Thank you, Robin, for another excellent review. Your earlier walk-around of the Passport adds depth and breadth to the coverage, making it a comprehensive guide to the vehicle. My wife and I, both in our mid-50s, particularly appreciate the "old-school" layout of the Passport, which was a key factor in our decision to purchase this vehicle. In an era where distracted driving, such as texting while driving, is a major concern, we find it counterintuitive to see many manufacturers increasing vehicle settings via touchscreen, like the VW Atlas Cross Sport. Being able to adjust settings such as temperature using well-placed, familiar knobs or buttons not only makes it easy to use but, in our opinion, safer and far more functional. Touchscreens can be fickle to operate, causing drivers to take their eyes off the road, and the cost of a replacement screen, post-warranty, can be prohibitive. Additionally, the engine, albeit an old design, provides a level of reliability and predictability to ownership, giving us peace of mind in our purchase. Choosing to buy a 2024 model ahead of the much-anticipated redesign in 2025 was also a very intentional choice on our part. I appreciate your easy-going, candid approach, production quality, and the wealth of accurate information you provide in each video. Looking forward to seeing more!
Thank you so very much! And, yeah, I fully respect your preferences for the Passport layout. And, absolutely, the SOHC V-6 is thoroughly sorted and, I'm sure, reliable. Enjoy it!
I have a 2024 Blk Edition. Great car. Love the V6, Love the regular tranny not a CVT, love the simple tech. Love the TONS of room inside. If you want to tow, moving a kid into college, towing a ski doo, or motorcycle? Then you can use this vehicle. A 2.0 turbo will not tow those things. Good simple knobs, Heating and AC system is great. My two weens in the back don't complain at all. Reliable tranny and engine have been used for almost 2 decades in other Honda vehicles. 2.0 litre turbos are great but a solid normally aspirated V6 will surely outlast that engine technology.
I appreciate your direct comparison with the new Pilot. I was pretty much sold on the Passport, but now I may have to take a closer look at the Pilot since it offers those many advantages you mentioned. The Passport is quicker, but the Pilot may be a lot more refined, quieter, and potentially handles even better than the Passport. Only problem is the Pilot is $5-6k more expensive (for equivalent trims)
I have the 2024 Passport Trailsport, and I do like “old school”. It still has a tall rear hatch area, able to accommodate a 30” tall full-size dog crate (with inches to spare), unlike the new Honda Pilot which simply cannot fit the same dog crate, since its hatch height is under 30”.
Liked and subscribed. Thanks for the informative video. I am shopping for something in this category now. I don't like turbo or cvt equipped vehicles. No hybrid either.
I got my 2023 passport because it was the closest thing to my 2008 acura mdx. I miss the mdx though, and I'm waiting a few years to get into a type S I'll drive into the ground! Curious if you're familiar with the 2nd gen mdx and agree/disagree with my perspective.
I only hold vague memories of driving a second gen MDX, but in terms of what I know of it, your assessment makes sense. Same basic engine, similar chassis and layout. I can say your perspective sounds reasonable to me. And, in case it's helpful, here's what I thought of the MDX Type S: ruclips.net/video/nXwZ_yXQjC4/видео.htmlsi=HussuYc84Km6Itwe
You didn't even mention VTEC? Something the Pilot doesn't have and will never have. You want refinement-get a Highlander, or even a Lexus,. That isn't what the Passport is about.
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For a more detailed look around and inside the 2024 Honda Passport, check out this video: ruclips.net/video/emEeNPpnelk/видео.html
Thank you, Robin, for another excellent review. Your earlier walk-around of the Passport adds depth and breadth to the coverage, making it a comprehensive guide to the vehicle. My wife and I, both in our mid-50s, particularly appreciate the "old-school" layout of the Passport, which was a key factor in our decision to purchase this vehicle. In an era where distracted driving, such as texting while driving, is a major concern, we find it counterintuitive to see many manufacturers increasing vehicle settings via touchscreen, like the VW Atlas Cross Sport. Being able to adjust settings such as temperature using well-placed, familiar knobs or buttons not only makes it easy to use but, in our opinion, safer and far more functional. Touchscreens can be fickle to operate, causing drivers to take their eyes off the road, and the cost of a replacement screen, post-warranty, can be prohibitive. Additionally, the engine, albeit an old design, provides a level of reliability and predictability to ownership, giving us peace of mind in our purchase. Choosing to buy a 2024 model ahead of the much-anticipated redesign in 2025 was also a very intentional choice on our part. I appreciate your easy-going, candid approach, production quality, and the wealth of accurate information you provide in each video. Looking forward to seeing more!
Thank you so very much! And, yeah, I fully respect your preferences for the Passport layout. And, absolutely, the SOHC V-6 is thoroughly sorted and, I'm sure, reliable. Enjoy it!
I have a 2024 Blk Edition. Great car. Love the V6, Love the regular tranny not a CVT, love the simple tech. Love the TONS of room inside. If you want to tow, moving a kid into college, towing a ski doo, or motorcycle? Then you can use this vehicle. A 2.0 turbo will not tow those things. Good simple knobs, Heating and AC system is great. My two weens in the back don't complain at all. Reliable tranny and engine have been used for almost 2 decades in other Honda vehicles. 2.0 litre turbos are great but a solid normally aspirated V6 will surely outlast that engine technology.
Call it old school or tried, proven and capable - either way it will very likely perform better and offer much better reliability down the road.
I appreciate your direct comparison with the new Pilot. I was pretty much sold on the Passport, but now I may have to take a closer look at the Pilot since it offers those many advantages you mentioned. The Passport is quicker, but the Pilot may be a lot more refined, quieter, and potentially handles even better than the Passport. Only problem is the Pilot is $5-6k more expensive (for equivalent trims)
If it helps at all, here's my review of the Pilot: ruclips.net/video/WNu5m_wer4g/видео.htmlsi=WkRdH4SJYGUvyNFt
And the new DOHC engine in the Pilot is unproven.
I have the 2024 Passport Trailsport, and I do like “old school”. It still has a tall rear hatch area, able to accommodate a 30” tall full-size dog crate (with inches to spare), unlike the new Honda Pilot which simply cannot fit the same dog crate, since its hatch height is under 30”.
First time to your channel and I loved the review. Keep up the great work
Awesome, thank you!
Great and detailed review! Subscribed! Thanks
Awesome, thank you!
Liked and subscribed. Thanks for the informative video. I am shopping for something in this category now.
I don't like turbo or cvt equipped vehicles. No hybrid either.
Thank you very much! I'm glad I could help.
Thanks for the review.
My pleasure!
I got my 2023 passport because it was the closest thing to my 2008 acura mdx. I miss the mdx though, and I'm waiting a few years to get into a type S I'll drive into the ground! Curious if you're familiar with the 2nd gen mdx and agree/disagree with my perspective.
I only hold vague memories of driving a second gen MDX, but in terms of what I know of it, your assessment makes sense. Same basic engine, similar chassis and layout. I can say your perspective sounds reasonable to me. And, in case it's helpful, here's what I thought of the MDX Type S: ruclips.net/video/nXwZ_yXQjC4/видео.htmlsi=HussuYc84Km6Itwe
Is the Pilot a quieter ride even the base model Pilot? Or just top of the line models?
I only drove Trailsport and Elite trim Pilot's, but both of those were quieter, the Elite more so than the Trailsport.
Very nice and detailed review! Could you review the Ridgeline Black Edition please? 🙏
Thank you so much! I plan to get a Ridgeline soon, not sure whether it will be Black Edition just yet.
@@viewsonvehicles that’s awesome! Me too, I plan on getting a Ridgeline as well 😌 we’ll be Ridgeline buddies
@@victornava6981 LOL, I will get one to review for a week. But I hope we can still be buddies. 👍
@@viewsonvehicles lol oh my bad! Looking forward to that video then 😅
Helpful. Looks like I should wait till revision in 2025!
Glad I helped
"Some other stuff down here"? Yeah, not even the Owners Manual says what those button do.
You didn't even mention VTEC? Something the Pilot doesn't have and will never have. You want refinement-get a Highlander, or even a Lexus,. That isn't what the Passport is about.
2025 Passport will see more updates
Can you remove the ugly black edition logos?
Hybrid variant long overdue … poor MPG … infotainment is very aged.
This is a good looking nice suv !