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2022 Honda's Passport pricing was revealed today, with fewer trim levels available and a more expensive base version, starting at $39.095, destination charges included.
An update to the popular Honda Passport was announced in September, with a more rugged styling and an off-road-oriented version dubbed the TrailSport. The mid-sized SUV will make its appearance at the Honda dealers this winter, but the pricing strategy adopted by the Japanese manufacturer might baffle some potential buyers.
Precisely, Honda scrapped the base Sport trim, which means the front-wheel-drive EX-L is now the starting point. According to the Honda press release, the move reflects customers’ demand, many folks probably being annoyed to no longer see an even cheaper option in the configurator.
At $39.095 (including destination charges), the 2022 Honda Passport EX-L is $5,080 more expensive than the 2021 Honda Passport Sport. Not only that, but at this level, the Passport becomes more expensive than some of its competitors, like the Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Edge, or the VW Atlas Cross Sport.
The new base EX-L trim comes with all the bells and whistles expected at this level. The car features standard equipment like heated seats dressed in leather, 20-inch wheels, a sunroof, a power tailgate, and blind-spot monitoring.
The new TrailSport version ads visual cues for its more adventurous character, including 18-inch wheels with special tires, a wider track, roof rack, and a navigation system as standard equipment. In the technical department, it also features a torque-vectoring i-VTM4 all-wheel-drive system. The top Elite trim adds cooled front seats, as well as a heated steering wheel and heated rear seats.
The Honda Passport is based on the Honda Pilot architecture, with a strong unibody construction and independent front and rear suspension. As before, the power comes from a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 280 HP mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. Ground clearance for AWD versions is 8.1-inches, which allows it to navigate tougher trails. With a 5,000-pound towing capacity, the 2022 Honda Passport can pull a large camper trailer or other off-road toys.
Precisely, Honda scrapped the base Sport trim, which means the front-wheel-drive EX-L is now the starting point. According to the Honda press release, the move reflects customers’ demand, many folks probably being annoyed to no longer see an even cheaper option in the configurator.
At $39.095 (including destination charges), the 2022 Honda Passport EX-L is $5,080 more expensive than the 2021 Honda Passport Sport. Not only that, but at this level, the Passport becomes more expensive than some of its competitors, like the Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Edge, or the VW Atlas Cross Sport.
The new base EX-L trim comes with all the bells and whistles expected at this level. The car features standard equipment like heated seats dressed in leather, 20-inch wheels, a sunroof, a power tailgate, and blind-spot monitoring.
The new TrailSport version ads visual cues for its more adventurous character, including 18-inch wheels with special tires, a wider track, roof rack, and a navigation system as standard equipment. In the technical department, it also features a torque-vectoring i-VTM4 all-wheel-drive system. The top Elite trim adds cooled front seats, as well as a heated steering wheel and heated rear seats.
The Honda Passport is based on the Honda Pilot architecture, with a strong unibody construction and independent front and rear suspension. As before, the power comes from a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 280 HP mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. Ground clearance for AWD versions is 8.1-inches, which allows it to navigate tougher trails. With a 5,000-pound towing capacity, the 2022 Honda Passport can pull a large camper trailer or other off-road toys.
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