The 2021 Honda Passport stamps its own personality from Pilot running gear, with a slight tilt in the off-road direction.
Pros Big interior space Refined highway driver Works fine in moderate off-roading Standard safety gear
Cons 9-speed automatic gets confused Not much bigger than CR-V The adventure’s missing from the look No low-ratio four-wheeling
The 2021 Honda Passport comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed shiftable automatic.All trims now have the 8-inch touchscreen and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard equipment.
Pros Spacious interior with lots of passenger space Comfortable front seats Many clever storage compartments
Cons Adaptive cruise control is only available over 20 mph Driver's seat might be positioned a little high for some people
The 2021 Passport only receives a small update for the new model year, with base models adding a newly standard 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system versus the old 5.0-inch display. The rest of the lineup is unchanged except for a small increase in starting prices.
Pros Spacious interior for people and cargo, powerful V-6 engine, plenty of standard safety features.
Cons Base model isn’t well equipped, occasional rough ride, not so stylish.
The 2021 Cadillac XT6 is a sharp spin on three-row family crossovers, but misses on a few details.
Pros Comfortable interior Good V-6 power Sharp face Good active safety features Available all-wheel drive
Cons Rivals cost less... …and some have better interiors Rear is a dud No Super Cruise
The 2021 Cadillac XT6 comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed shiftable automatic.Luxury trim level debuts below Premium Luxury and Sport.New base 237-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine.Wireless compatibility for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Pros Quiet interior Third row is roomy enough for most adults Easy-to-use infotainment system
Cons Minimal cargo space behind third row Many advanced driver safety aids don't come standard Jumpy throttle makes it hard to accelerate smoothly Low towing limits
A turbocharged four-cylinder joins the XT6 lineup for 2021 as part of the new entry-level Luxury trim level. The turbo four is shared with the smaller XT5 SUV, makes 237 horsepower, and comes paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission and either front- or all-wheel drive. The 310-hp V-6 is still standard on the Premium Luxury and Sport models.
PROS Sharply styled façade, three roomy rows of seats, high-tech features list.
CONS Less-than-luxe cabin trimmings, lackluster V-6 fuel efficiency, borrows too much from other GM SUVs.