Toyota has released a redesigned 4Runner for 2025. This is a big deal for fans of this SUV, as the previous generation was on sale for a lengthy 14 years. The new Toyota 4Runner has distinctive new styling, the latest technology features, and an available hybrid powertrain that promises increased performance without sacrificing mpg. And just like previous models, it has a rugged design thats well suited for off-road adventures.
This isnt your only option for a midsize family adventure vehicle, however. The Honda Passport is Hondas midsize SUV thats bigger and more capable than the CR-V. It has a full redesign for 2026 that has boxier styling, new features and more interior space. Edmunds auto experts tested them to find out which is the better buy.
Comfort and performance
The Passport has a big advantage in comfort. Its ride over bumps and ruts is significantly smoother than the 4Runners, even when compared to an on-road-oriented 4Runner trim level such as the Limited. It also generally feels more car-like to drive, with more precise steering and composed handling around turns.
Every Passport comes with a 285-horsepower V6 engine and standard all-wheel drive. There is no optional engine upgrade or a hybrid. In contrast, you can get the 4Runner with its engine, a 278-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder, or you can buy one of the more expensive 4Runner versions with a 326-horsepower hybrid powertrain. Edmunds has tested them all. Overall, theres not much difference in real-world driving and how they feel when you need a quick burst of speed for passing.
Advantage: Honda Passport
Interior room
Although the 4Runner is available with a third-row seat, its cramped and limited to only a few trim levels. As such, both of these SUVs are effectively two-row, five-passenger vehicles. The Passport has a clear advantage if youll regularly transport your kids and family members. The Passports rear seating is quite roomy and comfy, up to and including the middle seat. The 4Runners, on the other hand, is flatter, less supportive and less spacious for heads, legs and car seats. Its also harder to get in and out of the 4Runner than the Passport.
Advantage: Honda Passport
Fuel economy
The EPA estimates that a base Honda Passport RTL will get 21 mpg in combined city/highway driving. The off-road-oriented TrailSport drops just a little to 20 mpg combined. Edmunds real-world testing matched that figure. The 4Runners fuel economy spread is greater due to its additional powertrain and trim level options. Gas-only versions get 21-22 mpg combined, while the hybrid gets a bump to 23 mpg combined.
Advantage: 4Runner
Off-road capability
The 4Runner is the way to go if you envision frequent trips off-road, but there are different flavors to consider. Even a simple SR5 with four-wheel drive has good suspension articulation and a high ground clearance to better tackle ruts and steep inclines. This capability increases with upgraded hardware and traction-related tech when you move up to the TRD Off-Road trim level and the two hardcore offerings beyond, the Trailhunter and TRD Pro.
The less severe your off-road intentions are, though, the more viable the Honda Passport becomes. Thanks to its capable all-wheel-drive system and traction-boosting technologies, the Passport can do just fine on dirt roads. The TrailSport version adds all-terrain tires, among other extras. For most buyers, it should have enough capability.
Advantage: Toyota 4Runner
Price and value
The 4Runner trim level lineup doesnt resemble the typical ladder where each trim gains more and more content. Instead, its more like a river that forks into different directions. It starts at the $42,765 base SR5, which has features such as an 8-inch touchscreen, manual cloth seats, and a decent set of advanced driver aids such as adaptive cruise control and blind-spot warning. There are then versions such as the TRD Sport and TRD Off-Road, which both start at around $50,000. The top-spec TRD Pro and Trailhunter will set you back a cool $68,895.
The Passport lineup is simpler and generally provides more equipment for the money. Its less rugged $46,245 RTL trim starts at roughly the same point as a four-wheel-drive 4Runner SR5. The more off-road-capable $49,945 TrailSport and the top-level $54,400 TrailSport Elite are best compared to the 4Runner TRD Off-Road or Limited for feature content. Youd really need to value the Toyotas off-road capability to tilt the value needle away from the Honda.
Advantage: Honda Passport
Edmunds says
Indeed, youd really need to value the Toyotas off-road capability is the best way to sum up this entire comparison. The 4Runner can go places the Honda cant, but its hard to think many families are going to even attempt going to such places. For most, the Passport TrailSport will have abundant capability off-road yet be abundantly more livable on-road.
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This story was provided to The Associated Press by the automotive website Edmunds . James Riswick is a contributor at Edmunds.
丰田汽车发布了2025款全新设计的4Runner越野车。这对该车型的爱好者而言意义重大，因为上一代产品已持续销售长达14年。新款丰田4Runner拥有独特的外观设计、最新的科技配置，并提供混合动力系统选项，在提升性能的同时兼顾燃油经济性。与历代车型一脉相承，其坚固耐用的设计依然完美适配越野探险需求。
然而，中型家庭探险车并非只有这一种选择。本田Passport作为品牌旗下的中型SUV，其尺寸和性能均超越CR-V。2026款车型经过全面改款，采用更方正的外观设计，新增多项功能，并拓展了车内空间。埃德蒙兹汽车专家通过实测对比，为您解析哪款车型更值得购买。
舒适与性能
本田Passport在舒适性方面具有显著优势。即便与偏向公路行驶的4Runner Limited版相比，其通过颠簸路面的行驶质感也明显更为平顺。整体驾驶感受更接近轿车风格，转向更为精准，过弯时车身姿态也更稳健。
每辆Passport都标配285马力的V6发动机和全轮驱动系统，且不提供其他发动机升级或混动选项。相比之下，4Runner可选配278马力的涡轮增压四缸发动机，亦可购买更高配版本——其搭载326马力的混合动力系统。埃德蒙兹汽车网已对上述车型进行全面测试。总体而言，在实际驾驶中，这些车型在需要快速超车时的动力表现差异不大。
优势：本田Passport
室内房间
尽管丰田4Runner提供第三排座椅选项，但空间局促且仅限少数高配车型。因此这两款SUV实际均为两排五座布局。若需频繁接送家人，本田Passport优势明显——其后排座椅（含中间位）宽敞舒适；而4Runner的座椅较平直，对头部、腿部和儿童安全座椅的支撑性及空间表现稍逊，上下车便利性也不及Passport。
优势：本田Passport
燃油经济性
美国环保署（EPA）估算，基础款本田Passport RTL车型在城市/高速综合路况下的油耗为21英里每加仑（mpg）。主打越野性能的TrailSport版本油耗略高，综合路况下为20 mpg。埃德蒙兹汽车网的实际测试数据与该估算值相符。由于提供更多动力系统和配置选项，丰田4Runner的油耗区间较大：纯燃油版综合油耗为21-22 mpg，而混动版则提升至23 mpg。
优势：4Runner
越野能力
若您计划频繁进行越野旅行，丰田4Runner无疑是理想之选，但具体车型仍需斟酌。即便是配备四驱系统的入门款SR5，也拥有出色的悬架铰接性和高离地间隙，能轻松应对车辙与陡坡。若升级至TRD Off-Road版本，或选择更极致的Trailhunter与TRD Pro车型，其硬件配置和牵引相关技术将进一步提升越野性能。
不过，如果你的越野需求并不苛刻，本田Passport会是个更合适的选择。凭借其强大的全轮驱动系统和牵引力增强技术，这款车足以轻松应对砂石路面。TrailSport版本还额外配备了全地形轮胎等升级配置。对大多数消费者而言，它的越野性能完全够用。
优势：丰田4Runner
价格与价值
4Runner的车型等级划分并非传统逐级叠加配置的阶梯式结构，而更像一条分叉的河流。基础款SR5起售价42,765美元，配备8英寸触控屏、手动布艺座椅，以及自适应巡航控制和盲点监测等实用驾驶辅助功能。随后衍生出TRD Sport和TRD Off-Road等版本，起售价均在5万美元左右。顶配的TRD Pro与Trailhunter车型则需支付68,895美元。
本田Passport系列车型配置更为简洁，性价比普遍更高。其入门级RTL版售价46,245美元，虽越野性能稍逊，但价格与四驱版丰田4Runner SR5基本持平。而越野能力更强的TrailSport版（49,945美元）和顶配TrailSport Elite版（54,400美元），在功能配置上更接近4Runner TRD Off-Road或Limited版。除非您特别看重丰田的越野性能，否则本田的性价比优势难以撼动。
优势：本田Passport
埃德蒙兹表示
确实，"你必须真正看重丰田的越野能力"是对这场全面对比的最佳总结。4Runner能到达本田无法企及的地方，但很难想象有多少家庭会尝试前往这类区域。对大多数人而言，Passport TrailSport不仅拥有充沛的越野能力，同时在公路驾驶上也显著提升了日常实用性。
本文由汽车网站Edmunds提供给美联社，詹姆斯·里斯维克（James Riswick）是Edmunds的特约撰稿人。
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