The Honda Passport is a competent midsize SUV that’s won many fans since it was introduced in 1993. Manufactured right here in the USA, it’s offered plenty of space and comfort, coupled with a healthy dose of capability. The 2023 Passport is based on the third generation, which saw a facelift in 2022 with the introduction of an off-road-oriented TrailSport trim.
How does it stack up against the competition? In this article, we're comparing it with the GMC Acadia. Hailing from one of the most American brands of SUVs and off-roaders, the 2023 Acadia is based on the second generation of the nameplate, which was introduced in 2017 and saw a facelift in 2020.
In this Passport vs. Acadia matchup, we’ll look at the interior, performance, and safety features. If you're interested to find out more about the 2023 Passport, contact the Bob Brady Honda team in Decatur, IL, and we’ll gladly assist you.
The 2023 Passport is a spacious five-seater that offers a roomy cabin coupled with an impressive 50.5 cubic feet of luggage space. While the 2023 Acadia can seat up to seven with its third row, the tradeoff is luggage space of just 12.8 cubic feet. Folding the third row only nets you 41 cubic feet, still less than the Passport.
The 2023 Passport's edge doesn't end there, as reviewers have adjudged its cabin to be more thoughtfully designed and an overall better place to be. The use of better quality materials and premium finishes helps the Honda gain more upmarket appeal.
Both vehicles offer dual-zone climate control, Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, a touch-screen infotainment system, and ample wired phone charging ports. They also offer plenty of options on their respective lists, making them easy to customize to your liking.
Don't want to waste time comparing and contrasting powertrains? You don't need to with the 2023 Passport. Honda has endowed it with a punchy 3.5-liter V6 that delivers 280 horsepower and couples it to a nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel-drive is standard, while an all-wheel-drive system can be specified. The TrailSport trim level brings some beefier tires to the mix.
The 2023 Acadia is offered with a 228 horsepower 2.0-liter turbo four or an optional 310 horsepower 3.6-liter V6. However, the heavier weight of the 2023 Acadia blunts its performance in comparison to the lighter 2023 Passport. A nine-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel-drive are standard across the 2023 Acadia range, with all-wheel-drive as an option.
The 2023 Passport is rated to tow up to 5,000 pounds depending on specification, while the 2023 Acadia maxes out at 4,000 pounds.
The 2023 Passport and 2023 Acadia feature at least six airbags, stability control, child safety locks, daytime running lamps, automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, as well as lane departure warning with lane keeping assist. The 2023 Passport also throws in adaptive cruise control as standard, which is optional on the 2023 Acadia.
The results are in, and it's easy to see why the 2023 Passport is our best midsize SUV. Let's face it, with families getting smaller, you rarely need more than five seats. What's more valuable is a larger trunk, precisely what the 2023 Passport offers. Furthermore, it's packed with tech, safety kit, and a punchy Honda powertrain. So visit Bob Brady Honda in Decatur, IL, and test drive the new Passport.