between vehicles frequently.

[@GTFF]

@BrandonBaecker i love a column shifter, i have one now. I ment my comment more as people think a colom shifter is a mechanical link and not just a switch that selects gears on new cars just like pushing the buttons do. I hate with a passion where some manufacturers put the gear select buttons. I'll take the gear knob over Hondas button placement

[@BrandonBaecker]

@@GTFF the stalk shifter on the Sonata is the same as the Ioniq. It's fully electric and rotates backwards and forwards. It got a lot of crap when it first came out too.

[@sneakersonfeet9045]

Wow looks great!

[@J-Murph412]

We need a Pilot/3-row version of this

[@coldcc9966]

you haven't seen the pilot trailsport?

[@yourenzyme]

yeah Pilot and Ridgeline really need similar updates.

[@Stargate555]

Sun screens on the rear doors would be nice and a little more ground clearance.

[@kamalporter706]

Looks really good

[@HighRiderSonoma]

Kinda gives me Honda Element vibes

[@Evan_Land]

Glad to see Nathan back at it!

[@KosmicKorgi]

Amazing SUV, it has a lot of great stuff in it. For a mid 40s starting price though I think they are shooting themselves in the foot a bit. That's pretty inflated of a cost when compared to others in its class.

[@Lou-wy1zy]

this is my next vehicle! lol

[@rd4k04]

I wish I could afford one but I still enjoy my 10 year old pilot

[@jg8263]

The commentary on the ground clearance of "only" 8.3 inches is amusing, since I could take (for example) my father's 2021 Silverado 1500 RST Crew Cab 4x4 (with Z71 package) and according to Chevy (and other sources like motor trend and edmunds), it has a ground clearance of 8.09 inches. Funny how that works. Or my buddy's 2022 Colorado Crew Cab Z71 (short box), which has a clearance of....8.2 inches. Yeah, if you compare this to something like a ZR2 or a Raptor with 10+ inches, it comes up short, but if you compare it to the most commonly sold trims of mid and full-size pickups, it is right there in line while providing better MPG and daily driving. I would say it is the perfect blend of daily driver and mild off-road capabilities. Comparing the max off-road trim of a unibody crossover to the max off-road trims of body on frame vehicle regarding the clearance is disingenuous at best, apples and oranges.

[@keithmaher9482]

I like the interior of the regular trailsport but am disappointed of the lack of heated steering wheel as well as a 360 degree view. I get the elite should have more but it seems the gap is huge

[@Uberragen21]

If it doesn't get a locking center & rear diff, it doesn't matter about the cool new tech.

[@Tracy-g6x]

There are many things to like about this new Honda Passport (minus the gear shift or lack of). But is it me or do I see some subtle hints on the Passport that I’ve seen before? The hood vents and the Passport logo beneath the infotainment system? Nissan Frontier??