ReviewsAuto Showdown: 2019 Honda Passport vs. 2019 Chevrolet Blazer

GM and Honda came up with the same idea at around the same time: bring back an old body-on-frame SUV and make it into a midsize crossover. The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer and Honda Passport go on sale early next year to compete with segment stalwarts including the Ford Edge, Nissan Murano, Subaru Outback, and Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Rugged Honda Passport Teased Ahead Of L.A. Debut

Slotted between the CR-V and Pilot, the new Passport will make its debut on November 27. Honda's SUV lineup currently consists of five light trucks and SUVs: HR-V, CR-V, Pilot, Ridgeline, and Odyssey minivan. But in just over a week, that number will jump to six options as another brand-new SUV (with a classic nameplate) joins the range. At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Honda will pull the cover off its new Passport. And these early teaser images give us our first taste at the classic reborn.

Auto Showdown : 2019 Honda Passport vs . 2019 Chevrolet Blazer . Motor Trend. 2020 Range Rover Evoque: A deeper dive and quick off-road drive. Make (e.g. Cadillac) Acura Alfa Romeo AM General Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Chrysler Daewoo Dodge Eagle Ferrari Fiat

The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer and Honda Passport go on sale early next year to compete with segment stalwarts GM and Honda came up with the same idea at around the same time: bring back an old body-on-frame SUV and make it into a midsize crossover.

Research Honda on MSN Autos | Research Chevrolet on MSN Autos

Honda and Chevrolet may have both revived storied nameplates, but beyond that, how do the two new models compare? Let's take a look.

Styling

© Motor Trend Staff

GM deserves props for injecting just the right amount of Camaro design into the Blazer. The Camaro-like grille, sculpted body lines, and bold floating roof give the Blazer an athletic stance and distinguish it from other GM crossovers. Honda took a more subdued approach with the Passport, making it look like a shrunken Pilot—which is essentially what it is.

© Motor Trend Staff

Both models offer optional equipment that sharpens up the exterior. The Blazer RS adds blacked-out exterior elements, and the Premier trim boasts lots of bright chrome. The Passport offers two accessory packages. The Adventure package brings a roof basket, running boards, and a trailer hitch, and the Urban package gets you underbody spoilers, roof rails, and crossbars.

2019 Honda Passport fills an SUV-sized gap in its North American range

Honda's 2018 LA Auto Show surprise is a rugged new five-seat SUV called Passport that slots in above CR-V and below Pilot The post 2019 Honda Passport fills an SUV-sized gap in its North American range appeared first on Motoring Research. Follow MSN Autos on Facebook and Twitter

GM and Honda came up with the same idea at around the same time: bring back an old body-on-frame SUV and make it into a midsize crossover. The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer and Honda Passport go on sale early next year to compete with segment stalwarts including the Ford Edge, Nissan Murano

Auto Showdown : 2019 Honda Passport vs . 2019 Chevrolet Blazer . The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer and Honda Passport go on sale early next year to compete with segment stalwarts including the Ford Edge, Nissan Murano, Subaru Outback, and Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Related video: 2019 Honda Passport World Debut at 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show (Provided by TruckTrend)

Drivetrain

© Motor Trend Staff 2019-Honda-Passport-5.jpg

Blazer buyers have the option of two powertrains, the first one being a 2.5-liter inline-four with 193 hp and 188 lb-ft of torque. The other option is a 3.6-liter V-6 that pumps out 305 hp and 269 lb-ft. The 2019 Honda Passport splits the difference with a 280-hp, 262-lb-ft 3.5-liter V-6 that serves the only engine option.

© Motor Trend Staff

Both the Blazer and Passport come standard with a nine-speed automatic transmission, and they offer a choice between front- and all-wheel drive.

Towing

© Motor Trend Staff 2019-Honda-Passport-with-Accessory-Roof-Rack-Running-Boards-Fender-Flares-and-Towing-Hitch.jpg

Passport wins. Honda's entry can tow up to 5,000 pounds when paired with all-wheel drive. Towing maxes out at 4,500 pounds on the V-6 Blazer.

The 2019 Honda Passport Is Already Rolling Off Assembly Lines

Just a week after premiering at the L.A. auto show, the 2019 Honda Passport has already entered production in Alabama. 

The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer and Honda Passport go on sale early next year to compete with segment stalwarts including the Ford Edge, Nissan Murano Honda and Chevrolet may have both revived storied nameplates, but beyond that, how do the two new models compare. Car New Car quotes Car

compare the 2019 Honda Passport with 2019 Chevrolet Blazer , side by side. See rating, reviews, features, prices, specifications and pictures. The 2019 Honda Passport takes aim at the strong five-seat crossover SUV market at just the right time. The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer reboots a name from

Off-road capability

© Motor Trend Staff

We have yet to drive either crossover, let alone evaluate them off-road. But given the adventure-rich history behind the badges they wear, we should at least look at the 2019 Honda Passport and 2019 Chevrolet Blazer's on-paper four-wheeling specs. Both crossovers offer all-wheel-drive systems with torque vectoring capability, which should aid traction on the trails.

© Motor Trend Staff 2019-Honda-Passport-with-Accessory-Roof-Rack-Running-Boards-and-Fender-Flares-1.jpg

Honda intentionally gave the Passport more ground clearance than the Pilot and CR-V to help differentiate it, and as such the new midsizer benefits from 1.1 inches of additional ground clearance (8.4 inches) compared to its three-row sibling when equipped with all-wheel drive. The Passport was also given shorter front and rear overhangs to improve approach (21.4 degrees with AWD), departure (27.6 degrees), and breakover angles. A Chevy rep told us the above specs aren't available for the Blazer yet. But even if we did have them, numbers alone don't tell the whole story. We look forward to testing both crossovers off the beaten path soon and will reserve judgment until then.

2019 Chevrolet Blazer First Drive: Style. Substance?

The Blazer sets its sights on Edge, Murano, and others

Auto Showdown : 2020 Jeep Gladiator vs . 2019 Ford Ranger. We drove the modern-day Suzuki Samurai, and it was good. Acura vs . Honda : Worth the upgrade? 2019 Mazda3: Five impressions from the 2018 L.A. Auto Show . Auto Showdown : 2019 Honda Passport vs . 2019 Chevrolet Blazer .

Auto Showdown : 2019 Honda Passport vs . 2019 Chevrolet Blazer . Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Ford Genesis GMC Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lotus

Cargo Space

© Motor Trend Staff 2019-Honda-Passport-9.jpg

GM says the Blazer offers 64.2 cubic feet of space with the second row folded, less than the Passport's 77.9 cubic feet.

© Motor Trend Staff

Chevrolet has not yet released full interior measurements on the Blazer, so we don't know how the two compare in terms of passenger volume.

Safety

© Motor Trend Staff 2019-Honda-Passport-Elite-AWD-Front.jpg

Honda Sensing is standard on every Passport. This package bundles together collision mitigation braking with forward collision warning, road departure mitigation with lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise control. Unfortunately, you won't get all of this on the base Blazer.

© Motor Trend Staff

Features such as forward collision warning, lane keep with lane departure, automatic braking, and adaptive cruise control are available for extra coin.

Interior

© Motor Trend Staff

Both vehicles have modern, uncluttered cabins. They both offer 8.0-inch touchscreens with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, although this isn't standard on the base Passport as it is on the base Blazer. Drivers can choose different traction modes to fit the surface on which they're driving.

© Motor Trend Staff

While the Blazer has a traditional gear stalk, the Passport has an electronic push-button gear selector. Both models offer heated seats, ventilated front seats, and wireless phone charging among other goodies.

2019 Honda Passport Goes on Sale February 4 Starting at $33,035

Four trims are available

Chevrolet Blazer Exterior Design Director Mike Pevovar introduces the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer Thursday, June 21, 2018 during a special event in Atlanta. Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Concept - 2018 New York Auto Show - Продолжительность: 2:39 Kelley Blue Book43 498 просмотров.

Auto Showdown : 2019 Honda Passport vs . 2019 Chevrolet Blazer . Eight Fascinating Facts About the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer . Automobile . 2019 Chevrolet Blazer is Back, Debuts in Atlanta.

Price

© Motor Trend Staff

Although Chevrolet hasn't released full pricing information, we do know the Blazer starts at $29,995. Honda hasn't divulged any prices, but expect the Passport to start a bit higher than that. The CR-V is priced from $25,345 while the Pilot goes for $32,445, meaning the midsize Passport will slot somewhere in between.

© Motor Trend Staff

Follow MSN Autos on Facebook and Twitter