2002 Honda Passport: Road Test
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2002 Honda Passport 2WD LX Manual
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- MSRP: $23,300 -$30,900
- Invoice: $21,047 -$27,902
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Our road test for the 2002 Honda Passport includes a full evaluation of the 2002 Honda Passport from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2002 Honda Passport, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2002 Honda Passport help you decide if a 2002 Honda Passport is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| LX 2WD, auto. | EX-L 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4.7 |
Fairly spirited. Test Rodeo ran 0-60 mph in 9.3 sec and had good passing power. Transmission hesitates to make full-throttle downshifts from midrange speeds.
FUEL ECONOMY
| LX 2WD, auto. | EX-L 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.8 |
Typical of 6-cyl midsize SUVs, and mediocre at 14.5-15.8 mpg overall for our most recent test models.
RIDE QUALITY
| LX 2WD, auto. | EX-L 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 4 |
Decent but trucky. Choppy on rough surfaces, jittery on washboard freeways, harsh over potholes and sharp bumps.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| LX 2WD, auto. | EX-L 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.5 |
Agile enough, but midpack for a midsize SUV, with plenty of body lean and early tire squeal in tight turns. Lack of dry-pavement 4-wheeling ability is a deficit versus many rivals. Good brakes, but average for power and stopping distance.
QUIETNESS
| LX 2WD, auto. | EX-L 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 |
Engine relaxed enough in gentle cruising but fairly noisy at full throttle. Tire thrum noticeable too, as is wind rush at highway speeds.
CONTROLS
| LX 2WD, auto. | EX-L 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 |
Climate and audio controls a bit distant for some drivers, and vision cluttered directly aft on models with outside spare tire. OK otherwise.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| LX 2WD, auto. | EX-L 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6.2 |
Comfortably firm seats don't go back quite enough for long-legged occupants, which can also crowd drivers. Generous head room. Step-in slightly lower than class norm.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| LX 2WD, auto. | EX-L 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 5.1 |
Little underseat toe space, but decent leg room and, again, ample head room. Narrow rear-door bottoms make entry/exit more of a squeeze than it should be.
CARGO ROOM
| LX 2WD, auto. | EX-L 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 7.7 |
Again, typical midsize SUV. Glass liftgate must be opened before the side opening tailgate, which won't close without freeing a safety catch--all pretty clumsy if your arms are full.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| LX 2WD, auto. | EX-L 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 4.5 |
Like Rodeo, Passport emphasizes the sport in sport-utility, but has no outstanding feature to distinguish it. Subpar refinement and comfort and an antiquated 4WD system are among its demerits.
Total Score
| LX 2WD, auto. | EX-L 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | 45 | 49.5 |
Total Score: 45
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