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I’m hearing dealers are starting get get a few in during the first 2 weeks of January!

 

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They have been rolling off the assembly line since November so my guess is a large chunk of initial orders are sitting on a processing lot waiting for shipment to their final destination.

Yeah, I’m watching Honda News every day for the press release

 

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My local dealer just notified me of 2 that are being built for them. A Touring and Elite. No word on colors just yet. I should hear more this week. I’ll be on-site once they arrive. More pictures to come!

 

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I was told 2/7/19 is the official “on-Sale” date. Pricing will be released about a week or so before that via Honda News

 

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Thanks for the update, just in case, I check the Honda site daily to see if the Passport has been officially added..

Keep checking hondanews.com as they’ll have it first. You won’t be able to “build-it” on the main site until the on sale day however.

 

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The Elite trim looking slick at Honda of Lincoln Nebraska. Wearing the Cali’ 3421 plate which is standard procedure for Honda demo vehicles.

 

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I see the Passport getting lifted and all-terrain tires added for a lot of owners.

 

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Interesting - I hadn't thought of that.

Yeah, similar to the TRD 4Runner since the Passport is geared for Off-road. I think Honda should’ve included a more rugged trim like Toyota does. Maybe the accessories will give us that option.

 

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Thanks for posting those pics. That color looks fantastic - would probably be my first choice.

You know, until now, the 20" wheels were not a concern of mine. But I'm seeing what the guys are talking about in the other threads - the low profile tires don't seem to go with the nature of the vehicle. I don't think it's a "deal-breaker", but I can understand why a smaller wheel/beefier tire might be desirable.

Anyone else?

Not only that but the Continentals are rated terrible. Certainly not the right all-season tire for winter driving. Then again, manufacturers are putting these crappy tires on all their cars.

 

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I was told this morning that there will be no lease programs on the Passport for at least 4-6 months. So late summer-end of year would be the best time to look into one, unfortunately.

 

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Elite Adventure onsite at Hendrick Honda in South Carolina.

 

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Do those rear seats recline? Or is that lever just to slide them up and back?

Yes they do recline and move forward/back. I believe the lever is in front of the seat.

 

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Also, why do the tires look so small ??

Probably because of the all-black wheels. No contrast there.

 

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Looks like the lever is on the side of the seat (see pic). Are you sure the rear seats recline back? If so, that's good news.

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The seatback lever right? The forward/backward of the seat itself is probably in front.