At the core of every Honda is a commitment: to help you tackle almost anything your drive throws at you. That’s why we offer intelligent AWD systems, paired with ultra-durable engines and high-strength body construction. And to make sure we get it right, we test our SUVs and trucks in some of the harshest climates on Earth. So when you plan your biggest adventures, you’ll know your Honda can help you get there with ease.
Honda all-wheel-drive systems are designed to effortlessly tackle bad weather, rough terrain and big jobs, giving you extra power in those moments when you need it most.
All-wheel drive helps you power through challenging conditions by using an array of sensors and other inputs.
Honda offers two different all-wheel-drive systems: Real Time AWD™ and intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4®). Both can deliver instantaneous power to the rear wheels to enhance overall stability, and the i-VTM4 system adds torque vectoring for greater side-to-side control.
Wet or Icy Roads
HR-V EX-L with available Real Time AWD™ shown in Aegean Blue Metallic.
Unpaved Roads
Passport Elite with i-VTM4® AWD system shown in Lunar Silver Metallic.
Towing & Hauling
Ridgeline RTL-E with i-VTM4® AWD system* shown in Lunar Silver Metallic with Honda Genuine Accessories.
The i-VTM4® system helps enhance stability on muddy, wet and icy roads, and can even improve dry-weather handling. It uses a pair of clutch packs—one for each rear wheel—that can be engaged separately, allowing variable amounts of torque to be sent to each rear wheel independently. If one rear wheel loses traction, the other helps compensate. The system also distributes torque to the outside rear wheel when turning, to help the Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline smoothly carve through corners.
When road conditions change, just push the Intelligent Traction Management button to optimize for the terrain. Two-wheel drive trims on the Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline include Snow mode, while all-wheel-drive trims add Mud and Sand modes. Each mode adjusts throttle, shifting, torque distribution and Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) for the unique challenges of the selected terrain.
The Ridgeline is unique among pickup trucks for its smooth-riding unibody cab and bed, with an integrated frame that’s stronger than conventional body-on-frame designs. Approximately 45% of the body and frame uses special high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel that adds rigidity without undue weight.
With independent multi-link suspensions, Honda SUVs and trucks not only offer nimble handling and smooth rides— they’re also built to stay steadfast in off-road conditions, making easy work of dirt and gravel.
With powerful V-6 engines and the available i-VTM4® AWD system, the Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline are all capable of towing up to 5,000 pounds.* That’s enough muscle to pull a 24-foot camper, a trailer with two ATVs or a 22-foot boat.
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Yes, Honda SUVs and trucks have higher ground clearance than other vehicles, allowing them to travel on unpaved roads. When equipped with all-wheel drive, they are capable of better handling on low-friction surfaces such as mud, sand and ice. However, they are not designed for trail-blazing, rock crawling and other more extreme activities.
Honda all-wheel-drive (AWD) systems use sensors to determine when to send power to the rear wheels. Honda doesn’t offer a four-wheel drive (4WD) system, which is designed to deliver power to all wheels simultaneously. This can have a detrimental effect on fuel efficiency and handling.
The Honda Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline are recommended for any towing over 1,500 pounds. All three are capable of towing up to 5,000 pounds* when equipped with AWD, or 3,500 pounds without AWD.
A torque-vectoring differential uses twin clutches to deliver different amounts of torque to each wheel, based on a variety of driving conditions including steering and throttle.
A limited-slip differential offers a similar ability to shift power from side to side depending on driving conditions, but without the handling benefits of torque vectoring.
A locking differential sends equal power to both wheels, maximizing torque but creating a high level of wear and tear on tires, and also lacking the cornering ability of a torque-vectoring differential.
Torque vectoring delivers power to the outside rear wheel, helping to minimize understeer and giving the driver a more natural feel of carving through corners.
Honda has two AWD systems: the intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4®) system available on the Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and the Real Time AWD™ system available on the CR-V and HR-V. Both can deliver instantaneous power to the rear wheels to enhance overall stability, and the i-VTM4 system adds torque vectoring for greater side-to-side support.
The Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline all come with Intelligent Traction Management. 2WD trims include Snow mode, while AWD trims include Snow, Sand and Mud modes.
Yes, the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™, available on all Honda models, uses GPS with offline maps* that are preloaded on the vehicle, so they don’t require a cell-phone signal to load.
Yes, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration* come standard on the 2021 Passport and Accord, and are available on all Honda models, so you can tap into your smartphone’s music, maps and more—wherever adventure takes you.
Yes, all Honda automobiles use the next-generation i-VTEC® engine technology to enhance both performance and efficiency.
Traditionally, intake and exhaust valve-opening characteristics (timing, duration and lift) that work well for low-speed power production are extremely inefficient at high engine speeds, and vice versa. VTEC® solves this by using two different sets of cam lobes to operate the valves, and i-VTEC® improves upon it with a continuously variable cam profile. The cam profile alters the timing, duration and lift of the valves to optimize engine breathing at any engine speed.
All new Honda vehicles are covered by a 3-Year/36,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty, plus a 5-Year/60,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty.*
Honda proudly manufactures in the United States,* with 12 plants that produce 5.9 million products annually, including nearly two-thirds of the Honda and Acura vehicles sold in the U.S. in 2019.
