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Honda Passport I 2.6i (120 Hp) 4WD Automatic
Overall Rating
Honda Passport:
The Honda Passport is a line of sport utility vehicles from the Japanese automaker Honda. Originally, it was a rebadged version of the Isuzu Rodeo, a mid-size SUV sold between 1993 and 2002. It was introduced in 1993 for the 1994 model year as Honda's first entry into the growing SUV market of the 1990s in the United States. The first and second generation Passport was manufactured by Subaru Isuzu Automotive in Lafayette, Indiana. Like various other Honda models, it re-used a name from their motorcycle division, the Honda C75 Passport. The other two name candidates were Elsinore and Odyssey, the latter would be re-used a year later on a minivan....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Honda Passport (I). With 204 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1609 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Honda Passport I was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, thus no official rating is available. Safety features were typical for a 1990s SUV, including available ABS, but lacked modern passive and active safety systems.
2.6i (120 Hp) 4WD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 120 Hp engine, especially with an automatic transmission and 4WD, struggles to provide adequate acceleration, resulting in a sluggish driving experience, particularly at highway speeds.
Fuel Economy
While likely marginally better than the V6, the low power output means the engine works harder, still resulting in poor real-world fuel economy for its performance level.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust Isuzu Rodeo platform provides good reliability
- • Capable 4WD system for off-road excursions
- • Spacious interior for passengers and cargo
- • Practical and durable for its era
- • Good value as a used vehicle
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption, especially with the V6 engine
- • Sluggish performance with the 2.6L engine and automatic transmission
- • Dated interior design and ride quality by modern standards
- • Rebadged identity lacked unique Honda engineering
- • Limited safety features compared to contemporary vehicles
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Honda |
| Model: | Passport |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.6i (120 Hp) 4WD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1993 |
| End of production: | 1997 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 120 Hp @ 4600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 46.9 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 204 Nm @ 4600 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2559 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92.6 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 95 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.4 kg/Hp, 74.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.9 kg/Nm, 126.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1609 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4480 mm mm |
| Width: | 1690 mm mm |
| Height: | 1660 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1440 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1445 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/75 R15 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
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