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A few days ago, we obtained a set of spy photos of the next-generation Honda Passport from foreign media, which is a mid-size SUV positioned slightly higher than the Honda CR-V. Looking back at its history, the first-generation Honda Passport was born in 1994, and the second-generation Honda Passport was released in 1998, but was soon discontinued in 2002. The third-generation model, which is currently on sale, will be launched in 2019. The next-generation model announced this time is expected to be launched in the North American market in 2025.
From the outside, the new car is covered with a thick camouflage, but it can still be seen that the new car looks more square and more imposing than the current model. The headlight cluster has also become a horizontal and vertical arrangement, and it is possible to be equipped with LED headlights. The lower surround of the new car has also been redesigned, and it is inferred from the shadow part that it should be equipped with fog lights, while the square hole in the middle of the front should be an opening reserved for the sensor.
From the side of the body, the new car is larger than the current model, the wheelbase has also been increased, and the roof looks straighter. The car is equipped with cleaner five-spoke wheels and high-profile tires, which may be installed on low-end models in the future. The rear end is significantly longer than the current model, allowing for a larger trunk volume. The taillights have also changed to a horizontal strip layout, while the current model uses triangular taillights.
Inside, the new car is equipped with a large central control screen, and the traditional knobs and buttons under the screen are retained to control the air conditioning. The steering wheel has a new three-spoke shape, which is sportier than the current four-spoke steering wheel. The lower part of the center console is obscured by the test equipment, but some buttons can still be seen, and the new car may retain the button shift design on the current model.
There is no exact news on power, the current model is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine with a maximum power of 280 hp and a maximum torque of 355 Nm, mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. We will continue to pay attention to more news about the new car.