2025 Honda Passport

The 2025 Passport is the final year of the 2019–2025 generation and carries over the single 3.5L SOHC i-VTEC V6 on every trim (EX-L, TrailSport, Black Edition).

Peak torque of the only engine offered for 2025; naturally aspirated, so it arrives high in the rev range versus turbo rivals.

Unchanged powertrain and weight from 2022–2024 TrailSport tests; instrumented results cluster at 5.9–6.6 s, quick for a mid-size two-row SUV.

The J-series V6 is smooth, linear and eager to rev with no turbo lag, widely praised by reviewers; idle-stop restarts and cylinder deactivation are occasionally noticeable, and torque peaks high.

The ZF-derived 9-speed automatic shifts smoothly at cruise but is criticized for hesitant low-speed engagement, occasional busy hunting and a push-button shifter; serviceable but not class-best.

Manufacturer rating of 5,000 lbs with standard AWD when equipped with the towing package — typical for the two-row mid-size class.

For 2025 every Passport trim comes with i-VTM4 torque-vectoring AWD (FWD was dropped after 2021) plus Intelligent Traction Management with Snow/Mud/Sand modes; no low range.

Unibody crossover with a respectable 8.1 in of ground clearance and the TrailSport appearance/light-duty package (wider track, all-season tires, rugged trim); no skid plates beyond cosmetics, lockers or low range, so it suits gravel and light trails only.

One powertrain only — 3.5L V6, 9-speed automatic, AWD — across all three trims; no turbo, hybrid, PHEV or EV variant.

One EPA configuration covers every 2025 trim; a naturally aspirated V6 with standard AWD and no hybrid assist sits well below gas mid-size SUV norms.

V6 plus standard AWD yields modest city economy despite idle-stop and Variable Cylinder Management.

Highway figure is weak for the class; cylinder deactivation helps but the 9-speed and AWD drag cap it at 24.

The 19.5-gallon tank and 21 MPG combined give an adequate but unremarkable single-tank range.

fueleconomy.gov's current estimate at its prevailing regular-gas price; about $4,000 more over five years than the average new vehicle.

Runs on regular 87-octane unleaded across all trims — no premium requirement.

NHTSA rates the 2025 Passport (FWD and AWD) 5 stars overall; the frontal passenger-side 4-star result and a 16.4% rollover risk are the only sub-5 marks.

The 2025 is the last year of the 2019–2025 generation and earns no IIHS award: driver-side small overlap is Good, but passenger-side is only Acceptable and the updated side test is Marginal. No updated moderate-overlap result is published for this generation. Its 2026 replacement, by contrast, is a TSP+.

Honda Sensing is standard on every 2025 trim (EX-L, TrailSport, Black Edition): AEB, adaptive cruise, lane keeping, road-departure mitigation, plus blind-spot monitoring with Cross Traffic Monitor. That covers the full AEB/ACC/LKA/BSM/RCTA list, though it is an older-generation suite.

The AEB uses the older camera-plus-radar Honda Sensing hardware. It did well in IIHS's original daytime vehicle-to-vehicle test, but IIHS publishes no pedestrian, nighttime, or updated-test result for the 2025, so night and pedestrian performance is unproven.

Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alerts are standard on all trims, but they only warn. There is no rear cross-traffic braking, no active blind-spot steering, and no safe-exit alert.

LKAS and road-departure mitigation are standard, but this generation's lane keeping is known for weaving between the lines and only works above roughly 45 mph. It lags the newer Honda Sensing 360 setups.

Adaptive cruise with Low-Speed Follow can slow to a stop in traffic, but owners report it brakes late and is slow to resume. There is no combined traffic-jam assist.

No hands-free driving system is offered on any 2025 Passport trim.

LED low beams and auto high beams are standard on every trim. IIHS has no current headlight rating for the 2025, and earlier results for this generation were not consistently Good, so this is scored mid-band.

The upright two-row body gives good forward and side sightlines, and the rear pillars are wide but manageable. A multi-angle rearview camera is standard, but no trim offers a 360-degree camera to cover the blind zones.

IIHS rates LATCH ease of use Acceptable, and all three rear positions have full anchor hardware. The wide rear seat and large door openings make fitting multiple seats workable, though the lower anchors take some digging.

The 2025 Passport is the final year of the 2019–2025 two-row generation; every trim seats five.

Manufacturer front headroom figure, identical across trims; all 2025 trims carry a moonroof.

Front legroom is merely average for a mid-size SUV.

Generous second-row headroom thanks to the upright Pilot-derived body.

Near-class-leading second-row legroom for a two-row mid-size SUV; adults sit comfortably behind adults.

The Passport is a two-row SUV with no third row on any trim; buyers needing one are pointed to the Pilot.

Large cargo hold for a two-row SUV, aided by a deep underfloor compartment; the above-floor figure is 41.2 cu ft.

Maximum cargo space rivals some three-row SUVs and leads the two-row mid-size class.

A large center console with sliding tray, big door pockets and a deep lidded underfloor cargo bin are practical highlights; there is no onboard AC power or other standout innovation.

Leather seats are supportive and broad, and the rear bench is roomy with recline; reviewers find them comfortable, though the front seats lack the adjustability and thigh support of pricier rivals.

The Pilot-derived unibody rides compliantly and stays composed; the TrailSport's all-terrain tires and taller wheels add some busyness over sharp impacts.

The V6 is pleasant when worked, but reviewers note noticeable road and wind noise at highway speed, more so on TrailSport tires; average for the segment.

Tri-zone automatic climate and heated front seats are standard, but ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel are confined to the top Black Edition; no app-based pre-conditioning.

The 2025 Passport, final year of the 2019–2025 generation, drops any FWD/lower trim and opens at the EX-L with standard AWD and the 280-hp V6.

TrailSport is the Passport's best-selling trim — Honda said TrailSport sales ran higher than anticipated and made up the bulk of late-generation volume.

Mature, well-understood J35 V6 and ZF 9-speed powertrain with Honda's below-average repair frequency; estimates range from CarEdge's maintenance-only ~$2,500 to industry maintenance-plus-repair class figures near $5–6K, so a mid-range figure including repairs is used.

Honda residuals are solid, but the 2025 is the run-out year of an outgoing generation superseded by the redesigned 2026, which tends to soften values; estimates cluster at 55–59% retained.

Honda's industry-baseline 3/36 new-vehicle limited warranty, well short of Hyundai/Kia's 5/60.

Standard mainstream 5/60 powertrain coverage, half of Hyundai/Kia's 10/100,000.

Roadside assistance runs with the 3/36 basic warranty and HondaLink offers trial connected services, but there is no complimentary scheduled maintenance (unlike ToyotaCare's 2 years).

$46,450 volume-trim price minus its estimated resale value after 5 years (55% retained, or about $25,548) leaves about $20,902 in depreciation. Add the projected $5,000 in 5-year maintenance and repairs, and owning this vehicle for 5 years costs about $25,902 in total.

J.D. Power rates the 2025 Passport's Quality & Reliability as 'Great', but Consumer Reports' predicted reliability is only mid-pack for the class: the drive system and minor engine trouble spots (belts/pulleys, leaks, pinging) count against it, while major engine, transmission and in-car electronics score at the top. The two sources point in different directions, so this lands in the upper-average band.

Honda still sits in the upper part of the Consumer Reports and J.D. Power VDS brand rankings, but in recent studies it has slipped from its historical top-5 position into the upper-middle of the pack.

NHTSA lists no recall against the 2025 model year itself. The 2019-2025 generation as a whole has a busy record (about 16 campaigns touching 2019-2024 model years), including a 2026 rear-subframe corrosion recall for 2019-2023 Passports sold in salt-belt states and a 2023-2024 fuel filler neck recall. Most are minor or confined to particular states, so the record is typical rather than systemic, and the late-production 2025 escaped them.

The 3.5L J35 V6 is one of Honda's most proven high-mileage engines. The 9-speed automatic it is paired with drew shift-quality complaints and software reflashes early in the generation (2019-2020) but has since matured. Consumer Reports gives the 2025 its best score for major engine and transmission.

On the volume EX-L, leather seats and soft-touch upper surfaces put the cabin roughly on par with the class. Reviewers note that the 2019-era design, the dated small infotainment screen and the hard lower plastics trail newer rivals at the Passport's $43k+ price.

As the last model year of a seven-year generation built at Honda's Lincoln, Alabama plant, the 2025 benefits from mature assembly processes. Owner complaints are scattered and not systemic.

Honda has roughly 1,000+ US dealers covering every state, and J.D. Power rates the Passport's dealership experience as 'Great'.

The V6, 9-speed and AWD hardware are shared with the 2016-2022 Pilot, the Ridgeline, the Odyssey and the Acura MDX, so parts are plentiful, aftermarket support is broad, and repair costs come in below average.

Every 2025 trim uses the same 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen, small by current mid-size SUV standards.

The aging 8-inch system is functional and keeps a physical volume knob, but graphics are dated, menus are busy and responsiveness trails newer rivals; reviewers cite it as the Passport's most dated element.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on every trim but wired only; no year of this generation offered wireless projection.

Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation is standard only on TrailSport and Black Edition, not the volume EX-L; voice recognition is command-based and dated, so most owners use phone projection.

The volume EX-L gets a 215-watt 7-speaker system with subwoofer; the 540-watt 10-speaker premium unit is reserved for the Black Edition and is unbranded.

The Passport keeps analog gauges with a small color multi-information display between them controlled by steering-wheel switches; no full-digital cluster is offered on any 2025 trim.

The 2019–2025 Passport's Display Audio has no meaningful over-the-air software update capability; updates are dealer-performed.

HondaLink offers basic vehicle info and service features, but the 2025 Passport lacks a digital key and app-based remote start/climate is limited compared with rivals; remote start is via key fob.

Front USB-A plus 3.0 A USB-C, two 3.0 A USB-C ports for the rear and a Qi wireless charger give adequate coverage; no notable AC outlet story.

Smart entry with push-button start, fob remote start and a power tailgate are standard; hands-free tailgate access is Black Edition only and there is no phone-as-key.

Front and rear parking sensors and a multi-angle rearview camera are standard on all trims, but no surround-view camera or parking automation is offered.

No head-up display is offered on any 2025 Passport trim.

Wide rear doors, 39.6 in of rear legroom and LATCH hardware in all three rear seats make car seats easy to fit, and the 50.5 cu ft cargo hold swallows strollers; IIHS rates LATCH ease of use only Acceptable and there is no third row.

Five-star NHTSA overall and standard Honda Sensing plus blind-spot monitoring on every trim, but no IIHS award and a Marginal rating in the updated side test.

Roomy rear seat, tri-zone climate, rear USB-C ports and a large cargo hold suit long family trips; rear heated seats are top-trim only and there is no rear entertainment.

The smooth V6 and composed ride make an easy daily driver, though the 9-speed's hesitant low-speed engagement and push-button shifter are minor annoyances in traffic.

At 21 MPG combined with no hybrid option, commuting costs are above average for a two-row mid-size SUV, though it runs on regular fuel.

A 39.3-ft turning circle, upright shape with good outward visibility, and standard front/rear sensors help, but there is no surround camera and it is a sizable vehicle in tight garages.

5,000-lb towing with the accessory package and a 100.8 cu ft max cargo hold handle light-to-moderate work duty; it is not a work truck.

The long-running 3.5L V6 and Pilot-shared chassis have a solid durability record, but the 9-speed automatic and electronics have drawn complaints, and it has no fleet pedigree.

Cargo tie-downs, a washable underfloor bin and factory roof rails (TrailSport/Black Edition) help, but there is no onboard power outlet program or upfit ecosystem.

Comfortable seats, a settled highway ride and a ~410-mile range make it a capable tourer; road noise and a dated lane-keeping system that ping-pongs limit fatigue reduction.

Standard torque-vectoring i-VTM4 AWD with Snow/Mud/Sand modes, 8.1 in of ground clearance, 5,000-lb towing for small campers or boats, and a TrailSport trim with all-terrain tires make it a genuine light-adventure vehicle; no low range.

100.8 cu ft max cargo with a 60/40 folding rear seat, a deep underfloor compartment, and roof rails on TrailSport/Black Edition give excellent gear room; the EX-L lacks factory roof rails and the hitch is an accessory.

Shorter and lighter than the Pilot, the Passport corners with good body control, and i-VTM4 torque vectoring aids composure; secure but not sporty.

Steering is accurate and reasonably weighted but offers little feedback, typical of the class.

Brakes are progressive and adequate for daily use; instrumented stopping distances for the generation are average, and the TrailSport's all-terrain tires lengthen stops.

The naturally aspirated 280-hp V6 responds linearly with no turbo lag, but the 9-speed automatic can hesitate at low speed and idle-stop/VCM transitions are occasionally felt.

The V6 has a pleasant, refined growl under load and Active Control Engine Mounts suppress vibration; one of the more characterful engines in the class.

Manufacturer turning diameter; slightly larger than average for a two-row mid-size SUV.

Commanding seating position, good outward visibility and plenty of physical climate controls; the push-button shifter and small screen are the main ergonomic gripes.

The eager, sweet-sounding V6 and ~6.0 s 0–60 give it more character than most four-cylinder rivals, but it remains a practical family SUV rather than an enthusiast pick.

Every 2025 Passport carries AWD, the 280-hp V6, leather, heated front seats, power moonroof, dual-zone climate, Honda Sensing and wired CarPlay/Android Auto — a well-stocked base, though the 8-inch screen and analog-heavy cluster trail rivals.

Strong V6 performance and standard AWD for ~$44–46K, but dated infotainment, no hybrid and two-row-only packaging make it fair rather than standout value next to the Grand Cherokee, Murano and three-row rivals at similar money.

Just three trims (EX-L, TrailSport, Black Edition), one engine, one transmission and AWD only — a narrow, take-it-or-leave-it lineup.

The run-out 2025 model sold modestly (calendar 2024 ~32K); the record 55,231 calendar-2025 total was driven largely by the redesigned 2026 model, not this generation.

Honda's reputation for durability and resale gives the Passport a broad, loyal buyer base, though it lacks premium or enthusiast cachet.

As the outgoing generation in its final model year, the 2025 Passport saw regular Honda cash/financing and lease offers to clear inventory ahead of the 2026 redesign.

Seventh and final year of the generation launched for 2019 (facelifted for 2022), immediately replaced by the all-new 2026 Passport — maximum redesign risk for buyers.

Reviewers praise the V6, ride, and rear-seat/cargo space but mark it down for an aged cabin and infotainment; it rarely wins mid-size SUV comparisons late in its life.