2026 Honda Passport Model Review - Phoenix, AZ

What's New for the 2026 Honda Passport?

The Honda Passport has been fully redesigned for the 2026 model year. This midsize SUV returns with a bolder look and enhanced off-road capabilities. Updated interior features, such as a significantly larger display screen, make the next-generation Passport even more exciting.

What Are the 2026 Passport Trims & Features?

Honda offers the all-new 2026 Passport in three main trim families - RTL, TrailSport, and TrailSport Elite - with a few purposeful variants inside each line. The entry-level RTL is a well-equipped family hauler that pairs a Google-built-in infotainment system running on a large 12.3-inch touchscreen (with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster with creature comforts like heated front seats and available Wi-Fi hotspot capability. If you need towing capability, the RTL Towing keeps the RTL's 285-hp 3.5-liter V-6 and 10-speed automatic while adding a factory Integrated Class III trailer hitch and other towing-friendly equipment; for buyers who prefer a darker, sportier look, the RTL Blackout swaps in 18-inch black alloy wheels, HPD™ center caps, and black Honda badging while retaining the RTL feature set.

The adventure-ready TrailSport is aimed at families who want a more capable off-road performer. Rugged upgrades such as an off-road-tuned suspension, all-terrain tires, and underbody skid plates prepare you to explore rough backcountry. The cabin uses easy-clean synthetic leather seating and includes a standard panoramic sunroof on TrailSport models. The TrailSport Blackout combines those same off-road mechanicals with the blackout appearance package - black alloy wheels, HPD caps, and black badging - for a tougher visual presence.

At the top of the range, the TrailSport Elite adds premium touches that appeal to comfort and tech seekers: a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system with subwoofer, heated and ventilated front seats, integrated rear door sunshades, and Honda's multi-view camera system with the TrailWatch feature. If you want the Elite's creature comforts in a stealthier package, the TrailSport Elite Blackout applies the same blacked-out styling cues to deliver a premium, more aggressive finish.

How Much Horsepower Does the 2026 Passport Have?

A 3.5-liter DOHC V-6 rated at 285 horsepower powers the Passport paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Honda's i-VTM4 torque-vectoring AWD system is standard on the 2026 Passport, and when properly equipped, the model is rated to tow up to 5,000 pounds.

What Safety Features Does the 2026 Passport Include?

Passenger safety remains a focal point for the 2026 Passport. Every trim benefits from an improved suite of Honda Sensing driver-assist technologies, including a Collision Mitigation Brake System with pedestrian detection, a Blind-Spot Information System, a Lane-Keeping Assist System, and Adaptive Cruise Control. The available multi-view camera with TrailWatch also helps with tight-space maneuvering and low-speed off-road awareness.

Visit Us in Bell Honda Today

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a 2026 Honda Passport test drive, contact Bell Honda today. We'll help you choose the trim and options that best suit your needs.