![]() ![]() When the fob is within 36-inches of the vehicle, the doors unlock. I realized the convenience of the keyless entry and exit system. Quickly realized that the blind spot indicators are too small and the warning light is easy to miss. I used the vehicle to run several errands and found it easy to handle on the road and in parking lots. The downside of the computer system is the touch screen - shows too many fingerprints and is not user friendly for someone with adult size fingers. I had no problems putting in my phone number and using Apple Car Play. With that bit of information, the computer system was easy to navigate. I read the page in the owner’s manual explaining the buttons on the steering wheel and the dash. He checked how the Passport would fare, and he figures there’s enough room in the 1,430-litre cargo space behind the rear seats to cart four sets of clubs. “It always felt sure-footed, and the ride was smooth, if a little stiff, but definitely not uncomfortable.”Īn avid golfer, Jantz says there aren’t many midsize vehicles that will haul four people and all their clubs. ![]() “Handling was very responsive, you could corner nicely and a little aggressively and it stayed fairly level,” Jantz says. The nine-speed automatic transmission offered near-imperceptible shifts, and the transitions between gears was quick, too. “To me, it seemed to have plenty of energy, and I was pleased with it.” “I didn’t expect the Passport to be as peppy as it was,” Jantz says of his experience with Honda’s V6 powerplant. One of Jantz’s considerations when buying a new vehicle is overall performance, and he appreciates above-average power. He also liked the push-button automatic transmission and felt dispensing with a traditional console-mounted gear selector was a good decision on Honda’s part. Once inside the leather-appointed SUV, he was impressed by the sense of overall roominess and he thought the windows were large and offered great visibility. With its Deep Scarlet Pearl paint and black trim, this was a sharp looking vehicle.”Īt six-foot one-inch, Jantz says he doesn’t have any trouble fitting into most vehicles. “It’s sharp, it’s the right size, and it looks outdoorsy – to me, most other SUVs look like updated minivans – but this looked different and fun. “I thought the Passport was a good-looking vehicle,” Jantz says of his first impression. Currently, his wife drives an Audi S4 and Jantz maintains an Audi Q7. As such, he’s regularly on the road, adding more than 4,000 kilometres a month to his work vehicle. Jantz is a Tim Horton’s franchisee, and operates seven locations in northwest Calgary. ![]() This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. ![]()
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