Not everyone in Martinsville, Danville, Rocky Mount, or Greensboro who wants a midsize SUV needs three rows of seats to accommodate seven or eight people. Many shoppers are happy with five seats but still want their passengers to have plenty of room. The 2025 Honda Passport is a stylish midsize SUV that comfortably accommodates up to five people. It has a generous cargo capacity, a powerful V-6 engine, and a superb set of standard features at every level.
The Honda Passport is a midsize crossover SUV that doesn’t try to squeeze in a third-row seat but does offer increased ride height for greater off-road capability than other SUVs in the current Honda family. There are three trim levels to choose from. The most affordable model is the EX-L, the mid-range offering is the Trailsport, and the range-topper is the Black Edition. All-wheel drive is standard across the Honda Passport lineup, but this isn’t a hard-core off-roader that sacrifices on-road manners at the altar of trail-conquering capability. Instead, the 2025 Honda Passport strikes a sensational balance between the two.
With the 2025 Honda Passport, Honda sticks with a traditional V-6 gas engine rather than a turbo-four, which those who dislike following the herd will appreciate. The engine powering all three trim levels is a 3.5-liter V-6 generating 280 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft. of torque. That power gets sent to all four wheels through a standard nine-speed automatic transmission, and this combination delivers fuel economy ratings of 19 mpg in the city, 34 mpg on the highway, and 21 mpg combined.
The powertrain delivers all the power the Honda Passport needs for every application, including off-road. The increased ground clearance and shorter front and rear overhangs make it the most off-road-ready model in the current Honda family. But don’t let all that and the rugged exterior styling distract you from the Honda Passport’s strongest suit, which is its wonderfully smooth and composed ride that makes it a sensational highway cruiser.
The 2025 Honda Passport is one of those rare new vehicles where the most affordable model makes a powerful case for itself and isn’t a stripped-down model with a low price to attract fleet buyers. The EX-L standard features include an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, wireless charging, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a power liftgate, roof rails, and all-wheel drive, so what’s not to like?
Of course, the name alone tells you that Trailsport is the model to choose if off-roading is at the top of your agenda. The Black edition lives up to its name with black exterior styling elements, standard heated and ventilated front seats, a hands-free power tailgate, a 540-watt Premium Audio System with ten speakers, and HondaLink Subscription Services. It’s also the only trim level with Wi-Fi hotspot capability, heated outboard rear seats, and a heated steering wheel. However, all three trim levels get the Honda Sensing suite of driver-assistive features, which includes adaptive cruise control and plenty more.
The 2025 Honda Passport is a sensational five-seat, midsize crossover SUV that appeals to a broad spectrum of shoppers. Apart from the most hard-core off-roading, the Honda Passport has all bases covered. Even the most affordable version has a list of standard equipment that puts the higher trim levels of some rivals to shame. Experience the Honda Passport for yourself with a test drive from Nelson Honda at 2500 Greensboro Rd, Martinsville, Virginia, or call us at (276) 632-9741 to book an appointment that fits your schedule.