Solid-state batteries would help with keeping down the weight of an already heavy vehicle such as the Pilot. My other guess is that by 2030, all Honda vehicles will be hybrids or offer hybrid options.

It's interesting that Honda is going with a 2026 model year for the new Passport, given the current version is a 2024, and an on-sale date early in 2025 would seem to make a 2025-model-year ...

But for buyers who don’t plan to venture from pavement, the three-row Honda Pilot may be a better choiceThe 2026 Honda Passport is more than just a two-row version of the Honda Pilot.By Jon Linko ...

For comparison, the Nintendo Switch 2's screen measures 7.9 inches. Simply put, the 2026 Honda Pilot absolutely needs a bigger screen. SUVs are big, almost comically so.

It's interesting that Honda is going with a 2026 model year for the new Passport, given the current version is a 2024, and an on-sale date early in 2025 would seem to make a 2025-model-year ...