Honda revives the Insight hybrid for 2019, now as a handsome sedan with lots of space for people and cargo. The Passport name returns to the Honda lineup, too, placed on a 5-passenger SUV slotting between the CR-V and Pilot models. Mid-life updates are bestowed upon the Civic, HR-V, and Pilot this year, while most other Hondas see few, if any, changes.
2019 Honda Passport
Detailed changes for each 2019 Honda car, truck, SUV, and van model are shown below, listed in alphabetical order.
Freshened exterior styling for coupe and sedan models
Revised interior finishes, controls, and cupholders; extra sound-deadening materials in coupe and sedan models
Coupe and sedan models add a new Sport trim level with 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine and manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT), 18-in. wheels, Display Audio infotainment system, and sporty design enhancements
Standard Honda Sensing suite of driver-assistance and collision-avoidance systems, including new automatic high-beam headlights (except Type R)
Standard electronic parking brake, automatic brake-hold function, and 7-in. driver information display
Updated Display Audio infotainment system with improved voice recognition, menu shortcut buttons, and a volume knob standard on Sport trim and higher
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and 8-way power-adjustable seat on EX trim and higher
Improved LED headlights and redesigned 18-in. aluminum wheels with Touring trim
Si summer tire option is now a dealer-installed upgrade
New exterior paint colors: Platinum White Pearl, Molten Lava Pearl (sedan), Tonic Yellow Pearl (coupe), Sonic Gray Pearl (Type R)
Exterior styling is updated, instrumentation and cupholders are improved, sound insulation and active noise canceling aim to quiet the cabin, and several models receive nicer seat upholstery
6-speed manual transmission is canceled in favor of a standard and newly refined CVT
Sport trim has exclusive variable-ratio electric steering
Available all-wheel-drive (AWD) system claimed to offer improved performance when driving in snow
Re-engineered windshield pillars with the intention of better protecting front-seat occupants and earning improved crash-test ratings
Updated Display Audio infotainment system is standard for Sport trim and higher, complete with a volume knob, menu shortcut buttons, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
Honda Sensing suite of driver-assistance and collision-avoidance systems offered for the first time on HR-V, and is standard for EX trim and higher
LaneWatch right-side blind-spot camera and walk-away automatic door locking are standard for EX trim and higher
Navigation is standard in HR-V Touring and features a higher-resolution display, updated graphics, and an improved user experience
New exterior paint colors: Orange Burst, Midnight Amethyst, Platinum White Pearl
Popular 3-row, 8-passenger family-size SUV gets a refresh
New front and rear styling, with redesigned wheel choices and new LED headlights and fog lights
Interior has wider front armrests, available 3-stage seat heating, and expanded availability of second-row captain’s chairs
Revised 9-speed automatic transmission in Touring and Elite trims provides smoother shifting
Automatic engine start/stop system offers smoother operation
Standard Honda Sensing suite of driver-assistance and collision-avoidance technologies, including automatic high-beam headlights and a multi-view reversing camera
Blind-spot monitoring is now standard on EX and higher trim levels and includes rear cross-traffic alert
Available Display Audio infotainment system gains a volume knob, user-experience changes to make the system easier to use, greater customization opportunities, and available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot connectivity
In versions with navigation, the voice-recognition system is upgraded
Rear-seat entertainment system is upgraded with a larger screen, new content streaming capabilities, a “How Much Farther?” app, and more
Available CabinTalk and CabinControl with Social Playlist smartphone app features from the Odyssey minivan
Available hands-free power tailgate and wireless device charging
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