Honda has presented the new Passport

The new generation of the Honda Passport crossover has already been shown in its signature camouflage, and now the car has appeared in all its glory. With the change of generations, the Passport has changed its image and design, while retaining the same engine under the hood.

If the previous Passport had a streamlined body, then the new crossover with angular shapes began to look much more massive and impressive - especially in the off-road version of the TrailSport.

From nose to tail, the fourth generation Passport is 4.84 m, in width - a little more than 2 m, the wheelbase compared to the previous model has been increased by 7 cm - up to 2.89 m. The shortened front overhang has improved geometric cross-country ability - so, the declared angle of entry is 23 degrees. The ground clearance has increased slightly - according to the passport, it is 21.1 cm. The basic wheel rims are 18-inch, "shod" in tires with an external diameter of 31 inches.

The TrailSport version with increased cross-country ability stands apart in the family - it is shown in the presentation photos. Its main features are increased ground clearance, a front bumper with towing eyes, a reconfigured suspension with reinforced springs and shock absorbers, other stabilizers, steel engine protection at the bottom, orange decor in the cabin and General Grabber off-road tires of size 275/60. The all-round view system has a TrailWatch mode, which helps to better navigate on difficult terrain.

There is no third row of seats - like its predecessor, the new Passport is strictly a five-seater. And this is its main difference from the related Pilot model, which has an eight-seater cabin with three rows of seats. In front of the driver is a virtual instrument panel with a 10.2-inch screen, the diagonal of the multimedia touchscreen is 12.3 inches. Google applications are supported, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are connected wirelessly. The trunk volume varies from 1246 liters to 2364 liters with the rear seats folded.

The crossover is still equipped with the only naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 engine. It has slightly increased in power (289 hp, +5 hp), but the maximum torque has not changed (355 Nm, which is achieved at 5000 rpm). Instead of a 9-speed automatic, a 10-speed appeared, already familiar from other Honda and Acura models. All versions of the crossover have i-VTM4 all-wheel drive by default with seven driving modes (Normal, Sport, Econ, Snow, Sand, Tow and Trail). The crossover is capable of towing trailers weighing up to 2,268 kg.

Like its predecessor, the new Passport will be manufactured at Honda's plant in Alabama. The crossover will hit the US market early next year, with prices announced closer to the start of sales - the new Passport will start at around $45,000.