Honda Passport

Honda Passport
Overview
Manufacturer	Subaru Isuzu Automotive
Production	1993–2002
Assembly	Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Body and chassis
Class	Compact SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Chronology
Successor	Honda Pilot

First generation
Overview
Production	1993–1997 Chassis C_58E C_58V C_58W
Body and chassis
Related	Isuzu Rodeo
Powertrain
Engine	2.6L 120 hp (89 kW) I4 3.2L 175 hp (130 kW) V6
Dimensions
Wheelbase	108.5 in (2,756 mm)
Length	176.5 in (4,483 mm)
Width	66.5 in (1,689 mm) 68.5 in (1,740 mm) (EX)
Height	65.5 in (1,664 mm) 66.3 in (1,684 mm) (EX)

Second generation
Overview
Production	1997–March 2002 Chassis _M58W CK58W
Body and chassis
Related	Isuzu Rodeo Isuzu Axiom
Powertrain
Engine	3.2L 205 hp (153 kW) V6
Dimensions
Length	178.2 in (2000-02) 177.4 in (4,506 mm) (1998-99) 184.1 in (4,676 mm) (1998-99 EX) 184.2 in (4,679 mm) (2000-02 EX)
Width	70.4 in (1,788 mm) 71.1 in (1,806 mm) (2000-02 EX)
Height	68.5 in (1,740 mm) (1998-99 LX) 68.8 in (1,748 mm) (2000-02)

The Honda Passport was a badge engineered version of the Isuzu Rodeo released in 1993 and sold by Honda in the United States as their first entry into the growing SUV market of the 1990s. However, it was made in Lafayette, Indiana by Subaru Isuzu Automotive, Inc.

The Passport was a part of a partnership between Isuzu and Honda in the 1990s, which saw an exchange of passenger vehicles from Honda to Isuzu, such as the Isuzu Oasis, and trucks from Isuzu to Honda, such as the Passport and Acura SLX. This arrangement was convenient for both companies, as Isuzu discontinued passenger car production in 1993 after a corporate restructuring, and Honda was in desperate need of sport utility vehicles, a segment that was growing in popularity in North America as well as Japan during the 1990s. Honda's capability to develop their own sport utility vehicles such as the Honda CR-V and Acura MDX as well as General Motors' increasing influence over Isuzu would lead to the conclusion of the partnership in 2002 with the discontinuation of the Passport in favor of the Honda-engineered Pilot.

The first generation model offered both 2.6L I4 and 3.2L V6 engines while the second generation Passport kept the V6, but dropped the smaller engine. Though a capable powerplant, the I4 engine wasn't powerful enough for the Passport, while the V6 was upgraded to allow it to go from producing 175 hp to 205 hp.

For the second generation (1998–2002) two trim levels were produced [LX] and upscale [EX], "EX" had the spare tire below the cargo area, and "LX" mounted in a swing carrier at rear. Minor changes for 2000 model included 2-tone exterior colors, and 16" wheels optional for "LX".

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