--- title: "2026 Honda Passport revealed: 5 things you need to know" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2024/11/2026-honda-passport-revealed-5-things-you-need-to-know/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Tim Esterdahl" published: "2024-11-13T15:51:47+00:00" modified: "2026-08-19T16:32:22+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/03-2026-honda-passport-trailsport-copy.webp" --- # 2026 Honda Passport revealed: 5 things you need to know By Tim Esterdahl Published: 2024-11-13T15:51:47+00:00 Updated: 2026-08-19T16:32:22+00:00 ![Featured image]() Honda is stepping up its outdoor credibility with the all-new 2026 Passport and Passport TrailSport. Created under the “Born Wild” concept, the 2026 Passport lineup offers more off-road capabilities with a new design. To experience these adventurous SUVs up close, visit [car dealerships Cocoa FL]() for a detailed look. These dealerships provide an excellent opportunity to explore Honda’s latest innovations and take the Passport for a test drive. ## 2026 Honda Passport Trailsport gets more gear The 2026 Passport TrailSport is Honda’s most off-road capable SUV to date, designed for rough terrains and challenging trails. Equipped with off-road-tuned suspension, steel skid plates, and recovery hooks, the TrailSport’s enhancements reflect its purpose-built design. Its all-wheel-drive system has been refined to handle varied landscapes, ensuring stability and traction in adverse conditions. With its TrailWatch camera system, featuring tire path graphics and multiple exterior views, drivers can navigate tricky terrains with ease. The TrailSport model stands as a halo vehicle, embodying Honda’s TrailSport vision in a rugged and feature-rich package. ## ![16 2026 honda passport trailsport copy]()Upgraded V-6 engine Performance increases with the new 3.5-liter DOHC V-6 engine, delivering 285 horsepower and paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. That is five more horsepower and one extra gear more than the outgoing model. This new engine design, combined with Honda’s second-generation i-VTM4 torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system, offers 40% more rear torque capacity and a 30% quicker response. Seven drive modes, including Sport, Trail, and Tow, let drivers adapt to varied driving conditions. It will also offer up to 5,000 pounds of towing capacity allowing for small campers, small boats or other similarly sized items. ## **![24 2026 honda passport trailsport copy]()New interior with advanced tech** Inside, the Passport combines rugged functionality with modern luxury. The cabin offers enhanced legroom, a new digital driver display, and a larger 12.3-inch HD touchscreen. Google Built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto compatibility are standard, providing seamless connectivity and convenience. TrailSport models add off-road readouts for elevation, pitch, and roll, essential for adventurous drivers tackling rough terrains. Honda has expanded interior storage, up to 83.5 cubic feet of cargo space, including a two-tier door bin system, a massive console bin, and a cargo shelf that doubles as a sturdy outdoor table. ## **New exterior design** The Passport’s new exterior design embraces Honda’s “Born Wild” philosophy. It features wider tracks, flared fenders, and a “backpack” theme that aims to fuse form with functionality. Elements like the long hood, matte black roof, hidden exhaust tips, and LED taillights enhance its rugged appeal. TrailSport models distinguish themselves with bright orange recovery hooks, exclusive 18-inch wheels, and durable all-terrain tires, emphasizing their off-road identity. ## **Comprehensive safety features** The 2026 Honda Passport will get the Honda Sensing suite of driver-assistive technologies, now enhanced with a wide-view camera and radar for improved hazard detection. New additions include Traffic Jam Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, and updated Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow. The Passport’s passenger airbag features a pioneering three-chamber design, minimizing risks from angled collisions, while new driver and passenger knee airbags enhance front seat protection. The 2026 Honda Passport starts in the mid-$40,000 range, is built in Lincoln, Alabama and should be on sale soon. It will be offered in three trims: RTL, TrailSport and TrailSport Elite. ## **The bottom line** The 2026 Honda Passport features a variety of changes in hopes of making it stand out in the marketplace. It is still a unibody construction in a market where other manufacturers are embracing body-on-frame off-road performance. 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