Passport To Adventure: Honda Introduces Simplified 2022 Passport Lineup

Ever since Honda reintroduced the Passport nameplate for a Pilot-based midsize two-row SUV for the 2019 model year, it has been one of the Brand's most popular vehicles. With a rugged exterior appearance, Honda's "Real-Time" four-wheel-drive (4WD) system, and a sporty interior design, the Passport has proven that it can compete with the likes of America's two-row midsize SUV's. For 2022, Honda joins the factory off-roader trend by introducing a new Trailsport trim to the Passport lineup. In addition, Honda has pared the 2022 Passport lineup down to just three trim levels: well-equipped EX-L, off-road ready Trailsport, and range-topping Elite. The previous base Sport and luxurious Touring trims have been dropped this year in order to allow for a simplified ordering and buying process. Read on to find out about each 2022 Honda Passport trim level. NOTE: Any and all pricing discussed in this article includes a mandatory destination fee, but does NOT include any applicable taxes, or other fees.

With the base Sport trim having been discontinued, the least expensive 2022 Honda Passport model is now the well-equipped EX-L. Starting at $37,870 for a 4X2 model, or $39,970 for a 4X4 model, the EX-L includes a generous amount of standard equipment for its price point. Standard features on the EX-L trim include the Eco Assist System, a hill start assist system, idle-stop technology, a remote vehicle starter system, MacPherson-Strut front and multi-link rear suspension, stabilizer bars, twenty-inch (20") Pewter Gray-finished aluminum-alloy wheels mounted on P265/45R20 blackwall (BSW) all-season tires, a compact spare tire and wheel, a Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System with traction control, an anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), brake assist, a multi-angle rear view camera system with dynamic guidelines, a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with tire fill assist and location and pressure indicators, LED daytime running lamps (DRL's), the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) Body Structure, multiple airbags, three-point seatbelts for all seating positions, rear seat LATCH child seat tether anchors, a seatbelt reminder for all seating positions, rear door child locks, a Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), automatic front high-beam headlamps, a Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) System, a Blind Spot Information (BSI) System with Cross Traffic Monitor, LED projector low-beam front headlamps with automatic delay on/off functionality, a fin-type roof-mounted antenna, dual exhaust system finishers, rear privacy glass windows, LED rear brake lamps, an intermittent rear window wiper system with washer, a security alarm system, variably-intermittent front windshield wipers, a programmable keyless entry system, color-keyed power-adjustable and heated exterior side mirrors with reverse gear tilt-down and integrated turn signals, color-keyed exterior front and rear door handles, a color-keyed rear roofline spoiler with an integrated center high-mounted stop (CHMSL) lamp, a smart keyless entry system, a one-touch power tilting-and-sliding moonroof, a power rear tailgate, front and rear parking assist sensors, Walk Away Auto Lock feature, front acoustic windshield glass, Matte Black-finished exterior window pillar trim, rear tailgate trim, and exterior side mirror bases, a sunglasses holder, a push- button starter system, power door and rear tailgate locks, one-touch turn signal indicators, a tilting-and-telescoping steering column, multi-functional front center console storage, a lockable glove compartment (glove box), sliding front sun visors, a remote fuel filler door release, a rear window defroster with a timer, rear seat heater ducts, a rear cargo area lamp, four rear cargo area tie down anchors, rear under cargo floor storage compartments, rear cargo area shopping bag hooks, a cap-less fuel filler, multiple beverage holders, illuminated steering wheel-mounted controls, dual front seat back map pockets, power windows with one-touch driver's automatic-down functionality, front and rear floor mats, a tri-zone automatic front and rear climate control system with air conditioning, a humidity sensor, and an air filtration system, dual illuminated front sun visor vanity mirrors, an electrochromic inside rearview mirror (ISRV), a HomeLink garage door opener system, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an ambient LED interior lighting system, dual front adjustable seatbelt anchors, head restraints for all seating positions, a one-touch 60/40 rear split-folding seat back, a ten-way, power-adjustable front driver's bucket seat with power lumbar support and two-position memory, a four-way, power-adjustable front passenger bucket seat, luxury leather-trimmed seating surfaces, dual heated front bucket seats, a 215-watt, seven-speaker audio system, an eight-inch (8.0") touchscreen infotainment system display, MP3 and auxiliary audio input jacks, full Bluetooth connectivity, a radio data system (RDS), multiple USB ports, the HondaLink infotainment suite, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, CabinControl remote capabilities, SiriusXM Satellite Radio with an included paid trial subscription, HD Radio, SMS text message functionality, a Qi-compatible wireless device charging system, and a USB audio interface system. There are no options or packages available on the EX-L trim.

Starting at $42,470 for a 4X4 model, the new off-road oriented Trailsport trim of the 2022 Honda Passport adds more rugged exterior styling and off-road capabilities to the well-equipped EX-L trim. These added features include eighteen-inch (18") machined-finish aluminum-alloy wheels with Pewter Gray-painted inserts mounted on P245/60R18 rugged-design tires, heated front windshield wiper rests, Gloss Black-painted exterior side mirror caps, LED front fog lamps, side roof rack rails, a Gloss Black-painted front upper grille bar and roof, all-season Trailsport-logoed front and rear floor mats, orange stitching for the interior, amber LED interior lighting, a GPS navigation system with HD Digital Traffic, a 115V household-style AC power outlet, and a digital compass. There are no available options or packages on the Trailsport trim.

Starting at $45,430 for a 4X4 model, the fully-loaded Elite trim of the 2022 Honda Passport adds even more luxury amenities onto the well-equipped EX-L trim. These added features include twenty-inch (20") machined-finish aluminum-alloy wheels with Gloss Black-painted inserts, rain-sensing front windshield wipers, Gloss Black-painted exterior side mirror caps, a hands-free access power rear liftgate, acoustic front and rear side window glass, heated front windshield wiper rests, LED front fog lamps, Gloss Black-painted exterior side window pillar trim, rear tailgate trim, front grille, front upper grille bar, front bumper lip, rear bumper skid plate, and exterior side roof rails, a conversation mirror, device pockets, rear climate controls, a heated steering wheel, white ambient LED interior lighting, dual heated and ventilated front bucket seats, heated outboard rear bench seats, perforated luxury leather-trimmed seating surfaces, a GPS navigation system with HD Digital Traffic, a 115V household-style AC power outlet, a 540-watt, ten-speaker premium amplified audio system with a subwoofer, Wi-Fi hotspot capabilities, and HondaLink subscription services. There are no additional options or packages available on the Elite trim.

There are several exterior paint color options available for the 2022 Honda Passport, including Crystal Black Pearlcoat Metallic (Metallic Black), Lunar Silver Metallic (Metallic Silver), Obsidian Blue Pearlcoat Metallic (Metallic Dark Blue, NOT available on the Trailsport trim), Platinum White Pearlcoat Metallic (Metallic Pearl White, a $395 additional-cost option), Radiant Red Metallic (Metallic Red, a $395 additional-cost option), and Sonic Gray Pearlcoat Metallic (Metallic Gray, a $395 additional-cost option). Depending upon the exterior paint color selected, buyers of the 2022 Passport can choose from either a Black (Black) or Gray (Light Gray) interior color scheme. All Passports remain powered by the 3.5L "J35Y6" naturally-aspirated V6 gasoline engine producing a potent 280 horsepower and 262 lb. ft. of torque, mated to a pushbutton-controlled ZF-manufactured "9HP" nine-speed automatic transmission. Four Wheel Drive (4X4) is standard on all Passport models aside from the EX-L trim, which gets standard Two Wheel Drive (4X2). Honda manufactures the Passport at Honda Manufacturing Alabama (HMA) Assembly Plant in Montgomery, Alabama, where it is assembled alongside other Honda and Acura vehicles. The Honda Passport competes in the two-row midsize SUV segment, which includes vehicles such as the Buick Envision, the Chevrolet (Chevy) Blazer, the Ford Edge, the Hyundai Santa Fe, the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee ,the Nissan Murano, the Subaru Outback, the Toyota 4Runner, and the Volkswagen (VW) Atlas Cross Sport. The 2022 Honda Passport is on its way to Honda dealerships nationwide right now. What do you think of the 2022 Honda Passport? Let us know in the comments down below, and stay tuned right here to DriveTribe for more information as it becomes available!