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***I WANT TO START OFF BY SAYING, if you are looking for a vehicle to be an off-roader 1st, and a daily driver 2nd, then the Honda Passport shouldn't be your choice. BUT, if you are looking for a Daily Driver 1st, and an off-roader 2nd, then in my opinion, the Passport is a very very compelling choice!
Let's see if a 2 inch lifted 2019 Honda Passport, with rear sway bars disconnected, can follow a Toyota Landcruiser 100 series and a Lexus GX470 (Landcruiser Prado) up a difficult trail in Lytle Creek, CA. Please note that this is the trail difficulty listed by www.trailsoffroad.com on a scale from easy-moderate-difficult-severe-extreme.
Not many people know, but the AWD system found in the bigger Honda vehicles is pretty advanced, it's called iVTM4. It combines the standard traction control systems with a twin clutch rear differential (think electronically controlled mechanical limited slip differential with reduction gear sets). BUT, the main problem with AWD crossover/SUVs really seems to be the lack of wheel articulation. This is the first trail run where I am able to test to see how much of a difference this makes, and on a trail that's on the more difficult side.
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VEHICLE DETAILS:
2019 Honda Passport EX-L AWD
@jondz_adventuring
4250 lbs.
3.5L V6 280hp / 262tq
9 speed automatic transmission
1 speed transfer case 20:1 crawl ratio
2 inch Traxda lift kit
2 inch taller All-terrain tires - Cooper Discovery AT3 4S
100 Series Toyota Landcruiser
5115 lbs.
4.7L V8 230hp / 320tq
4 speed automatic transmission
2 speed transfer case 30:1 crawl ratio
Stock height
OEM Highway tires
Lexus GX 470
@daklakfoto
4871 lbs.
4.7L V8 263go / 323tq
5 speed automatic transmission
2 speed transfer case 34:1 crawl ratio
lift kit (info pending)
taller All-terrain tires (info pending) - Falken Wildpeak AT3W
Mazda Navajo (Ford Explorer)
@borderlineexplorer
4292 lbs.
4.0 V6 155 hp / 220tq
5 speed automatic transmission
2 speed transfer case 33:1 crawl ratio
Stock height
Taller Mud Terrain tires
SKID PLATE FOR PILOT/RIDGELINE/PASSPORT
https://no-lodesigns.com/shop/ols/products/honda-ridgeline-2017-19