2026 Honda Passport
2026 Honda
Passport
The three main points of the Passport’s 2026 redesign are increased performance, updated styling, and additional technology. This midsized crossover is now technically in its fourth generation, with the first two generations spanning from 1994 to 2002, when the Passport was the mechanical sibling to the body-on-frame Isuzu Rodeo. The smooth-riding unibody Passport as we now recognize it came to be in 2019, when the nameplate was reborn as a two-row, adventure-focused alternative to the Pilot.
The 2026 Passport’s updated design is a testament to its adventuresome spirit. It’s built on Honda’s durable light-truck platform, but its toughness isn’t just about what you see on the outside. Honda has also supplemented the original snow, sand, and mud traction control options with normal, economy, sport, tow, and trail modes, while giving higher trims all-terrain tires and an off-road suspension. Redesigned taillights and a sporty roof spoiler add to its dynamic appearance, and an ingenious and practical “backpack” design allows owners to lean skis, fishing rods, and other outdoor gear against the vehicle without risk of damage.
Built around a “Born Wild” concept that blends form with function, this latest Passport is one of Honda’s most capable vehicles yet. It’s wider and has higher ground clearance and significantly higher approach angles with aggressively flared fenders and off-road tires. Honda has also added the TrailSport Elite trim as well as the widest range of factory accessories to date, including a full-sized spare tire, a front scuff plate, steel rock sliders, and a roof platform.
How we describe this model: tough, versatile, fun to own
Shop this vehicle against: Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Toyota 4Runner, Ford Explorer, Subaru Outback
Passport Highlights
- new 10-speed automatic transmission (replacing the 2025 model’s 9-speed automatic)
- re-tuned suspension with updated front MacPherson struts and new rear multilink setup
- most cargo space in Passport history: up to 83.8 cubic feet behind the first row and 44 cu. ft. behind the second
- abundant storage with large underfloor bin, two side cargo bins, two-tier door bins, and large console
- TrailSport trims get powder-coated front and rear recovery hooks that resist corrosion and are engineered to break away safely in the event of a forward collision
- available customizable MOLLE panels and tailgate shelf that doubles as a portable picnic table
- updated airbag system
- standard AWD revised with 40% more torque capacity and 30% faster response times than previous
- updated Honda Sensing camera and radar systems
- 54%-larger infotainment touchscreen
Passport Powertrain
- 3.5-liter V6 making 285 horsepower & 262 lb.-ft. of torque
- ten-speed automatic transmission
- standard i-VTM4 torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive
- integrated drive mode system with settings for Normal, Econ, Sport, Snow, Tow, Trail, and Sand
- EPA-estimated fuel economy for RTL trims: 19 mpg city/25 mpg highway
- EPA-estimated fuel economy for TrailSport trims: 18 city/23 hwy
- 5,000-pound towing maximum
RTL Interior
Leather/fabric upholstery, heated front seats, wireless device charging, ten-way power-adjustable driver's seat, four-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, three automatic climate control zones, 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, push-button ignition, leather-wrapped steering wheel, ambient LED cabin lighting, auto-dimming rearview mirror, four USB ports (two in each row)
RTL Exterior
LED lighting, rooftop rails, power tailgate, proximity keyless entry, remote start (via key fob), rear privacy glass, 18-inch alloy wheels
RTL Safety
Honda Sensing (forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, collision mitigation braking, lane-keeping assist, lane departure warning, road departure mitigation), backup camera, updated airbag system, blind-spot monitor with lane change assist, cross-traffic monitoring, adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist, traffic sign recognition, driver attention monitor, automatic high beams, parking sensors (front and rear), stability and traction control, hill descent control, trailer stability assist
RTL Infotainment
12.3-inch touchscreen, Google built-in (including Google Maps and Google Assistant), wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, nine speakers, HondaLink app access, and 5G Wi-Fi hotspot capability with three-year unlimited data subscription included
RTL Major Options
Adventure Package, Pet Protection Package
RTL Towing
Contents of RTL plus:
- class III trailer hitch with wiring harness
- eligible for Adventure Package, Pet Protection Package
RTL Blackout
Contents of RTL plus:
- exterior treatments with black finish
- trim-specific 18-inch alloy wheels
- eligible for Adventure Package, Pet Protection Package
TrailSport
Contents of RTL plus:
- steel skid plates
- all-terrain tires
- trail-tuned suspension
- orange-painted recovery hooks
- panoramic sunroof
- LED fog lights
- rear camera washer
- Class III trailer hitch with wiring harness
- leather upholstery with contrast stitching (orange)
- power-folding side mirrors with integrated turn indicators
- heated windshield
- LED daytime running lights (amber)
- all-season floor mats
TrailSport Blackout
Contents of TrailSport plus:
- black exterior details
- trim-specific 18-inch alloy wheels
TrailSport Elite
Contents of TrailSport plus:
- TrailWatch (specialized camera system that enables expanded visibility during off-road driving)
- surround-view monitor
- perforated leather upholstery
- heated/ventilated front seats
- Bose audio with 12 speakers
- five-door proximity keyless entry
- heated steering wheel
- heated rear outboard seats
- hands-free tailgate with walk-away close
- sound-reducing windshield
- rear door sunshades
- auto-dimming side mirrors
- front camera washer
- rain-sensing windshield wipers
TrailSport Elite Blackout
Contents of TrailSport Elite plus:
- black-themed exterior styling
May not represent actual vehicle. (Options, colors, trim and body style may vary)
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