2023 Grand Cherokee vs. 2023 Passport in Hartford,

The market for midsize SUVs is burgeoning, thanks to a plethora of options from all manufacturers. Some midsize SUVs offer seven seats, others offer enhanced off-roading capability, while there’s a segment that’s strictly for on-road use only. Today, we’re looking at the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023 Honda Passport. As you may glean from their makers, they offer some off-roading capability.

The 2023 Grand Cherokee is based on 2021’s fifth generation, while the 2023 Passport is based on the 2019 third generation, which saw a facelift in 2022. Notably, the facelift brought a new off-road-oriented trim called the TrailSport. We're eager to see how this compares with the Grand Cherokee, marketed as Trail Rated by its maker.

So, which one is ahead in the battle for the best midsize SUV? Is it the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee or the 2023 Honda Passport? We're delving into their interior, performance, and safety offerings in this Jeep vs. Honda comparison.

Interior Comparison

The 2023 Grand Cherokee and 2023 Passport offer five seats and ample luggage space, making them perfect for family trips. The 2023 Passport may offer 41 cubic feet of luggage space, but its seating is more densely packed than the 2023 Grand Cherokee, which offers more space for occupants to stretch out. The compromise is just 3 cubic feet of luggage space, with a capacity of 38 cubic feet. That’s still ample.

The 2023 Grand Cherokee and 2023 Passport offer digital instrument clusters, powered front seats, and touch-screen infotainment systems, with support for Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ on all trim levels. However, the 2023 Grand Cherokee comes with an 8.4-inch or 10.1-inch touch screen, while the 2023 Passport only offers an 8-inch unit. Furthermore, the 2023 Grand Cherokee comes with an optional 10.3-inch display embedded into the dashboard for the front passenger, plus a 10-inch heads-up display.

The 2023 Passport’s seven-speaker system may outnumber the base six-speaker system on the 2023 Grand Cherokee, but go for the sublime 19-speaker McIntosh high-end system, and the Honda’s 10-speaker upgrade seems mediocre in comparison. We're also going to point out that the Jeep's cabin is far more upmarket, with more premium materials and soft-touch surfaces.

Performance Comparison

The 2023 Grand Cherokee offers three powertrains. The base offering is a 3.6-liter V6 with 293 horsepower. For those who want a V8's grunt and growl, you can have it in the form of a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 with 357 horsepower. If you want a plug-in hybrid, Jeep's got you covered too. The 4xe variant packs a 2.0-liter turbo four and electric motor, delivering 375 horsepower in total. A 14-kilowatt-hour battery offers electric-only cruising for up to 25 miles at a time.

The Grand Cherokee comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission and has rear-wheel drive as standard. Still, you can choose from several all-wheel-drive systems, which include off-road modes and electronically locking limited-slip differentials. There’s even a Trailhawk variant with an electronically disconnecting sway bar and 11.3 inches of ground clearance thanks to adjustable air suspension and underbody protection. Finally, the 2023 Grand Cherokee comes with a large 23-gallon fuel tank.

In contrast, the 2023 Passport has a 3.5-liter V6 with 280 horsepower and a nine-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels. You can choose an optional all-wheel-drive system. There’s a TrailSport trim level that offers a mild suspension lift, some underbody protection, and all-terrain tires. That's as far as the 2023 Passport is willing to venture off-road. It can't hold a candle to the 2023 Grand Cherokee when things get rough. Its fuel tank is just 19.5 gallons, too. There’s no hybrid variant for the 2023 Passport.

Safety Features Comparison

The 2023 Grand Cherokee and the 2023 Passport are right up there with the best when it comes to safety technology. They’ve both got eight airbags, stability control, automatic emergency braking, brake assist, daytime running lamps, child safety locks, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control as standard fitment.

Find the 2023 Grand Cherokee in Hartford, KY

The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the winner in this Jeep vs. Honda shootout. It's more spacious and luxurious and comes with proper off-road capability. There's a hybrid powertrain for those who want it and a V8 for those who want that as well. It's genuinely a fantastic vehicle. That's why we’re gladly inviting you over to Moore Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Hartford, KY, to test drive the new Grand Cherokee.