2026 Honda Passport

When Honda renewed their Passport back in 2018, the Pilot-based utility quickly became a competitor in the two-row midsize SUV segment. And now 2026 ushers in the 4th-generation of Passport, whose updates reflect a clear mission to be the most capable SUV Honda has ever made. And while we didn’t need a Passport to get there, we recently got some first drive time on- and off-road in the all-new 2026 Honda Passport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

And with its off-road roots in mind, our Caribbean adventure focused on the top 2 trim levels: the TrailSport and all-new TrailSport Elite.

The updated boxy exterior styling certainly compliments the SUV’s new ethos. It’s both slightly longer and wider than before. Stamped lettering, a hood vent, and tasteful plastic cladding help make this the best looking Passport yet. Specific to TrailSport models are unique badging along with recovery hooks that can hold the weight of two Passports.

Honda did give the 2024 Passport some decent upgrades for its TrailSport version but the 4th-gen model goes even further. The standard all-wheel drive system gets a more powerful and responsive rear unit, redesigned suspension, skid plates, and a dedicated “Trail” mode.

So to test out all of these upgrades, we headed to the East side of the island for some off-roading.

“The camera system in this Passport TrailSport is really good and not just because we have a bunch of different angles that we can choose from. Obviously we have our front-facing camera classic watching angle but we also have two where we can see right where our two front tires are being place for maximum accuracy and at the same time we also have our birds eye view happening all the time.

And I love ergonomically, the button to turn it on and toggle through some of the camera angles, is that it’s right here. Right where my hand usually is.

You can definitely tell that the suspension in the TrailSport is beefed up because it handles so smoothly off the pavement. Right now I’m just on a muddy trail and it’s shockingly comfortable.”

Buyers will be happy to know that all Passports, even the base RTL model, are still equipped with a revised naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 engine but it’s now paired with the 10-speed automatic found in the Pilot. It gets 5 more horses for a total output of 285 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque.

“On road, the ride is pretty comfortable and soft which surprises me a little bit because of how tuned this suspension is for it’s off-road use so I was expecting it to be a little bit firmer on the street but that’s not so much the case. You do get a little bit more road noise because the TrailSport is equipped with all-terrain tires but overall the ride is still pretty quiet here in the cabin.”

The cabin sees a complete revamp compared to last gen, taking quite a few elements from the Pilot. The 10.2-inch instrument cluster is completely digital and 12.3-inch central display are both standard, along with wireless smartphone integration. There are plenty of buttons and knobs for climate controls along with plush materials on most surfaces. Rear seat legroom sees a nice increase for taller passengers and overall cargo volume is now up to an impressive 83.8 cubic feet behind the first row.

All Passports come equipped with heated fronts seats but upgrade to the TrailSport for signature orange stitching, all-season floor mats, and a sunroof. Top-of-the-line TrailSport Elites have ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, rear climate, and a 12-speaker Bose audio system.

And to emphasize their seriousness to overlanding buyers, Honda has an accessories lineup to customize your Passport with unique wheels, graphics, roof racks, and even a storable table like the old CR-V.

Pricing does increase as the 2026 Honda Passport now starts at $46,200 after destination for the RTL, upgrading to a TrailSport will set you back just under $50,000, while a fully loaded TrailSport Elite starts around $55,000. You can find the latest Passport at dealers now.

We’ll have a full review on the all-new Passport coming soon so keep it locked, right here on MotorWeek!