The 2026 Honda Passport Is The Ultimate Honda Off-Roader

[@southsidetom]

Hoorah! It's a reincarnation of my 2011 Honda Pilot! Square, dimensions i prefers, 2-row, and a V-6. Luv the 2026 Passport

[@jamesholloway2284]

Alex. You are without a doubt thee most comprehensive and informative Automotive KZbinr out there. I enjoy your content and your descriptive, objective comparisons. We all benefit from what you do. Thank you.

[@barryfastcars25]

Couldn't agree more. I search Honda Passport and scroll past everyone till Alex.

[@Arinis.ltd.]

Honda is just listening to their customers ... Rugged looks, functional interior, very minimal gloss black, large screens without being too large and overwhelming like other cars out there.. no AC touchscreen nonsense, there is a button for everything, again without being overwhelming, a V6 engine.. what else you could ask for ? At least if the car is more expensive, it is actually justified.. for sure there will be a hybrid option when they update it after a couple of years, now I am excited to see the upcoming Ridgeline

[@100M2B]

This is a homerun. Good job, Honda.

[@ericg9092]

Yep. This may very well be my next vehicle.

[@ItsAlive111]

This vs a SR5 4runner. Competition is great!

[@layne4376]

Double at best. Slightly more capable than a mall crawler. Still has anemic V6 that is belt driven.

[@rodhier2516]

Of-road ready? Seriously? Doesn't appear to have any more ground clearance than the 8.3" of the current model. However, with nearly wall-to-wall skid plates underneath, they'll definitely get a workout. What a waste.

[@aaronbehindbars]

Next up, the Ridgeline! This may give a preview for Honda's very practical, but much maligned, pickup's next generation. A lot of people don't talk about how wide the interior is on the Pilot/Passport/Ridgeline. It's only a couple inches narrower than the big body-on-frame size SUVs, so families have good room without having to spend $70k+ on a Tahoe/Expedition/Wagoneer. Given most people don't tow much (or at all), this is (as Alex would say) a very pragmatic choice.

[@ItsAlive111]

That would be a great start!

[@Nl9ETEEN]

Instant buy if the next Ridgeline looks like this, inside and out.

[@VG22.]

As a Honda Pilot owner I completely agree. I felt cramped in my friends 4runner...

[@jayabernathy]

Love the return of the table. We used the one in our 2005 CRV a lot!

[@AFColors47]

As much as I love my 2024 Passport TrailSport this was a MUCH needed redesign! 😍

[@brenrob7403]

People are right it really does look like a giant Ford Bronco Sport. And yes some sort of hybrid system would be nice but buyers will prob be happy with a simple NA V6 for durability purposes

[@uncalm]

Wow, now I can't unsee it. The body shape is really similar actually.

[@venom999333]

This is a game changer for Honda! I never liked the previous model, but DAMMMMN I love this!!

[@richardr5888]

Out with the cladded minivan look, and back to the boxy SUV look. Thankfully, they learned their lesson.

[@disco.lemonade]

3:30 THANK YOU. Man, every one keeps saying a mini bronco and whatnot. It looks more than the original Passport!

[@LongIslandMopars]

Yes, and I think that was a rebadged Isuzu.

[@Sami.the.auto.advisor]

Looks great 🔥 Just needs an hybrid option. They’d sell a ton more if they do that.

[@seymorefact4333]

* i like. ONE HUGE ISSUE...GROUND CLEARANCE IS A JOKE! LESS THAN 8". Barely will go over walmart speed bump!

[@sansinutube]

I would love a hybrid in the other trims.

[@seymorefact4333]

@@sansinutube Honda so behind in hybrid and pHev!

[@ALMX5DP]

@@seymorefact4333it’s 8.1” I believe, which is more than good enough for softroading.

[@ericg9092]

I guess I'm the rare exception that would love this even more BECAUSE it's not a hybrid. This just went to the top of my next vehicle list.

[@darrelpeters]

Great looking vehicle Honda. Great job. I’ve always loved the passport even and it’s earlier iterations when it was just a rebranded Isuzu. One of my best buddies in high school had one and we used to love riding in that thing.

[@llcross04]

All of these off road SUVs spending 99%of their time at Costco

[@thisismagacountry1318]

They have the best gasoline for vehicles. It's considered Top Tier.

[@MrLalasd]

Honestly it is better that no one off-roads their suv. The amount of damage that will be caused by careless people

[@ItsAlive111]

Good thing they are just for show and not really designed for challenging off-roading

[@xZOOMARx]

Look that Costco parking lot has some of the worst obstacles in nature. You need a car that can clear a small family and their shopping cart

[@jtomtl]

That’s me😂 jealous?

[@MrNemo721]

Good update! I turo'd passports several times liked the spac (perfect for 4 +bags) V6 and torque vectoring AWD. Infotainment was only thing needed improving imo

[@Xplorer75]

I like the boxy look of this new Passport

[@TheRealMarkS]

As always, a great video! I'm amazed that you can give me that much information without trying to sell me a warranty, a hitch, a camper or a trailer! 😊

[@jonathankleinow2073]

Maybe we'll hear about a 2026 Odyssey sometime in the next few months? Possibly? Please? It feels like a lot of aspects of this interior would work really well in an updated Odyssey (as would a more powerful version of their hybrid powertrain, hint hint).

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

Honda did a great job, this deserves high sales numbers.

[@timgeist1450]

Everyone hurry up and trade in your older Passports when these are available so I can get a '19 or '20 on the cheap!😂😂😂😂

[@insainllama]

First Honda I’ve been interested in in a while.

[@baoly9550]

Toyota pay attention to what Honda is doing. No turbo 4 !

[@abhi4ify]

My god this car is like a real life lego with all the ways u can modify it

[@muhammedbappa7560]

Honda are really getting things right l love honda

[@macmanmpls]

I really like it. I'd love the Orange paint and the tan leather interior , if available. Awesome video as always.

[@richardr5888]

A heated steering wheel button on the actual steering wheel? Excellent idea. Push button transmission? Not so much.

[@samdovels1234]

Yeah can't get used to this gear selector. It's a pity they didn't so the same as the CR-V. I love the simplicity.

[@Vanuatoo]

This is all I need for my family

[@dforrest4503]

I like it. A lot. It’s definitely more than I’d need, but as a rarity with a V6 instead of a turbo 4, it could actually last a long time. That might be worth it.

[@bt5252]

Love the Grand Bronco Sport looks! Seriously, they’ve done a great job with style and packaging. It’s a shame to me that it doesn’t have a more efficient powertrain or option of a just in case third row. Yes, I know that encroaches on the Pilot, but one can wish.

[@GetToThePointAlready]

Excellent job Honda, now make it into a hybrid. Or atleast the Pilot. It's a shame that the largest hybrid vehicle by Honda is either the CR-V or a full blown EV like the Prologue.

[@FantomLightning]

I love this, only issue to me is the V6 and its timing belt. Like seriously Honda its 2024, make it a timing chain already.

[@Leonmiller407]

If they brought this update to the Ridgeline, made it body on frame, and lifted it with 33’s that would be a game changer.

[@mark_u]

Welcome back to the very much missed Honda table! Overall, a very well designed vehicle from Honda. Excited to see the next gen Ridgeline look more like this.

[@bruddahmanmatt]

Everything looks good save for the 8.3” of ground clearance. An Outback Wilderness gets over an inch more clearance at 9.5”. Looks like Honda went for underbody protection rather than further lifting the car in an attempt to preserve fuel economy.

[@tinhinnh]

yeah i wish it has some more gc

[@Smouse168]

I was looking for this spec. This approach / departure angles are so important. If it is 8.3 that’s simply not enough.

[@tinhinnh]

even the regular crosstrek has 8.7”

[@rightlanehog3151]

Alex and Travis, I think it is time for Honda to get back together with Isuzu and build another body-on-frame Passport just like the original. This would give the 4Runner some overdue competition for customers of Japanese 4x4s. If Honda had remembered to include a 40/20/40 rear seat, those fishing rods 0:11 would be safely stored inside instead of leaning outside the Passport. 🤨

[@bxp1696]

First Honda Suv that is truly exciting. It looks heavy duty and muscular with its squarish shape over the Odyssey minivan lookalike suv's that it's been producing last few years.

[@HeyyImMatt]

Oh man this looks good! Good job, Honda.

[@castandblast1852]

The only one negative is the fake hood scoop. I’d rather have it be functional or just leave it off altogether. It’s a really nice vehicle

[@Luckyu2c]

It looks pretty good. Not a fan of that fake hood air-intake. Wish Honda start offering hybrids in their larger vehicles like the passport.

[@Yogi5D]

This is gonna kill the new 4Runner with the 4 popper😂

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

I just wish the buttons / trim were matte instead of gloss black. Bring back matte silver trim!

[@emoney1231]

Last gen I thought the Passport was basically just a Pilot with a third row delete. This differenitiates itself from the Pilot much better.

[@BNM0826]

Great review Alex and I like some of the new features, which are fitting for those who need off road capabilities. But I was hoping Honda put out a less rugged model. Especially, with gas prices.

[@uncalm]

Thanks for the walk around Alex and Travis. Has Honda released any information about approach/departure/breakover angles and minimum ground clearance? I'm curious what the clearance is at the sliders, since the suspension articulation I saw in other videos looked a little weak. Overall though this looks like exactly what people have been asking for!

[@xzimxzim]

I’m shocked Honda went this Tough looking with the Passport. My only gripe is the fake hood scoop. I’ve been holding out on buying a Ridgeline to see what the next gen looks like. I have a feeling my wait will be worth it.

[@maxwella2079]

Great design.. took inspiration from last generation explorer. They changed everything they needed to change. This is what the Passport should have been from the beginning... looks like they know their audience now. They can finally grab some market share from Subaru.

[@nintendoatarikiller]

The rear styling is giving 'please make this legally distinct from the other mass market SUV currently on sale' vibes. I think Honda should offer a front bench seat option. The lack of a 3rd row was a deal breaker for most shoppers who opted for the Pilot instead.

[@oceanNmotoWoman]

This is a great looking ride. I still prefer my cars with electric power trains but if you have to go ICE, a Passport will not disappoint

[@SergeiAgalakov]

It looks great. I'm slightly disappointed that Passport Trailsport won't have a full size spare by default. Also I'm not sure if a heated steering wheel is limited only to Elite version, it's kind of prerequisite here in Canada even for much cheaper cars. I'm not sure about practicality of the cloth on seats in Trailsport, it may be difficult to clean from clay etc. It's a real shame it doesn't have at least 9'' clearance, 8'' for an unloaded SUV is just not too much.

[@diemes5463]

as an ICE purist and CRV owner, Honda just got another customer. This is perfect for work and family.

[@Slim1986]

Honda FINALLY nailed it!!

[@notsecure]

Finally, a native Google Map built-in. not sure about the PASSPORT names inside and out.

[@roblunquest3311]

I will be buying one 100%

[@bayoomole4376]

Honda Passport to the Bronco Sport. In all seriousness, it's a great looking SUV!

[@slscamg]

I might be greedy, but I would love an elite trim without the off-road bits. I love the size. I love the general look, but I can pretty much guarantee that you lose a couple miles per gallon with the all-terrain tires. Plus if I don’t take my car off the road, I don’t wanna look like a poser

[@robb8773]

I think they should have a road only top end trim, rather than only a TrailSport version top end trim....or have both!

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

with the full size spare option, they should of tried and find a way to attach x2 wheels. One on either side.....so the person can carry x2, or have the option on which side they want to carry at.

[@dbeckMSP]

i love this design. will be looking for these used in a few years! Alex - what's the point of a temporary spare if the full size wheel doesn't fit in the same spot? if you're full of camping gear, you're hardly going to have room to put the full size wheel into the back. wish it was a full size spare in the floor rather than that split design.

[@ApArt1003]

As a DIYer. cars nowadays are becoming more and more complicated to fix if something goes wrong.

[@kimw5533]

I love everything except the nonfunctional hood “vent”. Why did they add that?

[@judisabino]

Great review definitely a home run on exterior and interior. Going to fly off dealer lots.

[@FourTheWheels]

Only disappointment I see is that the front interior/dash is a carbon copy of the current Pilot except for the updated larger infotainment screen. Front door cards look the exact same as on the Pilot. Hood shape is the same as on the Pilot (except for the fake scoop). That’s not all bad. Remind me of an earlier gen Passport? Not to me, but it does remind me of the current Pilot with a shortened wheelbase and more rugged. Overall, though, this will be a hit for Honda.

[@haze1123]

It looks like what Ford should have done with the Ford Escape. So much of this reminds me of the old Escape.

[@mdcor3157]

LED tail turn lights would have been a good modern touch

[@geovannivarela6932]

That brown interior needs to make its way to the pilot asap

[@glennkennedy441]

Looks Great, hope they do a smaller version .

[@codycoquat5953]

This is the first truly good looking Honda SUV since....well, the 90s.

[@jareddavis105]

Really like it, just wish not even model was off road focused

[@james2042]

The people actually buying these buy the offroady looking trims. They wouldn't invest this much into offroad capabilities if it didn't sell

[@ALMX5DP]

The vehicles all shown here were the top Trailsport models. I presume there will be less offroad focused models to come to fill out the lineup similar to Pilot.

[@Bkeller86]

There will be... RTL (the base trim version)

[@malifestro3319]

The only thing this bums me out on is the ground clearance and the suspension droop. The front barely has any, which means if you want this lifted (which offroad should be closer to 10-12") you will be replacing all of the suspension. Maybe they went with it this low to gain mpg numbers?

[@claudest-onge2664]

I want one! In Sun yellow or army green flat!

[@enjoylife7030]

I think it looks just fine, I like the styling and finer touches. It does indeed look like a bloated Bronco Sport but that's okay. For me it looks like they are targeting 4Runner sales with this model. I don't know why there was a mention of the Rav4 or CRV. I like the option of the fullsize spare but the netting is a terrible design. Just use a simple screw attachment to hold the wheel in place and provide a simple cover that maybe has some pockets sewn onto the outside for additional storage.

[@talast2000]

I think they could have done the back hatch like the element back gate/hatch.

[@KristineJunck]

Why not showing the RTL for comparison

[@TacticalStrudel]

They overdid it a little with the fake hood scoop and PASSPORT spelled out everywhere. But overall pretty good.

[@bloodbp]

Honda is going so much into luxury, why continue with Acura?

[@Chris-rx5ce]

Looks Great! Do the same to the Ridgeline!

[@barryfastcars25]

It would look so much better without the fake hood intake thingy! Darn.

[@BTC909]

Move the rear wiper, i'm leery about Honda engine quality (that recall), never liked that non-space saving shifter, so one non-TrailSport version now which is odd. Infotainment is finally modern. I agree with others, this should be a Hybrid.

[@nattk.7612]

I wanna see a SEMA version of this or a lower urban jungle ride like the Ford Flex. 😅

[@bobullinger1243]

Ground clearance, approach angle, breakover, and departure angle?

[@brianb7844]

Love everything about it. Ordering one next spring.

[@RedHawkish]

What about towing specs and payload specs? Any change to actual rear locker? What type of transmission?

[@akila219]

Is there going to be a hybrid? Hope they are going to build a truck base of it as well.

[@CKPHH]

I miss the days when Honda was so basic ,functional , dialog cheap and fun

[@KPHVAC]

I love everything about this new Passport!! It finally has good style and it's own personality away from the Pilot.

[@oi32df]

Is it so difficult to make regular round wheel arch cladding without ugly protrusions?

[@o0260o]

Vented seats and NA v6. That is appealing. If only it was a bit smaller!

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

Its actually small enough if you are talking about the length, 190 inches is short enough compared to nearly 200 inches from the Pilot.

[@jvillasenor45]

It's gorgeous

[@kennys8661]

Is the VCM system reliable in Honda’s V6 engines for long term reliability?

[@edub8803]

Shifter in the CRV and none in here is crazy!

[@DM-fv7hw]

Homerun Honda! The new Pilot was a little disappointing, but this is almost perfect.

[@marcinhernik1270]

God these are so much nicer than Toyotas

[@cabaneencac5168]

No more excited to see another Suv. What would really pique my interest would be a new 'Element'. More practicality with less flashiness and so-called off-road capability.

[@stevensalter9697]

Want a mall crawler? they'll sell you a Pilot! This is a great new product. I am ready!

[@tracymerriman3996]

We need a CRV Trailsport asap

[@fredrelay1052]

How many latch points in the 2nd row???? Looks like the center seat only has 1???

[@tjs114]

Just a general comment that the Passport reinforced. I really, really don't like how manufacturers have done away with actual bumpers. Just look at the front and especially the back of this Passport. The rear bumper doesn't even extend an inch past the rear hatch. That means in a rear-end accident; that rear hatch is going to take a lot of damage, increasing the repair prices 5 or 10 times.

[@XKBdeathbunny]

Reminds me of a larger Bronco Sport

[@paul8699]

Any word on a suspension re-tune? This is too firm for the streets around me; much less a gravel road.

[@TinLeadHammer]

Judging by the shift from cars, station wagons, minivans to SUVs one may think that road infrastructure in the US has been crumbling since the late 1950s. Expecting an integrated snow plow and an optional turret with a machine gun.