What's the Difference Between the 2019 Honda Passport vs 2019 Honda Pilot?

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Honda has two spectacular new SUVs for 2019 - the Honda Pilot and the Honda Passport. One name you've undoubtedly heard before. The Honda Pilot is a mid-sized SUV that's been popular with car buyers for the past 15 years. It has ample space for growing families and a fuel-efficient powertrain. The Honda Passport is a smaller crossover that puts the prospect of adventure within your reach. It has available all-wheel drive and a rugged exterior to match its off-road capabilities. Here's a closer look at both of these crossover SUVs.

Safety

Everyone can use a bit of driver assistance when it comes to safety. That's why both the 2019 Passport and Pilot come with Honda Sensing technology. This comprehensive suite of safety features is designed to aid the driver in alertness and crash mitigation. The suite includes Collision Mitigation Braking, which uses onboard sensors to alert the driver when another object is too close for comfort. The system can even automatically apply the brakes in an emergency situation. Other standout features in the suite include adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance, and road departure mitigation.

Infotainment

The 2019 Honda Pilot EX, EX-L, Touring and Elite models come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility so you can stay connected to your digital world. The 2019 Honda Passport also has these integrated features on some models. The Adventure has an available satellite-linked navigation system so even when you are off the grid, you're never off the right path. The 2019 Honda Pilot Elite model comes with a wireless charging station and an 8-inch touchscreen display in the center console stack. The 2019 Honda Passport Elite also has the same amenities. Notably, the 2019 Honda Passport Touring model has an integrated Wi-Fi Hotspot.

Exterior Style

The 2019 Honda Passport is a bit shorter than the Honda Pilot, by about six inches. The Passport sits on 20-inch wheels and can be outfitted with larger tires and roof rails to handle off-road conditions. It also has rugged features and 8.4 inches of ground clearance, putting a bit higher than the 2019 Honda Pilot. The Pilot has a chrome-trimmed front grille and LED headlights. Deep lines along the vehicle's profile are distinctive and aggressive, helping the 2019 Pilot stand out from the crowded field of family movers. The 2019 Pilot is large enough for seven passengers with its three rows of seating, while the Honda Passport's shortened body make it ideal for five passengers and copious amounts of cargo.

Both the 2019 Passport and Pilot are crossover SUVs with comprehensive safety features that are available on all model trims. They both come with the much-sought-after Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility and higher trim levels display the height of entertainment. The Passport is smaller, but quite capable. It has an adventurous style all its own. Not to be upstaged, the 2019 Honda Pilot also has aggressive style cues that will grab the eye wherever it goes. Contact us at Pohanka Honda of Fredericksburg for more information about both the Passport and Pilot.