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Hamilton Spectator
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hamilton Spectator
This Honda's not a rough-and-tumble off-roader, but a comfortable road warrior that can handle trails
Walking up to the all-new second gen. Honda Passport, I'm struck by its boxy, rugged looks. This thing looks reyady to hit the nearest dusty trail, I think to myself, as I climb into the driver's seat. But when I thunk the door shut behind me, I soon realize the 2026 Passport isn't some bare bones trail-runner. No, this SUV is built for wrapping its passengers in luxury, too. I'm sitting in a TrailSport Touring finished in Ash Green Metallic with a two-tone black and brown interior that that comes with brown perforated leather seats that have orange contrast stitching. Well, this sure is nice! There's more: A heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel; a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster; Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto; and some very nicely detailed TrailSport embroidery in the front headrests. On the outside, the Passport is focused on off-road driving. Think of TrailSport as Honda's answer to TRD (Toyota Racing Development), the in-house tuning-off-road arm of archrival Toyota. But unlike TRD, TrailSport isn't hardcore off-road; it's not for rock-crawling or running the Baja 1000, but is, instead, designed for trails you might encounter on the way to the cottage. With that in mind, Honda has chosen to offer the Passport in TrailSport trim only for Canada. This means items, such as an off-road tuned suspension, 18-inch wheels, and all-terrain tires, are standard on all trims. Same goes for the engine and transmission combo, which consists of a 3.5-litre, V6 paired with a 10-speed automatic. Power from the V6 is rated at 285 horsepower and 262 pounds-feet of torque, or motive force. All-wheel drive is standard, as is a towing capacity of 2,268 kilograms (5,000 pounds). The jacked-up look, which includes the word Passport stamped into its front and rear bodywork, is standard. So are front tow hooks and 8.3 inches of ground clearance. For a vehicle with an off-road focus, I'm struck by how comfortable the Passport is to drive on road. The cabin is quite quiet considering the all-terrains I'm riding around on. The V6 engine isn't built for performance, but it pushes the Passport along with authority. And the 10-speed automatic is a very smooth shifting gearbox. The '26 Passport receives Honda's updated all-wheel drive system. Known as i-VTM4, the system can handle 40 per cent more engine torque at the rear axle. Up to 70 per cent of torque can be sent to either axle and all of that torque can be sent to either the left or right rear wheel. To ensure good traction, torque distribution varies depending on driving conditions. There are seven drive modes, including two for off-road (sand and trail), and these the Passport's driving character. I kept to the normal setting for most of the week-long test, but also sampled eco and sport. The former is good for highway cruising and the latter makes zipping around town a little more exciting. But not much. The Passport is a family-focused SUV, after all. The Passport's on-road handling feels secure rain or shine. Braking and steering are responsive for a big SUV, and manoeuvring through tight spaces, such as a gas station parking lot, is a breeze. I will just add that I didn't drive it off-road. Living with the Passport is easy. Despite its many impressive features, including a 12-speaker Bose audio system and a fancy camera system, called TrailWatch, for off-roading, the Passport feels familiar. There are buttons for climate controls. Wipers and turn signals are on steering wheel stalks. And you don't have to go hunting around for the buttons and switches. Honda has left them where they belong. Including the volume knob. Hallelujah! Plus, all the SUV positives remain: Lots of room, plenty of storage and good towing capacity. There's not much room for nitpicking, but a few things rankle. These aren't flat-out negatives, so much as things to consider. First, the price. At $60K before taxes, the TrailSport Touring doesn't come cheap. Even the price for the base model is steep; it starts at $56,990. And, the Passport, like its three-row Pilot sibling, has no electrification. Not even a conventional gas hybrid, of the sort Honda offers with the CR-V. Finally, putting the Passport's gear shift on a row of buttons instead of a shift lever is a real miss. The buttons work fine, but they're not intuitive. A shift lever is better. Just like a round volume knob. But the Passport's pluses far outweigh its minuses and it's a winner. Type: Mid-size SUV, front-engine, all-wheel drive Engine: 3.5-litre V6; 285 horsepower; 262 pounds-feet of torque (motive force) Transmission: 10-speed automatic Fuel (Regular 87): 12.6 litres/100 km in the city; 9.9l/100 km on the highway; 11.4l/100 km combined Cargo: 1,246 litres, or 44 cubic feet; 2,356l, or 83.2 cu. ft. Price: $60,540; $60,540, as tested, plus $2,000 freight
Toronto Star
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- Toronto Star
This Honda's not a rough-and-tumble off-roader, but a comfortable road warrior that can handle trails
Walking up to the all-new second gen. Honda Passport, I'm struck by its boxy, rugged looks. This thing looks reyady to hit the nearest dusty trail, I think to myself, as I climb into the driver's seat. But when I thunk the door shut behind me, I soon realize the 2026 Passport isn't some bare bones trail-runner. No, this SUV is built for wrapping its passengers in luxury, too.
Boston Globe
02-07-2025
- Boston Globe
Woman went on ‘rampage' in car through downtown Boston, striking two officers, other cars, police report says
The 'concerned citizen' told officers the driver had struck his bumper and then tried to flee the scene without providing information, the report said. It said the officers also observed the suspect vehicle, a 2022 black Honda Passport, as well as a 'white female in the driver's seat.' Advertisement According to the report, the officers approached the Honda and issued multiple orders for the driver to stop and put the vehicle in park. But she refused, police said. 'The suspect then placed the vehicle in drive' while a female officer identified in the report only as Officer Barry 'was still reaching in the driver's side window' to try to obtain the keys and turn off the vehicle, the report said. Barry was dragged about 20 feet as the woman 'suddenly hit the accelerator,' the report said, and the officer was later evaluated at the downtown station for 'discomfort in her right arm.' Advertisement Meanwhile, the report said, another officer spotted the Honda moving towards him at Tremont and Park streets. Passing drivers told the second officer, identified in the report only as Officer Saintfort, that the woman had just struck multiple vehicles as well as a police officer, the report said. It said that as Saintfort was 'attempting to extricate the suspect from the motor vehicle the suspect again pressed the accelerator, causing Officer Saintfort to have to move back in fear of being struck by the motor vehicle. Officer Saintfort was physically holding the driver when she was fleeing and was in contact with the vehicle as it fled.' Saintfort was evaluated at Tufts Medical Center. And dispatch informed police that the Honda had 'struck a traffic pole at Herald Street and Shawmut Avenue, continuing towards the highway,' the report said. Police said officers were 'finally able to locate' the Honda on Albany Street, where it had substantial front end damage, its airbags had deployed, and 'the front two wheels were bare to the metal rim having discarded the tires,' the report said. The woman was arrested after turning the vehicle onto Plympton Street, the report said, and officers learned she had a suspended driver's license. In addition, police said, the woman's pupils were 'constricted' and she appeared to be 'sweating profusely and highly animated.' Another witness told police he'd earlier been preparing to turn his Honda Civic onto Mass. Ave., when he spotted the Honda 'driving towards him' with two flat tires, the report said. He told police he was concerned the driver might be having a medical emergency, so he decided to follow the SUV in his vehicle while dialing 911. Advertisement At the time, the witness told police, the SUV was moving with a 'disregard for everything' and 'hitting everything but the lottery,' including curbs and parking meters. The witness also reporting seeing 'pedestrians 'in terror' and jumping out of the way as well as drivers attempting' to evade the Honda, the report said. The witness said he drove his vehicle in front of the Honda and blocked its path. 'He approached her vehicle and observed that her eyes were 'manic' and she was 'screaming bloody murder,' telling him to [expletive] himself, and telling him to get out of her way,' the report said. Someone also got behind the Honda and tried to signal it to stop, according to the report. It wasn't clear from the redactions if it was the same person or a different witness. But at any rate, the Honda allegedly ''gunned it' in reverse,' prompting the Good Samaritan to 'jump out of the way,' the report said. Police later learned the Honda driver had earlier struck an Uber driver's vehicle on Albany Street, and that the Uber passenger suffered head, neck, and knee injuries that sent her to an area hospital for evaluation, the report said. Inside the Honda, police found 'multiple crumpled $20 dollar bills in the driver's seat,' as well as 'more crumpled dollar bills in the rear and passenger side floorwell.' Suspected drugs and related paraphernalia were also seized, police said. 'Officers located one folded US Currency $1 Dollar Bill in her wallet which contained a small orange straw with a white powder residue,' the report said. Advertisement Cops also recovered a silver tin containing 'two medium plastic bags of a brown powdery substance believed to be fentanyl, and two small plastic bags of a rock-like substance believed to be crack. Officers also found a bottle believed to contain methadone.' The suspected fentanyl weighed about four grams and the suspected crack weighed about two grams, police said. Once medically cleared, the woman will face a slew of charges including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery on a police officer, resisting arrest, failure to stop or yield, destruction of property, leaving the scene of property damage, leaving the scene of personal injury, drugged driving fourth offense, driving with a suspended license, drug possession, and drug possession to distribute, the report said. An arraignment date hasn't been scheduled. 'It should be noted that [redcated's] rampage through the city generated multiple calls for service ... approximately ten 911 calls, and a multi-agency search for her in order to prevent more damage and or injury.' Police said multiple witnesses observed the woman 'driving erratically, almost striking pedestrians, [and] striking multiple motor vehicles.' This story will be updated when more information is released. Travis Andersen can be reached at
Miami Herald
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Honda Launches Incredible Passport Lease Deal for June
The Honda Pilot has always been a solid submission in the midsize SUV segment, with Honda's no-frills approach garnering loyal fans across its lineup. Now that the 2026 Honda Passport has made its debut, Honda is already offering attractive lease deals to get you behind the wheel of its latest Passport. For a limited time, you can secure a three-year lease on a 2026 Honda Passport RTL, featuring rugged styling and a spacious interior in a midsize package. Sitting between the CR-V and Pilot in Honda's SUV lineup, the Passport brings a host of agility and comfort for those who like to get off the beaten path when they're not commuting. For June 2025, you can lease a 2026 Honda Passport for $509 per month, with a down payment of just $5,099 at lease signing. This lease stretches for 36 months and has an allowance for 10,000 miles of driving each year of your lease (30,000 miles overall). Currently, Honda is only offering lease terms on its 2026 Passport RTL trim, and this deal is only available until July 7, 2025. The RTL might be the entry-level Passport, but it's no slouch. A 285 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 comes standard, along with Honda's i-VTM4 All Wheel Drive (AWD) system. If you're looking for an SUV that can tow, the Passport has you covered. The V6 produces 262 lb-ft of torque and is capable of towing 5,000 pounds with ease. Miles per gallon is appreciably good for the class as well. The 2026 Honda Passport RTL earns you 19 mpg in the city, 25 mpg on the highway, and 21 mpg in combined driving. Not bad for a V6 with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Honda offers its 2026 Passport RTL lease for vehicles without "premium" exterior colors, which means you'll be able to choose from Crystal Black Pearl, Modern Steel Metallic, or Obsidian Blue Pearl. All Passport RTLs feature a gray leather and cloth interior, along with 18-inch Shark Gray alloy wheels. Two-row seating is standard, providing ample cargo room behind the rear seat. The 2026 Passport features a slightly more rugged design, with a boxier and more aggressive appearance, positioning it well for off-road driving. Honda kept the same V6 as the previous generation Passport, but bumped the horsepower a bit for 2026. Its wheelbase is longer, the track is wider, and ground clearance has been bumped to 8.3 inches. Inside, the infotainment screen is significantly larger, and heated seats are now standard. There are still plenty of hardware buttons and knobs for essential items like air conditioning and heating, so fans of tactile controls will be satisfied as well. Leasing a 2026 Honda Passport is straightforward, but there's a bit of fine print, too. The $5,099 down payment doesn't cover tax, title, license, or dealer fees. The lease is available through Honda Financial Services and is offered to "well-qualified customers," which typically means a credit score of 700 or higher. The lease is based on an MSRP of $46,200, with an actual net capitalization of $42,050.55. Over the life of the lease, Honda states that you'll pay $18,324 in monthly payments, and the end-of-lease option to purchase the vehicle is $30,954.00. Anything over 10,000 miles per year will incur a cost of 20 cents per mile, and the lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance and any excessive wear and tear. Honda is offering a standard lease package on a great SUV. If you're interested in leasing a 2026 Honda Passport, contact your local dealer soon. Honda notes that dealership participation is optional, so you may need to do some searching in your area to find a dealer offering this lease. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
Two plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Scranton barber's death
Two men accused of road rage that led to the March 2024 death of a barber from West Scranton pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter Tuesday. Prosecutors say John Darko, 1330 Fords Pond Road, Glenburn Twp., and Paul Viscomi, 39 Van Sickle St., Scott Twp., were involved in a road-rage incident on Keyser Avenue that resulted in the death of Brian Nardella. Fatal road rage incident The men were charged in May 2024 after an investigation that began when officers responded to a head-on crash the morning of March 27, 2024, along North Keyser Avenue near Stanton Street, according to the criminal complaint. First responders found Nardella unresponsive and trapped in his SUV, which was on its roof in a parking lot at the bottom of an embankment on the northbound side of Keyser Avenue, police said. * John Darko (Submitted) * Paul Viscomi (Submitted) Show Caption 1 of 2 John Darko (Submitted) Expand Darko was lying in the grass on the northbound side of Keyser Avenue with an apparent broken left leg and right arm after he was ejected from his 2006 Chevy Silverado during the crash, according to police. Darko was conscious and alert. Crews extricated Nardella and transported him to Geisinger Community Medical Center, where he died, according to the complaint. Investigators with the Scranton Police Department and state police determined Darko and Viscomi had been jockeying for position at the time of the crash, charges read. Darko first tried to pass Viscomi and Viscomi sped up to block him. Darko hit a curb and then Viscomi's truck. The impact caused Darko to lose control of his truck, spin out, cross the double yellow line into oncoming traffic and strike Nardella's vehicle, court paperwork says. The impact pushed Nardella's Honda Passport backward and over a small embankment, causing it to roll over onto its roof, according to police. Darko's truck spun violently after the impact, ejecting Darko through the passenger window. State police reconstructed the crash, determining Darko was driving at least 61 mph before the collision, and Viscomi accelerated from 20 mph to at least 53 mph to stop Darko from merging. Nardella attempted to maneuver out of the way, and his airbag module showed he was driving at 30 mph when the crash happened, according to the charging documents. The speed limit is 35 mph where the crash occurred, police said. Darko and Viscomi are scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 9.
