2026 Honda Passport Tech Review: Functional and User-Friendly

Honda nailed the balance of modernity and functionality

written by Jake Sundstrom
edited by Nick Yekikian
5/26/2026
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What is it: We added a 2026 Honda Passport to our One-Year Road Test fleet.
Why it matters: We've already reviewed its excellent interior, but tech is a whole other story.
Edmunds says: Thankfully, the Passport's tech is as strong as the rest of its execution.

The 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport is many things: boxy, rugged-adjacent, spacious. But does the tech live up to the rest of Honda's recently redesigned SUV? Well, yes, actually. The tech in the Passport feels modern without sacrificing all of its analog components. Yes, it turns out you can have your modern tech and physical buttons, too.

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What are the screens like in the Honda Passport?

You can't talk about tech in a modern vehicle without talking about the screens. The Passport comes standard with a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster display and a 12.3-inch touchscreen.

While I'd almost always prefer an analog instrument cluster, there's no denying that Honda's digital display is pretty useful. It's also a lot easier, and more intuitive, to toggle between different menus than it is in some rival vehicles (hi, Toyota!).

The touchscreen is similarly useful. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on the Passport and, truthfully, that's where I spend most of my screen time in most vehicles. Google Built-in is the default operating system, which is just fine. I don't love it as much as some of my colleagues, but it also doesn't offend me. That's good enough. I didn't experience any lagging or connection issues, though such issues are becoming vanishingly rare in modern vehicles.

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How easy is it to charge your phone in the Honda Passport?

Pretty easy! There are four USB-C charging ports (two in the front and two in the back) and a wireless charging pad. That charging pad is quite good; it actually charges your phone instead of just toasting it, and the pad is grippy enough to keep your phone from sliding all over the place.

How intuitive is the tech in the Honda Passport?

Very! I've already sung the praises of the Passport's interior, but this snippet from our rating gives you an idea of how excellent the Passport is in this area:

"An ergonomic masterclass," writes senior reviews editor Brian Wong. "It's strange that we've gotten to this point where having a physical control for everything would net you an 'excellent' rating here, but the Passport is winding back the clock in the best way.

"Buttons for climate. Buttons for driver assistance. An easy-to-reach screen. And the kicker — an instrument cluster that mirrors Google Maps from ACP/AA [Apple CarPlay/Android Auto] on the right side. On top of that, my personal favorite touch: the surround-view camera system activation button on the butt end of the right stalk is PERFECT. You can activate the camera without really taking your hands off the wheel for more than a brief moment. Thank you, Honda."

How are the driver aids?

This is another strong area for the Passport. The only major knock is there's no hands-free driving system, though your mileage may vary on how important that is. The driver aids that are here, from adaptive cruise control to lane keeping assistance, are very good. Adaptive cruise does a good job of keeping a steady distance from the vehicle ahead of you, unlike some systems where you're constantly yo-yoing between too far away and way too close.

We already mentioned the handy surround-view camera system, but it's worth mentioning here too because it is a hugely important driver's aid. The placement of the physical button at the end of the right stalk is great and the image on the main screen is super crisp, making it easy to make out obstacles. The Passport isn't small, after all.

You might not think of the Honda Passport as a tech-y vehicle. Frankly, that's probably a good thing. The Passport isn't trying too hard to get you to notice how modern it is; instead, it focuses on providing convenient, easy-to-use features in a perfect blend of modern technology and old-school practicality. Well done, Honda.

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by Jake Sundstrom

Jake Sundstrom has worked in the automotive industry since 2017. He has written hundreds of car-related articles. Jake is currently an Editor for CarMax and has also contributed to National Hot Rod Association publications. When he's not driving cars, he's eating takeout inside of them (probably burgers, burritos or pizza).

edited by Nick Yekikian

Nick Yekikian has worked in the automotive industry since 2019. He has written close to a thousand car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 200 vehicles over the course of his career. Nick is the Senior News Editor at Edmunds and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Automobile Magazine and Super Street. When Nick isn't zipping around town in his latest used-car find, he's probably making digital art in Photoshop or playing disc golf with friends.

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