# Wilderness-Ready SUVs The 2019 Honda Passport Has a Unibody Construction for a Smooth Ride By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-12-01 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-passport References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/2019-honda-passport-la/57442/) & [hondanews](http://hondanews.com/releases/2019-honda-passport-makes-world-debut-adventure-ready-all-new-5-passenger-suv-on-display-at-2018-los-angeles-auto-show) The 2019 [Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-cr-v) [Passport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-auto-group) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drive-pilot-story) 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. Image Credit: Honda ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spacious Mid-Range Crossovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-cr-v.md) - [Subcompact Sport Utility Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-honda-hrv.md) - [Posh Practical Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-zrv.md) - [Nature-Inspired Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-prologue.md) - [Capacious Off-Road UTVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-utvs.md) - [Adventure-Tuned SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-pathfinder-rock-creek.md) - [Rugged All-Terrain SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-pathfinder-2022.md) - [Autonomous Work Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-work-vehicle.md) - [Off-Road Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gx550-overtrail.md)