2000 Honda Passport: Road Test
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- MSRP: $22,800 -$30,150
- Invoice: $20,358 -$26,914
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Our road test for the 2000 Honda Passport includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Honda Passport from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Honda Passport, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Honda Passport help you decide if a 2000 Honda Passport is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| LX 2WD, auto. | EX-L, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.4 |
The twincam V6 has decent power for the class, and the automatic transmission helps performance at any speed with smooth upshifts and prompt downshifts.
FUEL ECONOMY
| LX 2WD, auto. | EX-L, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.6 |
Too bad mileage is mediocre, our most recent 4WD Rodeo returning only 15.8 mpg overall in admittedly hard test driving.
RIDE QUALITY
| LX 2WD, auto. | EX-L, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 3.7 |
The suspension provides a decent ride, though small imperfections do register, larger ones aren't absorbed that well, and the ride can be jittery on rough pavement.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| LX 2WD, auto. | EX-L, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.6 |
Handling is only mid-pack, with plenty of body lean and tire squeal in tight turns.
QUIETNESS
| LX 2WD, auto. | EX-L, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.6 |
Engine and road noise are high, even for an SUV.
CONTROLS
| LX 2WD, auto. | EX-L, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 |
Drivers enjoy a mostly well designed dash, though climate and audio controls are a bit distant for easy access. Forward visibility is a high point, thanks to a low cowl and hood line, but the optional outside spare interferes directly aft.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| LX 2WD, auto. | EX-L, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5.9 |
Passports provide comfortable space for two adults, up front.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| LX 2WD, auto. | EX-L, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.3 |
Rear passengers have plenty of head room, but there' s little foot or knee room if the front seats are all the way back. Step-in is a little lower than the compact-SUV norm, so getting in or out is no great chore, but the rear doors are narrow at the bottom and could open wider.
CARGO ROOM
| LX 2WD, auto. | EX-L, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 7.5 |
We're not sold on the side-opening tailgate. Not only must the rear window be raised first, a metal safety catch must be released to free the tailgate for closing--all rather clumsy when your arms are full.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| LX 2WD, auto. | EX-L, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.8 |
Passport (Rodeo too) is a strong, competent mainstream SUV, but it has no unique features to sell and trails most rivals for refinement and 4-wheel-drive versatility. It does possess a slightly sportier nature, but that's not enough to justify prices that are rather high for what you get.
Total Score
| LX 2WD, auto. | EX-L, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | 44 | 46.4 |
Total Score: 44
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