2026 Honda Passport: What’s New?

The 2026 Honda Passport is a completely reimagined midsize SUV. It combines rugged design, revved-up performance, and the latest tech in one fantastic-looking package. If you’re seeking a new SUV for your family or adventures, this new model is for you. It offers both comfort and off-road capability. In this guide, our team at Parkway Honda will explore the 2026 model in detail to help you decide if it’s right for you.

2026 Honda Passport Trim Levels

The 2026 Passport lineup includes the RTL, TrailSport, and TrailSport Elite trims. The TrailSport models are designed for off-road enthusiasts. They feature steel skid plates, all-terrain tires, and bright orange recovery hooks. The TrailSport Elite adds a TrailWatch camera system and a Bose premium audio system for a high-tech adventure experience. Honda also offers each model in a couple of different configurations, including a trim that has extra towing features and another with darkened exterior elements.

Design and Exterior Improvements

The 2026 Honda Passport comes with a range of exciting updates. Honda updated the exterior with new fender flares, a rugged front fascia, and sleek headlamps. A bolder C-pillar and bigger roof rails give it an edge. It also has a longer wheelbase and a wider track, and you’ll get a ground clearance of 8.3 inches.

2026 Honda Passport Interior Features and Comfort

The Passport offers a spacious cabin. There is more rear-seat legroom and increased cargo room, thanks to the longer wheelbase. The Honda Passport interior also has premium amenities, including heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a heated windshield. Even the base-level RTL comes with leather-trimmed upholstery and a power tailgate. The Passport provides plenty of cargo space, with up to 104.6 cubic feet available behind the first row.

The TrailSport upgrades the seats to durable synthetic leather and all-season mats and adds a standard panoramic sunroof to bring more light into the cabin. The TrailSport Elite adds perforated leather seating, a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, rear climate controls, rear door shades, and more.

Innovative Technology Features

The Passport comes with all the latest tech. It features a standard 12.3-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a 10.2-inch instrument panel. A Wi-Fi hotspot and a wireless smartphone charging pad are also standard. You’ll also get three years of unlimited data for in-vehicle Google apps. Base models have USB-C ports in the front and rear of the center console. TrailSport models add a 115-volt power outlet for the second row and cargo area.

Performance and Efficiency

The 2026 Passport is powered by a more potent 3.5-liter V-6 engine. It produces 285 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. This engine pairs with a new 10-speed automatic transmission and Honda’s advanced i-VTM4 all-wheel-drive system. The Passport also features seven drive modes, including Normal, Sport, Econ, Sand, Snow, Tow, and Trail. All of this makes the Passport an excellent choice whether you need it for daily driving or off-road adventures.

The maximum towing capacity has not changed for 2026. The new Honda Passport can still tow a maximum of 5,000 pounds. When compared to competitors of its class, it holds its own. It outperforms the Hyundai SANTA FE’s 3500-pound capacity and even the Chevrolet Blazer with its 4500-pound limit. The TrailSport models come with a standard trailer hitch with a seven-pin connector.

The Passport’s fuel economy comes in at 19 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway, which is marginally better than last year. The TrailSport trims are slightly less efficient at 18 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway.

2026 Honda Passport Safety Features

The 2026 Honda Passport, like all new Hondas, comes with Honda Sensing. This suite of safety features includes standard automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and rear cross-traffic alert. Automatic high-beam headlamps are also standard.

Pricing and Value

The base RTL trim starts at $44,750. If you choose the TrailSport, it begins at $48,450. At the top of the range, the TrailSport Elite starts at $52,450.

Honda’s warranty also adds value. The Passport comes with a limited warranty for three years, or 36,000 miles, and a powertrain warranty for five years, or 60,000 miles. Scheduled maintenance is free for the first year or 12,000 miles.

Visit Parkway Honda Today

The 2026 Honda Passport is for you if you’re looking for a capable SUV that features comfort and innovation. With its powerful V-6 engine, advanced all-wheel-drive system, and premium interior upgrades, this SUV is ready to take on any adventure. Contact Parkway Honda in Dover, Ohio, today to learn more about the new Passport, schedule a test-drive, and explore your purchasing options. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to assist you. Take the first step towards your next adventure by visiting us today.