Oct 26, 2023

While the vast mid-sized SUV class with all its variety is great for drivers who want specific things out of their vehicles, it can feel overwhelming for those of us who simply want the best we can get for the least amount of money spent. That’s why when a vehicle is able to stand out from the mid-sized SUV crowd, like the 2023 Honda Passport, it’s truly something special.

The Passport’s V6 engine allows it 280 horsepower at 6,000 RPM and 262 lb-ft of torque at 4,700 RPM. The engine’s redline lies at 6,900 RPM and the SUV boasts a 24-valve SOHC i-VTEC® valve train. The Passport possesses an Intelligent Traction Management system that includes Snow, Mud, and Sand driving modes, so you’re well-prepared to tackle all driving conditions. The capable engine is paired with a robust nine-speed auto transmission with Shift-By-Wire capabilities and Paddle Shifters.

The 2023 Passport has a turning diameter from curb to curb of 39.3 feet, and this is thanks to the MacPherson Strut front suspension, the Multi-Link rear suspension, and the solid front and tubular rear stabilizer bars. The Passport’s 19.5-gallon fuel tank allows it to get 24 miles per gallon on the highway. The Passport’s impressive under-the-hood specs are what grant it a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.

Top 2023 Honda Passport Features

Rearview Camera

The Passport boasts a high-definition rear camera complete with multiple angles and dynamic guidelines that follow your steering wheel turns. You can use this camera to ensure you aren’t going to collide with anything when backing into a tricky parking space, and you can use the guidelines to see where your Passport will end up before making the maneuvers.

Blind Spot Information System 

Not only will this helpful system keep you aware of what’s going on in either of your blind spots, but the system will also sound an alert when you’re attempting a lane change and another vehicle is hovering in your blind spot. This system makes blind spots obsolete and offers drivers priceless peace of mind.

Lane Assists

There are several of these in your Passport’s arsenal, such as the Lane Keeping Assist System and the Lane Departure Warning System. These two programs specifically work together to keep you in the center of your current traveling lane without drifting outside of it. The Lane Keeping program can briefly control the steering wheel to pull you back from drifting.

We can all agree that this year’s Passport has the rare combination of all the best features with none of the negatives to hold it back. Check out the 2023 Passport here at Gates Honda today.