After receiving a refresh for the 2021 model year, the 2022 Ford Edge is dropping its front-wheel drive configuration and will only be available with all-wheel drive, as Ford Authority reported back in August. This move also impacted the pricing of the 2022 Edge, which has increased by roughly $2,000 across the board. The competition is following suit, as Mazda recently decided to convert its entire crossover lineup to standard all-wheel drive, and now, the refreshed 2022 Honda Passport is largely ditching front-wheel drive with the exception of the entry-level EX-L model.
The 2022 Honda Passport loses the previous entry-level model – the Sport – in favor of the more expensive EX-L, which starts out at $39,095 without a $1,225 destination charge – $5,080 more than the 2021 Passport Sport and $5,000 more than the all-wheel drive Edge SE, which has an MSRP of $34,905 minus a destination charge of $1,245. Stepping up to the all-wheel drive EX-L will set buyers back at least $39,970.
The EX-L does come relatively well-equipped, with standard features including 20-inch wheels, a sunroof, a power tailgate, blind-spot monitoring, and leather seats. The next two trims in the 2022 Passport family – the TrailSport and Elite – both come with standard all-wheel drive and sticker for $42,470 and $45,430, respectively.
The TrailSport is a new addition to the lineup and features 18-inch wheels, more aggressive tires, a roof rack, a body that’s 0.4 inches wider, and styling that is intended to make it look more rugged and off-road capable. Meanwhile, the Elite is a more luxurious offering with amenities such as cooled front seats, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel.
All 2022 Honda Passport models feature revised front and rear fascias, and each is powered by Honda’s 3.5L V6 that produces 280 horsepower. The naturally-aspirated gas engine is backed up by a 9-speed automatic transmission, which sends power to either the front wheels or all four via Honda’s i-VTM4 torque-vectoring all-wheel drive system. The 2022 Honda Passport is expected to launch this winter.
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