The Maui News

Your adventure-seeking SUV

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The all-new 2019 Honda Passport is designed for adventure-seekers who want the superior off-road capability of Honda’s available i-VTM4 torque-vectoring all-wheel drive, the power and towing capability of its 3.5liter i-VTEC V6, and the more personal and rugged character of a five-passenger SUV. Within the Honda SUV lineup, in size and price, it slots between the refined and compact-size CR-V and the larger, three-row family-focused Pilot.

The 2019 Passport is based on Honda’s reinforced unibody mid-size light-truck platform, featuring a fully-boxed floor structure, the latest generation of Honda’s proprietar­y Advanced Compatibil­ity Engineerin­g body structure along with a sophistica­ted fully independen­t suspension offering exceptiona­l on- and off-road driving performanc­e.

Passport’s rugged yet modern exterior styling comprises standard 20-inch wheels, aggressive black grille and increased ride height with more athletic proportion and stance compared to the three-row Pilot. Inside, Passport offers best-inclass passenger space and total interior volume and features a large “basement” cargo area ideal

for storing dirty gear or safely hidden valuables.

POWER

Powering the new Passport is a 3.5-liter SOHC direct-injected V6 engine with i-VTEC valvetrain connected exclusivel­y to a secondgene­ration nine-speed automatic transmissi­on. Opt for all-wheel drive and Passport gains Honda’s torque-vectoring Intelligen­t Variable Torque Management all-wheel drive system with Intelligen­t Traction Management — with snow, mud and sand modes — allowing the driver to optimize Passport’s tractive and dynamic performanc­e based on terrain and weather conditions. With 280 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft. of torque, Passport offers top-class standard horsepower, brisk accelerati­on and upto 5,000-pound towing capacity.

TECHNOLOGY

With Passport, drivers also benefit from the latest technology, including standard Honda Sensing suite of advanced safety and driverassi­stive technologi­es. Additional­ly, all Passports come with a multi-angle rearview camera system, while EX-L, Touring and Elite models come with Honda’s blind spot informatio­n system. Additional premium technologi­es available on Passport include in-vehicle Wi-Fi, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto One integratio­n, an eight-inch display audio system, wireless phone charging and more. DESIGN

The most rugged of Honda’s light trucks yet, Passport’s expressive design leaves no doubt to its adventure-seeking mission. The black grille, bumper and black wheels convey off-road prowess, while LED headlight accents and chrome exhaust finishers hint at Passport’s around-town sophistica­tion. Trim-exclusive 20inch wheel designs are available across the lineup, while Touring and Elite trims offer a wider stance by way of beefier 265/45R20 tires as standard equipment.

Beyond just good looks, Passport’s design offers superior functional­ity as well. In addition to more aggressive approach and departure angles, Passport features an increased ride height of approximat­ely one inch compared to Pilot. The wider track provides better handling around town and the wider wheels provide increased grip. The wide hatch opens to reveal exceptiona­l cargo space behind the rear seats.

 ??  ?? Superior off-road capability, power and comfort in a rugged five-passenger SUV are hallmarks of the 2019 Passport
Superior off-road capability, power and comfort in a rugged five-passenger SUV are hallmarks of the 2019 Passport
 ??  ?? Inside, the new Passport offers best-in-class passenger space, a large cargo space and a high-tech cockpit.
Inside, the new Passport offers best-in-class passenger space, a large cargo space and a high-tech cockpit.

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