The Honda Passport, Pilot & Ridgeline - The Ultimate Cars for a Road Trip Out of Vancouver

Getting road trip ready can take a while. Hopefully, your plans started with a bunch of good friends – or as an idea for a fun holiday for your family. However, it happened, a road trip is exciting, and you want to have everything in place before you set off. There’s the route to plan, where to stay, and the attractions you want to see along the way. If you are planning a holiday into the slightly rural areas of B.C. or even into the wilderness, you might be concerned about the state of the roads, how many passengers you can pack in and if you can carry everything but the kitchen sink. So, deciding which car to take is a good place to start. Read on to learn why the Honda Passport, Pilot, and Ridgeline are all great cars to choose from if you love your road trips.

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The Honda Passport

This car is a no-brainer for families as it is the recipient of the 2022 U.S. News & World Report award for best two-row SUV for families. This midsize SUV has roomy interiors and can seat four adults or two adults and three children with its spacious backseat. You can fit three car seats into the back, making it perfect for families with younger children.

The Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4®) All-Wheel-Drive System has variable modes allowing you to choose which roads you want to drive on. The Honda Passport is equipped with 20” black aluminium-alloy wheels that add to the appeal. With 41.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind its rear seats, it has plenty of room for all your camping gear. The 3.5-litre V6 engine with 280 horsepower, 5,000-pound towing capacity, awesome gas mileage, and great infotainment system make even the base model a great drive to own.

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The Honda Pilot

The Honda Pilot is the larger cousin of the Passport. This roomy car is designed for comfort over the long haul – starting with space. It’s a three row SUV that seats up to eight – perfect for a long time on the road with multiple adults and children. If you aren’t filling all your seats up, the split-folding rear seats make even more room for cargo – there’s 16 cubic feet of storage behind the third row without folding them. The tri-climate zone control means you won’t deal with passengers complaining about the weather inside the car.

The standard 3.5-liter V6 engine with 280 horsepower makes it a great drive. The car itself handles beautifully over uneven roads with suspension designed to give you a smooth ride. With secure safety features, all the infotainment you need, and stylish looks, great mileage, the Honda Pilot is definitely a car worth considering.

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The Honda Ridgeline

The Honda Ridgeline is one of two pickup trucks manufactured by Honda, and is rated highly as one of the top in the country. This pickup truck is perfect for weekends exploring the countryside around B.C. with tis 280 horsepower engine that commands 262 lb-ft of torque and a nine-speed transmission. The coil-sprung independent rear suspension makes the pickup truck handle more like a car on roads when it comes to smoothness when compared to similar trucks. The Intelligent Traction Control allows you to adapt to the road ahead.

The cabin itself is spacious with ample room for three car seats at the back or two adults on long road trips. Where this pickup truck really shines though, is the cargo space. Apart from the truck bed itself which gives you 33.9 cubic feet of space, it has in-bed trunk space that tucks the spare tire and other tools neatly away along with weatherproof space for other items. If you need to tow a trailer, the truck is rated to tow up to 5000 pounds.

Intuitive and ergonomic with all the infotainment and safety features you need for a trip with your family, the Honda Ridgeline is sure to be one of the biggest parts of the happy memories you create.

Come down to our showroom on 850 Southwest Marine Drive or get in touch with us to book your test drive today.