2026 Honda Passport Trailsport Review: Rugged, Practical, and Almost Perfect

In this episode, we get hands-on with the 2026 Honda Passport Trailsport to separate substance from styling.

Bold on the outside and refreshingly calm inside, the Passport pairs a proven 3.5-liter V6 with a 10-speed automatic and drive modes tuned for real-world terrain—not marketing buzzwords. The details matter: General Grabber all-terrain tires mounted on 18-inch wheels signal this SUV is built for actual trails and reasonable replacement costs, not just showroom swagger.

With 5,000 pounds of towing capacity and a genuinely cavernous cargo hold, it delivers the confidence and versatility families expect from a midsize SUV. But we also call out where it falls short—its fuel economy, which should be stronger in today’s market.

The 2026 Passport Trailsport is a case study in where rugged meets reasonable—and why capability still wins when it’s grounded in practicality.