2024 Honda Passport vs 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser

The 2024 Honda Passport retained much of its previous-generation design, despite Honda's recent updates to other models like the Civic and Accord. The Passport's exterior featured a more upright grille and squared-off corners, but it still echoed older Honda designs. The TrailSport trim, which we tested, was designed to be the most rugged, equipped with all-terrain tires and roof rails, but lacked true off-road enhancements like metal skid plates or recovery points. Inside, the Passport offered a simple and utilitarian design with physical controls and an 8-inch touchscreen. The TrailSport trim added black leather upholstery with orange stitching, maintaining a straightforward and functional interior.

In contrast, the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser offered a more modern and upscale appearance, especially in the higher trim. The base model, named the 1958, had a retro look with round headlights and basic equipment, while the Land Cruiser trim added more colors, larger screens, and critical off-roading features. Our test vehicle, equipped with the Premium Package, featured real leather, a sunroof, and a JBL sound system. The Land Cruiser's interior was utilitarian yet comfortable, with a high seating position for excellent visibility. However, the second-row seats lacked comfort, and the rear window design was less practical than expected.

The 2024 Honda Passport was powered by a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 engine, producing 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. This engine, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission, provided adequate acceleration and smooth gear shifts. The Passport's fuel economy was rated at 19 mpg city, 24 highway, and 21 combined. The TrailSport trim featured wider tracks, off-road tires, and a tuned suspension for off-road driving. All Passports came with Honda's iVTM4 AWD system and a traction-management system with various settings. The Passport's towing capacity was 5,000 pounds, surpassing some competitors but falling short of others.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser featured Toyota's i-Force Max hybrid system, combining a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor, producing 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. This setup, along with a full-time 4WD system, allowed for a towing capacity of 6,000 pounds. The Land Cruiser included standard off-roading features like Downhill Assist Control and Crawl Control, with additional features in the higher trim. Despite an EPA rating of 23 mpg combined, real-world testing showed lower fuel efficiency. The Land Cruiser excelled in urban and off-road environments but struggled on twisty roads due to its suspension tuning.

The 2024 Honda Passport excelled in cargo space, offering 41.2 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 77.7 cubic feet with the seats folded. The interior was spacious, accommodating five adults comfortably, with ample storage and cupholders. The front center console was redesigned for more storage, though it reduced the airy feel of the cabin.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser provided 46.2 cubic feet of cargo space, expanding to 82.1 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. The interior featured SofTex or real leather upholstery, with heated and ventilated front seats. However, the second-row seats lacked comfort, and the high load floor made loading heavy items challenging. The center console's cool box reduced storage space, and the rear window design was less practical.

The 2024 Honda Passport came with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a wireless charging pad. The system's resolution and response speed were impressive, but the screen size felt small for the cabin. The TrailSport trim included a seven-speaker audio system, which was less impressive compared to competitors' offerings.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser featured two 12.3-inch displays with the Toyota Audio Multimedia system, offering wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM, and connected service plans. The Premium Package added a JBL sound system, wireless charger, head-up display, and digital key technology. The voice recognition system performed well, providing accurate directions and responses.

The 2024 Honda Passport included Honda Sensing, offering forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control. Despite these features, the Passport received mixed crash-test ratings from the IIHS and NHTSA.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser came with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, featuring forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control. Additional safety features included a road sign reader and Predictive Driving Assist. The Land Cruiser received a four-star overall rating from the NHTSA, with mixed results in specific tests.