Photos show that these crossovers have a lot of common ground.
While 2019 Honda Passport had many exterior parts in common with the larger Honda Pilot’s, we were still surprised at how similar they are starting from the C-pillar forward.
Lucky for us, our long-term 2019 Honda Pilot was picked up at the company’s Lincoln factory, Alabama on the same day as Passport production began. Honda also parked one its earliest Pilots right in front the plant’s entry. We found our newly minted Steel Sapphire long term car only a few steps away from the Passport. So, we decided to put it right next to it and see the differences between the two Honda mid-size crossover SUVs.
Most noticeable differences can be seen at the rear, where both crossovers have model-specific tailgates. The Pilot places its reverse lights in the tailgate, while the Passport puts them in the bumper. The two seem to have the same fender mounted taillamp.
The models will be less separated if you move towards the crossovers’ front ends. Doors and front fenders look almost identical. The same goes for the headlights and hood. However, the front fascias of both Honda’s are different, which is a deception for each vehicle’s unique design personality.
The Pilot’s mug may be all business, but the Passport has a maw that is made to take on the world. The Passport’s black plastic is larger and has less paint areas that can collect dirt and rocks scratches. A model-specific grille gives it a more aggressive appearance.
The 2019 Honda Passport will go on sale in the first quarter of 2019. Although pricing is not yet known, we anticipate the crossover SUV that seats five to be priced at less than $30,000.