Just a tad smaller than a 4Runner, but bigger than a Bronco Sport, the mid-sized Honda Passport’s new Trailsport edition brings a lot of good off-road features in a nimble, right-sized package.
For comparison, cargo capacity in cubic feet for each is as follows. First number is behind 2nd row seats, and second number is with 2nd row seats folded down.
- 2025 Bronco Sport – 32.5 / 65.2
- 2026 Passport – 41.2 / 77.7
- 2025 4Runner – 48.4 / 90.2
Available as a complete package on the new 2026 Honda Passport, key Trailsport features include:
- Off-road tuned suspension
- Custom General Grabber A/T tires
- Alloy front scuff plate
- Steel underbody skid plates
- Recessed exhaust tips
- 8.3″ ground clearance
- Shorter bumper overhangs (23º approach angle)
- Exposed bright orange heavy-duty recovery points
- Trail Info dash display (pitch, roll, elevation, compass)
- Hill Descent Control
- Dedicated storage for full-size spare tire
- Available hardened steel rock sliders
- Available TrailWatch terrain cameras
An acoustic windshield and foam body panels come standard, helping keep the interior quiet. Options to boost that include acoustic front side glass, or block it all out with a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system.
The optional TrailWatch camera system shows what’s directly in front of the vehicle, plus a 360º bird’s eye view of the vehicle.
It’s powered by a new 285 HP V6 with 10-speed automatic with paddle shifters. Choose from seven different drive modes, including Snow, Trail & Sand for off-road terrains. Towing capacity is 5,000 lbs. Mileage estimated at 19/25 mpg average.
It’s not 4WD, but it does get Honda’s second gen i-VTM4 AWD system, which has torque vectoring to send power to the tire that has grip. So, no lockers, but you shouldn’t be spinning tires.
It sits on 18″ rims with recessed valve stems, and they have two different alloy upgrade options in white or black. Tires are 275/60R18 (31″) General Grabber A/T, but…
With a 113 load rating and no “LT” on the sidewall, it’s likely they’re SL load range…which means you should upgrade to C-rated LT tires if you’re headed off road and into the wild (we’ll update to confirm if we hear back from Honda on this).
All exterior lights are LED, including integrated fog lights and amber daytime running lights.
Options include stealthy rock sliders, which mount underneath, out of sight, but run from wheel well to wheel well.
A roof platform can be added between the factory rails and is rated to carry 165 lbs of gear. Or add up to six cross-bars to the factory rails for up to 209 lbs of cargo. Or don’t and enjoy the panoramic moonroof.
An optional MOLLE panel insert adds storage options in the rear.
Honda has brought back their stowable picnic table, too. Use it to create a storage shelf in the back, or just to hide valuables underneath. Or pull it out and set it up as a table.
Also, the Passport Trailsport has 14 cup holders. Fourteen. Cupholders. Awesome.
MSRP starts at $44,750, but for about $52k you could roll out of the dealership ready to adventure. Maybe just add tougher tires.
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