Compare the 2021 Honda Passport Sport and Passport Elite

Sharing the same mechanical platform, the 2021 Honda Passport Sport and Elite enter their third generation in North America. The Elite trim boasts a host of upgrades with a higher retail price, like climate-controlled seats and a 115-volt charging outlet.

Performance

A 3.5L V6 engine propels the 2021 Passport Sport base trim and Elite model. Employing the SOHC i-VTEC valvetrain, the six-cylinder powertrain dishes out 280 horsepower. Direct fuel injection is standard in this normally aspirated propulsion system that delivers 262 pound-feet of torque at 4,700 RPM. Rolling on a standard front-wheel drive, the Sport model tows up to 3,500 pounds. Running on an all-wheel drive, the Elite has a towing rating of 5,000 pounds.

The Snow/Sand/Mud Mode is exclusively available for the AWD system. However, the 2WD system comes with the Snow Mode for reliable handling in the winter season. You could also buy the Passport base model with an AWD. A nine-speed automatic transmission system drives both Honda crossover SUVs. Peak fuel economy ratings for the AWD are 24 MPG on the highway and 19 MPG in the city. Equipped with 19.5-gallon fuel tanks, both cars offer great driving ranges for family road trips.

Appearance

Obsidian Blue, Deep Scarlet, Black Copper, and Modern Steel are some color options for the 2021 Passport Sport and Elite. Dual exhaust finishers are standard on these midsize crossover SUVs. LED brake lights and LED fog lights are some other default installations on both vehicles. You'll get lots of exterior upgrades for the Elite edition, such as a one-touch power moonroof, memory-linked side mirrors, and a hands-free power liftgate. Acoustic glass, roof rails, and parking sensors are some other exclusive exterior amenities on this 2021 Passport model. When you step inside the deluxe cabin, you'll see leather-trimmed seating with ventilation and heating.

Features

From a lockable glove compartment and cargo tie-down hooks to a multi-functional center console and durable floor mats, the 2021 Passport Sport and Elite have lots of convenient interior amenities. Featuring an air filter and humidity sensors, a tri-zone automatic climate control system is another standard feature inside these midsize Honda crossover SUVs. White ambient LED lighting and illuminated beverage holders are exclusively installed inside the Elite trim. Both Passport models come with an 8.0-inch electrostatic touch screen optimized for Android devices and Apple iPhones. Some exclusive technologies in the Elite edition include a Wi-Fi hotspot, 115-volt power outlet, and 10-speaker sound system.

Serving Fort Worth, Texas, our Honda dealership invites you to compare the 2021 Passport Sport base model with the Elite edition.