Every 2026 Passport trim pairs a 285-hp V-6 with standard all-wheel drive, making the TrailSport the pick for most buyers who want real capability without chasing the priciest Elite trims.
83.8 cu ft of cargo space on most trims beats cramming gear into a smaller crossover, with no third row to give up space to.
Every single trim, from RTL to TrailSport Elite Blackout, comes with AWD and the 285-hp V-6 — there's no stripped-down front-drive version to steer around.
TrailSport and its Blackout and Elite variants add off-road-oriented trim without leaving the Passport lineup.
Passport seats five across the board — shoppers needing seven or eight seats should look elsewhere.
Best-case rating is 21 mpg combined on RTL trims; TrailSport trims drop to 20 mpg combined.
Even the base RTL starts north of $44,000, and the top TrailSport Elite Blackout pushes past $53,000.
TrailSport adds off-road-oriented trim and styling to the same 285-hp V-6/AWD setup every Passport gets, landing in the middle of the price range without stepping up to Elite money.
A modest step up from base RTL pricing gets you towing-focused hardware while keeping the same V-6, AWD, and 21 mpg combined rating.
The lowest entry point at $44,950 still gets the full 285-hp V-6, AWD, and the best fuel economy rating in the lineup.
The most-equipped Passport, for buyers who want the top trim and don't mind paying for it — just know it's not the value play in this lineup.
*MSRP excludes destination charge.
| Vehicle | Choose It If… |
|---|---|
| Dodge Durango | you want a third-row seating option or a more performance-oriented engine lineup |
| Toyota 4Runner | body-on-frame off-road toughness matters more to you than a carlike ride |
| Nissan Murano | you'd rather prioritize on-road comfort and styling over off-road capability |
| Subaru Ascent | three-row seating is non-negotiable for your family |
The Passport's strength is consistency — every trim gets the same strong V-6 and standard AWD, so the real decision is how much trim and styling you want to pay for.
you want a five-seat SUV with standard AWD and V-6 power and don't need a third row.
you're cross-shopping and want to see incentives on TrailSport or Elite trims before committing to the higher end of the range.
you need three-row seating or want meaningfully better fuel economy than the 20-21 mpg combined this lineup delivers.