Honda calls the Passport TrailSport “the most off-road-capable Honda SUV ever,” and it lives up to that billing without sacrificing on-road drivability. It has a spacious interior, as well, but its gas mileage is subpar. How Does the Honda Passport TrailSport Compare With Other Off-Road SUVs? Detractors will focus on the Passport TrailSport’s unibody design as if it were a fatal flaw, but while it is a relative weakness compared to the Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner, the Passport has a more pleasant on-road demeanor than most body-on-frame vehicles and more off-road capability than all but the most hardcore enthusiasts will likely ever need. Honda completely redesigned the 2026 Passport, giving it rugged and boxy styling while significantly increasing the TrailSport version’s off-road capabilities.
How Much Does the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Cost?
RTL: $46,200 (all prices include destination)
TrailSport: $49,900
TrailSport Elite: $53,900
The Passport’s full redesign does not come cheap, with the base RTL trim more expensive than the starting price of the larger three-row Pilot. Prices for both track very similarly up their respective lineups, which is interesting given that the Passport is exclusively a two-row SUV, the Pilot has three rows of seats, and both SUVs offer the same single powertrain — a 285-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 with 262 pounds-feet of torque paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The Passport, however, comes standard with all-wheel drive, while some Pilot trims come standard with front-wheel drive. A Blackout Package is available on all trims for an extra $1,200; a Towing Package is available on the RTL for $700 and includes a trailer hitch, hitch harness and ball mount, as well as a tool organizer tucked under the floor.
Should You Buy a 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport? The 2026 Honda Passport is already on sale, and the Passport TrailSport is a solid choice if you’re looking for a rugged-looking, useful SUV that can handle itself when the going gets rough, still need something comfortable for daily driving and can live with mediocre fuel efficiency. A wealth of Honda accessories will help you make it all your own, too. But if you’re looking strictly for an off-roading toy that can go anywhere and do anything, the 2026 Honda Passport is not for you — though if you’re a shopper in that category, you probably knew that already.
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
