@flectz Maybe, but at least this doesn't have the minivan derived rounded front end, and the rear is more practical and spacious. I was considering a used 2nd Gen Pilot, but really preferred a new vehicle - now this new Passport is PERFECT for me😊
@@hrblsthrblst6768 the last passport looked like a van and was a pilot rebadge chopped off. The two generations before that were rebadged Isuzus. Honda fans love rebadging lol.
@@67keyakaren68 lol it drives better than any of the body on frame vehicles and I dont need to be offroading daily. Get real buddy, not everyone is an ofroad junkie. Some people like to commute to work in a comfortable yet capable vehicle. And yeah I am excited about this "fwd unibody minivan" This is exactly the vehicle I wanted from honda and they delivered. So my man PHUC off
@@VG22. then get a van. Another lame in a crossover thinking they are cool. You are part of the problem. Then this has no ev or hybrid or plug in hybrid. I guess some people are stuck in 1980
Not many people talk about the gray interior for the trailsport. Definitely appreciated for those, including me, that don’t like completely black interior
As a Honda owner I'm a bit biased but love seeing Honda evolving. This looks really fun with some really good capabilities. The front trail cam is some nice tech. Cool how it gives you the tire and body marker lines. Will be interested to see everything else along with the price tag.
Great video! I think you provided more info than the TFL car guys with their video. Please make more videos about this vehicle as I'm definitely interested in purchasing it.
How can you compare a 3.5L V6 unit based on the PILOT to a 3 cylinder unit based on the escape. Totally different proportions and while I se a box it’s extremely unique to Honda. Good job Honda
@@shiftymcgee9359 I used to have a 1996 Ford Bronco before I traded it in for my 2023 Toyota Tundra Capstone. Loved that thing, however it had lots of issues and SHITTY ass fuel economy. I found myself at the gas station twice a week...
As someone who used to drive the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo / Honda Passport...... knowing that it really was the Isuzu car and Honda just put their badge on it I'm getting huge vibes from that generation.... side profile looks exactly 2002 passport, Boxxy rugged body on frame..... amazing vehicle this totally has The Vibes of that one. Also this whole thing screams oh crap at least let's put out something and Nerf the ability to get any real stats.....
As a 4runner and Tacoma owner, I like the direction Honda is taking with this but it needs more ground clearance. I hope the design elements are carried over to the next generation Ridgeline.
I Love This PASSPORT! I think it’s a great step in the right direction, for Honda and consumers, looking to go a little more off road. Also, Thank You Lynn Lynn, for always bringing us great content! I really appreciate that you know your Sh!T and that you’re a rugged but beautiful woman, who gets things done! Keep doing what you’re doing! ❤
I am really digging this. Even though I really wanted Honda to build a true off-roader exclusive model with an Element revival, this is a great choice of a very capable on-roader with truly strong off-road capability. No, it won't match up to a 4Runner or Wrangler or Bronco, but those are not the best on-road. This seems like a perfect compromise.
This looks fantastic! Refreshing to see a different interior color! Hopefully that sage green color will be available on most trims and hopefully this won’t be pricing us returning customers out. I loved my 23 PP EXL.
So no body talks about the screen? This is already better than Pilot because of that screen, it looks like it’s a bigger screen than Pilot, probably 12.3 inches, the same one from the Accord.
Nathan from TFL showed the instrument cluster and all the modes. Why is there only two RUclipsrs that have videos out testing the 2026 Passport. I know there are more than two RUclipsrs there. Did some not read the embargo date?
Potential is there. Hope it works out well and hope it does not look like a mini van inside. Sorry Honda, your interiors always send me to other manufacturers.
Terrific overview. Very excited that I held off on the Outback Wilderness for this Passport. Now it is just about waiting to hand over my money to Honda : )
Listen, I love you. I watch reviews of cars that I have no interest because of you. All of your reviews are so fun. Still laughing about the non extending sunshade in that MB. Keep up the great work!!!!
Ohhh I didn’t catch it the first or second time but I see those Bose speakers 🔊 😊 🧡 my 23 PP exl had great audio output. IM SO EXCITED FOR THIS REDESIGN!
Oh wow this whole thing looks boss. Those seats look beautiful! Honda has had really bland interiors recently but this exterior and interior look perfecto. They need to make that exterior wrap an option too, i know im not the only one who would get it with that color wrap
One has to wonder... They designed the 2nd gen up until 2013 and teased it at the end of 2013, but waited until the 2017 model year to release it. No reason to discontinue it, but again one wonders HOW long until the next one? 2027 I'd guess.
A few things : Low profile, ground credence covered by big tires. Sort of A lot of hanging parts under the neath even the ground cleanse looks poor from outside Question : if it's automatic transmission, do they add cooling / liquid or oil ? And do they add low speed, a real low speed transfer case?
Good and improvement over the previous generation, but they gotta do something about that ground clearance. it's a deal breaker. If you're making an off-road version of a vehicle, go all in.
Tbh I have a current generation passport trail sport and I’m not seeing the main changes we wanted. The trail cams are cool and it’s a little bit bigger, the interior looks nice, but I feel like Honda still needs a truly competitive off roader
@Honda, if you'd put a long arm 4 link solid rear axle in the Trail Sports, you would have a more capable vehicle. I'd also add more lift to the front as well. This is coming from a guy running 33's on a 1st gen Pilot.
That's good. Glad to see a manufacturer that is actually making an attempt when making an off-road version of one of their in production vehicles. Looking at you Volkswagen and your "peak edition" that is only cosmetic and zero off-road substance when comparing to the standard Atlas.
I used to own 2 honda Pilots, one with 294k miles and the other one with 470k both with original engines and transmissions. The reliability is there, I just wish the venerable 3.5 engine would come with timing chain instead of a belt. Maybe some gel and a comb ?
05 pilot we bought with 200k miles and we just sold it with 294k miles and still drives good, just needs a few maintenance repairs. The 06 pilot we got rid of last year had 374k miles not 470k (my mistake while typing). We did not replace timings belts on both because it had recently been done on both cars. We bought both cars from same friend who takes really good care of his vehicles. I did get a quote from dealership here in Alabama and it was $400 with part and labor a few years ago. Hopefully that helps.
It’s good to see the soft-roader segment continue to be competitive. Here is hoping Toyota takes a threat of the Wilderness line seriously with the next generation Rav4.
Ground clearance could, should be better for a vehicle calling itself a Trailsport. Wall to wall skid plates are great but what about more ground clearance? Seems like a miss, if ground clearance is no greater than the current passport's 8.1 inches and with 31 inch tires no less. How does that even happen? Those skid plates will get a good workout.
Glad they didnt make it look like another Pilot, and much better than current Passport. This is alot like my 2005 Acura MDX. I could be wrong but it appears it also has larger brake Rotors.
Pretty cool! I think a 2 inch lift would be sweet! However, aftermarket will help that, plus it will look way beefier. Alright, Honda, come on, bring on the New Ridgeline & make it with a stick 2-inch lift. I'm ready to own a great Honda Truck!
I always like the more traditional upright design of the Bronco sport, but obviously disliked the subpar reliability of Ford. OMG, THIS SO TOTALLY IS THE ANSWER TO MY PRYERS. SO getting this. Gonna go preorder the very first one.
I know it doesn’t show much of the interior, and they don’t really discuss it, but I hope Honda did away with button shifting for this. They kept it on the new gen Pilot, but it’d be nice to have a normal shifter.
Looks better, but hopefully they've solved the connecting rod issues. Otherwise, the 10 people who will actually take their Passport to Moab will risk a LONG walk back to town.
Wondering if trailsport will stick with 2 rows and the other versions will offer a 3rd row. Passport competitors (4runner, santa fe, sorento, tiguan) in their more standard trims so hopefully passport does, as well. I want to see this model survive and continue to offer a trailsport variant
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This looks so much better than the outgoing model.
i disagree, it looks pretty generic now. looks like every other modern suv
@flectz Maybe, but at least this doesn't have the minivan derived rounded front end, and the rear is more practical and spacious. I was considering a used 2nd Gen Pilot, but really preferred a new vehicle - now this new Passport is PERFECT for me😊
@@flectz Modern SUVs all look like eggs now- boxy front and rear is rare in this segment. This isn't generic at all.
That design looks way better than the previous generation!
@@Richard_Heng anything looks better than the last generation pilot and passport. So this time they copied dodge and ford
@@67keyakaren68more like they copied themselves. Have you seen the older passports? SMH
@@hrblsthrblst6768 the last passport looked like a van and was a pilot rebadge chopped off. The two generations before that were rebadged Isuzus. Honda fans love rebadging lol.
2 inch lift on this thing with 34” tires will make it absolutely perfect imho
This is so refreshing to see... no freaking turbo hybrid crap setup. Oldschool boxy design with a naturally aspirated v6. I LOVE YOU HONDA
lol it’s a fwd unibody minivan get real
@@67keyakaren68 lol it drives better than any of the body on frame vehicles and I dont need to be offroading daily. Get real buddy, not everyone is an ofroad junkie. Some people like to commute to work in a comfortable yet capable vehicle. And yeah I am excited about this "fwd unibody minivan" This is exactly the vehicle I wanted from honda and they delivered. So my man PHUC off
@@67keyakaren68go through that course in a minivan, we’ll wait.
@@VG22. then get a van. Another lame in a crossover thinking they are cool. You are part of the problem. Then this has no ev or hybrid or plug in hybrid. I guess some people are stuck in 1980
@@VG22. then buy a van not a fake 4x4. Do you think this is cool when you go to wal-mart? It’s not
Not many people talk about the gray interior for the trailsport. Definitely appreciated for those, including me, that don’t like completely black interior
100% agreed
As a Honda owner I'm a bit biased but love seeing Honda evolving. This looks really fun with some really good capabilities. The front trail cam is some nice tech. Cool how it gives you the tire and body marker lines. Will be interested to see everything else along with the price tag.
only to be more sexier and aerodynamic
@@beardown6574 made in Alabama lol
Great video! I think you provided more info than the TFL car guys with their video. Please make more videos about this vehicle as I'm definitely interested in purchasing it.
TFL showed the instrument cluster with all the drive modes. Perhaps something they shouldn't have.
if honda can now overdue the pricing on this it will be my next vehicle! please no massive 4runner price cost
This looks like a Ford Bronco, damn Honda. Great job styling this thing.
Bronco Sport and that’s not a bad thing. I have a 2 door Bronco. I love it, but miss having a four door vehicle.
Not really, looks just like Honda Polit , ford tried very to like a range rover!
@bwaters698 Nope, Bronco is pretty original. Know your history before commenting.
How can you compare a 3.5L V6 unit based on the PILOT to a 3 cylinder unit based on the escape. Totally different proportions and while I se a box it’s extremely unique to Honda. Good job Honda
@@shiftymcgee9359 I used to have a 1996 Ford Bronco before I traded it in for my 2023 Toyota Tundra Capstone. Loved that thing, however it had lots of issues and SHITTY ass fuel economy.
I found myself at the gas station twice a week...
As someone who used to drive the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo / Honda Passport...... knowing that it really was the Isuzu car and Honda just put their badge on it I'm getting huge vibes from that generation.... side profile looks exactly 2002 passport, Boxxy rugged body on frame..... amazing vehicle this totally has The Vibes of that one.
Also this whole thing screams oh crap at least let's put out something and Nerf the ability to get any real stats.....
Oh this looks nice!! Great job Honda!! Can't wait for a full review!
As a 4runner and Tacoma owner, I like the direction Honda is taking with this but it needs more ground clearance. I hope the design elements are carried over to the next generation Ridgeline.
Yes, more ground clearance.
The shape reminds me a bit of the 1st gen. Nissan Pathfinder and I like it.
Love this!!!! Now bring back the element as a sub compact off roader!!!!!!🗻🏔️
I Love This PASSPORT! I think it’s a great step in the right direction, for Honda and consumers, looking to go a little more off road.
Also, Thank You Lynn Lynn, for always bringing us great content! I really appreciate that you know your Sh!T and that you’re a rugged but beautiful woman, who gets things done! Keep doing what you’re doing! ❤
No pulse? Get a real Jeep or 4 runner
Ok if you have 10 K + more to spent!
I like how this looks like a 2010 Honda Pilot! I always liked that boxy, rugged design.
Nah, this looks better. That Pilot (2008) looked terrible from the front, but great from side and rear.
I hope Honda has multiple tie down points in the rear cargo area. I like everything about this new rugged Passport design.
I am really digging this. Even though I really wanted Honda to build a true off-roader exclusive model with an Element revival, this is a great choice of a very capable on-roader with truly strong off-road capability. No, it won't match up to a 4Runner or Wrangler or Bronco, but those are not the best on-road. This seems like a perfect compromise.
This looks fantastic! Refreshing to see a different interior color! Hopefully that sage green color will be available on most trims and hopefully this won’t be pricing us returning customers out. I loved my 23 PP EXL.
So no body talks about the screen? This is already better than Pilot because of that screen, it looks like it’s a bigger screen than Pilot, probably 12.3 inches, the same one from the Accord.
It looks like the same screen with Google built in that is on the Accord and the 25 MDX. Hoping this comes to the 26 Pilot…
Most likely, we will see some same upgrade for Pilot’s mid cycle refresh
It’s been about a decade since I’ve been excited for a vehicle. I own 2 4Runners and a new Outback. This is awesome!
Nathan from TFL showed the instrument cluster and all the modes. Why is there only two RUclipsrs that have videos out testing the 2026 Passport. I know there are more than two RUclipsrs there. Did some not read the embargo date?
Finally a competitor for 4Runner !!!
The new 4Runner doesn't even have a v6 anymore.
@@SG-wz1hd 4R is quite different, being a BoF vehicle, solid rear axle, part time 4wd (for most models), turbocharged 4 with optional hybrid.
@@ALMX5DP For 80% of the current 4R owners, the new passport can do what they are doing with their 4R.
@@jwuhome So can an Outback Wilderness.
@@jwuhome no argument there, but that doesn’t mean the vehicles necessarily compete as they are fundamentally different.
Awesome job Honda, we need this in Europe ❤❤❤
Great video keep it up 🤟💪
Potential is there. Hope it works out well and hope it does not look like a mini van inside. Sorry Honda, your interiors always send me to other manufacturers.
Looks nice, I'll wait for that year. 💯
Awesome design!
Well done Honda and I hope Ridgeline is even more capable and available 2026 too
I sure do HOPE that Honda will actually make off road accessories for this one. None of that HPD decal kit BS.
does it come with cylinder deactiviation like every other V6 they make?
yes it does. Just install your vcm disabler and add a Scan gauge to monitor if it works against VCM
I love it
Love the style and the attempt Honda made with the Passport
Great video Lyn!😸
The Michigan shirt was uncalled for
Terrific overview. Very excited that I held off on the Outback Wilderness for this Passport. Now it is just about waiting to hand over my money to Honda : )
Love it! I’m going to trade my 2022 Passport in and get the 2026 model when it goes on sale.
Listen, I love you. I watch reviews of cars that I have no interest because of you. All of your reviews are so fun. Still laughing about the non extending sunshade in that MB. Keep up the great work!!!!
Ohhh I didn’t catch it the first or second time but I see those Bose speakers 🔊 😊 🧡 my 23 PP exl had great audio output. IM SO EXCITED FOR THIS REDESIGN!
Looks great, anxious to see just a daily driving version of this. Love the Honda 6’s.
Where do you go drop a #2 on the trails?
This is the highlight of my month
Fantastic design and I am in for this new passport..
Like it, hope it doesn't get too expensive, also going by the tires dimensions, it is at least 3/4 inch taller than the current 2024
The pano roof is a nice luxury feature as its not on every 4runner.
Oh wow this whole thing looks boss. Those seats look beautiful! Honda has had really bland interiors recently but this exterior and interior look perfecto. They need to make that exterior wrap an option too, i know im not the only one who would get it with that color wrap
look so nice!!! so glad they kept the v6. hopefully the ridgeline would get redesign. really want a truck.
One has to wonder...
They designed the 2nd gen up until 2013 and teased it at the end of 2013, but waited until the 2017 model year to release it. No reason to discontinue it, but again one wonders HOW long until the next one?
2027 I'd guess.
Getting closer Honda, dont be afraid to make it more boxy, different interior textures, cool earth tones.
Reminds me of more of the Isuzu passport than the Pilot. I like it.
The choice of seats has to change. Mall runner seats in an off-roader?
By far my favorite passport.
Loving the design. Wished the scoop is functional, but that's just a pet peeve.
A few things :
Low profile, ground credence covered by big tires. Sort of
A lot of hanging parts under the neath even the ground cleanse looks poor from outside
Question : if it's automatic transmission, do they add cooling / liquid or oil ? And do they add low speed, a real low speed transfer case?
Great video.
So the layout is still FWD/AWD?
What’s the headroom and legroom specs? I want to know if I can fit in this Japanese vehicle
Did the 2026 model grow? It looks larger than the 2025 to me. Does anyone know the wheelbase or overall length on the 2026?
Love the Passport and am glad to see this off-road version come to market. But, is it body on frame or still unibody construction on this model?
Obviously unibody. Platform engineering makes it obv.
I drove my lowered minivan over that trail last week. Come on Honda.
So when do we get the new Element?
Good and improvement over the previous generation, but they gotta do something about that ground clearance. it's a deal breaker.
If you're making an off-road version of a vehicle, go all in.
I love the exterior look. Reminds me of the old pilot. Mine looks like a minivan…
Tbh I have a current generation passport trail sport and I’m not seeing the main changes we wanted. The trail cams are cool and it’s a little bit bigger, the interior looks nice, but I feel like Honda still needs a truly competitive off roader
Power folding mirrors?
@Honda, if you'd put a long arm 4 link solid rear axle in the Trail Sports, you would have a more capable vehicle. I'd also add more lift to the front as well. This is coming from a guy running 33's on a 1st gen Pilot.
That's good. Glad to see a manufacturer that is actually making an attempt when making an off-road version of one of their in production vehicles. Looking at you Volkswagen and your "peak edition" that is only cosmetic and zero off-road substance when comparing to the standard Atlas.
VW has that Touareg, but forget about getting one in NA.
31 inch tires on. With a little vertical persuasion, I can fit 35 inchers - SWEET1😎
I used to own 2 honda Pilots, one with 294k miles and the other one with 470k both with original engines and transmissions. The reliability is there, I just wish the venerable 3.5 engine would come with timing chain instead of a belt. Maybe some gel and a comb ?
How often did you replace the timing belt and for how much ?
05 pilot we bought with 200k miles and we just sold it with 294k miles and still drives good, just needs a few maintenance repairs. The 06 pilot we got rid of last year had 374k miles not 470k (my mistake while typing). We did not replace timings belts on both because it had recently been done on both cars. We bought both cars from same friend who takes really good care of his vehicles. I did get a quote from dealership here in Alabama and it was $400 with part and labor a few years ago. Hopefully that helps.
Looks great...not enough ground clearance though.
It’s good to see the soft-roader segment continue to be competitive.
Here is hoping Toyota takes a threat of the Wilderness line seriously with the next generation Rav4.
I think they nailed this one! V6 10 speed big screen good tech. Price will be a thing unfortunately.
Ground clearance could, should be better for a vehicle calling itself a Trailsport. Wall to wall skid plates are great but what about more ground clearance? Seems like a miss, if ground clearance is no greater than the current passport's 8.1 inches and with 31 inch tires no less. How does that even happen? Those skid plates will get a good workout.
Glad they didnt make it look like another Pilot, and much better than current Passport. This is alot like my 2005 Acura MDX. I could be wrong but it appears it also has larger brake Rotors.
Looks badass
Good job Lyn
This should be getting the new DOHC 3.5 right?
Yes...and 10-speed auto. She didn't allude to that, but yes it's getting the DOHC.
@@21Piloteerokay thanks, wasn’t sure since Lynn mentioned the same 3.5 as the current Passport.
a whopping 285hp and 264lbs of torque. slow
It should be the same as the current 2023-now Honda Pilot
Waaay better than the current generation. Could use a bit more ground clearance. Honda is stubborn about 9+ inch clearance for some reason.
Is the VCM system in Honda’s reliable past 100k miles?
no its not. The new VCM on new vehicles have not been proven to be any different yet.
Pretty cool! I think a 2 inch lift would be sweet! However, aftermarket will help that, plus it will look way beefier. Alright, Honda, come on, bring on the New Ridgeline & make it with a stick 2-inch lift. I'm ready to own a great Honda Truck!
Oh yes finally that large infotainment system found on the Accord is available! Is the other trims get the Google built in
After a long time Honda came up with an awesome vehicle.
This may be a camo'd tester but I'd take one with this paintjob.
Nathan from TFL almost under the truck to capture the articulation 👍👍👍👍
I think the rear third light should b thicker snd longer.
I think they nailed it. Aftermarket lift is pretty cheap anyway if you want it
cute that u think that.
cheap lifts arent good. Good lifts arent cheap
I always like the more traditional upright design of the Bronco sport, but obviously disliked the subpar reliability of Ford. OMG, THIS SO TOTALLY IS THE ANSWER TO MY PRYERS. SO getting this. Gonna go preorder the very first one.
It's on my list
Bravo Honda, bravo.
So cool! Can’t wait to see it without camo.
Looking like the 12.3" from the 23+ Accord.
I hope Honda is planning on giving the same treatment to the next gen Ridgeline!!
Looks great… except for the seemingly low ground clearance
I like the new front, not so much of the rear tail lights. I prefer the sophisticated look of the rear of the Honda Prologue.
I actually like this.
I know it doesn’t show much of the interior, and they don’t really discuss it, but I hope Honda did away with button shifting for this. They kept it on the new gen Pilot, but it’d be nice to have a normal shifter.
Gonna want a comparison to the Nissan Armada Pro-4x in the future.
I hope it has Bose Premium with numerous speakers
Looks better, but hopefully they've solved the connecting rod issues. Otherwise, the 10 people who will actually take their Passport to Moab will risk a LONG walk back to town.
You were a Michigan fan?! I guess every have a flaw
Honda i love the new passporttttt alot
Wondering if trailsport will stick with 2 rows and the other versions will offer a 3rd row. Passport competitors (4runner, santa fe, sorento, tiguan) in their more standard trims so hopefully passport does, as well. I want to see this model survive and continue to offer a trailsport variant
Get pilot if you want 3rd row
Considering they already have Honda Pilot with basically same powertrain and probably same wheelbase, they will keep it 2 row only.
I think I would buy this over the pilot!
VCM?