2020 Lexus RX vs 2019 Honda Passport

2019 Honda Passport
2019 Honda Passport
$31,990MSRP
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2020 Lexus RX
2020 Lexus RX
$44,150MSRP
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2019 Honda Passport
$31,990MSRP
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2020 Lexus RX
$44,150MSRP
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MSRP

$31,990

MSRP

$44,150

Listings

301

Listings

369

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

Expert reviews

8.2 out of 10

Pros

  • Great ride quality

  • Quiet cabin

Cons

  • Unintuitive technology

2019 Honda Passport Reviews Summary

With four SUVs currently in its lineup, it may be hard to imagine, but there was a time when Honda had no idea how to build one. In 1993, Isuzu did the hard work, offering its body-on-frame Rodeo, which Honda rebadged as the Passport until 2002. Today's modern Passport is a Honda Pilot without a third-row seat, and like the Pilot (and the Ridgeline pickup), it's based on the Odyssey minivan chassis. And despite being tailored to families and outdoorsy types, the Passport is one of the most simplistic, unadorned new SUVs on sale. Offering basic transportation with gobs of space, all-wheel drive, and high ground clearance, the Passport hasn’t altered its original formula—and that's a good thing.

2020 Lexus RX Reviews Summary

The Lexus RX was the original luxury lifestyle crossover in the United States The 2020 Lexus RX comes in two-row and three-row varieties. The three-row version is given the Lexus RX-L moniker. They both deliver on the key points that make the RX a solid choice for buyers shopping in the midsize luxury SUV segment.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

3.5L 280 hp V6

Engine

3.5L 295 hp V6

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

280 hp @ 6000 rpm

Horsepower

295 hp @ 6300 rpm

MPG City

20

MPG City

20

MPG Highway

25

MPG Highway

27
2019 Honda Passport
2019 Honda Passport
$31,990MSRP
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2020 Lexus RX
2020 Lexus RX
$44,150MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2019 Honda Passport
$31,990MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 Lexus RX
$44,150MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$31,990
$44,150
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.6

4.8

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

Read full review

8.2 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Great ride quality

  • Quiet cabin

Cons

  • Unintuitive technology

Summary
With four SUVs currently in its lineup, it may be hard to imagine, but there was a time when Honda had no idea how to build one. In 1993, Isuzu did the hard work, offering its body-on-frame Rodeo, which Honda rebadged as the Passport until 2002. Today's modern Passport is a Honda Pilot without a third-row seat, and like the Pilot (and the Ridgeline pickup), it's based on the Odyssey minivan chassis. And despite being tailored to families and outdoorsy types, the Passport is one of the most simplistic, unadorned new SUVs on sale. Offering basic transportation with gobs of space, all-wheel drive, and high ground clearance, the Passport hasn’t altered its original formula—and that's a good thing.
The Lexus RX was the original luxury lifestyle crossover in the United States The 2020 Lexus RX comes in two-row and three-row varieties. The three-row version is given the Lexus RX-L moniker. They both deliver on the key points that make the RX a solid choice for buyers shopping in the midsize luxury SUV segment.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
3.5L 280 hp V6
3.5L 295 hp V6
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
280 hp @ 6000 rpm
295 hp @ 6300 rpm
MPG City
20
20
MPG Highway
25
27
Look and feel

2019 Honda Passport

7/10

2020 Lexus RX

8/10
CarGurus experts rate the 2019 Honda Passport as 7 out of 10 and the 2020 Lexus RX as 8 out of 10. The 2019 Honda Passport features a boxier and more broad-shouldered design compared to the Pilot, with a taller and more rugged appearance. The 2020 Lexus RX has undergone styling changes, including slimmer headlights, L-shaped taillights, and a more aggressive grille, making it a stylish standout in its segment.
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Picture of 2019 Honda Passport
Picture of 2019 Honda Passport
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Performance

2019 Honda Passport

8/10

2020 Lexus RX

9/10
CarGurus experts rate the 2019 Honda Passport 8 out of 10 and the 2020 Lexus RX 9 out of 10. The 2019 Honda Passport is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, offering strong acceleration and towing capabilities. The 2020 Lexus RX is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine, delivering 295 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque, with a hybrid option available for enhanced fuel efficiency.
Form and function

2019 Honda Passport

9/10

2020 Lexus RX

8/10
CarGurus experts rate the 2019 Honda Passport 9 out of 10 and the 2020 Lexus RX 8 out of 10. The 2019 Honda Passport offers ample cargo space, three-zone climate control, and a user-friendly infotainment system. The 2020 Lexus RX provides a comfortable interior for four adults, with available wood and aluminum trim, and a high-quality 12-speaker audio system.
Technology

2019 Honda Passport

7/10

2020 Lexus RX

7/10
CarGurus experts rate the 2019 Honda Passport 7 out of 10 and the 2020 Lexus RX 7 out of 10. The 2019 Honda Passport features an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Garmin navigation, while the 2020 Lexus RX comes standard with Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa, Android Auto, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen.
Safety

2019 Honda Passport

7/10

2020 Lexus RX

8/10
CarGurus experts rate the 2019 Honda Passport 7 out of 10 and the 2020 Lexus RX 8 out of 10. Both vehicles offer a suite of safety features, with the 2020 Lexus RX adding advanced safety technologies such as daytime bicyclist detection, low-light pedestrian detection, and road-sign assist.

CarGurus highlights

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According to CarGurus experts, the overall rating for 2019 Honda Passport is 7.5 out of 10, while the 2020 Lexus RX scores 8.2 out of 10. Based on these ratings, the 2020 Lexus RX emerges as the preferred choice, offering a stylish and comfortable interior, advanced safety features, and hybrid options for enhanced performance and efficiency.

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According to CarGurus experts, the overall rating for 2019 Honda Passport is 7.5 out of 10, while the 2020 Lexus RX scores 8.2 out of 10. Based on these ratings, the 2020 Lexus RX emerges as the preferred choice, offering a stylish and comfortable interior, advanced safety features, and hybrid options for enhanced performance and efficiency.

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