The 2019 Honda Passport has been announced as the newest wilderness-ready vehicle from the automotive brand that will offer impressive capabilities that don't come at the expense of style or quality. The five-seater vehicle is positioned as the mid-level option that is sandwiched between the CR-V and the Pilot in the Honda vehicle lineup, and is aimed at outdoor enthusiasts seeking to hit the backcountry on time off. The vehicle has a unibody construction that allows for smooth handling and more interior space, while the 3.5-liter V6 engine produces 280 horsepower.
The 2019 Honda Passport can also be equipped with the I-VTM4 all-wheel drive system that uses Intelligent Traction Management to send 70% of the torque to the rear axle or left/right wheel when required for unparalleled maneuverability.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Wilderness-ready Suvs
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop advanced all-wheel drive systems and unibody constructions to enhance off-road capabilities without compromising style or quality.
- Unibody Construction
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore lightweight and durable materials to create unibody structures for vehicles that offer improved handling and increased interior space.
- Intelligent Traction Management
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrate advanced traction control systems that optimize torque distribution for superior maneuverability and enhanced off-road performance.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Innovate vehicle design and technology to cater to the growing demand for wilderness-ready SUVs that combine performance, style, and quality.
- Off-road Accessories
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop specialized accessories and aftermarket products tailored for customers who seek to enhance the off-road capabilities of their SUVs.
- Adventure Tourism
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Collaborate with automobile manufacturers to design custom wilderness-ready SUVs that meet the specific needs of adventure tourism businesses and outdoor enthusiasts.
