“For 2026, there is an all-new model with significant changes. The 2026 Honda Passport’s modern design is restyled with more aggressive, rugged styling and more interior space. Power and performance are also enhanced.”
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The Honda Passport is a popular mid-size SUV that was introduced in 2019 as an SUV to slot in between the compact CR-V and the mid-size Honda Pilot. The Passport sits five, has a V6 engine, and has no third-row option.
For 2026, there will be an all-new model with significant changes. The 2026 design is restyled with more aggressive, rugged styling, interior space, and wider front and rear tracks to help stability. Honda dubs the new design as “backpack themed,” it includes details like the matte-black finish on the back of the roof that lets you lean skis or fishing poles on your SUV without scratching the paint. The cabin is more significant than last year. Honda says it has more legroom—1.3 inches more—than last year.
Regarding powertrains, the 3.5L V6 is a modified version of the engine used in the previous model. It produces 285 horsepower, five hp more than last year, and 262 pound-feet of torque. This year, the 10-speed automatic transmission and a new AWD system are also new. The beefed-up rear drive unit can manage 40% more torque and respond 40% more quickly. Honda says the new axle setup and gearing can manage 70% of the engine’s 262 pound-feet and send all of that 70% to each rear tire as needed.
“Off-road accessories include rock sliders, an aluminum front scuff plate, a Molle panel, and bigger wheel and tire options. Short overhangs, protected exhaust tips, and skid plates will ensure the Passport delivers on and off-road when counted upon.”
Inside Honda, there is a standard 10.2-inch digital dash. The Passport also gets a 12.3-inch center touch screen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. All Passports get 60W USB-C ports, and upper trim TrailSport models have dual 110V power outlets. Honda says it plans to offer more accessories, including cargo shelves, a stable picnic table, a roof platform, Molle storage systems, bike racks, and more to arrive.
The new Passport interior is also adventure-ready with improved rear seat legroom, increased cargo space, and more standard tech than ever before. There is Google built-in, wireless, and a new premium audio system. Meanwhile, the new front Body Stabilizing Seats help reduce fatigue on long adventure drives for best-in-class comfort.
The top-of-the-line TrailSport Touring adds perforated leather seating with piping, ventilated front seats, rear climate controls, rear door shades, and expanded ambient lighting. It also features a custom-engineered 12-speaker Bose premium audio system for the new cabin acoustics. When the rear seats are folded, the rear compartment also offers more cargo space, up to 85.3 cubic feet. With the seats up, it can hold 44 cubic feet, 2.8 more than last year.
Class-leading safety features include a new and improved suite of Honda Sensing® safety and driver-assistive technologies, a next-generation front passenger airbag, improved front-side airbags, and new driver and front-passenger knee airbags.
The Honda Passport is ready for the rough stuff with special off-road hardware, including off-road tuned suspension, all-terrain tires, steel skid plates, recovery hooks, and a TrailWatch™ camera system with tire path graphics to help drivers navigate obstacles (Available on TrailSport Touring versions) Available rugged accessories including rock sliders, an aluminum front scuff plate and Molle panel and giant wheel and tire options. Short overhangs, protected exhaust tips, and skid plates will ensure the Passport delivers when counted upon. Honda’s fuel consumption estimates for the Passport are 12.5/ L/100 km highway, 9.8 L/100km Combined, and 11.3 L/100km (city/highway).
The Honda Passport is more expensive than its rivals, but the higher equipment spec, excellent fit, finish, and powerful V6 engine reflect this. The new redesign, roomy, versatile interior, safety tech, and standard equipment make it a wonderfully comfortable, practical family hauler with off-roading abilities. With a rugged design, authentic off-road capability, next-level versatility, and good on-road performance, the fourth-generation Passport TrailSport looks ready to excel on and off-road. The latest version will arrive early next year in showrooms priced from $48,480 to $55,940.
