At one time, Honda cars were very popular. But over time, they began to be much inferior to their competitors, and many forgot about them. Now representatives of the brand want to seriously change the situation, releasing restyling of one car after another. And at the end of November 2018 it was shown at all new model– Honda Passport 2019. The new product is mid-size crossover, which is intended for lovers active rest. The car acquired a signature Honda appearance, a comfortable and equipped interior, as well as characteristics that will allow you to drive even in difficult road conditions.
Since the car will be intended for the American market, it is quite different large sizes and is equipped with a lot of decor. New body stands out for its relief transitions, which are present throughout its entire area, as well as its off-road body kit, which clearly hints at the car’s ability to move not only on asphalt roads, which is very important for Americans.
Looking at the photo of the front of the car, you can immediately notice a bunch of elements inherent specifically to the Honda model range. The first thing that catches your eye is the highly embossed hood, which has an insane number of all kinds of protrusions and indentations. Next is a T-shaped plastic insert, in the center of which there is an air intake system with a large mesh, and on the sides there are triangular headlights with xenon inside.
The body kit is made no less brightly here. Most of it is also separated by unpainted plastic so that the body is less scratched when driving on country roads. In the middle of the body kit there is another air intake system, which is separated from the main wide strip of the body. On the sides of it you can find round fog lights and turn signals. The finishing of the body kit is also completed with metal protection for the engine compartment.
The car is no less menacing on the sides, where there is a lot of relief. It all starts with fairly large windows, which together form a long and wide strip, divided into several parts by thin body pillars painted in gloss black. Under the windows you can find massive doors, complemented by stepped relief. The wide arches and skirt trimmed with plastic especially stand out here.
From the rear, the car already looks more like an SUV than a crossover. Almost this entire part is located at right angles to the road, with the exception of some details. At the very top of the trunk lid there is a wide visor, which is always equipped with multiple brake lights. Under the large rectangular window you can see the embossed trunk door, which is complemented by chrome nameplates that Americans like so much and triangular dimensions. The entire body kit here is finished with plastic, but sometimes there are also metal inserts, especially in the lower part. In addition to protection, you can find foglights and an angry twin exhaust here.
Salon
Certainly, interior decoration The car is far from premium, but it is still very cozy and pleasant to be here. Gets off new Honda Passport 2019 model year simple materials such as fabrics, plastics and metals. In more expensive options The configuration also includes genuine leather. Behind high level comfort answers here modern system multimedia and good seating.
The car's dashboard still has an antique feel, as most of the functionality here is configured using analog controls. The multimedia display, which is located in the very center of the console, is responsible only for entertainment options. For everything else, there are panels with buttons located just below. You can also connect third-party gadgets to the car using sockets located at the connection between the tunnel and the dashboard.
The tunnel isn't particularly impressive either. There is a lot of space allocated for it, but great variety You won't be able to find any useful things here. All that is there is a gearbox selector with suspension settings, cup holders, as well as huge compartment for things, which is covered with a simple flap. The finishing of the tunnel is completed with a simple armrest with a fairly rigid lid and a glove compartment without a refrigerator.
The cabin is so big car there will only be five seats, each of which will receive fabric or leather trim. They will differ in medium softness and will receive only the most necessary set of options. For the front row, these are several options for electrical adjustments and heating. The rear three-seat row can only be equipped with heating and the ability to slightly recline the backrest. In more expensive trim levels there is a folding armrest.
Since there are only five seats in the car, there is plenty of space left under luggage compartment. As the test drive shows, it can accommodate up to 1167 liters of various cargo.
Specifications
The characteristics of the 2019 Honda Passport are average by the standards of SUVs delivered to America. Engine compartment new items will be filled with only one gasoline unit, the volume of which will be 3.5 liters, and the output of such an installation will be 280 Horse power. All forces will be transmitted to the front axle or to all wheels using a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Options and prices
The price of the 2019 Honda Passport has not yet been disclosed, but, as many experts suggest, it should range from 30 to 35 thousand dollars.
Release date in Russia
Honda cars are not popular at all in our country, so it is unlikely that sales of this model will ever start in Russia. Americans will be able to buy a car at the very beginning of 2019.
Competitors
For the same money you can buy no less high-quality and comfortable crossovers, such as , and .
The new Honda Passport crossover was officially presented on November 27, 2018. The review of the 2019-2020 Honda Passport includes news, photos and videos, price and specifications, technical characteristics of the new 5-seater crossover Honda Passport, which is, in fact, a shortened version of the model. Passport is designed for the market North America(USA and Canada). Production of the new Honda Passport crossover has already started at the plant Japanese company in Alabama, the same place where the Honda Pilot is assembled.
Sales of the Honda Passport in the American market will start in early 2019. The price of the new product has not yet been announced by the manufacturer, but, according to preliminary information, it will range from $29,000-30,000.
We would like to remind our readers that in model line Honda company There was already a car called Passport, produced from 1993 to 2002. It’s just not a crossover, but real SUV, created on the basis of the Isuzu Rodeo model (European analogue Opel Frontera). So, after 16 years, the Passport model returns to the American market.
The era of true SUVs seems to be coming to an end, and Honda's modern model line currently only includes crossovers: , Honda Passport and . What can I say, a pickup truck - and one with a monocoque body.
As stated at the beginning of our review, the Honda Passport is a shortened Honda version Pilot with a 5-seater cabin and a trimmed stern. So it was safe to call the new product the 5-seater Honda Pilot, but the marketers of the Japanese company decided to give the car the name Passport. Otherwise, crossovers are twin brothers, from the appearance and interior to technology... almost, but the differences, of course, between the models are present, but minimal.
The wheelbase dimensions are identical at 2820 mm, but the length of the Passport (overall overall body length 4839 mm) is 115 mm more compact than the Pilot (body length 4954 mm). Moreover, crossovers even have side doors of the same size, and the body structure differs only in the rear.
The Honda Passport crossover is positioned as a real SUV capable of taking on serious off-road conditions. Perhaps for this reason, the new product is equipped with a more brutal bumper with protection made of unpainted plastic, an original false radiator grille, and large plastic trims along the edges wheel arches and large 20-inch wheels as standard. Let's add to the arsenal increased ground clearance compared to the Pilot by 13 mm for the front-wheel drive version and by 28 mm for the crossover with all-wheel drive transmission i-VTM4. In the end, before us great SUV. After all Honda Pilot somehow difficult to imagine off-road.
Concluding the story about the appearance of the new Honda Passport crossover 2019 model year, I would like to add that the car is equipped as standard LED headlights head light, 20-inch rims, original LED rear marker lights.
You can find differences between the interior of a Honda Passport and a Honda Pilot, but only if you look into the trunks of the cars; otherwise, the interiors are identical, right down to the back of the backs of the second row of seats. The third row of seats for the Honda Passport is not even offered as an option, so new crossover default is 5-seater. The luggage compartment of the new product is 1167 liters, which is slightly less than the useful volume of the Pilot luggage compartment with its 1325 liters, provided the third row backrests are folded.
The basic equipment for the Passport crossover includes a set of Honda Sensing security systems, all-LED lighting, Smart systems Start and Smart Entry, three-zone climate control, multimedia system with 8-inch color touch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto interfaces.
Specifications
Honda Passport 2019-2020.
The new Honda Passport crossover, like the larger Honda Pilot model, is based on the “trolley” of a premium crossover with a completely independent front (McPherson strut) and rear (multi-link) suspension.
Under the hood, the Honda Passport has prescribed a non-alternative petrol naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 (280 hp 355 Nm) in combination with 9 automatic transmissions. The older platform brother Pilot is also equipped with the same engine, for which, in addition to a 9-speed automatic transmission, a 6-speed manual transmission is also offered.
Buyers can choose from versions of the new crossover with front-wheel drive and i-VTM4 all-wheel drive transmission with individual connection couplings rear wheels.
In 1993, Honda, together with the Isuzu company, produced an SUV called the Honda Passport; the car was produced in two generations and was sold until 2002.
We already told you about the cooperation between Isuzu and Honda when we wrote about Horizon. The fact is that cooperation was beneficial to both companies, including model range Honda lacked SUVs, and Isuzu did not passenger cars. And thus an exchange took place, the Honda Odyssey minivan was sold under the Isuzu Oasis brand, and the Rodeo under the Passport name.
First generation
In the 90s, crossovers were gaining popularity, and it would be foolish for Honda not to take advantage of the cooperation, since this company produced great trucks and SUVs.
The Passport has enough analogues (Opel Frontera, Vauxhall fronterra, Rodeo), because Isuzu collaborated with Opel and many others, so it is not surprising that there are so many twins with different badges.
The first generation, as already mentioned, came out in 1993, and was produced until 1998. The second, began to be produced immediately after the first and was produced until 2002.
So, we have a car with good cross-country ability and a V6 engine with 205 hp. The design of the Honda Passport is typical for a car of this class in the 90s: spar frame, independent front chassis, rigid rear axle, basic rear drive with the ability to connect the front one only for off-road use.
Externally, Passport looks like an agile predator ready to rush into battle along any road. With completely aluminum engine The V6 Passport accelerates to 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds, which is a good result for crossovers of the 90s, and even nowadays this is a pretty good indicator.
It handles and brakes excellent too, anti-lock braking system With disc brakes on all four wheels is standard equipment on the Honda Passport.
Interior Honda offers a compelling combination sports crossover, combining spirited power, good looks and a good interior.
Specifications
Place of assembly: USA, Indiana.
Body type: 4-door, 5-seater
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Engine
Volume: 3.2 liters
Power: 205 hp (there was also a modification of 215 hp)
Torque: 289 Hm
Compression Ratio:9.1:1
Bore and stroke: 3.68×3.03/93.4×77.0
Gearbox: 4 step automatic
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 seconds.
Fuel consumption: 12.7 liters per 100 km
Dimensions and weight
Wheelbase: 2756
Length: 4658
Width:1787
Height:1748
Weight distribution: 54/46
Wheel size: 245/70SR16
Curb weight: 1710 kg
Volume fuel tank: 80 l
Chassis
Front suspension type: Independent, spring
Rear suspension type: Independent, rear
Turning radius: 38.4
Prices
When the Passport first came out, it cost $29,000 in the USA; the Jeep was not officially sold in Russia, but many customers ordered directly from North America and. There are not many cars on sale; prices for the first generation start at 80 thousand rubles. and up to 250 thousand rubles. The second one will start from 200 and above, depending on the condition of the Passport, there are even copies for 500 thousand rubles.
Since there are few Hondas in Russia, you can choose an analogue: Rodeo, Opel frontera, Vauxhall frontera. The models are the same, they just differ in the icons and brand. Prices are almost the same for all cars.
Story
Since Passport is completely identical to Rodeo, the history of the car begins with this car, in
In 1988, the first generation of this model was released.
In 1993, Honda, as part of a collaboration with Isuzu, borrowed the Rodeo model.
In 1998, the second generation of the Honda Passport was released.
In 2002, the last SUV produced.
Video
Review from Academician, he tests the Opel Frontera, but as was said, these are the same cars, although the review has a diesel engine.
Enjoy watching!
Review new Honda Passport 2019-2020: appearance, interior, technical specifications, configurations, parameters, security systems and price. At the end of the article there is a photo and video review of the Honda Passport.
Review content:
You can often hear from Honda fans that they want to buy a crossover, but the Pilot is long, but the CR-V is a little different. The company's engineers decided to get around this problem by introducing a shortened version of the Pilot, under named Honda Passport. It is worth recalling that previously the company’s list of models already included an SUV with the same name Passport, which was produced between 1993 and 2002; it was an SUV, not a crossover. It was based on the Isuzu Rodeo, an analogue European Opel Frontera, and Passport itself then proved itself on the positive side.
One might say, the second, revived Honda generation Passport, but in the form of a crossover, was officially presented on November 27, 2018 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Unlike its older brother Honda Pilot, the new Passport is designed for only 5 seats and has smaller body dimensions. According to the manufacturer, initially the new product will be supplied to the Canadian and US markets, but as many remember, after a while similar models begin to quietly appear on the market in Europe, Russia and nearby countries. Let's take a closer look at the characteristics of the new Passport, dimensions, equipment and price.
Competitors:
Exterior of the new Honda Passport 2019-2020
Judging by the appearance of the new Honda Passport, I would immediately like to say that it is almost identical to its older brother, only with a modified back. Many have already noted that some parts are identical, in particular the side doors, trims and accessories. It can be assumed that the configurations of the new Passport will not differ much from its long-wheelbase counterpart.
As is already clear, the front of the Honda Passport is very similar to the already sold Pilot. The manufacturer included completely in the standard set LED optics with pronounced elements and L-shaped daytime running lights. The main grille of the Passport crossover is massive, with a mesh insert, the company logo and a horizontal line at the top, cutting the optics almost the entire width.
Bottom part the front end of the new Honda still received minor changes, in particular, a bumper cover and an additional radiator grille, as well as round foglights paired with turn signal indicators. The main and very noticeable difference is the color of the parts; the designers seemed to put a black mask on the front of the Passport crossover, thereby immediately distinguishing it from other cars. Most likely, in addition to the standard black color, the Honda buyer will also be offered chrome parts, but the overall design will not be the same.
As for the hood and windshield of the 2019 Honda Passport, they have migrated unchanged. The hood of the new crossover has the same raised central part and two directional, sharp lines from the radiator grille to the A-pillars. The manufacturer also promised to move the windshield of the new Passport without changes. The base version will most likely have partial heating in the area of the windshield wipers, but the top versions of the new Honda product will have a fully heated windshield.
If some differences from the Honda Pilot could still be observed from the front of the Honda Passport 2019, then from the side they are almost identical cars. According to experts, the door opening and the side doors themselves fit from one model to another, including the fasteners. The designers of the new Passport still left such trimmed wheel arches, a line from front wheel and to the hind feet.
The design was even repeated exactly side mirrors rear view Passport. According to the standard, the body is painted black and located in the corner front glass. The set of mirrors includes LED stop repeaters, electric adjustment, automatic folding and heating. Otherwise, the new Honda Passport crossover has not received any special changes. Although in the rear side glass It’s immediately clear that there is no third row of seats, since it is smaller in size.
The manufacturer has not yet named a list of body colors for the new Honda Passport, but in all likelihood they will be identical to the new Honda Pilot. The buyer will be offered:
- Navy blue;
- blue;
- dark green;
- black;
- grey;
- silver;
- white;
- burgundy
The design of the new Honda Passport 2019 is unique only behind, in particular, the feet, trunk lid and lower part have been modified. The very top of the crossover was decorated with a sports spoiler with an LED stop repeater. The trunk lid itself received a slight slope, but the end part was separated by a sharp transition due to a sharp bend. In terms of dimensions, the Passport's trunk lid is only an advantage, it is wide with a small step inside. This is also a plus when loading oversized cargo, besides, under the floor cover in the trunk of Honda there are additional compartments for various small things.
Depending on the configuration of the Honda Passport, the trunk can be opened from a button in the cabin or on the key fob; the top versions will receive contactless opening. Rear bumper The new Passport crossover also received minor changes, in particular, the designers highlighted a diffuser in the center, a pair of foglights on the sides of the bumper and a pair of exhaust tips.
The roof is the last detail of the exterior Honda Passport for consideration. In particular, it is smaller in size. As standard, the roof is solid with stiffening ribs at the rear, a pair of roof rails and an antenna in the form of a shark fin; advanced configurations of the Passport crossover will have an electric sunroof or panoramic roof, with a sliding front part.
Well, the appearance of the new Passport is indeed ripped off from the Honda Pilot, only in a smaller form. The designers finalized the rear of the crossover and emphasized the front and side parts with black details. Officially in dealer centers Honda new will appear in the first half of 2019, at which time the full list of trim levels will be announced.
Similar to the exterior, the interior of the new Honda Passport is ripped off from the Honda Pilot. This can be clearly seen from the front panel of the crossover, as well as from the design of the seats. The main difference of the new product is 5 seats, instead of 7, like its older brother. The very top of the front panel highlights the 5" touch display information system(optional, you can install an 8" display), with a pair of the same touch buttons and vertically elongated air ducts on both sides. Honda engineers used the previously familiar Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as a platform for multimedia.
Moving down the center console you can find a pair of airbag and seat belt indicators, an emergency parking button, an engine Start/Stop button, as well as a control panel for modern three-zone climate control. As a finishing touch, a small recess was placed along the Passport console for storing various small items, control buttons for heating and cooling the front seats, as well as modern set for charging gadgets ( wireless charger, USB port and 12V socket).
Quite simple, but looks modern central tunnel crossover Honda Passport. At the very beginning, the engineers placed the transmission lever, with corresponding buttons along the length, and a pair of cup holders. The Honda tunnel ends with a small compartment behind the “curtain”, which can also serve as an armrest, the latter as such is simply not available. For the comfort of second-row passengers (there is no third row even in the top version), the “armrest” was diversified with a pair of air ducts and charging ports (USB and 12V socket).
Following the identical front fascia, the new Honda Passport borrows the seats from its older brother. This is clearly visible in the front seats. In addition to the similar design, with inside added armrests, the ability to adjust using an electric drive and memory for three settings modes.
The second row of seats in the 2019-2020 Honda Passport is designed to seat three passengers. As has already been said, the third row will not be provided even in the top configuration, so there are still differences for the second row. The folding ratio is only 60/40, and there will be no separate seats. An additional advantage is that due to the absence of a third row of seats, the luggage compartment was almost preserved in volume. The new Passport comes standard with 1,167 liters of boot space, while the Honda Pilot has 1,325 liters of boot space with the third row of seats folded down. For convenience, the trunk is equipped with a 12V socket, various types of fasteners and a net to prevent the cargo from tipping over.
The designers did not deviate from the rules when upholstering the interior of the new Honda Passport. For this we used high-quality leather, inserts from perforated leather and various kinds of patterns. Based on color, the buyer of the new Passport will be offered to choose between:
- black;
- grey;
- beige;
- brown.
The last thing to consider is Honda showroom Passport – driver's seat. Regardless of the configuration, the instrument panel is equipped as standard with a pair of semicircular sensors (fuel level and engine temperature), as well as a 7" color TFT display on-board computer. On the Passport display you can display both standard information options and actually warm up the necessary ones, including navigation maps, images from cameras around the perimeter, or other data.
The steering wheel of the new Honda Passport 2019-2020 also remains the same, 4 spokes, function buttons, heated steering wheel and the ability to adjust the height and depth. Still, there is a detail on which the manufacturer saved a little, basic options will receive mechanical adjustment steering wheel, but the top versions will still receive electric adjustment. The interior of the 2019 Honda Passport is not new and is already well known from the previously presented Pilot crossover, so there is no point in talking in detail about the interior of the new product.
Technical characteristics of Honda Passport 2019-2020
Given the many similarities between Honda's new Passport and Pilot, it becomes clear that the underpinnings of the crossovers will be identical. As a base, engineers used the same platform as for the premium Acura crossover MDX. Fully independent architecture at the front, on McPherson struts, at the rear multi-link suspension. It is reliably known that a petrol engine will be installed under the hood of the new Honda Passport. naturally aspirated engine V6 i-VTEC class. The unit volume is 3.5 liters and can produce a total of 280 horses, with a maximum torque of 355 Nm.
| Length, mm | 4839 (115 mm smaller than Pilot) |
| Width, mm | 1996 (excluding mirrors) |
| Height, mm | 1793 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2820 (identical to Honda Pilot) |
| Ground clearance, mm | 198 (all-wheel drive version 213 mm) |
In tandem with the engine, as on its older brother, engineers installed a 9-speed automatic transmission gears, although a 6-speed manual is also offered as an option. According to the standard, the Honda Passport crossover is equipped only with front-wheel drive; it can be added as an option four-wheel drive based on the i-VTM4 system, with individual couplings for connecting the rear wheels. Most likely, you shouldn’t expect any new innovations in the Honda Passport, and after the official start of sales, the new crossover will not surprise car enthusiasts much.
Safety and comfort Honda Passport 2019-2020
Comfort and safety of the new Passport are not left aside. It’s worth noting right away that starting with the basic configuration, the manufacturer offers a very good set. Among the list of safety and comfort systems in the new Honda crossover are:
- front and side airbags;
- curtain airbags;
- airbag in the driver's knee area;
- mobile communications standard 4G LTE;
- Wi-Fi hotspot;
- multimedia system;
- 3-zone climate control;
- lane monitoring;
- adaptive cruise control;
- forward collision avoidance system;
- all-round viewing system;
- tire pressure monitoring;
- navigation;
- light and rain sensors;
- voice control;
- engine Start/Stop system;
- keyless entry;
- children's castle;
- ISOFIX fastenings;
- parking assistant;
- adaptive front optics.
Price and configuration of Honda Passport 2019-2020
Today, production of the new crossover Honda Passport 2019-2020 has been established and started at the plant of the Japanese manufacturer Honda in Alabama (USA), on a neighboring line with new Pilot. Official start Sales of the new product are expected at the beginning of 2019, at which time prices and a list of configurations will become known.
According to unofficial data, the list of trim levels for the new Honda Passport will not differ much from the Pilot; the buyer will be offered a choice of 5 different configurations, from basic to maximum. At the same time, all-wheel drive will be available as an option for each of the Passport trim levels, as well as many other additions. The configurations will differ from each other in terms of filling, safety and comfort systems. It is preliminary known that the starting price of the new Honda Passport will be from $29,000 to $30,000. Basic Honda equipment Pilot starts at $31,450.
For those who like the stylish Pilot, but want something smaller in size, the new Passport crossover will ideal solution. The main difference with its older brother is the shorter body length and the absence of a third row of seats, but otherwise the details are identical, externally and internally. There is no point in talking about technical characteristics, since Pilot has already shown them in full and their capabilities.
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