2025 4Runner vs. Honda Passport TrailSport comparison on hardcore off-road course

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Full Review:
https://www.motor1.com/reviews/767761/toyota-4runner-vs-honda-passport-trailsport-comparison-video/

TLDR summary:

If you plan to spend any real time tackling true off-road obstacles, get the 4Runner. The hybrid system’s instant torque makes it easy to modulate over tougher sections, while the ground clearance and suspension articulation far outclass the Honda’s more road-oriented setup. ​

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The Passport’s 285-hp V-6 is a nice thing to use on the road; it’s smooth and more than capable enough for running errands or merging onto the highway. But peak torque is in the rpm range, so power is not exactly easy to modulate when you’re crawling at under 1 mph. ​

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If you only plan to do soft off-roading, like to a campsite or on overlanding trails, the Passport Trailsport is an excellent choice. On standard dirt roads, it’s the more comfortable of the two SUVs. The Honda’s interior is a nicer place to spend time, and while it won’t be as fuel-efficient, it’s a bit cheaper, starting at $49,900 versus the Toyota’s $53,440.​

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Think of the Trailsport trim as an insurance policy for that last mile of travel, where you’re not sure if you’re going to make it up that unkept driveway or to the base of your favorite hiking trail. While it’s certainly capable, it’s still no 4Runner.​

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