Introducing the 2026 Honda Passport, designed for family-friendly off-road adventures, with features that promise a blend of performance and practicality.
Honda, the renowned Japanese automaker, describes this fourth generation Passport as its “most capable off-road SUV” to date, providing a thorough upgrade that is set to redefine the Passport lineup in 2026.
Passport Generations Timeline:
- The first generation was produced from 1993 to 1997.
- The second generation was manufactured from 1997 through March 2022.
- The current third generation, which began in 2019, will soon conclude its production run.
- The newly announced fourth generation is designated as a 2026 model and is expected to hit the market in 2025.
2026 Honda Passport Engine and Mechanical Specifications
Powering this SUV is a 3.5-liter V6 engine that delivers 285 horsepower, an increase of 5 horsepower over the 2024 model, while maintaining a torque output of 355 Newton meters. This engine pairs with a new 10-speed automatic transmission, which replaces the previous 9-speed version and is specifically optimized for the Passport.
Equipped with Honda’s i-VTM4 all-wheel-drive system, this vehicle ensures torque distribution across all wheels, making it highly capable for rugged terrains.
For durability, the 2026 Passport boasts a strengthened suspension system with forged steel arms and robust iron joints, retuned MacPherson front struts, and a brand-new multi-link rear suspension. Additionally, the SUV features larger 13.8-inch front brakes and offers a towing capacity of up to 2,268 kilograms.
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The 2026 Honda Passport comes in three trims:
- Passport RTL: Includes a black front grille, black bezels, matte black accents, silver trims on both ends, and 18-inch glossy Shark Gray wheels wrapped in 31-inch all-season tires.
- Passport TrailSport: Equipped with amber LED daytime running lights, metallic silver trim, a glossy black grille, matching black accents, and distinctive orange recovery hooks. It also has 18-inch wheels paired with General Grabber all-terrain tires, specially developed with General Tire for enhanced off-road performance.
- Passport TrailSport Elite: This model shares the same exterior as the TrailSport but offers a more premium interior.
Design-wise, the 2026 Passport takes on a bolder look with a 2.8-inch longer wheelbase, a 1.3-inch wider front, and a 1.5-inch wider rear. Ground clearance is improved, and the TrailSport trim is fitted with steel skid plates for enhanced underbody protection. Honda has left the rear roof in a matte black finish, allowing users to load long gear onto the roof without scratching the paint.
The new Passport will be offered in eight colors, including two exclusive shades for the TrailSport—Sunset Orange and Ash Green Metallic.
Interior Features
The extended wheelbase benefits rear passengers with additional legroom, while the cabin incorporates a 10.2-inch digital driver display and a 12.4-inch infotainment screen, 54% larger than before. Features include Google Built-In, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, ten cupholders (six accommodating 32-ounce bottles), and improved cargo space, including a four-person stowable picnic table that doubles as a smart cargo rack.
Standard to the RTL trim is leather upholstery and a power liftgate. The TrailSport model features synthetic leather with contrasting orange stitching and a panoramic roof, while the TrailSport Elite trim enhances comfort with perforated leather seats, ventilated front seats, rear climate control, a liftgate sunshade, and a premium 12-speaker Bose audio system.
Pricing for the 2026 Honda Passport
Honda has yet to release specific pricing for the 2026 Passport. However, the company has indicated that the base price will be in the ballpark of $40,000 (around 150,000 SAR). For reference, the current 2025 Passport starts at $43,795 (approximately 164,231 SAR).
