All About the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport

Honda built the Passport around a simple concept: "Born Wild." For 2026, that philosophy shows up in genuine hardware, not just marketing copy. The redesigned Passport, and specifically its TrailSport trim, is the most off-road capable Honda SUV Honda has ever built.

More Power, New Transmission

Every 2026 Passport, built exclusively at the Honda Alabama Auto Plant, gets a new and more powerful 3.5-liter DOHC V6 producing 285 horsepower. That power routes through the Passport's first-ever 10-speed automatic transmission, tuned exclusively for this vehicle. The result is a more refined and responsive powertrain that feels noticeably stronger than the outgoing model, whether you're merging onto the highway or climbing a rocky grade.

Serious Off-Road Hardware, Not Just Styling

The TrailSport trim earns its badge with genuine capability. Standard features include an off-road tuned suspension, robust steel skid plates protecting vital components, and bright orange heavy-duty recovery points that make a real statement about intent. Specially engineered all-terrain tires replace street-focused rubber, and the whole package is designed to get weekend adventurers farther down the trail than any previous Passport.

Ground clearance measures 8.3 inches, paired with short bumper overhangs and high approach angles of 23 degrees, engineered specifically to protect the vehicle during spirited off-road moments. A new Trail Info display, standard across all Passport models, shows pitch, roll, elevation, and compass heading right in the digital instrument cluster, genuinely useful information when you're navigating terrain you've never seen before.

Next-Generation All-Wheel Drive

The 2026 Passport introduces the second generation of Honda's torque vectoring i-VTM4 all-wheel drive system. The rear drive unit gets a significant upgrade: 40% more torque capacity and 30% faster response compared to the previous generation. In practice, this means the Passport reacts more quickly when it detects slipping wheels, optimizing traction whether you're on wet pavement or climbing a loose gravel trail.

Space That Matches the Adventure Mission

The redesigned interior delivers best-in-class rear seat legroom and cargo space. Behind the first row, cargo capacity reaches up to 83.8 cubic feet, a 6.1 cubic foot increase over the previous generation. That's enough room to fit two full-size mountain bikes without removing wheels, or to pack gear for a week-long camping trip without playing Tetris in the cargo area.

Trim Levels to Match Your Adventure Level

The 2026 Passport lineup spans three well-equipped trims: RTL, TrailSport, and the range-topping TrailSport Elite. RTL starts around $46,445 and delivers strong standard equipment for buyers who want Passport capability without maximum off-road hardware. TrailSport trims add the rugged suspension, skid plates, and all-terrain tires, while TrailSport Elite tops the lineup with the most comprehensive feature set Honda offers on this model.

Towing capacity reaches 5,000 pounds across the lineup, handling boats, campers, or utility trailers without needing a truck.

Standard Safety, No Matter the Trim

Every 2026 Passport comes with Honda Sensing standard, including blind-spot alert and forward collision warning, plus driver attention monitoring across the lineup. Adventure-ready doesn't mean sacrificing the safety technology Honda buyers expect.

Who the Passport TrailSport Serves

If your weekends involve trailheads, boat ramps, or campsites that regular crossovers can't comfortably reach, the 2026 Passport TrailSport was built with you specifically in mind. It's for families who want genuine capability without stepping up to a body-on-frame truck-based SUV, wrapped in a package still comfortable enough for the Monday commute.

Ready to see how far "Born Wild" actually goes? Visit Jay Wolfe Honda in Kansas City to test drive the 2026 Passport TrailSport and experience Honda's most off-road capable SUV yet.