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The trio of trim levels for the 2023 Passport are the base EX-L, the extra-tough TrailSport, and the plush Elite. As mentioned, they have a 280 hp six-cylinder engine and standard AWD; the transmission is a nine-speed automatic. You expect a utility vehicle to tow, and this one comes through with up to 5,000 pounds of capacity. The EPA has estimated that the ’23 Honda Passport achieves 19 miles per gallon around town and 24 mpg on the highway.
Most base trims aren’t as well-equipped as the 2023 Passport EX-L. It boasts a power liftgate, leather seats (power-adjustable and heated in the front row), tri-zone auto climate control, LED headlights, a moonroof, and heated outside mirrors with reverse-gear tilt-down and integrated turn-signal indicators. Honda also stocks it with a dual exhaust, rear privacy glass, Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock, push-button start, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a one-touch fold-down 60/40-split rear seatback, and position memory for the driver’s seat and exterior mirrors.
For staying charged and connected, there are three USB ports (one in the center console and two in the second row), three 12V power outlets (two up front and one in the cargo area), and a wireless phone charging pad. Honda’s CabinControl also comes standard to allow passengers to control some vehicle functions remotely. The 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system has smartphone integration (Android Auto and Apple CarPlay), Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming, SiriusXM satellite radio, and an audio system with seven speakers. Honda Sensing, the automaker’s suite of advanced driver-assist technologies, sets up the Passport EX-L with adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, collision mitigation braking, road departure mitigation, automatic high beams, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, front and rear parking sensors, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
As the most rugged Passport trim, the TrailSport is given all-terrain tires and LED fog lights. It’s also made more practical with standard roof rails, all-season floor mats, power-folding side mirrors, a 115V power outlet, and a heated windshield-wiper zone. Orange interior contrast stitching and amber-colored ambient interior lighting give it some extra personality and distinction, and its infotainment system is improved with navigation and voice recognition.
The Elite retreats from the aggressive tires, orange contrast stitching, and all-season floor mats but ramps up the convenience and luxury with a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, a hands-free liftgate, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and auto-dimming side mirrors. The second row gets its own climate controls as well as heated rear outboard seats. There’s also an overhead console conversation mirror, interior mood lighting in white, and front seatback pockets with device storage. A Wi-Fi hotspot and a top-grade sound system with 10 speakers join the infotainment array.
