2026 Honda Passport

The 2026 Honda Passport is fully redesigned. Fundamentally, it's a lot like the previous generation Passport that ran from 2019 to 2025. It's mechanically related to the bigger three-row Pilot but is shorter and lacks a third-row seat. Essentially, the Passport exists for shoppers who want something a little bigger and more adventurous than the typical small SUV (like the CR-V) but don't want or need the full utility of a midsize three-row SUV. Highlights for the 2026 Passport include boxier styling, an improved powertrain, new technology features, and better on- and off-road manners.

The 2026 Passport is a little bigger than last year and has more interior space. Fold down the rear seats and you've got a substantial 83.8 cubic feet of cargo space to work with. Hidden from view are a slightly more powerful V6 engine and a smoother-shifting automatic transmission. The Passport's advanced driver aids (such as the adaptive cruise control) are also improved to work more smoothly and unobtrusively. As before, there's a TrailSport trim that's aimed at outdoor enthusiasts and comes with features such as an off-road-tuned suspension, all-terrain tires and underbody protective skid plates. A Passport TrailSport is not as specialized or capable as a Jeep Wrangler, but it'll get you farther along in the dirt than the average crossover SUV.

Like the Honda Passport, the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Toyota 4Runner and Subaru Outback all go back decades. While they've grown more refined over the years, they haven't given up their SUVs roots and, like the Passport, are a bit more capable off-road than the average crossover. The Mazda CX-70 is another option. It's not meant for off-roading, but it does have a classier interior and sportier performance than the Passport.