[brettp]

Hello K. welcome to the Passport Forums.
Glad you like the Passport. But if you decide to get another Odyssey instead, make sure you get the
Touring or Elite on the 2018+ have the new and improved Honda made 10-speed. The lower trims and Passport got the left over outsourced 9-speed. This big van gets better mpg than the smaller Passport.
Your Honda 6-speed has very good reviews on how it shifts.

 

[brettp]

Yes I have read about the 9 speed trans issues on Ody Club forums. We’ve been in minivan mode for 16 years and wife wants a change. As much as the minivan is practical and roomy, it would be nice to sit higher up and have AWD. The Ody does well fuel economy wise with same engine but I suspect the AWD and high profile negatively affect fuel efficiency. I am. It concerned about 2 mpg to be honest.

Unless you really need AWD for off roading. I would hold off until your lease is up.
Your 2017 EX-L is a great van. By then you can decide and get a great deal on a 2020, and see if any good changes on the 2021 Passport will happen. Most likely a little less black and some 18" wheels will be in the Passports future.