2026 Honda Passport TrailSport: Honda’s Most Rugged SUV Yet

by AutoExpert   |  13 November, 2024

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Meet the all-new 2026 Honda Passport, which Honda claims is its most rugged SUV yet. Particularly in the TrailSport trim, Honda has added some serious off-road upgrades like an off-road-tuned suspension, all-terrain tires, steel recovery points, and real bash plates to protect the underside.

The design has a rugged edge, with a front end that nods subtly to the Japan-only Honda Crossroad. This new Passport sits higher than its predecessor, offering better approach angles thanks to a shorter front overhang.

2026 Honda Passport

It’s also bigger, with an inch more width and a 2.75-inch longer wheelbase, which gives it a stronger stance, especially with the flared fenders and prominent hood scoop. Bold “PASSPORT” lettering now spans the front fascia and steel tailgate, and all models come standard with 18-inch wheels on 31-inch tires. For outdoor enthusiasts, Honda has expanded its accessory range, offering options like rock sliders, roof platforms, and aluminum scuff plates.

2026 Honda Passport

And for a nostalgic touch, they’ve even brought back the foldable picnic table that fans of older Passports and CR-Vs might remember. The TrailSport line, first launched in 2022, was originally more of a visual upgrade than a serious off-road package. The 2026 TrailSport and TrailSport Elite editions introduce functional skid plates that can support the vehicle's weight.

2026 Honda Passport

Honda has equipped TrailSport models with General Grabber all-terrain tires co-developed with General Tire and an off-road-tuned suspension that adds extra ground clearance. Honda has designed bright orange recovery points at the front and rear to support twice the Passport's gross weight. The all-wheel-drive system gets its own custom logic, and new trail cameras help you track your wheels on rugged paths. Honda designed the Passport's platform with off-road capability in mind, enhancing the ride, handling, and overall refinement of the entire lineup.

2026 Honda Passport

The chassis is stronger, with a 72% increase in front lateral rigidity and 50% more rear torsion rigidity. Under the hood, there’s a familiar 3.5-liter V6 engine, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, delivering 285 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. Inside, the Passport is more spacious than ever, offering up to 83.5 cubic feet behind the first row and 44 cubic feet behind the second, with a larger underfloor storage compartment.

2026 Honda Passport

Comfort features include new “body stabilizing” seats, a 10.2-inch digital instrument panel with TrailSport-specific displays for elevation, pitch, and roll, and a 12.3-inch central screen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Google apps. There’s also a new Bose 12-speaker sound system, and TrailSport models add a 110V power outlet in the center console. Honda hasn’t shared exact pricing yet but says the starting price will be around the mid-$40,000s.

2026 Honda Passport

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