The 2025 Honda Passport: A Comprehensive Overview
With just over a half-decade under its wheels, and having resurrected the Passport name in Honda’s lineup, iBestTravel is getting a total makeover for 2025. This update is expected to align closely with the comprehensive redesign its three-row sister vehicle—the Pilot—received in 2023. While the current Passport’s life span may not be tremendously long, it is slightly longer than usual for a Honda model. Considering the significant updates to the closely related Pilot for the 2024 model year, we foresee substantial changes to the Passport. Here’s everything we know and can anticipate for the 2025 Honda Passport, essentially the two-row version of the three-row Pilot SUV:
Improved Chassis and Muscled-Up Body
Today’s Passport could use some improvements—not only due to age but also for enhanced styling reminiscent of the newest Pilot. The Passport is expected to maintain a similar appearance to the Pilot from the rear wheels forward. Moreover, it will ride on the same wheelbase, but its tail will be shortened as it doesn’t require a third-row seat. Consequently, the two-row Passport will have a more compact design overall.
In addition, improvements in road and wind noise suppression, in-cabin technology, and chassis refinements are anticipated for the Passport, following the enhancements seen in the Pilot.
Off-Road Performance
One notable addition for the 2025 Passport is expected to be a more focused and capable off-road oriented TrailSport trim level. The current version of the Passport TrailSport functions primarily as a design package with better tires for dirt road driving and a slight suspension lift. However, a thorough off-road upgrade was always slated for the next-gen Passport, just as it was for the Pilot.
With a new chassis and enhanced electronics package, the 2025 Passport TrailSport is likely to evolve into a much better off-roader. While it may not aim to compete directly with the likes of the Jeep Wrangler, it will certainly hold its own against other two-row SUVs with above-average off-road capabilities, such as the Grand Cherokee, Kia Sorento X-Pro, and Subaru Outback Wilderness. Look forward to new features like skid plates, TrailWatch cameras, a more advanced Trail drive mode, and a refined AWD system engineered to tackle challenging terrain.
Powertrains
Don’t expect to see a hybrid version of the Passport emerging from this redesign. Although a hybrid option would be a welcome addition, the most likely engine will remain the gas-fed 3.5-liter V-6, packaged with the same 10-speed automatic as seen in the Pilot. This combination provides a smooth and powerful performance without introducing significant interior noise. While it tends to upshift early for fuel efficiency, the Passport is designed as a family SUV, so it responds eagerly when more torque is required.
Interior Enhancements
The interior of the 2025 Passport will also feature upgrades, incorporating some elements observed in the Prologue and, more directly, the latest Pilot. While the dashboard design will likely mirror the Pilot’s, we hope for enhancements such as a larger touchscreen, as well as an improved digital gauge cluster to better utilize the TrailWatch cameras in the TrailSport model.
Despite its shorter length compared to the Pilot, the 2025 Passport will not compromise on cargo space, as it does not need to accommodate a third-row seat. Expect to see a similar second-row design, which offers flexibility and pseudo-captain’s chairs on select models, making it easier to work with than what is available in the Odyssey and Pilot.
What To Expect From The 2025 Honda Passport
If you enjoyed the 2023 redesign of the Pilot but require fewer than three rows of seats, the 2025 Passport may be the ideal choice for you. Although there will not be a hybrid powertrain available, the Passport TrailSport is poised to deliver an impressive off-road experience. If that option doesn’t pique your interest, you can still expect a high-quality, two-row SUV from Honda that competes with the likes of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Subaru Outback, and potentially the Toyota 4Runner.
