Both models come with selectable drive modes, so you can dial in the performance based on the terrain you’re tackling. The Intelligent Traction Management available in the Passport includes the following modes:

• Normal
• Snow
• Mud
• Sand

When you come face to face with obstacles on the trails, power is the key to toppling everything that stands in your way. This is where the Passport pulls away from the competition. Its standard 3.5L V6 engine boasts 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. The standard 2.5L 4-cylinder of the Sorento yields just 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque.

All that power also makes the Passport the better towing vehicle. It has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds when properly equipped, so you can take your travel trailer out to that remote campsite. The Sorento, on the other hand, tops off at just 3,500 pounds.

Both the Passport and the Sorento are available with a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, so you can find your ideal level of support. They can also be outfitted with heated and ventilated front seats.

When you’re way off the map, it will be easy to stay connected to civilization with the infotainment systems found in these SUVs. They’re each anchored by a standard 8-inch touchscreen and provide access to available features like:

• Bluetooth®
• Apple CarPlay®
• Android Auto™
• SiriusXM®
• Navigation

Do you want to get a little closer to nature? Open the available power moonroof—available with both models—and take in the sights, smells, and sounds of the great outdoors.

The Honda Passport comes standard with Honda Sensing® technologies, which include:

• Collision Mitigation Braking System™
• Road Departure Mitigation System
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Lane Keeping Assist System
• Forward Collision Warning
• Lane Departure Warning

Thanks to Kia Drive Wise, the Sorento is available with many of the same safety features. You’ll receive alerts when vehicles are lurking in those hard-to-see places with both models thanks to a Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Monitor. The difference is that this feature comes standard only on the Passport, requiring an upgrade with the Sorento.

The ACE™ (Advanced Compatibility Engineering™) Body Structure is only used in the construction of the Honda Passport. It’s built with specially designed front crumple zones that help absorb and redirect collision force away from the passenger cabin.