Passport FAQ

Our buyer's guide rates it: Buy.

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.

The Passport ranges from $44,950 (RTL) to $53,850 (TrailSport Elite Blackout) across 7 trims.

The Passport ranges from $44,950 (RTL) to $53,850 (TrailSport Elite Blackout) across 7 trims. Prices are starting MSRP and exclude taxes and fees.

The TrailSport Elite starts at $52,650 and the TrailSport Elite Blackout at $53,850 — a $4,000–$5,200 premium over the base TrailSport — for what the facts show is a slightly smaller cargo volume (83.

The TrailSport Elite starts at $52,650 and the TrailSport Elite Blackout at $53,850 — a $4,000–$5,200 premium over the base TrailSport — for what the facts show is a slightly smaller cargo volume (83.2 cu ft on the TrailSport Elite vs. 83.8 cu ft on other TrailSport trims), suggesting the added cost goes toward premium interior or feature content rather than more space or a different powertrain.

The Passport comes in 7 trims: RTL, RTL Towing, RTL Blackout, TrailSport, TrailSport Blackout, TrailSport Elite, TrailSport Elite Blackout.

The Passport is offered in 7 trims (RTL, RTL Towing, RTL Blackout, TrailSport, TrailSport Blackout, TrailSport Elite, TrailSport Elite Blackout). Higher trims layer on equipment and features; see the trim comparison for exactly what each one adds.

The RTL at $44,950 is the entry point and returns 21 mpg combined — the best fuel economy in the lineup — making it the most cost-efficient choice if off-road capability isn't a priority.

The RTL at $44,950 is the entry point and returns 21 mpg combined — the best fuel economy in the lineup — making it the most cost-efficient choice if off-road capability isn't a priority. Shoppers who want a blacked-out look without jumping to the TrailSport platform can step up to the RTL Blackout at $46,150 for the same powertrain and efficiency.

Every Passport runs the same 3.

Every Passport runs the same 3.5L V-6 with 285 hp, 262 lb-ft of torque, a 10-speed automatic, and AWD, so the split is about intent rather than engine. RTL trims (RTL, RTL Towing, RTL Blackout) return 21 mpg combined, while TrailSport trims rate at 20 mpg combined — a small but real trade-off that likely reflects different tuning or hardware aimed at off-road use.

The RTL Towing is priced $700 higher than the RTL at $45,650 and shares the same 21 mpg combined rating and 83.

The RTL Towing is priced $700 higher than the RTL at $45,650 and shares the same 21 mpg combined rating and 83.8 cu ft of cargo volume, so the difference is towing-specific hardware rather than a powertrain or efficiency change — worth it if you regularly pull a trailer, unnecessary otherwise.

The Passport seats 5 across all trims and offers 83.

The Passport seats 5 across all trims and offers 83.8 cu ft of cargo volume (83.2 cu ft on the TrailSport Elite), which is generous for a two-row SUV. The Subaru Ascent seats up to 8, so if your family regularly needs a third row, the Ascent is the more practical choice — the Passport doesn't offer one.

Yes — 18-inch wheels are standard on every Passport trim.

The diameter of the wheels fitted to the car. Larger wheels change the stance; smaller wheels tend to ride more comfortably. Yes — 18-inch wheels are standard on every Passport trim.

Yes — 10-Speed Automatic is standard on every Passport trim.

How the engine's power is geared and delivered to the wheels. It shapes how the car responds when you accelerate and how it settles at a cruise. Yes — 10-Speed Automatic is standard on every Passport trim.

Yes — 285 horsepower is standard on every Passport trim.

Peak power the engine — or, on a hybrid, the combined system — can produce. More horsepower generally means easier merging, passing, and confident acceleration. Yes — 285 horsepower is standard on every Passport trim.

Yes — All Wheel Drive is standard on every Passport trim.

Which wheels the engine actually drives. It affects traction, cabin packaging, and confidence in poor weather. Yes — All Wheel Drive is standard on every Passport trim.

No — every trim in the lineup runs a gasoline-only 3.

No — every trim in the lineup runs a gasoline-only 3.5L V-6; there is no hybrid or electric Passport available.

115.4 cu-ft passenger volume is available on the TrailSport, TrailSport Blackout, TrailSport Elite, TrailSport Elite Blackout.

The total interior space measured for passengers. More passenger volume means more room to stretch out, front and back. 115.4 cu-ft passenger volume is available on the TrailSport, TrailSport Blackout, TrailSport Elite, TrailSport Elite Blackout.

119.1 cu-ft passenger volume is available on the RTL, RTL Towing, RTL Blackout.

The total interior space measured for passengers. More passenger volume means more room to stretch out, front and back. 119.1 cu-ft passenger volume is available on the RTL, RTL Towing, RTL Blackout.

Yes — Seating for 5 is standard on every Passport trim.

How many occupants the cabin is designed to seat. It determines whether the whole family or carpool rides comfortably. Yes — Seating for 5 is standard on every Passport trim.

83.2 cu-ft of cargo space is available on the TrailSport Elite.

How much the trunk holds with the rear seats up. It sets how much luggage, gear, or groceries you can carry. 83.2 cu-ft of cargo space is available on the TrailSport Elite.

83.8 cu-ft of cargo space is available on the RTL, RTL Towing, RTL Blackout, TrailSport, TrailSport Blackout, TrailSport Elite Blackout.

How much the trunk holds with the rear seats up. It sets how much luggage, gear, or groceries you can carry. 83.8 cu-ft of cargo space is available on the RTL, RTL Towing, RTL Blackout, TrailSport, TrailSport Blackout, TrailSport Elite Blackout.

There is 1 recall campaign on record for the Passport.

There is 1 recall campaign on record for the Passport. Recall data comes from NHTSA; check the recall center for the latest campaigns and remedies.

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Both target buyers who want genuine AWD capability in a mid-size SUV, but the Passport seats only 5 while the 4Runner offers a third-row option on some trims — if you need more than five seats, the 4Runner has an advantage the Passport can't match.

Both target buyers who want genuine AWD capability in a mid-size SUV, but the Passport seats only 5 while the 4Runner offers a third-row option on some trims — if you need more than five seats, the 4Runner has an advantage the Passport can't match. The Passport's TrailSport trims are purpose-built for off-road use within the Honda lineup, though specific ground clearance and approach-angle figures aren't available here to make a direct comparison.