2025 Honda Passport

Within the market for midsize SUVs, there are 2-row models that often serve as the modern family car. Within the 2-row midsize SUV class, there’s a subset particularly suited for family life, with little intention of going off-road. Within that set, there’s this — the one with Honda reliability and an aging (read: battle-tested) design.

Our expert reviewers and the consumer reviews on our site agree: the 2025 Honda Passport is a pragmatist’s choice, easy to live with, and holds its value well.

Some might be bothered that it’s one of the oldest designs in its class. Honda redesigned its popular Pilot 3-row SUV for the 2023 model year. This Passport still rides on the platform of the previous-generation Pilot. It lacks some tech now common on Honda vehicles, including Traffic Jam Assist. If you can afford to wait, Honda has an all-new Passport, based on the new Pilot platform, coming for the 2026 model year. But that can make the 2025 model a great value — dealers sometimes accept less for an aging design. Aging designs can be smart choices — all the kinks have been worked out, and this one has proven its worth.

We’ve spent hundreds of hours driving and evaluating this generation of midsize SUVs, including the Honda Passport.

Nothing is new for 2025. With a fully redesigned 2026 model on the way, Honda made no significant changes for the 2025 model year.

The most popular Passport is the base EX-L model. We can’t quarrel with that. With leather-trimmed seats and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, it’s all most buyers will need.

Three-row midsize SUVs outnumber 2-row models, so the Passport has a limited set of competitors. Its most natural rivals are the Chevrolet Blazer (priced from the low $40s with comparable equipment) and the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which starts under $40,000 after a recent price cut. Some shoppers might want to look elsewhere on the Honda lot. The 3-row Pilot starts in the high $30s and the compact Honda CR-V comes in under $32,000.

Before buying a new Passport midsize SUV, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should be paying. Like every other Honda vehicle, the Passport’s resale values are above average. That’s good news because the higher the resale value, the more you will have to put down on your next vehicle.

Honda keeps things simple — every Passport gets the same 3.5-liter V6, making 280 horsepower. It charges from zero to 60 mph in just over six seconds — more than quick enough for how you’ll likely use it, and faster than a comparable Toyota Highlander.

If you’ve driven a Honda, you know how driving a Passport will feel. If you haven’t, you’ll find it pleasant and capable, with a light steering feel, a composed ride, and firm but not grabby brakes. It’s not the sportiest thing in its class, but the sportiest thing in its class will respect what it can do.

We enjoy driving the Honda Passport, and chances are most people will feel the same. Honda’s V6 engines are smooth yet strong, the steering is light yet precise, and the ride quality is comfortable yet contained. Honda does this efficient and effective stuff extremely well. This is everything anyone could reasonably demand from a midsize SUV.

The TrailSport version gets an off-road-tuned suspension that is slightly softer and slower to rebound — a boon on the trail and just a little noticeable on pavement.

Fuel Economy

Every trim level of the 2025 Passport achieves 21 mpg in combined city/highway driving. This is about average within the segment for non-hybrid all-wheel-drive models.

The Passport feels more spacious than many competitors with roughly similar headroom and legroom measurements. The secret? Its shoulder room figure is generous for the class. If you have the sort of build that leaves you hunching in a little on flights and public transportation, a Passport won’t make you feel cramped. Moreover, wider door openings than some competitors do the same.

There’s room for stuff, too. Some rivals have larger cargo areas once the seats are folded, but we found the Passport’s 41.2 cubic feet with seats in place is more day-to-day useful. The center console is large enough to hold a full-size tablet or keep a large purse out of sight.

The wireless charging tray can handle two phones at once. It left us wondering why all cars don’t have that.

The design of the 2025 Passport dates back to the 2019 model year. So, why doesn’t it look outdated?

Honda designers anticipated the fashion trends of the current year. They took the once-rounded Passport in a more rugged, blocky direction. Since then, nearly every other automaker has done the same. So, while the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento have recently been losing their round edges in favor of a hiking boot look, the Passport was already there.

All-terrain tires, scratch-resistant body cladding, and skid plates help TrailSport models sell the look.

Some will find the darkened trim and polished black wheels of the Black Edition a more exclusive look, but it comes only in Crystal Black Pearl, Platinum White Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, or Sonic Gray Pearl.

Infotainment system
The 8-inch touchscreen in the Passport is small compared to many rivals, but every trim level comes with satellite radio and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto phone integration. For Wi-Fi, you’ll have to spring for the top Black Edition trim.

All-wheel drive
Some competitors charge extra for all-wheel drive. Honda just builds it into every Passport. Settings for Snow, Sand, and Mud adjust traction control, throttle response, and gear changes to fit road conditions and aren’t overly complicated.

Leather
Real leather is becoming rare in the mainstream SUV classes, as manufacturers use more synthetic substitutes. But the EX-L, TrailSport, and Black Edition trims get the real thing on seating surfaces plus a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Wireless charging
A wireless charging tray is standard in every Passport, regardless of trim level. We always appreciate the convenience of charging without cables.

Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock
Walk away with the key, and the car locks itself. With arms full of luggage or groceries, we found this to be a welcome touch.

Powered tailgate
On most Passports, you just hit a button and watch the tailgate close. On the Black Edition, you can close it by waving your foot under the bumper. Even better with that armload of bags.

Every 2025 Passport gets the same drivetrain. It uses a 3.5-liter V6 making 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. Power goes to all four wheels through a 9-speed automatic transmission. Maximum towing capacity is 5,000 pounds, which is typical for midsize SUVs and strong enough to pull a trailer carrying a couple of motorcycles.

3-Year/36,000-Mile Warranty

Honda’s new vehicle warranty lasts three years or 36,000 miles. Powertrain parts are covered for five years or 60,000 miles. These terms are average, although Hyundai and Kia have better ones. Honda includes free scheduled maintenance for the first two years or 24,000 miles. But don’t overvalue that in your shopping decision — there isn’t much scheduled maintenance required in the first two years or 24,000 miles of new car ownership.

Safety Ratings

This generation of Passport has earned a maximum 5-star overall score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gives it a more mixed score, with Good, Marginal, and Acceptable scores in various tests. Standard safety features include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, plus blind-spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert.