When it first arrived in 2022, Honda’s TrailSport sub-brand was little more than a thin veneer of off-roading garnish atop an otherwise very street-oriented Passport SUV. Folks were skeptical of the Passport TrailSport‘s actual off-road capability,

The Honda Passport is set for a 2026 model year generational redo with more off-roading prowess on tap. The automaker confirmed new details about the sport utility vehicle (SUV) today, including which engine will be under the hood.

The redesigned five-seater will use Honda's 10-speed transmission and second-generation all-wheel-drive system.

Honda just launched a high-octane teaser for its new off-road-oriented Passport TrailSport ahead of the 2026 Passport's official debut in just a few weeks. Honda calls it "the most adventure-ready and capable Honda SUV ever.

Teasers of the next-gen Passport SUV suggest Honda's midsizer is striking out on its own. Honda’s Passport is due for replacement any day now, and now we know that day—well, at least, the general time of year when that day will land (even if we were one model year off!

Honda Passport TrailSport promises added capability with a more powerful 3.5-liter V-6, a new 10-speed automatic, and standard all-wheel drive.

Honda has teased the 2026 Passport ahead of its anticipated debut in just a few weeks. Video and images of a disguised Trailsport variant highlight its off-road ability. A 3.5-liter V6, new 10-speed automatic transmission,