2026 Honda Passport Trailsport Review -- New And Bigger

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This is the fully redesigned 2026 Honda Passport, and this trim is the new TrailSport. There’s also a Blackout Edition in Canada, but this isn’t that one. I didn’t see it listed on the U.S. site, so I’m not sure if it’s available there.

The Passport is now bigger, longer, wider, and generally beefier. The TrailSport adds a few off-road upgrades, and this color is a new Ash Green Metallic, which I think suits the rugged look. The TrailSport gets front recovery hooks and unique badging throughout.

Under the hood is a new 3.5-liter V6 making 285 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is standard, and towing capacity is up to 5,000 pounds. It’s comfortable to drive and doesn’t feel overly large. I like the driving position and especially the headrest placement. Compared with the Sportage I’m testing this week—just in terms of seat comfort—this feels much better. Backup cameras are great, and overall I don’t really have complaints.

The new design is very boxy, which I like. The rear looks clean with TrailSport badging, “Passport” stamped across the tailgate, an exposed hitch, and a power liftgate. One new feature is a button in the cargo area that lets you gather your things and then walk away while it closes and locks automatically.

Cargo space is excellent. There are big cubbies on both sides and an additional storage bin under the floor. There’s also an optional picnic table that sits on the rear ledge, though this unit doesn’t have it. You also get a 115-volt outlet back here.

Inside, there’s a nicely sized touchscreen with wireless CarPlay, heated and ventilated seats, and tri-zone automatic climate control. The digital driver display is paired with some analog gauges. This TrailSport trim doesn’t have a head-up display. In Canada, this is the TrailSport Touring; in the U.S., it’s called something slightly different but is essentially the higher-end TrailSport. It includes a Bose audio system, TrailSport badging on the steering wheel, and a heated steering wheel. I like Honda’s steering-wheel controls—media on the left, adaptive cruise on the right. Honda Sensing is standard, with all the usual driver-assist features.

There are several rugged design accents, including a textured terrain pattern in the front storage cubby. You also get wireless charging, USB-C ports, a 12-volt outlet, cupholders, and a push-button gear selector. The backup camera and 360-degree view are excellent. Drive modes include Snow, Trail, Sand, and Tow.

The back seat has plenty of space, with a unique two-tone interior color for the TrailSport. There are upper and lower seatback pockets, a flat floor, more USB-C ports, a 115-volt outlet, rear climate controls, and heated outboard seats. There’s a center armrest with cupholders and anchors for two child seats. The panoramic sunroof adds a lot of light, and headroom is great. I also appreciate that Honda places cupholders in the doors at an easy height—they make sense where they are. The TrailSport adds more unique accents throughout the back, and there are rear window shades as well.

So, what do you think of the new Passport TrailSport? I think it looks great—more rugged than before. I’ve always liked Honda; I’ve owned two Odysseys back-to-back when my girls were younger.

Pricing for the 2026 Passport starts around $60,000 CAD or $46,000 USD, with all-wheel drive standard. This one—the TrailSport Touring in Canada, or TrailSport Elite in the U.S.—is about $64,000 CAD, or roughly $54,000 USD.

Let me know what you think. You can find me everywhere on social media as Connie XO / Connie Peters. Please subscribe, and thanks for watching.