El último Honda Passport SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle), fue un Isuzu modificado de la década de 1990 que duró menos de una década antes de que lo descontinuaran.
El renacido Passport es un CUV (Croosover Utility Vehicle) más bajo y más alto que el Honda Pilot, y debido a que es más corto no tiene asientos de tercera fila.
Nos aventamos al glamoroso parque Yosemite al norte de California, para hacer nuestra prueba de manejo.
Estilos y opciones
El Passport del 2019 está disponible en cuatro niveles de equipamiento: Sport, EX-L, Touring y Elite.
Las caracterÃsticas estándar incluyen ruedas de 20 pulgadas, faros LED, control de clima automático de tres zonas, Bluetooth, una pantalla central de 5 pulgadas y un siete -Sistema de audio de altavoz.
El EX-L agrega una compuerta trasera eléctrica, techo solar, tapicerÃa de cuero, asientos delanteros con calefacción y ajuste eléctrico, monitoreo de punto ciego, compatibilidad con Apple CarPlay y Android Auto, puertos USB adicionales, radio satelital y un pantalla táctil mejorada de 8 pulgadas.
El Touring es un poco más cómodo y versátil gracias a caracterÃsticas como asientos traseros con calefacción, un sistema de sonido de 10 parlantes, una compuerta levadiza manos libres, sensores de estacionamiento delantero y trasero, una toma de corriente de 115 voltios y navegación integrada.
El Elite y el Touring traen espejos laterales con atenuación automática, asientos delanteros ventilados, volante con calefacción, iluminación interior LED y una plataforma de carga inalámbrica para teléfonos inteligentes.
Tren de potencia
Todos los modelos vienen con un motor V6 de 3.5 litros con 280 caballos de fuerza y 262 libras-pie de torque acoplado a una transmisión automática de nueve velocidades.
La tracción delantera es estándar en los modelos Sport, EX-L y Touring. La tracción total es estándar en el Elite y opcional en los otros tres modelos.
Tiene una capacidad de remolque de 5,000 libras con el AWD, lo que coincide con la de la mayorÃa de la clase, pero requiere el paquete de remolque Honda. Las versiones de dos ruedas motrices están limitadas a 3,500 libras.
Estilo Interior
El Passport ofrece una buena combinación de amplitud, visibilidad y practicidad. El interior es espacioso y ofrece mucho espacio en todas las dimensiones. Los asientos delanteros y traseros tienen buen espacio para la cabeza, las piernas y los codos e incluso los adultos sentados atrás pueden ir cómodamente.
Los materiales y la calidad de ensamblaje son buenos para un vehÃculo no lujoso. Los plásticos suaves al tacto en el tablero combinados con el acabado negro de alto brillo y los controles secundarios con acabado mate se ven y se sienten bien.
La posición de conducción se siente un poco erguida y alta, pero eso es lo que generalmente buscan los compradores de SUV. En comparación con el Honda Pilot, su altura de conducción ligeramente elevada, hace una diferencia bastante insignificante desde el punto de vista del pasajero.
Incluso en su configuración más baja, la altura del asiento se siente alta. No dirÃamos que es incómodo, pero no a todos les gustará. El volante tiene un buen ajuste de inclinación, pero algunos conductores más altos pueden querer que la columna se extienda un poco más.
La cámara de visión trasera de múltiples ángulos es buena pero no tan buena como un sistema de 360 grados que ofrecen algunos competidores. Los sensores de estacionamiento delantero y trasero son útiles.
Tiene una gran cantidad de espacio para carga con 41.2 pies cúbicos detrás de la segunda fila y un volumen máximo de aproximadamente 77.9 pies cúbicos.
TecnologÃa
La pantalla táctil de info-entretenimiento cuenta con una gran pantalla de alto contraste y es fácil de usar.
El sistema de navegación responde rápidamente a los gestos de pellizcar y deslizar para facilitar el zoom y la rotación del mapa. Ofrece varios modos de visualización también.
El sistema de audio Premium suena muy bien y permite algunos ajustes de sonido bastante flexibles. La salida de graves del subwoofer es particularmente buena.
Apple CarPlay y Android Auto vienen de serie y son fáciles de configurar. HondaLink permite a los usuarios conectarse al Wi-Fi en su interior.
Trae dos USB de 2.5 amperios por delante con dos puertos USB de carga adicionales y una salida de CA de 115 voltios atrás. La primera fila tiene un cargador inalámbrico y dos tomas de corriente de 12 voltios. Los controles de voz integrados proporcionan indicaciones fáciles de seguir.
Seguridad
Viene con frenos antibloqueo, control de estabilidad y tracción, airbags laterales, airbags laterales de cortina de larga duración, el sistema “Hill-Start Assist†y una cámara de vista trasera multi-ángulo.
Agrega un sistema de advertencia de punto ciego “Honda LaneWatchâ€, que muestra una imagen de una cámara en el espejo del lado del pasajero.
El sistema “Motion Adaptive”, es capaz de trabajar con el sistema de control de estabilidad, para detectar cuando el vehÃculo se dirige por el camino equivocado durante una maniobra evasiva, y suavemente presionar al conductor en la dirección correcta a través de la resistencia en el volante.
El control de crucero adaptado solo funciona a más de 20 mph, por lo que no es útil cuando estás en el tráfico y no es tan fluido como otros. Todos los demás sistemas, como la asistencia de mantenimiento de carril y la supervisión de puntos ciegos, funcionan bien. El sonar frontal funcionaba mejor con objetos a un lado y no tan bien con objetos directamente al frente.
Probándolo en Yosemite
El Passport demostró que en subidas y bajadas tiene un potente motor, una transmisión que ofrece control manual completo y maniobras de manejo por encima del promedio del segmento.
El V6 ofrece una aceleración suave y contundente a toda velocidad, sintiéndose firme en altas revoluciones. La transmisión de nueve velocidades es rápida y eficientemente. Las paletas de cambio del volante también están disponibles para darle control manual. De estilo pulsador, esta palanca ahorra espacio, pero lleva un tiempo acostumbrarse.
Los frenos ofrecen una sensación constante y son fáciles de modular. Al frenar con fuerza, el pedal se siente un poco blando. La dirección es precisa en las curvas y proporciona estabilidad al navegar en la carretera. La función de mantenimiento de carril, si está activa, puede ser intrusiva en las curvas, lo que es algo molesto.
Se siente más liviano y ágil que la mayorÃa de los otros SUV rivales, y puede realizar cambios rápidos de carril con facilidad, y algo muy eficaz en los SUV, es que el Passport es fácil de conducir en las curvas.
El Passport tiene una pulgada más distancia al suelo y un voladizo trasero más corto en comparación con el Pilot, y eso da como resultado mejores ángulos de aproximación, ruptura y salida.
Tiene una suspensión ligeramente más firme que el Pilot, pero sacrifica un poco su confort de marcha, aunque controla bien los movimientos corporales y golpes pequeños ante cualquier bache.
El ruido de los neumáticos y el viento es mÃnimo, y el sellado de la puerta es muy bueno. Los pasajeros están aislados de las vibraciones incluso sobre cambios significativos en la superficie.
Pero a diferencia de otros competidores, carece de ayudas especÃficas para todoterreno como el control de descenso de pendientes, aunque los diferenciales centrales y traseros activos del sistema AWD ayudan a distribuir el par donde se necesita.
El Passport es un lÃder de la clase en términos de experiencia de manejo en carretera, aunque está en el medio del segmento en materia de todoterreno. En general, la calidad de conducción es una de las mejores del segmento.
Conclusión
El Honda Passport del 2019 se une a vehÃculos competitivos como el Ford Edge y el nuevo Chevrolet Blazer, que es otro SUV de última generación de este año, en un segmento bastante caliente del mercado, donde pululan el Jeep Cherokee, Subaru Outback, Hyundai Santa fe, Nissan Murano, GMC Terrain, Chevrolet Equinox, entre otros.
Y entre este caliente grupo, parece ser muy competitivo en cuanto a espacio interior, caracterÃsticas y versatilidad.
El Passport es un vehÃculo capaz de realizar largas excursiones de fin de semana o simplemente algo para abordar cómodamente su viaje diario, por lo que es una muy buena opción en un caliente segmento.
Precio: Desde US$ 31,990 – US $43,680
Consumo: 20 mpg, ciudad, 25 mpg, carretera
Especificaciones:
Motor: 3.5L V6
Potencia: 280 caballos de fuerza a 6,000 rpm; 262 lb / ft de torque a 4,700 rpm
Transmisión: automática de 9 velocidades
Distancia entre ejes: 111.0 pulgadas
Longitud: 190.5 pulgadas
Ancho: 78,6 pulgadas
Altura: 72,2 pulgadas
Peso en vacÃo: 4,237 Libras
Fabricado en Lincoln, Alabama
Sergio Pérez was found to have breached Formula 1’s starting procedure during the Hungarian Grand Prix, yet the FIA issued only a warning after determining that a standard penalty would have served no practical purpose.
The Sergio Pérez F1 penalty debate resurfaced after the Hungarian Grand Prix, where the Cadillac driver committed another starting procedure infringement but avoided a sporting penalty. Instead, FIA stewards issued only a warning after reviewing the unusual circumstances surrounding the incident.
Moreover, it was not the first time Pérez has been investigated for a start procedure violation during the 2026 Formula 1 season.
What Happened Before the Race Started?
Pérez began the Hungarian Grand Prix from the pit lane after Cadillac made suspension changes under parc fermé conditions.
During the formation lap, drivers starting from the pit lane must follow a specific procedure before joining the race. However, Pérez moved ahead of teammate Valtteri Bottas before crossing the designated safety car line, an action prohibited by the FIA Sporting Regulations.
As a result, the incident was immediately noted by race stewards.
Sergio Pérez was investigated after a starting procedure infringement before the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Why FIA Chose Not to Penalize Pérez
Although stewards confirmed that Pérez had violated the regulations, they decided that a traditional sporting penalty was unnecessary.
According to their findings, Pérez explained that he was focused on reaching the pit exit traffic lights in time and did not realize he had overtaken Bottas before the required line. Furthermore, because he was already starting the race from the pit lane, imposing the usual pit-lane start penalty would have had no practical effect.
Consequently, FIA officials issued only an official warning instead of adding a time penalty or another sporting sanction.
FIA stewards ruled that a warning was sufficient because Pérez had already started from the pit lane.
Another Incident in a Difficult Season
The Sergio Pérez F1 penalty discussion is nothing new in 2026.
Earlier this season, Pérez received penalties in Monaco after separate starting procedure infringements affected Cadillac’s race. Additionally, he was investigated in Austria after moving on the grid before the start, although no penalty was ultimately applied because he had already retired from the race before the stewards reached their decision.
Therefore, Hungary marks another unusual chapter in a season filled with procedural investigations involving the Mexican driver.
Pérez’s Race Ended Early Anyway
Even after avoiding a sporting penalty, Pérez was unable to finish the Hungarian Grand Prix.
A suspension issue forced the Cadillac driver to retire on lap 48, ending another frustrating weekend for both the team and the experienced Formula 1 veteran.
Pérez’s Hungarian Grand Prix ended with a retirement caused by a suspension problem.
Stewards Applied the Regulations to the Situation
The Sergio Pérez F1 penalty case highlights how FIA stewards evaluate each incident based on its specific circumstances.
Overall, while Pérez did commit another starting procedure infringement, officials concluded that issuing a warning was the most appropriate outcome because a conventional penalty would not have altered the way he started the race.
George Russell has reflected on a challenging opening half of the 2026 Formula 1 season, thanking Mercedes and the fans while insisting the team will continue pushing after the summer break.
The George Russell F1 2026 campaign has been filled with both highs and frustrating setbacks. Despite several missed opportunities during the opening half of the Formula 1 season, the Mercedes driver says he remains focused on the positives and is determined to continue fighting when racing resumes after the summer break.
Moreover, Russell believes the championship is still wide open, with plenty of races remaining and opportunities to recover.
A Strong Start Followed by Difficult Moments
Russell opened the 2026 season in impressive fashion by converting pole position into victory at the Australian Grand Prix. He also added another highlight by winning the Sprint race in China.
However, his momentum quickly changed. Mechanical issues during qualifying in Shanghai cost him another pole position, while later races brought a series of setbacks, including strategy problems, penalties, reliability issues and race-ending incidents.
As a result, Russell has often been unable to capitalize on his pace throughout the first half of the season.
George Russell remains optimistic despite a difficult opening half of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Mercedes Driver Refuses to Lose Confidence
Despite the challenges, the George Russell F1 2026 story remains one of determination.
Following the Hungarian Grand Prix, Russell shared a message thanking Mercedes for its hard work and expressing gratitude to the fans for their continued support. Furthermore, he emphasized that the team will keep pushing because anything can still happen before the end of the championship.
That positive mindset reflects Mercedes’ determination to improve during the second half of the season.
Russell thanked Mercedes and the fans while promising to keep fighting for stronger results.
Third in the Championship Despite the Setbacks
Although luck has rarely been on his side, Russell enters the summer break in third place in the Drivers’ Championship with 160 points.
He currently sits just nine points behind second place, while teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli leads the standings after an impressive start to his sophomore Formula 1 season.
Consequently, Russell remains well positioned to challenge for higher championship positions once racing resumes.
Everything Still to Play For
The George Russell F1 2026 campaign is far from over.
Mercedes expects to continue developing the car during the second half of the season, giving Russell additional opportunities to convert his pace into stronger results. Therefore, the British driver believes consistency and perseverance will be essential in the races ahead.
Russell heads into the summer break believing Mercedes can still fight for stronger championship results.
Russell Looks Ahead With Confidence
Although the first half of the season has included its share of disappointment, George Russell F1 2026 remains focused on the bigger picture.
Overall, the Mercedes driver is choosing optimism over frustration, convinced that the combination of hard work, continued development and remaining races can still change the outcome of his championship campaign.
Audi has confirmed that its Formula 1 power unit will not receive another major upgrade during the remainder of the 2026 season as the manufacturer shifts its focus toward long-term development for 2027.
Audi has confirmed that its Audi F1 power unit will not receive another major hardware upgrade before the end of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Instead, the manufacturer will focus its resources on a larger development package planned for 2027.
Moreover, the decision reflects Audi’s long-term strategy as it balances performance gains with Formula 1’s financial regulations.
Budget Limits Shape Audi’s Development Strategy
Although Audi introduced an upgraded power unit package at the Spanish Grand Prix, the team has decided not to develop another major hardware update this season.
According to Audi team principal Allan McNish, the decision is driven by the championship’s cost cap. Every Formula 1 team must carefully balance spending between chassis development and power unit improvements while ensuring sufficient resources remain for future projects.
As a result, Audi believes investing in a larger upgrade for 2027 offers a better return than introducing another costly package during the current campaign.
Audi is focusing its Formula 1 power unit development on a major upgrade planned for 2027.
Barcelona Upgrade Delivered Noticeable Progress
The Audi F1 power unit received its first significant update during the Spanish Grand Prix.
Rather than increasing outright performance, the package focused on improving driveability. According to Nico Hülkenberg, the revised power unit delivered smoother power delivery and better throttle response, addressing one of the biggest weaknesses of Audi’s package earlier in the season.
Furthermore, Audi’s recent progress has been reflected in its results. The team has scored points in each of the last three races, allowing it to move ahead of Williams in the Constructors’ Championship.
Audi’s Barcelona upgrade improved driveability and helped the team make consistent progress.
Why Driveability Matters in Formula 1
Hülkenberg explained that improving a power unit involves much more than increasing horsepower.
The way torque is delivered, throttle response and gearshift quality all influence how drivers control the car at the limit. Additionally, smoother power delivery makes it easier to accelerate out of corners while maintaining balance and maximizing grip.
Consequently, even subtle improvements can translate into valuable lap time during a Formula 1 race.
Audi Is Already Looking Toward 2027
Audi has made it clear that its next major Audi F1 power unit upgrade will focus on new hardware scheduled for the 2027 season.
Meanwhile, the team will continue developing its chassis throughout the remainder of 2026 while extracting additional performance from its existing engine package through setup optimization and software refinements. Therefore, fans should not expect another significant hardware change before next year.
Audi will continue chassis development while preparing its next major power unit upgrade for 2027.
Long-Term Planning Takes Priority
Audi’s decision highlights the reality of modern Formula 1 development under strict financial regulations.
Overall, by postponing major power unit upgrades until 2027, the manufacturer aims to maximize its long-term competitiveness instead of pursuing short-term gains during the remainder of the 2026 season.
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