2026 Honda Passport Press Kit

April 1, 2025

Overview

The all-new 2026 Honda Passport is the ultimate Honda adventure SUV, offering true rugged design, authentic off-road capability and next-level versatility, together with exceptional on-road performance. The new Passport TrailSport is the most off-road capable Honda SUV ever, with standard rugged features, including off-road tuned suspension, expanded all-wheel drive system capabilities, robust steel skid plates, bright orange heavy-duty recovery points, specially engineered all-terrain tires and more to get weekend adventurers even farther down the trail or up the mountain.

The next-generation Passport is available in three very well-equipped and capable trim levels: RTL, TrailSport and the top-of-the-line TrailSport Elite. The Ohio-based Passport development team started with the grand concept of "Born Wild," an aspirational value that set the rugged attitude and adventure capabilities Passport delivers.

From there, the Honda styling team in California completely reimagined Passport around a bold backpack design theme that fuses form and function with a more robust C-pillar and stronger roof rails connecting to its blacked-out cargo bay with segment-leading functionality. The design direction helped create the mindset needed for a vehicle that would resonate with active outdoor lifestyle customers.

Passport is brawny and broad shouldered, with an all-new look that enhances its superior rugged capabilities. For more adventurous off-roading, Passport has increased ground clearance and a shorter front overhang that provides an increased approach angle. At the rear, hidden exhaust tips are protected on the trail.

The new Passport front end is strong and powerful, with a bold grille, long hood and aggressive hood scoop. A new LED DRL signature includes distinctive amber lighting for TrailSport models. The design is tough and aspirational with an increased dash-to-axle ratio and "PASSPORT" proudly stamped both in the front fascia and in the steel tailgate. Flared fenders, wider tracks and 18-inch wheels with 31-inch tires accentuate its powerful stance.

Built* exclusively at the Honda Alabama Auto Plant, every 2026 Passport features a new more powerful 285 hp (SAE net @ 6,100 rpm) DOHC 3.5-liter V6 engine, paired with the model's first 10-speed automatic transmission. Refined and responsive, the new high-strength automatic transmission has been tuned exclusively for Passport. This is also the first Passport to get the second generation of the Honda torque vectoring i-VTM4™ all-wheel drive system, which features a stronger rear drive unit with 40% more torque capacity and 30% faster response, optimizing traction in all driving scenarios, especially slick and off-road conditions.

^{*using domestic and globally-sourced parts.}

The new Passport interior is also ready for adventure with best-in-class rear seat legroom and cargo space. With up to 83.8 cu.-ft.¹ behind the first row (+6.1 cu.-ft.), Passport can accommodate two full-size adult mountain bikes with their front wheels removed.

Passport now features more tech than ever before. In addition to a new 10.2-inch digital driver instrumentation display, there's a 54% larger touchscreen (12.3 inch) with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™ compatibility and Google built-in, all standard. New front Body Stabilizing Seats help reduce fatigue on long adventure drives for best-in-class comfort.

To take the rugged capability and appearance of Passport even further, Honda engineers have created the broadest line of genuine Honda accessories ever, including a variety of wheels, an aluminum front scuff plate and robust rock sliders with a stainless-steel plate. An extensive new line of available cargo accessories with an overlanding focus includes a cargo roof platform, MOLLE (modular light-weight load-carrying equipment) storage systems and a clever cargo shelf that transforms into a sturdy adventure-ready picnic table large enough to seat four.

Based on the longstanding Honda "Safety for Everyone" approach, a commitment to advance safety for everyone sharing the road, the next-generation Passport is a safety performance leader in the midsize SUV class with advanced active and passive safety technology standard on all models. These 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.

Exterior Design

Key Exterior Features

Rugged exterior design is brawny and broad shouldered
Unique backpack design theme fuses form and function
Wheelbase increased 2.7 inches; overall length and width are up 2.4 and 0.8 inches, respectively
Flared fenders covering trail-ready 18-inch wheels with 31-inch tires for a stronger, more aggressive stance
Pulled back A-pillars and longer hood for strong SUV proportions
Strong, powerful front end with bold grille and hood scoop
Distinctive standard LED headlights and taillights
All-terrain tires communicate and deliver maximum off-road performance without sacrificing on-road dynamics (TrailSport and TrailSport Elite)
Extensive post-production option packages and rugged accessories available

Rugged Design
Designed in the Honda Design Studio in Los Angeles, Passport features all-new bodywork conceived around a bold backpack design theme. Brawny and broad shouldered, the aggressive new design further advances the rugged design direction of Honda light trucks and enhances the superior rugged capabilities of Passport.

The 2026 Passport is nearly an inch wider with aggressively flared fenders covering trail-ready 18-inch wheels and tires for a stronger, more aggressive stance. A 2.7 inch-longer wheelbase, pulled back A-pillars and long hood create a longer dash-to-axle ratio for a sportier profile. To support more adventurous off-roading, Passport has increased ground clearance and a shorter (1.4 inches) front overhang that provides an increased approach angle. At the rear, hidden exhaust tips are protected on the trail.

Its new bold backpack design theme gives the new Passport a more robust C-pillar, stronger roof rails connecting to its blacked-out cargo bay with segment-leading functionality. The unique matte black finish of the rear roof section – a key component of the backpack design theme – enables owners to lean skis, fishing poles and other adventure equipment against Passport without risk of surface damage.

The new front end is strong and powerful with a bold grille, long hood and aggressive hood scoop. A new LED DRL signature includes white lighting for RTL and distinctive amber lighting for TrailSport models. The rugged design is tough and aspirational with "PASSPORT" proudly stamped both in the front fascia and in the steel tailgate. New LED taillights and a sleek roof spoiler help make the next-generation Passport instantly recognizable from the rear.

For a clean, upscale look, the windshield wipers reside under the hood line when not in use.

Another thoughtful off-road touch is the placement of the antenna, now integrated into the passenger side cargo window glass of Passport, replacing the more traditional "shark fin"-style roof antenna. This placement virtually eliminates the possibility of damage to the antenna during trail driving or when loading and unloading equipment and gear from the available cargo roof platform.

Distinct Features Distinguish Each Trim
Each grade features distinct exterior design details to complement the rugged SUV proportions of Passport. The new Passport RTL features black trim and grille, white DRLs, matte black rocker trim and roof spoiler and a silver skid garnish front and rear. Gloss Shark Gray 18-inch wheels and all-season tires (265/60R18) are standard.

The Passport TrailSport and the first-ever TrailSport Elite add even more rugged design and exclusive off-road hardware, including gloss black grille and exterior trim, signature amber DRL, metallic silver front and rear skid garnishes and TrailSport badges. LED fog lights are standard and mounted higher in the front fascia for additional protection on the trail.

For the first time ever on a Honda light truck, Passport TrailSport models are equipped with heavy-duty front and rear recovery points, capable of supporting twice the weight of Passport. The new, cast-iron orange front recovery points are powder coated to resist corrosion and engineered to break away in the event of a front collision. This patented design is a world's first and helps enable the Passport to target top of class safety ratings.

The rear trailer hitch with 7-pin connector, standard on all TrailSport models, integrates two rear recovery points and helps protect the rear fascia from off-road damage.

Passport TrailSport and TrailSport Elite also feature unique 18-inch wheels carefully designed with sunken valve stems to protect them from trail damage. Passport TrailSport is fitted with unique 18-inch matte Shark Gray wheels, while TrailSport Elite gets machine-finished 18-inch wheels with gloss black lug nuts.

Both TrailSport models also come standard with the largest tires ever fitted to a Honda SUV – new 275/60R18 General Grabber all-terrain tires. Co-developed exclusively with General Tire for the new Passport TrailSport, the tires feature a squared off sidewall and tough side lugs.

More information on TrailSport is provided on page 24.

Active Shutter Grille System
Included on all Passport trims, an Active Shutter Grille system, located in the mid grille opening, reduces aerodynamic drag – especially at cruising speeds – contributing directly to improved fuel efficiency. The system uses an electric actuator controlled by a processor that monitors ambient air temperature, the climate control setting, and the temperature of the engine coolant and automatic transmission fluid. Depending on these factors, the system either opens or closes four shutters simultaneously to control the amount of air flowing through the radiator and the air conditioning condenser.

The system is designed to keep the shutters closed as much as possible to minimize aerodynamic drag, even in city driving, remaining closed until the vehicle's regular operating temperature is reached. This also benefits fuel economy as it keeps the engine and associated systems within their most efficient temperature range.

Eight Eye-Catching Colors
Passport is available in eight eye-catching exterior paint colors that highlight its rugged design and adventurous spirit, including two all-new colors that are exclusive to TrailSport models: Sunset Orange and Ash Green Metallic. Crystal Black Pearl, Modern Steel Metallic, Sonic Gray Pearl, Platinum White Pearl, Obsidian Blue Pearl and Radiant Red Metallic are available on all trims.

Interior Design and Package

Key Interior Features

Modern and more spacious adventure-ready cabin
Best-in-class rear seat legroom
High-quality materials and switchgear for a premium experience
Front Body Stabilizing Seats reduce fatigue
Class-leading cargo space with increased underfloor storage

Larger, More Spacious Cabin
The all-new cabin of the Honda Passport is ready for both the adventures of daily life and the rigors of rugged weekend escapes. The new interior is modern, clean and uncluttered, with a simple and intuitive layout, high-quality switchgear and more premium materials. Passport is also more comfortable and spacious than ever, with class-leading rear seat legroom (+1.4 inches), storage and cargo space.

A clean, uncluttered instrument panel top reduces windshield reflections and improves outward visibility. High quality materials are used throughout the interior, especially on touchpoints, with close attention paid to the operation of all switchgear and controls, including the click and heft of knobs, stalks and switches. The metallic finish on components such as the climate control knobs provides a premium feel and new seat fabrics are both upscale and durable.

There are also more accessible LATCH anchors that make it easier to quickly and properly install front and rear facing child seats.

Comfortable Body Stabilizing Seats
Passport features all-new front Body Stabilizing Seats, which firmly hold the body, reduce fatigue and enhance comfort, especially on long drives. This new front seat design uses multiple internal structures to provide improved support across the entire body, including a resin mat that supports the area from the pelvis to the lumbar spine for a more stable and solid seating feel. Forward and lateral pelvic tilt are reduced by the new curve of the seat bottom.

An inner frame on the seat bottom stabilizes the hip to reduce movement and posture changes during the various G forces the user may experience while driving. The seat also centers the upper body over the pelvis, helping to stabilize the upper arms and the eyesight of the driver, making it easier to drive.

Expanded Cabin Storage
The new Passport offers expanded interior storage, including a massive console bin that can fit a full-size tablet. A clever passenger-side instrument panel shelf is ideal for sunglasses, earbuds and other small items and an improved storage tray ahead of the shifter is large enough to accommodate two large smartphones side-by side. Keeping with the rugged design of Passport, a unique topographic map design lines the front storage bins on TrailSport models.

There are 10 large-volume cupholders throughout the interior, including six that fit wide, 32-oz. Nalgene or Hydroflask bottles.

Expansive Storage and Versatile Cargo Capability
The 2026 Passport has best-in-class cargo volume with up to 83.8 cu.-ft.¹ behind the first row (+6.1 cu.-ft.), and up to 44.0 cu.-ft.¹ (+2.8 cu.-ft.) behind the second row. The new wider cargo area can now hold full-size golf bags laid sideways across the cargo floor or a large stroller. With its rear seats folded flat, Passport can accommodate two full-size adult mountain bikes with their front wheels removed.

Behind the second row of seating, an underfloor storage area provides up to 0.6 cu. ft. of additional storage space, perfect for occasionally used items or other belongings to be kept out of view. Multiple side compartments are designed to handle large items like gallon jugs of water. Every 2026 Passport features a standard power tailgate.

Distinctive Features Mark the Interior Design of Each Trim
Each Passport grade features fine craftsmanship and unique interior touches.

Passport RTL comes standard with heated front seats, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with memory, a 4-way power adjustable passenger seat, leather seat inserts, contrast stitching and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The TrailSport cabin stands out with comfortable, easy to clean synthetic leather upholstery and a sliding panoramic sunroof. Exclusive orange contrast stitching and head restraints embroidered with the TrailSport logo align to the rugged design direction. All-season floor mats add function and durability, protecting the carpet from snow, mud and debris. Power folding mirrors and a heated windshield are standard.

The top-of-the-line TrailSport Elite adds rear door smart entry, perforated leather seating with piping, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, rear climate controls, rear door shades, expanded ambient lighting, carpeted floor mats, plus a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system custom-engineered for the new interior.

More information on TrailSport and TrailSport Elite provided on page 24.

HMI and Technology

Key HMI and Technology Features

All-new 10.2-inch all-digital LCD instrument display is standard
Standard 12.3-inch color touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, Google built-in and 5G Wi-Fi hotspot capability
Standard Qi-compatible wireless charging
Bose premium sound system (TrailSport Elite)
Multi-view camera system (TrailSport Elite)
Expanded HondaLink™ services include geotracking, stolen vehicle recovery

Standard Digital Instrumentation
Intuitive easy-to-use technology has been smartly integrated into the new modern cabin of Passport, including a digital instrument display, standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility and a significantly larger touchscreen.

A 10.2-inch customizable digital instrument display is standard, featuring user-selectable functions such as Honda Sensing® settings, vehicle information and more. The left side of the screen is dedicated to audio and telephone information, which the driver can select using the left-side steering wheel controls. The right side is dedicated to driving-related information such as trip odometer and fuel level readout.

Vehicle functions, like speed and engine RPM can be viewed in round or bar displays depending on driver preference. A minimal look is also available that eliminates the speedometer and tachometer while leaving the advanced driver assistance system contents and current speed in the center of the screen.

TrailSport and TrailSport Elite add new elevation, pitch and roll off-road readouts that increase driver confidence on tough trails.

Larger Touchscreen
Every new Passport comes standard with a 12.3-inch touchscreen that is 54% larger, with the latest HMI software for lag-free performance. The largest ever Honda touchscreen features a physical volume knob, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, Google built-in and 5G Wi-Fi hotspot capability.

Powered by a faster processor for lag-free performance, the new 12.3-inch system also features a simplified navigation structure with fewer embedded menus. Designed with simplicity in mind, the system offers three user-defined, easily programmable shortcuts on the left side of the screen. A lip at the bottom of the touchscreen makes it easier to use by providing a stable surface as a finger rest.

Passport RTL and TrailSport feature a 9-speaker audio system with additional tweeters—one in each rear door.

Google built-in
The first integration of Google built-in in Passport includes apps like Google Assistant, Google Maps and more on Google Play with the latest apps and services for a helpful, personalized and connected driving experience with a complimentary 3-year unlimited data plan. Seamless integration of navigation and live traffic updates are all offered through Google built-in.

Google Cloud's Speech-to-Text service is also included for incredibly accurate automatic speech recognition for in-vehicle voice-control of vehicle functions such as climate control functions. Users can simply say "Hey Google," or press the voice control button on the steering wheel to get started. Voice assistant also enables users to set their destination in Google Maps without taking their eyes off the road. The route map can then be displayed in the instrument cluster.

Google Assistant capability includes the voice operation of media apps and vehicle functions such as the air-conditioning system, as well as smartphone functions such as texting and making a call. Google Play enables users to download various third-party apps such as music, podcasts and audiobooks.

Concert-Quality Bose Premium Audio
Passport TrailSport Elite comes equipped with a Bose premium sound system, the first use of a branded audio system in Passport. The new 12-speaker system was custom engineered precisely for the new Passport interior. Bose audio engineers worked closely with Honda to develop the sound system with advanced components and technologies, integrating it early in the vehicle design process to achieve optimal performance.

Crisp sound is delivered through 12 high-performance Bose speakers, strategically placed throughout the cabin for exceptional music reproduction across all frequencies, low to high. With Bose Centerpoint technology, SurroundStage digital signal processing and a new, larger 16.4-liter capacity (+.07 liter) subwoofer box, the new system places all occupants in the middle of the music, regardless of their seating position, with a clear listening experience.

Helping to preserve the quality of the listening experience, Dynamic Speed Compensation technology automatically adjusts volume and tone based on vehicle speed, reducing the need for drivers to manually adjust settings while on the road.

Expanded Device Charging
A large multi-use tray ahead of the shifter includes a Qi-compatible 15W wireless smartphone charger. At both the front and rear of the center console are a pair of standard 60W 3.0A USB-C ports that can charge personal electronic devices, including a laptop. TrailSport models feature 115-volt power outlets in the center console and another conveniently located in the cargo area.

Rearview Camera and Available Multi-View Camera System
A wide-angle rearview camera is standard on the 2026 Passport. Its enlarged wide-view format significantly expands the driver's rearward visibility when the camera is in use, increasing convenience and peace of mind. A rearview camera washer feature is standard and activated using the rear window washer switch on the wiper stalk.

On TrailSport Elite, four exterior cameras provide a 360-degree view of the space immediately around the vehicle through the central display. A front camera washer is also included and activated using the front windshield washer switch on the wiper stalk. A camera button conveniently located on the end of the windshield wiper stalk changes camera views.

HondaLink® Cloud-Based Services
The 2026 Passport features a new and advanced generation of the cloud-based HondaLink® connected car system. HondaLink® is designed to keep Passport owners informed and connected while on the go. Through the HondaLink® mobile app, owners have access to features and capabilities that include remote locking/unlocking and remote engine start, vehicle's last parked location, stolen vehicle locator, remote diagnostics, geo-fencing, speed alert and more.

Additionally, Passport owners can use the HondaLink® Skill for Alexa inside the home for remote voice control of vehicle functions such as remote start, locking and unlocking the doors, and more.

This subscription-based system allows Passport owners to access a range of features and functionality, including:

Remote engine start with status
Remote door lock/unlock with status
Remote "Find My Car"
Remote stolen vehicle tracking
Remote fuel and range status
Remote Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) status
Speed alert
Geofencing

Powertrain

Key Powertrain Features – All Standard

All-new DOHC 3.5-liter V6 engine – the most powerful Honda V6 ever offered in the U.S. market
Responsive 10-speed automatic transmission tuned exclusively for Passport
New second-generation torque vectoring i-VTM4™ all-wheel drive system
New Trail mode and Sand mode enhance off-road capabilities
New Tow mode improves towing experience
Robust 5,000-pound towing capability
Passport-first Hill Descent Control

More Power and Refinement
The 2026 Honda Passport is one of the most powerful SUVs in its class with an all-new 24-valve DOHC 3.5-liter V6 engine featuring a new direct injection system. Built* in the engine facility at the company's auto plant in Lincoln, Alabama, this is the most powerful Honda V6 ever offered in the U.S. market, producing 285 horsepower (SAE net @ 6,100 rpm) and 262 lb.-ft. of torque (SAE net @ 5,000 rpm).

*using domestic and globally-sourced parts

The all-aluminum V6 features a unique block and low-profile cylinder heads with high-tumble ports and a narrow 35-degree valve angle for better combustion. The low-profile design of the new DOHC cylinder heads also allowed a more compact rocker arm and hydraulic lash adjuster design.

Honda engineers also did away with separate cam bearing caps, instead incorporating the caps directly into the valve cover itself. The result is a 30 mm reduction in overall cylinder head height. The new design also reduces the number of parts.

New Engine Block and Crankshaft
With its 60-degree V-angle, the new 3.5-liter V6 engine is inherently smooth and has compact overall dimensions that allow efficient packaging within the vehicle. The V6 has a lightweight die-cast aluminum alloy block with cast-in-place iron cylinder liners. Made with a centrifugal spin-casting process, the thin-wall liners are high in strength and low in porosity. The block incorporates a deep-skirt design with four bolts per bearing cap for rigid crankshaft support, minimizing noise and vibration. A high-strength steel crankshaft is used for high rigidity with minimum weight.

A cooling control spacer positioned in the water jacket surrounding the cylinders helps control warm-up and cylinder liner operating temperatures to reduce friction. Plateau honing of the cylinder lining further reduces friction between the piston skirts and the cylinder walls by creating a smooth surface. The 2-stage machining uses two grinding processes instead of the more conventional single-stage honing process. Plateau honing also enhances the long-term wear characteristics of the engine.

New Pistons
New shallow dish pistons help maintain stable combustion and contribute to efficiency. The lightweight pistons have a carefully optimized skirt design to minimize reciprocating weight, which reduces vibration and increases operating efficiency. Chrome-nitrided piston rings also help reduce friction for greater operating efficiency.

New Cylinder Heads and Valvetrain
The engine's DOHC 4-valve per cylinder heads use a uniquely compact, low-profile design, with belt-driven double overhead camshafts and automatic tensioners. Made of low-pressure cast, low-porosity aluminum, each cylinder head incorporates a "tumble port" design that improves combustion efficiency by creating a more homogeneous fuel-air mixture.

New Direct-Injection System
The DOHC V6 engine features a new higher-pressure multistage direct-injection system that enables improved emissions performance, along with high fuel efficiency. A compact, high-pressure, direct-injection pump allows high fuel flow, while variable pressure control optimizes injector operation.

New multi-hole injectors deliver fuel directly into each cylinder at 30 MPa of fuel pressure (up from 20 MPa) for more efficient combustion without loss of power or torque.

Variable Cylinder Management™
Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM™) maximizes fuel efficiency and reduces emissions. VCM™ operates the engine with three cylinders in low-demand situations, switching seamlessly to six-cylinder operation when more power is needed. To prevent pumping losses, the engine computer closes the valves on the inactive cylinders.

The SOHC 3.5-liter engine used in the previous Passport accomplished this with VTEC®, which locked the rocker arms activating the valves together to prevent the valves from opening when VCM™ is active. To achieve the low profile of the new DOHC cylinder heads, this arrangement has been replaced with a more compact rocker arm and hydraulic lash adjuster design.

When all six cylinders are in use, a pin in the valve lifter assembly is held in place with oil pressure. When VCM™ is activated under light cruise, the engine's Electronic Control Unit (ECU) changes the oil flow path, allowing the pin to slide out of the lifter, creating a gap that prevents the valve from opening. When the ECU determines all six cylinders are needed, the system readjusts, sliding the pin back in place and reactivating the valves for full power.

Improved Cooling Performance
The engine's cooling performance is improved by a new, larger radiator providing a 14% improvement in heat dissipation, and bigger fans and motors that increase airflow by 16%.

Active Noise Cancellation™
Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) reduces unwanted noise, especially during the engine's VCM™ cylinder deactivation mode. The ANC system also incorporates Active Sound Control (ASC), which enhances the vehicle's natural engine, intake and exhaust sound inside the cabin using the audio system speakers.

Responsive 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
The performance of Passport is further enhanced by the model's first 10-speed automatic transmission. Paddle shifters are standard for manual control, making Passport more fun-to-drive.

Tuned exclusively for Passport, the in-house developed 10-speed automatic transmission is refined and responsive. Compared with the previous 9-speed automatic, the 10-speed maximizes performance and fuel efficiency with a 3.3% wider overall ratio range with a 9% lower (numerically higher) first gear, for optimal gear selection and an improved launch. The 10-speed automatic also features faster and smoother shifts with rapid four-gear downshifts for quick passing power.

Coupled with the improved 10-speed automatic is an all-new torque converter design that incorporates a pendulum damper, a first for a Honda V6 engine. The pendulum damper works by counteracting engine torsional vibrations for a particular tuned frequency. The pendulum, in combination with the traditional spring damper, allows maximized smoothness and efficiency in all conditions.

Second-Generation Torque Vectoring i-VTM4™ All-Wheel Drive
For the first time, Passport features the second generation of the award-winning Honda torque vectoring i-VTM4™ all-wheel drive system. Standard on all Passport trims, the new and more capable i-VTM4™ system features a stronger rear drive unit that can handle 40% more torque (3,000 Nm) and provides 30% faster response, optimizing traction in all driving scenarios, especially slick conditions and off-road.

The new lightweight rear drive unit utilizes an electric motor that powers a pair of hydraulic pumps – one for each clutch pack. A pair of linear solenoids controlled by the i-VTM4™ ECU selectively sends pressure to the clutch packs, which in turn control the amount of power sent to each rear wheel, optimizing cornering grip and line traceability.

The i-VTM4™ system progressively distributes optimum torque not only between the front and rear axles, but also between the left and right rear wheels for more precise and exhilarating handling response across a wide variety of road conditions. Up to 70% of the engine's torque can be sent to the rear axle, and 100% of that torque can be distributed to either the left or right rear wheel.

When cornering, i-VTM4™ distributes more torque to the outside rear wheel, creating a yaw moment to help turn the vehicle through corners – making for more accurate turns, reducing understeer and improving controllability.

New Drive Modes
Seven selectable drive modes are standard on Passport and optimize the driving experience for various conditions: Normal, Econ, Snow, Sand, plus new Sport, Trail and Tow modes.

New Sport mode

More aggressive throttle response
Adjusted shift maps for increased acceleration
Increased steering effort build
Specific AWD torque transfer calibrations

New Tow mode

Steering settings adjusted to maintain steering feeling while towing
Adjusted shift maps optimized for towing
All-wheel drive system calibrated to maximize available traction on boat ramps and steep surfaces
Rear parking sensors suppressed, low-speed automatic emergency braking deactivated.
Engine variable-cylinder management adapted for towing

New Trail mode

Reduced throttle response calibrated for low-speed trails and obstacles
All-wheel drive and braking systems designed to aid forward progress when only two tires have traction
Allowable tire slip threshold increases
Off-road information displays for roll, pitch and elevation (TrailSport and TrailSport Elite)
TrailWatch camera system with new tire path graphics (TrailSport Elite)

Normal mode

Intelligently balanced between fuel efficiency and fun driving performance
Provides balanced driving, environmental performance and comfort
Settings are retained as base condition if not adjusted in each mode
Normal Mode is default at each ignition-on cycle with exception of ECON Mode

ECON mode

Designed to promote fuel-efficient driving
Changes the pedal input/throttle opening ratio to prioritize fuel efficiency, even if the driver operates the acceleration pedal relatively aggressively
Air conditioning set to a more efficient cycle

Snow mode

Maximizes available traction in slippery conditions
Softens throttle response
Adjusts the transmission (2nd-gear start) and all-wheel drive to suit low-traction environments
Idle stop disabled and engine braking increased

Sand mode

Quicker throttle response
Allows more wheel slip to maintain momentum
Delayed upshifts to maximize wheel torque
Adjusts the transmission and all-wheel drive torque bias to suit low-traction environments

Stout Towing Capability
Passport can tow as much as 5,000 pounds, which is more than enough for most boats, campers or "toy" trailers that serve as the key to adventure for most customers. A trailer hitch is now standard on Passport TrailSport and TrailSport Elite, and a standard Tow mode further optimizes the towing capability of Passport.

A dealer-installed accessory transmission cooler is no longer required for Passport to reach this maximum towing capability.

New Standard Hill Descent Control
For the first time, Hill Descent Control is now standard on every Passport. The system increases off-road capability with more control on steep, slippery declines of 7% or more.

With the press of a button on the center console, the driver can select a speed between 2 and 12 mph while using the brake or gas pedal. Once the pedal is released, Passport will maintain the set speed, allowing the driver to concentrate on steering for as long as Hill Descent Control is active. Hill Descent Control will remain active until the system is shut off or the speed exceeds 12 mph.

Fuel Economy (MPG) Ratings

2026 Passport EPA Fuel Economy Ratings – City/Hwy/Combined²
Trim (AWD standard)	EPA Mileage Rating City/Hwy/Comb
RTL (includes RTL Towing and Blackout trims)	19 / 25 / 21
TrailSport (includes TrailSport Blackout trim)	18 / 23 / 20
TrailSport Elite (includes TrailSport Elite Blackout trim)	18 / 23 / 20

Body and Chassis

Key Body and Chassis Features

Stiffest Passport body structure ever
All-new chassis with precise handling and comfortable ride
Class-leading combination of off-road capability and on-road dynamics
2.7-inch longer wheelbase for smoother ride
1.3-inch wider front and 1.5-inch wider rear tracks improve stability
Quieter cabin with less engine, wind and road noise
New front suspension mounted on lightweight rigid subframe improves dynamics
All-new rear multilink suspension and subframe improves performance on and off road
New electric power steering system delivers improved steering feel
Larger front and rear disc brakes with new electric brake booster improve braking performance

More Rigid Body Structure
A more engaging driving experience was created through an all-new chassis and the stiffest Passport body structure ever. The extremely rigid platform was engineered from the very beginning with TrailSport's desired off-road capabilities in mind, which also benefits the ride, handling and overall refinement of the entire Passport lineup with a 72% increase in front lateral rigidity and a 50% increase in rear torsion rigidity. The result is a class-leading combination of authentic off-road capability and engaging on-road dynamics.

Multiple material grades are used in the body construction of Passport to achieve excellent overall vehicle dynamics, optimized safety performance and noise reduction. Demonstrating the longstanding leadership of Honda in the application of high-strength steel, five different grades are used, including 8% high-strength, 28% advance high-strength, 11% hardened steel (+3%), and 19% ultra-high-strength steel (+6%). To save weight, aluminum is used for the front and rear bumper-reinforcement beams.

All-New Chassis
Based on the extremely rigid Honda light truck platform, the wheelbase of the new Passport is extended to 113.6 inches (+2.7 inches) for a smoother ride. Significantly wider tracks (+1.3 inches in front and +1.5 inches in the rear) improve stability.

Quieter Cabin
The 2026 Passport is more refined with a radically quieter cabin thanks to extensive and strategically placed body sealants, structural adhesives and other measures that reduce vibration and the transmission of engine, road and wind noise. These new measures include:

Acoustic spray foam – The application of acoustic spray foam provides extra sound insulation by blocking off hollow pillars.
Fender enclosure insulator – For the first time, Passport features foam fender enclosure insulators that reduce engine and tire noise for front row passengers by filling the cavity between the fender and outer side panel.
Melt sheet – High-density, sound-deadening "melt sheet" is used in key areas of the floor, including in the front footwells, beneath the front seats, in the second-row footwell and under the second-row seats.
Sound insulation – Sound-deadening material is applied under the floors and hood, in the dashboard, in the ceiling and doors, and inside the front and rear wheel wells.
Thicker undercover – All Passport models receive a thicker undercover (underneath the vehicle), up from 1.5 mm plastic to 2.4 mm on RTL and TrailSport. The undercover on TrailSport Elite is 4.0 mm textile.
Thicker carpet – All Passport models receive denser floor carpeting for additional sound deadening, up from 1,400 grams per square meter (gsm) to 4,800 gsm.
Thicker cargo insulator – Up from 800 gsm to 2,000 gsm.
Glass – All new Passport models feature an acoustic laminate glass windshield. Also, the thickness of rear quarter window and tailgate glass has been increased from 3.1 mm to 4.0 mm. Acoustic front door glass on TrailSport Elite.
A-pillar and cowl insulator – 300 gsm on TrailSport Elite
Headliner insulator – 300 gsm on TrailSport Elite
Front and rear door insulator – 300 gsm on TrailSport Elite

All-New Front and Rear Suspension
New MacPherson struts in front and an all-new rear multilink suspension make Passport more confident and enjoyable to drive, providing agile and precise handling while simultaneously improving ride quality. Roll stiffness is increased 6% for improved response and ride comfort.

To further improve dynamics, the front suspension's lateral stiffness has been increased 7%, while its longitudinal stiffness is up 6%. For additional stability, rear lateral suspension stiffness has been increased 21% and longitudinal stiffness is up 47%.

Passport TrailSport and TrailSport Elite are equipped with an off-road tuned suspension that includes unique spring rates, damper valve tuning and stabilizer bars for optimized articulation and off-road ride comfort.

Up front, a new rigid-mounted subframe supports forged-aluminum lower control arms, hydraulic bushings, coil springs and a new stabilizer bar. Replacing the previous floating-type subframe, the new front subframe translates steering inputs to the tires with greater fidelity.

A new multi-link rear suspension also improves stability and response to give Passport confident handling and ride compliance significantly above the previous generation.

The new multi-link system uses one cast-iron control arm, three steel control arms and an aluminum knuckle to minimize unsprung weight and optimize component stiffness. The handling of Passport is also sharpened by increasing the rigidity of the rear suspension mounting points and optimizing the geometry and compliance of the all-new suspension.

The new rear suspension system also separates the rear suspension springs from the dampers. This helps improve packaging and allows for a lower cargo floor that contributes to an improvement in cargo capacity.

New Variable-Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering
The confidence-inspiring dynamics of Passport are enhanced by a new belt-driven electric power steering (EPS) system that uses a high-output electric motor to increase the torque available for steering assist. This high capacity allows even faster steering response – and less input from the driver – than in the previous-generation Passport. The new EPS system's variable gear ratio system is designed to provide the most essential steering characteristics including:

Quicker response across the entire steering range (15.6:1 ratio)
On-center ratio quickened from 17.1:1 to 16.1:1
Agile low- and mid-speed maneuverability for city streets and parking
Driver confidence and security
Smooth, natural, direct and precise steering feel
High-speed stability and predictability for highway travel

The system's variable steering ratio is enabled by a steering rack with adjusted gear-tooth spacing, so the steering ratio is quickest directly on center for optimal handling agility, and slower as the steering wheel is turned further off center.

New Rigid Steering Column
Passport's improved steering feel and accuracy are assisted by a new, stiffer steering column. The 2026 Passport steering column uses a new highly rigid design with a one-piece aluminum mounting bracket, two radial bearings for smoother steering feel and maximum driver feedback.

Furthering these refinements is a new sportier steering wheel with a wider grip for a more natural, comfortable feel. To suit a wider range of driver sizes, the new steering column also features 25% greater tilt and 50% greater telescopic range.

Improved Brake System
Stopping power has increased with larger front brake rotors (from 12.6 inches to 13.8 inches, +9.4%) and larger calipers, and a new Electric Brake Booster (EBB). A reduced overall pedal stroke and 18% more heat capacity improve driver confidence in all driving situations and conditions, especially in emergency situations and on wet or snowy roads and trails.

All Passports are equipped with 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist for confident stops in a wide range of driving conditions.

Overall, the new brake system provides a comfortable and refined feel at low speeds, predictable and easy operation on the highway, a fun-to-drive feel on winding roads, and reassuring high-performance stopping in emergency situations.

Wheels and Tires
Passport RTL comes standard with 18-inch aluminum wheels with a unique 5-spoke design. Passport TrailSport and TrailSport Elite feature unique 18-inch aluminum wheels with sunken valve stems to protect them from trail damage.

RTL rolls on larger 265/60R18 all-season (M+S) tires while TrailSport and TrailSport Elite come standard with the largest tires ever fitted to a Honda SUV. The new General Grabber all-terrain tires sized 275/60R18 were co-developed exclusively with General Tire for the new Passport TrailSport with a squared off sidewall, tough side lugs and unique compound to be extremely capable in sand, mud, rocky terrain and snow, but still quiet and comfortable on the road.

TrailSport

Key TrailSport Features

Most capable Honda off-road SUV ever
Improved approach angle and ground clearance
Exclusive off-road tuned suspension
Standard all-terrain tires increase off-road grip and durability, without sacrificing on-road dynamics
Unique off-road wheels designed to avoid damage on the trail
Thick steel underbody skid plates
Strong front and rear recovery points
Standard tow hitch
Trail torque logic improves all-wheel drive system off-road capability
TrailWatch Camera system with four camera views and tire path graphics (TrailSport Elite)
Off-road information displays for roll, pitch and elevation
Heated windshield
110V outlet
Amber DRLs
Panoramic moonroof
Unique exterior and interior styling cues

Most Capable Off-Road Honda SUV Ever
With even more rugged design and exclusive off-road hardware, including a new trail torque logic off-road system and a new enhanced TrailWatch camera system, the all-new Passport TrailSport models deliver authentic, off-road capability that has been tested on challenging terrain all over America – from the red rocks of Moab, Utah and deep sands of Glamis, California to the challenging muddy trails in the hills of Kentucky and North Carolina – while still delivering the daily usability and nimble on-road dynamics expected from a Honda light truck.

Honda Off-Road Capability Rating System
To quantify target metrics and off-road performance, Honda engineers developed a new proprietary off-road capability rating system in cooperation with the Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC), a pioneer in off-road testing, with six categories to calculate a vehicle overall rating:

Suspension: including ride quality over rough roads
Dimensional: ground clearance, approach/break-over/departure angles
Tractive: tire classification, traction aids
Powertrain: including drive modes
Human Factors: including visibility
Off-Road Versatility: including underbody protection

Unique Off-Road Tuned Suspension
Passport TrailSport and TrailSport Elite come equipped with unique suspension components specifically tuned to optimize off-road performance and comfort without sacrificing on-road dynamics.

Overall wheel rate is reduced for improved off-road ride comfort and to minimize fatigue on the trail. Reduced stabilizer bar rates (-12% front and -70% rear) increase suspension articulation, substantially improving the Ramp Travel Index (RTI) score by 11.6%. To complete the suspension package, TrailSport and TrailSport Elite's digressive valve-type dampers are carefully tuned to balance on- and off-road performance through a reduction in compression damping and increased rebound damping.

For additional off-road traction and durability, TrailSport models come standard with new General Grabber all-terrain tires (275/60R18), the largest tires ever fitted to a Honda SUV. With a unique tread design and compound co-developed with General Tire exclusively for the new Passport TrailSport, the new tires are extremely capable in sand, mud, rocky terrain and snow, but still quiet and comfortable on the road.

Passport TrailSport models are also fitted with uniquely styled 18-inch wheels with a protected sunken valve stem to avoid damage on the trail. To ensure functionality, Honda engineers tested the protected valve stem design with dozens of air pressure gauge types and air chucks throughout development.

Passport Ground Clearance
	2025 Passport TrailSport	2026 Passport TrailSport
Ground Clearance (inches)	8.1	8.3
Approach Angle (degrees)	21.1	23.0
Breakover Angle (degrees)	17.3	16.7
Departure Angle (degrees)	24.3	23.1* (27.1 on RTL – no trailer hitch receiver)

*Measured at new protective trailer hitch receiver

Thick Steel Skid Plates
Thick high-strength steel skid plates protect the oil pan, transmission and gas tank of Passport TrailSport and TrailSport Elite. Designed with input from Honda Powersports engineers who create skid plates for award-winning off-road Honda motorcycles, ATVs and side-by-sides, the skid plates can support the entire weight of the Passport TrailSport crashing down on a rock while minimizing the collection of debris like sand, gravel, mud and snow. The front skid plate is also strategically vented to allow for proper underbody airflow without the intrusion of debris.

The front skid plate is constructed of high-strength steel (590 MPa) and measures 4-mm thick and the fuel tank skid plate measures 2.8-mm thick. A stout recovery point capable of supporting twice the weight of Passport is cleverly integrated into the front skid plate with a smooth edge so a soft shackle can be used.

Heavy-Duty Recovery Points Front and Rear
For the first time ever on a Honda light truck, Passport TrailSport models are equipped with heavy-duty front and rear recovery points, with each front recovery point capable of supporting twice the weight of Passport. Constructed of cast-iron, the bright orange closed loop front recovery points are powder coated to resist corrosion and engineered to break away in the event of a front collision. This patented design is a world's first and enables the Passport to target top of class safety ratings.

A rear trailer hitch with a 7-pin connector helps protect the rear fascia from off-road damage and integrates two rear recovery points capable of supporting twice the weight of Passport.

Trail Mode and Trail Torque Logic
In Trail mode, TrailSport's exclusive trail torque logic off-road system manages the i-VTM4™ torque vectoring all-wheel drive system's distribution of the engine torque based on available traction while simultaneously utilizing the front brakes individually to apply brake vectoring – reducing wheelspin and maintaining traction.

Trail torque logic also increases the amount of power going to the rear axle in certain situations. For instance, when Passport is climbing a tough off-road trail with deep V-shaped ditches that can cause a tire to lose contact with the ground temporarily, as much as 75% of available power is routed to the individual tire with the most traction. For greater traction utilization and smoother progress up the trail, the remaining 25% torque potential is sent to the non-tractive tire to allow immediate transfer of drive force once that tire regains traction.

Trail torque logic – how it works:

One side of rear axle loses traction
Trail torque logic control detects condition
Rear axle torque increased
Drive force transfers to the wheel with the most traction
Low traction wheel maintains torque potential to allow immediate transfer of drive force once the tire regains traction

New Off-Road Information Displays
Trail Mode also adds new off-road gauges to Passport's configurable 10.2-inch digital instrument display. Standard on the TrailSport and TrailSport Elite, the elevation, pitch and roll readouts increase driver confidence on tough trails.

TrailWatch™ Camera System
Standard on TrailSport Elite, the new TrailWatch™ camera system uses four exterior cameras to offer four camera views (front, rear, side and 360 degree) along with clever tire placement graphics to help drivers navigate obstacles outside their natural line of sight by slope or proximity, such as blind crests, deep ruts and the trail's edge.

When driving In Trail mode at speeds below 15 mph, the forward view camera automatically turns on and then deactivates when speeds rise above 15 mph. For additional driver support, and unlike competitor trail camera systems, TrailWatch™ automatically reactivates if the vehicle speed dips below 12 mph.

TrailWatch™ camera views:

Front Wide View: Provides a forward view from a low vantage point for traversing deep ruts, water obstacles and cresting hills.
Side View Left/Right: Provides a combined view of the left and right sides of the vehicle for navigating tight trails.
Overhead View: Shows a birds-eye 360-degree view of the vehicle to avoid contacting corners on various obstacles like rocks or bushes.
Rear Wide View: Shows a wide-angle rearview to give more visual information while backing up.

TrailSport Interior Details
The TrailSport cabin stands out with comfortable, durable synthetic leather and cloth upholstery and a sliding panoramic sunroof. Exclusive orange contrast stitching and head restraints embroidered with the TrailSport logo align to the rugged design direction. All-season rubber floor mats add function and durability, protecting the carpet from snow, mud and debris. Power folding mirrors and a heated windshield are standard.

The top-of-the-line TrailSport Elite comes standard with the addition of perforated leather seating with piping and orange stitching and multi-color loop carpet floor mats with a rugged striped design.

Safety & Driver-Assistive Technology

Key Safety & Driver-Assistive Technology Features

Standard Honda Sensing® system with new front sensor camera and radar
New Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
New Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
Updated Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) with better response
Blind spot information system (BSI) with added radar range
New parking sensors with Low-Speed Braking Control
Next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure optimized for oblique collisions
Front passenger airbag designed to cradle the head and help control rotation
New standard driver and front passenger knee airbags

Class-Leading Safety Performance and Features
The next-generation Passport is the class-leader in standard safety features and performance for mainstream midsize SUVs due to advanced active and passive safety technology. Every 2026 Passport includes the latest version of Honda Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) architecture, world's first airbag technology and an expanded Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver assistive technologies.

Honda Sensing® Advancements
Passport features an updated Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver assistive technologies enabled by a new camera with a wider 90-degree field (+40 degrees) of view and wide-angle radar with a 120-degree (+70 degrees) field of view. This wide angle enhances collision prevention performance via the new ability to recognize attributes of objects, such as vehicles, bicycles or pedestrians, as well as white lines and road boundaries like curbs and road signs.

The system is equipped with an exceptionally fast processor to measure distance and the lateral position of objects based on the change in the size of the target object, how long it took for the change to occur and the speed of the vehicle. This enables the camera to recognize the various aforementioned objects.

As a result, blind spot information (BSI) object sensing has been expanded with a significantly increased radar range (+72 feet). Also new are Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) and Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR), which are standard. Standard Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow and Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS) have been updated to feature more natural responses.

Enhanced Honda Sensing®
	2025 Passport	2026 Passport
Front Camera	50°	90°
Front Radar	50°	120°
Rear Corner Radar	3 m	Max 25 m

Honda Sensing® functions include:

New: Traffic Jam Assist (TJA): Works in conjunction with ACC and LKAS to provide lane-keeping functions at speeds below approximately 45 mph all the way to a standstill, such as in congested traffic.
New: Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR): New camera automatically recognizes traffic speed limit signs, displaying the information on the driver's digital information display immediately after the sign is passed.
Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow (ACC): New camera system improves Adaptive Cruise Control with more natural brake feel and quicker reactions to changes in traffic. It also responds more quickly when changing into an open lane from behind a slower car and better maintains a constant vehicle speed in downhill situations.
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS): LKAS reduces the need for steering correction movements and driving effort. For the 2026 Passport, LKAS has been improved with more linear and natural feeling steering assist, better line tracing in corners, and improved resistance to crosswinds.
Blind spot information (BSI) system: Using millimeter-wave radar installed on the rear corners of the vehicle, the available BSI system can detect vehicles approaching from the rear, signaling the driver with a visual and audible warning. Warning distance has been increased to 82 feet of radar range, further improving the detection performance of overtaking vehicles.
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™): A new camera system and more advanced software enables the use of CMBS™ in more situations, including the detection of pedestrians and bicyclists. If no corrective action is taken when FCW signals an alert, CMBS™ can apply different levels of autonomous braking action to help reduce vehicle speed and eventual collision forces, helping to reduce the severity of a collision.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW, integrated with CMBS™): When the system determines a collision is possible with a detected vehicle, visual and audible alerts from the FCW system prompt the driver to take corrective actions.
Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM): Identifies solid or dashed painted lane lines, Botts' dots and cat's-eye markers to find the edge of the road and uses steering force to keep the vehicle from departing the lane or roadway altogether. The detection range is expanded up to road shoulders and curbs because of the wide-angle detection sensor.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW): Integrated with RDM, LDW operates at speeds from approximately 45 to 90 mph and is designed to alert the driver if the vehicle is leaving a detected lane without the turn signal being activated.

ACE™ Body Structure and Collision Protection
The Honda Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) architecture features a new structure optimized and integrated into the front sub-frame and side-frame with 38% increased load capacity that improves crash compatibility with smaller vehicles, and occupant protection in oblique frontal collisions.

The design also helps reduce the potential for misalignment with the frame of an opposing vehicle, whether it is larger or smaller than the Honda vehicle. Additional structural elements are engineered to enhance vehicle performance in small overlap frontal collisions.

Targeting the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ and NHTSA 5-star ratings, Passport is designed to meet the IIHS Side Impact Crashworthiness Evaluation (SICE) 2.0 as well as anticipated future standards.

Advanced Airbag and Seatbelt Technologies
Passport features eight standard airbags, the most ever for the model. This includes an award-winning Honda front passenger airbag that uses a three-chamber design. Front knee airbags and side curtain airbags are also standard on Passport for the first time.

The new passenger front airbag is particularly beneficial in angled frontal impacts in which lateral collision forces can cause an occupant's head to rotate severely or slide off the airbag, increasing the chance of serious injury. The new airbag is designed to reduce strain on brain tissue by 75% compared to the previous generation front passenger airbag by better controlling the front passenger's head in certain types of collisions.

Compared to a single inflatable chamber of conventional airbag systems, the new passenger airbag consists of four major components: three inflated compartments (a center chamber and two outward-projecting side chambers that create a wide base across the dash) and an uninflated "sail panel" that stretches between the two side chambers. The "sail panel" is designed to initially catch and decelerate the occupant's head with less force prior to contacting the lower chamber, while directing it inward between the two inflated chambers to cradle and help protect the front seat passenger's head.

Driver and Front Passenger Side Airbags: Driver and front passenger side airbags mounted in the outboard area of each front seatback are designed to help provide pelvis and thorax protection in the event of a severe side impact.
Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor: All outboard seating positions include a side curtain airbag system. In addition to providing a significant level of head protection in side impacts and rollovers, the side curtain airbags offer enhanced protection in frontal impacts. The side curtain airbags feature optimized cell patterns and sizes designed to work harmoniously with the frontal airbags.
New Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags: These airbags are designed to better control the forward motion of the occupants in the event of a frontal collision, in conjunction with the front airbags and seatbelts. Each knee airbag is contained beneath a panel on the underside of the instrument panel, which is contoured away from the knees.

Rear Seatbelt Reminder and Rear Seat Reminder systems are standard on Passport; the latter notifies drivers to check the rear seating area for children, pets or other precious cargo when exiting the vehicle.

Seatbelt technology has been updated as well, with the front and second-row outboard seatbelts featuring belt pretensioners with load limiters to help reduce the risk of chest injuries.

Additional Safety and Driver Assistive Technologies
The next-generation Passport features additional safety and driver assistive technologies like Driver Attention Monitor, which continually monitors and assesses driver behavior behind the wheel to help determine if the driver is becoming inattentive.

If it detects fatigue, the driver is alerted by a coffee cup icon and a four-level bar graph on the dash. As the driver's attention drops, fewer and fewer bars are illuminated, and when it drops to two, the system displays a message inviting the driver to take a break. If the driver continues driving and the graph drops to the lowest level of one bar, a beeper sounds and the steering wheel vibrates, prompting the driver to pay closer attention or take a rest break

Accessories

Honda engineers have created the broadest line of genuine Honda accessories and post-production option packages ever to take the rugged capability and appearance of the all-new Passport to a new level.

Key Exterior Features
Broadest line ever of genuine Honda accessories and rugged post-production option packages, many engineered to increase rugged capability and appearance even further. Examples include:

Robust rock sliders
Aluminum front scuff plate
Variety of rugged 18-inch wheel designs
Full-Size Spare Kit (secures full-size tire & wheel which are available separately)
Clever cargo shelf that transforms into a sturdy, adventure-ready picnic table
Space-saving MOLLE storage systems
Adventure Package focused on overlanding
Pet Package
LED cargo light

New Rugged Accessories and Post-Production Option Packages
The accessories lineup includes a variety of rugged 18-inch wheel designs, a tough aluminum front scuff plate, robust rock sliders with a stainless-steel plate, a full-size spare wheel and all-terrain tire, a Pet Package and an overlanding-focused Adventure Package.

With the available Full-Size Spare Kit to harness it, a full-size spare tire and wheel (available separately) mounts vertically in the cargo area, where it stays clean and is easily accessed out on the trail in just seconds. It's secured safely and neatly in place with a dedicated strap and cover, and Passport maintains top-class cargo capacity even with the full-size spare in the cargo area. Between off-road adventures, it can be left at home for additional convenience because every Passport comes with a compact spare mounted under its cargo floor.

An extensive new line of available cargo accessories with an overlanding focus includes a cargo roof platform, MOLLE (modular light-weight load-carrying equipment) storage systems, a robust LED cargo light and a clever cargo shelf capable of holding 44 lbs that transforms into a sturdy adventure-ready picnic table large enough (44.5-inches long x 36.5-inches wide x 27.3-inches tall) to seat four. For durability, the lightweight composite cargo shelf/tabletop features a grippy rubberized surface finished with a unique topographic map design.

Passport is also available with a new line of post-production option packages, including:

HPD Package: rock sliders, front scuff plate, unique 18-inch wheels with HPD center caps, black hood decal and fender emblems
Adventure Package: roof platform, MOLLE panels, cargo shelf/table and cargo light
Function Package: cargo net, cargo cover and all-season floor mats
Pet Package: separation barrier, seat protectors and cargo tray
Towing Package: trailer hitch, hitch harness, ball mount and underfloor tool organizer

The post-production packages are installed at the Honda Alabama Auto Plant, the exclusive global manufacturing home for the Passport.

Manufacturing

The new next-generation Passport and Passport TrailSport will continue to be built in America*, exclusively at the Honda Alabama Auto Plant, contributing to the company's 40-year legacy of commitment to build products close to the customer. The 2024 Honda Passport was ranked second on Cars.com 2024 American-Made Index®. Honda tied for most vehicles in the top 10 (three) and led all automakers with nine Honda and Acura models in the top 20.

Since 2019, Honda has produced nearly 300,000 Passports in the U.S. Since 1982, Honda has built more than 32 million automobiles in the U.S. and more than 45 million in North America.

* using domestic and globally-sourced parts

Trims and Features

Passport RTL
3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine with idle stop and 285 horsepower (SAE net at 6,100 rpm), 262 lb.-ft. of torque (SAE net @ 5,000 rpm)
10-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters
Torque vectoring i-VTM4™ all-wheel drive system
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
Electronic Parking Brake
Brake Assist
Hill Start Assist
Hill Descent Control
18-inch gloss Shark Gray alloy wheels with 265/60R18 all-season tires
Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies, including: Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) Low Speed Braking Control Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow (ACC) Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) – *New to Passport* Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Lane Departure Warning (LDW, integrated with RDM) Forward Collision Warning (FCW, integrated with CMBS™) Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) – *New to Passport* Driver Attention Monitor Auto High-Beam Headlamps
Front and rear parking sensors
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Dual-Zone automatic climate control system with humidity control and air filtration
Heated front seats
8-way power passenger seat with memory
4-way power passenger seat
Driver and passenger front airbags
Driver and passenger knee airbags
Side curtain airbags with rollover sensor
SmartVent front side airbags
3-Point seat Belts at all seating positions
Front & second row outer 3-point seat belts with automatic tensioning system
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row All), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All)
Seat Belt Reminder for all seating positions
Rear seat reminder
Child-proof rear door locks
Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with tire fill assist and location and pressure indicators
Auto on/off LED headlights and taillights
Push-button start
10.2-inch driver information display
12.3-inch color touchscreen infotainment system
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™ compatibility
Google built-in
Alexa built-in
5G Wi-Fi hotspot capability
Bluetooth® phone and streaming audio
HondaLink® Cloud-Based Services
Wireless phone charger
9-speaker audio system
Acoustic front windshield
Two front USB-C 60W 3.0A ports
Two second-row USB-C ports
LED Interior lighting
Power windows with auto up/down
Smart entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® (front doors and tailgate)
Security system
Remote engine start
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Front camera washer
Variable intermittent wipers
Power tailgate
Roof rails

Passport TrailSport (add/replace vs. Passport RTL)
18-inch Matte Shark Gray alloy wheels with 275/60R18 all-terrain tires
Off-road tuned suspension
Underbody steel skid plates
Integrated recovery points front and rear
Rear trailer hitch with 7-pin connector
TrailSport badging front and rear
LED foglights
Synthetic leather + cloth upholstery
Embroidered front seat headrests with orange stitching
Orange ambient lighting
Two 115V/150W AC power outlets
110V outlet
All-weather floor mats
Panoramic roof
Multiview camera system with rear camera washer
Heated windshield
Power folding mirrors with LED turn signals
Rearview camera washer

Passport TrailSport Elite (add/replace vs. Passport TrailSport)
18-inch Shark Gray alloy wheels with a machined finish
TrailWatch™ camera system with four camera views and tire path graphics
Rear door smart entry sensors
Bose premium 12-speaker audio system, including subwoofer
Perforated leather upholstery with seat piping
Ventilated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Heated rear seats
Tri-Zone automatic climate control system with humidity control and air filtration
Rear door shades
Expanded ambient lighting
Carpeted all-season floor mats
Rear camera washer
Auto dimming door mirrors
Rain sensing wipers

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Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard plus, where applicable, floor space between seating rows, seats in their forward-most and upright position, and underfloor storage.
Based on 2026 EPA mileage ratings; Use for comparison purposes only; your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors

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