Passport Features

The RTL at $44,950 is the entry point and returns 21 mpg combined — the best fuel economy in the lineup — making it the most cost-efficient choice if off-road capability isn't a priority. Shoppers who want a blacked-out look without jumping to the TrailSport platform can step up to the RTL Blackout at $46,150 for the same powertrain and efficiency.

Every Passport runs the same 3.5L V-6 with 285 hp, 262 lb-ft of torque, a 10-speed automatic, and AWD, so the split is about intent rather than engine. RTL trims (RTL, RTL Towing, RTL Blackout) return 21 mpg combined, while TrailSport trims rate at 20 mpg combined — a small but real trade-off that likely reflects different tuning or hardware aimed at off-road use.

No — every trim in the lineup runs a gasoline-only 3.5L V-6; there is no hybrid or electric Passport available.

The RTL Towing is priced $700 higher than the RTL at $45,650 and shares the same 21 mpg combined rating and 83.8 cu ft of cargo volume, so the difference is towing-specific hardware rather than a powertrain or efficiency change — worth it if you regularly pull a trailer, unnecessary otherwise.

Both target buyers who want genuine AWD capability in a mid-size SUV, but the Passport seats only 5 while the 4Runner offers a third-row option on some trims — if you need more than five seats, the 4Runner has an advantage the Passport can't match. The Passport's TrailSport trims are purpose-built for off-road use within the Honda lineup, though specific ground clearance and approach-angle figures aren't available here to make a direct comparison.

The Passport seats 5 across all trims and offers 83.8 cu ft of cargo volume (83.2 cu ft on the TrailSport Elite), which is generous for a two-row SUV. The Subaru Ascent seats up to 8, so if your family regularly needs a third row, the Ascent is the more practical choice — the Passport doesn't offer one.