![]() ![]() ![]() Mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission, it’s good for a healthy 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. Like the Ridgeline and Pilot with which it shares a platform, the Passport gets Honda’s tried and proven 3.5-liter V6 with VTEC valve timing technology. But the Passport’s secret weapon is hidden underneath its hood. Honda’s i-VTM4 all-wheel drive system has also proven its capability more than once. It already has 8.1 inches of ground clearance. I mean, it’s not like the Passport isn’t capable out of the box. The 2022 Honda Passport Trailsport sport utility vehicle (that’s a lot of sport) looks rugged enough to take on a mountain, even if it doesn’t have the chops to back up its claims. A clever one at that though, as the Trailsport’s model-exclusive appearance package, along with the minor facelift that Honda gave the Passport a year ago give this midsize two-row SUV a Jeep Grand Cherokee from Honda vibe. In other words, it’s nothing more than a marketing ploy. Those wheels do have a greater offset that widen the Passport’s track by 0.4 inch, but that’s really all a Trailsport gets you. That’s because, except for 245/60R-18 Firestone Destination LE 2 all-season tires with a more aggressive shoulder tread for improved bite on loose terrain, there’s absolutely nothing on this Passport that allows it to distinguish itself from a normal model. This must mean something, right? The Trailsport also gets model-specific bumpers front and rear with fake skid plates. When I saw the orange Trailsport badge on my Sonic Grey Pearl press unit, I was convinced Honda had tweaked the Passport for adventure-seeking, I mean, the 18-inch wheels not only look the part compared to a normal Passport, they’re also smaller than the usual 20-inch set. ![]()
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