Sharing the same mechanical platform, the 2021 Honda Passport Sport and Elite enter their third generation in North America. The Elite trim boasts a host of upgrades with a higher retail price, like climate-controlled seats and a 115-volt charging outlet.

A 3.5L V6 engine propels the 2021 Passport Sport base trim and Elite model. Employing the SOHC i-VTEC valvetrain, the six-cylinder powertrain dishes out 280 horsepower. Direct fuel injection is standard in this normally aspirated propulsion system that delivers 262 pound-feet of torque at 4,700 RPM. Rolling on a standard front-wheel drive, the Sport model tows up to 3,500 pounds. Running on an all-wheel drive, the Elite has a towing rating of 5,000 pounds.