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All-new 2019 Honda Passport arrives to dealers worldwide today (February 4) and enriches Honda’s award-winning SUV lineup and deliver an exclusive combination of on-road driving smoothness and off-road capabilities.

Designed for adventure-seekers who want diversity and capability in every given road and off-road situation, new Passport comes with i-VTM4 torque-vectoring AWD system, a 3.5-liter i-VTEC v6 engine and a more spacious cabin. And by using Honda’s reinforced unibody Global Light Truck, the revised SUV adopts a fully-boxed floor structure and the latest generation of Advanced Compatibility Engineering.

Available in Sport, EX-L, Touring and Elite trim levels, all 2019 Passport vehicles feature 20-inch wheels, a blackout grille, Honda Sensing suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, along with higher ground clearance and wider track, compared to the three-row Pilot.

And as it comes to the inside, Passport offers best-in-class (according to Honda) passenger space and total interior volume and features a large basement cargo area, perfect for storing dirty gear or keeping valuables out of sight. Premium technologies include 4G LTE Wi-Fi, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a high-resolution 8-inch Display Audio System, heated and ventilated front seats, wireless phone charging and more.

2019 Passport can also be specified with optional Adventure Package and Urban Package sets that provide cost-efficient ways to enhance character and functionality of the new SUV. Additional optional accessories include accommodation of outdoor gear – bikes, kayaks and snowboards.

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All-new Passport is especially created by Honda R&D Americas in Los Angeles, California and Raymond, Ohio. The vehicle and its V6 engine are produced at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln, Alabama by using domestic and globally sourced parts, alongside Honda Ridgeline, Odyssey minivan and Pilot three-row SUV.

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New Honda Passport joins the award-winning SUV lineup and presents new features and improvements. There were more than 1,500 associates at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC (HMA) that celebrated the start of mass production of the new 2019 Honda Passport SUV. Available for order early next year, Passport is produced exclusively at HMA and will play an important role in brand’s award-winning SUV lineup.

As you might well know, Passport was revealed last month at the Los Angeles Auto Show and is scheduled to be that niche model between the compact CR-V and the three-row Pilot in Honda’s lineup. Passport is produced in Alabama along with other members of the lineup – Pilot, Odyssey minivan and the innovative Ridgeline pickup truck. And by doing so – extending the SUV lineup – Honda has been recognized as the “Best SUV Brand” by US News & World Report for four consecutive years. In fact, Ridgeline was selected as 2017 North American Truck of the Year. Neat!

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What is cool about the latest addition in the Honda SUV lineup is that Passport is based on Honda’s Global Light Truck platform and shares much of its underlying structure with the three-row Pilot SUV and Ridgeline pickup, including the highly rigid unibody construction.

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New 2019 Honda Passport 5-passenger V6 SUV has already made its debut and showcases numerous handy gadgets and advanced engineering solutions. Positioning between the compact CR-V and three-row Pilot, Honda’s latest family member comes with new unibody frame, refined drivetrain system, independent suspension and new safety features.

Exterior design

Passport’s expressive design was achieved thanks to the higher ride height, large 20-inch wheels, black grille and bumper, blackout headlights and sexy LED headlight accents. The design team has also included floating C-pillar and chrome exhaust finishers that finish the overall elegant and confident look of Passport. Based on Honda’s Global Light Truck platform, the SUV can adopt a four-wheel independent suspension with MacPherson struts in front and multilink independent rear systems, along with latest generation of Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering.

Interior design

Passports contemporary exterior lines have been moved to the inside and along with calm and luxury ambience, driver and passengers can enjoy ample space for five people and benefit from numerous gadgets and fine material components. Honda team has enlarged the interior space and at the same time has included large cargo area, plenty of space for small stuff and of course, numerous utility features that contribute to pleasurable and smooth drive.

Drivetrain system

2019 Honda Passport trims are geared by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that generates 280hp and 262lb-ft of torque, placing the machine in top of its class for standard power output. The i-VTEC V6 is paired to a 9-speed automatic transmission, which is also considered as one of the most advanced in the segment.

Furthermore, the vehicle is available with i-VTM4 AWD system, which, unlike most other similar mechanical solutions, uses active torque vectoring to send up to 70 per cent of engine torque to the rear axle and 100 per cent of that torque to the left or right rear wheel, depending on the situation. By doing so, Passport’s drivetrain system components allow the vehicle to deal with rain-slicked or snowy roads, sandy trails and other on- and off-road situations.

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Safety and utility features

Honda Sensing suite remains main figure in the safety technologies that were incorporated in new 2019 Passport machine. It includes Collision Mitigation Braking System, Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mitigation, Lane Keeping Assistance System and Adaptive Cruise Control.

Additional equipment

Packed with contemporary amenities as smartphone incorporation and new display systems, new Passport remains pleasurable to drive and handy in terms of convenience and utility at the same time. There’s a 215-watt audio system, large 7-inch TFT screen, Multi-Information Display, 4G LTE in-vehicle Wi-Fi TCU connection, HondaLink cloud-based service and numerous more.

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