What we know!

More capable off the pavement than ever before? You betcha! Considered the most rugged SUV to ever wear an “H” badge, the Passport and its reveal is nothing short of exciting. Larger in size and more spacious, the Passport is also more practical than previous models, with a 2.75-inch longer wheelbase and wheel tracks that are 13 inches wider up front and 15 inches at rear.

Thanks to new styling, the Passport is nearly as large as the Pilot, with its boxier shape allowing for more room within – 13 inches to be exact when measuring second-row legroom.

All Passports heading into the 2026 model year sit upon 18-inch wheels and 13-inch tires, although those buyers upgrading to either the TrailSport or TrailSport Elite trim levels get even more off-road capability. Both of those trims are presented with all-terrain tires, an off-road tuned suspension, red recovery hooks, skid plates, Honda’s second-gen i-VTM4 torque-vectoring all-wheel drive and cool off-road screen readouts. The TrailSport Elite also gets Honda’s TrailWatch camera system that shows tire path graphics to help drivers through extra treacherous terrain.

That’s not the end of the offerings! Honda also presents with the Passport a variety of additional accessories, including an aluminum front scuff plate, rock sliders with a stainless steel plate, modular lightweight load-carrying equipment, storage systems and more. There is even a stowable picnic table boasting a grippy surface and a topographic map design, made popular by the first-gen CR-V and offered now for the first time on the Passport.

This all-new model is powered by a 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6, which makes 285 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. It is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, and features Sport, Trail and Tow modes for optimized off-road driving. Not only is it off-road ready, but on-road handling is also something this vehicle is known for, with a revised variable steering ratio, a stiffer steering column and a stiffer torsion bar that serves to improve steering feel and response.

Within is all out spaciousness and comfort, with a look that is surprisingly similar to the new Pilot. The Passport gets the same standard 12.3-inch touchscreen and a 10.2-inch digital gauge

cluster. These are standard alongside the ever–popular Apple Car Play and Android Auto, with the Passport also boasting Google Built-In with voice assistant and a plethora of apps.

Cargo space is ample at up to 83.5 cubic feet with the second row folded, which is 5.8 cubic feet more than before. With the second row in place, occupants enjoy 44 cubic feet of space, an increase of 2.8 cubic feet. The materials within are also an upgrade the previous model, featuring attractive trim that traces the dash and doors. Leather-trimmed seats are standard on the entry-level Passport, but the rest feature synthetic leather.

Presented in three trim levels, the RTL, TrailSport and TrailSport Elite, the Passport features a variety of standard features with each, including a power-operated liftgate, a wireless charging pad, a Wi-Fi hotspot and an improved suite of driver assists. To that end, adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist have realized updates and, along with the addition of traffic-sign recognition, the blind-spot monitor has a longer range.

Attractive through and through, the two TrailSport models are sleek and noticeable, distinguished by amber daytime running lights and orange-painted front two hooks. These trim levels ride upon the blockier General Grabber A/T Sport all-terrain tires, sized at 31 inches tall, over an inch larger than the previous TrailSport’s.

The TrailSport Elite boasts unique wheels and glossy black exterior trim, as well as more upscale materials within. Also standard at this higher level is the new TrailWatch camera, which allows for four different angles and shows the path of the front wheels. It also automatically turns on at speeds up to 15 mph, as well as comes with a 12-speaker Bose sound system.

Two exclusive paint colors are also to be had with these higher trim levels, including the eye-catching Ash Green Metallic and Sunset Orange.

Expected to be quite capable and tougher on the off-road treks than ever before, the 2026 Passport, with a trailer hitch that allows drivers to tow up to 5,000 pounds, is poised to go on sale early next year and with a starting price tag in the mid-$40,000 range.

Set to help both drivers and passengers explore even the toughest terrain and engineered for adventure in mind, with all models presented with 8.3 inches of ground clearance, Honda’s two-row midsize Passport clearly benefits from numerous changes. Entering its fourth generation bigger and boxier than before, the Passport is redesigned, larger and more capable than ever.

Attractive, accomplished and chock full of clever design touches, the Honda Passport has it all. Riding on the same platform that underpins the Pilot and the Ridgeline, but featuring numerous enhancements, the Passport for 2026 is your next best choice. Hello handsome! Reserve yours today!