2026 Honda Pilot
If you want a midsize SUV that is fun to drive, beautifully designed with great features inside and out, and ready to head off-road on your days off, then you have to check out the 2026 Honda Passport and everything it delivers. All-new and redesigned for the launch of its fourth generation, the Passport is better than ever, with excellent performance and tremendous features to enjoy.
At the heart of this is a new 3.5L V6 engine that delivers 285 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque, ensuring you have a great time whenever you hit the road. Paired with a responsive ten-speed automatic transmission and Honda's second-generation torque-vectoring i-VTM4 all-wheel drive (AWD) system, this creates a driving experience that you will always look forward to.
Big performance is not all that the new 2026 Passport has to offer; innovative technology and a beautifully refined interior are just as important. Standard features inside include a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, and a wireless phone charger. Available options like a Bose Premium sound system take things further, plus you get excellent rear legroom for your passengers and nearly 84 cu.ft. of total cargo space inside to take advantage of.
Even better, the Honda Sensing safety suite has been updated to include new features like Traffic Jam Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition, along with revered tools like a blind-spot monitor, which all come together to keep you and others safer on the road. Although there is a lot to love about the 2026 Passport, the trait that might set it apart most is its remarkable off-road capabilities.
The TrailSport trim comes with an off-road-tuned suspension, improved approach angle and ground clearance, and thick steel underbody skid plates to protect your SUV on the trail. Meanwhile, the TrailSport Elite takes things to the next level with a TrailWatch camera system, perforated leather seating, and more. This is Honda's most powerful and trail-ready Passport ever, with incredible features to enhance your next outdoor adventure. No matter what you want from your next midsize SUV, the 2026 Passport is ready to deliver.
MSRP: $44,750[a]
Horsepower: 285
Towing: 5,000 lbs
Cargo Space: 83.8 cu.ft.
Interior Tech and Comfort
Inside the 2026 Passport, you will find one of the most spacious, beautifully designed, and well-appointed cabins that Honda has ever created. Not only have Honda's designers gone all out to make the interior something special, but its engineers have ensured you get plenty of room inside this SUV to fully take advantage of.
You get more than 40 inches of headroom in both the front and rear rows, along with more than 41 inches of legroom up front and nearly 41 inches in the back. You also get 44 cu.ft. of cargo space in the rear of the 2026 Passport, along with nearly 84 cu.ft. of total cargo volume behind the front seats, giving you plenty of room for everything you need to bring with you each day.
To go along with all of this space, the Passport comes with a remarkable selection of standard and available features to enhance every moment you spend on the road. Examining the starting RTL trim, we find a massive 12.3-inch color touchscreen for the infotainment system, accompanied by a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster display.
Along with these screens, you get a nine-speaker sound system with a subwoofer as standard in the Passport, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, numerous USB ports, and a wireless phone charger that is perfect for mornings when you need to rush out the door and realize you forgot to charge your phone overnight.
The TrailSport Elite trim comes with a 12-speaker Bose Premium sound system, filling the interior of the Passport with rich audio. Convenience features like push-button start, remote start, and an automatic-dimming rearview mirror are all standard to enhance your time on the road. Furthermore, to keep everyone inside your 2026 Passport comfortable, you get tri-zone automatic climate control in every trim.
This is a two-row SUV that can host five passengers. Leather and cloth upholstery are standard, along with heated front seats, in every trim. The TrailSport comes with durable leatherette and cloth seating, while the TrailSport Elite has perforated leather with contrast stitching. A ten-way power driver's seat and leather-wrapped steering wheel are standard in every trim, while the TrailSport Elite has ventilated front seats and heated rear seats for added comfort.
Advanced Safety Features
For many years, the Honda Sensing suite of driver assistance features has been an indispensable piece of safety tech. With the 2026 Passport, Honda is taking things further by adding more great standard features to enhance this excellent suite.
Standard tools still include Collision Mitigation Braking System, Advanced Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning, and Brake Assist, providing enhanced braking power. You also get a Road Departure Mitigation System, Lane Departure Warning, and Lane Keeping Assist System to help you stay safely in your lane.
New additions to the Honda Sensing suite for the 2026 Passport include Traffic Jam Assist, which provides lane-keeping functions at speeds under 45 mph, enabling these safety systems to operate more effectively in congested traffic and city driving. The Passport also comes with a new Traffic Sign Recognition System that uses a camera to automatically recognize traffic speed limit signs and inform you as you drive.
Honda has updated its comprehensive airbag system to now include driver and passenger knee airbags, offering enhanced support for front passengers in the event of a frontal collision. Other impressive standard features of the Honda Sensing suite on the 2026 Passport include Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, a Cross Traffic Monitor, and a Blind Spot Information System with Lane Change Assist to help you avoid drivers you might not easily be able to see.
A Driver Attention Monitor and Auto High-Beam Headlights are also standard in every trim, along with four front and four rear parking sensors. If you want enhanced features, then the TrailSport Elite comes with additional camera systems for greater visibility when going off-road—but we'll get to those in a moment. Overall, Honda has taken a vehicle with great safety technology and made it better than ever before.
Remarkable Off-Road Ability
Although interior features and safety tech might stand out at first glance when checking out the 2026 Passport, it is a mistake to overlook just how capable this remarkable midsize SUV is. Not only do you get a powerful engine and great overall performance, but Honda has made a special effort to ensure the Passport is a terrific option for going camping, towing a trailer or boat, or heading off-road.
For starters, every Passport comes with the latest i-VTM4 AWD system designed for enhanced traction and great performance in diverse conditions, including drive modes for Snow, Sand, and Trail. If you are looking for the best off-road experience possible, however, then you want to focus on the TrailSport and TrailSport Elite trims to get a number of enhanced features.
The TrailSport, for example, comes with a unique off-road-tuned suspension designed to optimize both off-road performance and comfort without compromising handling and road comfort. You also get steel underbody skid plates on the TrailSport trims to protect the underside of your Passport from fallen logs, rocks, and other debris. While every Passport comes with 18-inch wheels, the TrailSport has new General Grabber all-terrain tires with a unique tread for rough and challenging terrain—the largest tires ever fitted to a Honda SUV.
Honda has not overlooked the importance of technology to keep you safe and in control on the trail. The TrailSport comes with new off-road gauges and information provided on the digital instrument display, which makes it easy to keep an eye on elevation, pitch, and roll as you conquer the most challenging terrain.
If you go with the TrailSport Elite, you get a TrailWatch camera system that uses four exterior cameras to provide enhanced visibility, with a front wide view, left and right side views, a 360-degree overhead view, and a rear wide view. This makes it easier to avoid obstacles that you might not easily be able to see otherwise.
Your Passport to Leaving the Ordinary Behind
There is nothing wrong with wanting a great midsize SUV that you will enjoy driving each day; similarly, there is nothing wrong with wanting a daily driver that gives you a lot more than you might expect from your vehicle. The 2026 Honda Passport is the perfect illustration of this, as it is just as suitable for commuting to and from work each day as it is for tackling challenging trails on the weekend.
Here at Route 22 Honda, we are committed to providing you with a great shopping experience and ensuring you find everything you have been looking for in your next vehicle. Whether you already know the Passport is perfect for you or you are still considering different options for your next SUV, we will help you figure it all out.
Call or visit us today to see the 2026 Passport for yourself and let us show you how easy it is to find a great SUV that is your ticket to adventure.