HONDA "TRAILSPORT" REVEAL... IS IT READY TO GO OVERLANDING?

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2021 has been one heck of a year thus far! I swapped out my 2 inch lift, for the 3.5 inch Traxda lift. Did a podcast with Bradley Hasemeyer from Honda Stories. Completed the Fins N Things trail in Moab, UT. Completed the 13.1K ft. Imogene Pass trail in Colorado, and now to top things off, I was invited by Matt Burnam from American Honda Motor Company to play an advisory role in the Honda Passport Trailsport build for one of the biggest Overlanding Expos in the world, Overland Expo West , in Flagstaff, Arizona.
My focus for this Honda Passport Trailsport build was to keep it authentic and "grounded", which IMO, is very much like how I built out my personal Honda Passport. All too often, I see some nonsensical overland builds. Generally speaking, sometimes, they're overdone, overweight, and more expensive than they need to be.
The Honda Trailsport build was designated the "Honda Rugged Roads Project". My goal with this build was to:
1.) Retain as much: on-road handling, performance, aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.
2.) Add more offroad capability and dependability.
3.) Make this vehicle daily drivable, livable and aesthetically pleasing.
4.) This vehicle must still be the best of both worlds when it comes to onroad and offroad.
Also, keep watching to learn more about where I've taken my 2019 Honda Passport and find out how capable Honda light trucks have been this entire time.
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[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Hello all 👋. Sorry I haven’t been able to respond to many of yours questions and comments. After the release of this video, I started my 480 mile drive from Los Angeles to Flagstaff Arizona. I’ll be living out of my Honda Passport for 4 days and nights, and I’ll be at the Overland Expo West at the Honda booth. It’ll be a busy weekend, but I’ll try to go through and respond. I thank you all for the support!

[@tdub25]

hey man car and driver shouted you out. keep up the good work, seems like honda took some inspiration from your passport…

[@HotHeadCJ]

I love how you explained the mechanical superiority of Honda’s driveline and it’s electronic support. Not even that guy knew about it, he is just a marketing guy who seemed out of his depth. You know your vehicle and you’re passionate about it.

[@Neworldisordered]

Yes, obvious politic ....oops, marketing guy.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

@DAJ what can I say, I’m a BIG NERD 🤣. I can’t blame Matt at Honda, I have so much more seat time in the Passport than him. Thanks 🙏

[@XelaOso850]

Absolutely 100

[@softroadingthewest]

Jon, this is so cool! You gotta hand it Honda for actually listening to what the real needs are and building a truly trail-capable AWD car that delivers not just some superficial styling but actual performance at its core. Enthusiasts of a certain other car company have been vocal for many years asking to have better off-road performance at least available as an option but the response was both slow to come and largely underwhelming. Having followed your channel for years now, I have seen everyplace you’ve gone with your Passport and over and over, I have been surprised and impressed. I’m looking forward to seeing the current JonDZ adventuremobile in person, along with Honda’s new build, at Expo West in a few days!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I can’t believe they reached to me! I’ve been trying to figure it out. I’ve been on a 60K mile “Honda Care Plan”, so all my maintenance has been done by a Honda Dealership. I bet they looked at all the adventures I’ve been going on, to Moab, to Imogene Pass, to all the high elevation peaks in the Eastern Sierras, the 2.5” taller tires, the lift kit and they compared it to my repair history, which was clean as a whistle 🤣🤣🤣. I have 84K on this thing and still haven’t needed to change my brakes yet. Jumbo sized tires and all…. The ownership experience has been so pleasant! You know of all the issues I had with my previous vehicle. The repair history in those 60K miles was a laundry list 😖. Can’t wait to hang out at the Expo! We need another Kung Fu duel 🤣

[@kamotetrailhawk]

Hey @@JonDZ_Adventuring, on your trip to Moab, I recall you mentioned that you didn't have enough crawl ratio on one of the steep incline... does your collab with them ever mentioned putting a low range?

[@rcg9573]

Unfortunately Honda did not listen to anyone regarding a vehicle available to current consumers that is actually more off-road capable. Virtually every single off-road mod on the vehicle in this vid is NOT available as standard or an option from Honda in current Trailsport models. Every single thing available to current customers is pretty much an aesthetic only update and nothing more - a new grille, orange colored stitching, (the front bumper recovery mod that even the sales guy admits was only added for this custom mod and will probably not be available to a regular customer in the future), fender flares, a spare tire also not available through Honda - you’d have to add it aftermarket yourself, etc…..

[@RobbieHerrera]

Looks like Honda hit the mark with this one. Huge props to Honda for reaching out to a true overlander like you, that actually uses their product to develop this awesome package. Are they adding a bigger transmission cooler for extra protection? All your hard work is getting recognized, congrats!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

It appears that Honda has been looking at a lot of things, but because of the transmission is not prone to overheating, I don’t think that something that is needed. I personally have never had my trans temp light come on. To answer your question, we didn’t go over any technical information, that will come at a later time.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks for all the support Robbie!

[@BorderlineExplorer]

I couldn't stop laughing your critic of the 2019 build. "Tell me I'm poserlanding without telling me I'm poserlanding" build from 2019. I'm glad they displaced the form right into the new fascia and let you influence more of the function side of the build. Now we've got a vehicle that looks sweet and gets function points through the build and acessories. This collab you had with Honda is a win-win. Let Honda worry about the complicated aerodynamics, high pressure air curtains, and OEM flow/styling. Let us (& the market) influence the aftermarket. People tend to choose what actually works! Great job on this one, Jon!

[@reyperez3424]

I told my brother about how great the Passport AWD system is based on Jon videos and he laughed , like telling me, he was a poserlanding but look now , if it wasn’t for Jon , Honda wouldn’t have been inspired to make the TrailSport

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I couldn’t have done this without you @borderline explorer. Thank you for the camera work. People won’t know the struggles I had with an overheating gimble 🤣. Actually, I couldn’t have done this without Nori as well. He took my 4 years of overlanding experience and took my off-road skills to the next level with lessons on how to left foot brake and how to avoid crossing up my axles.

[@4x4nerd80]

So what Honda needs to do is to hire you to test out their new builds :)

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

That sounds like a good idea! I’m going to have to start up JonDZ consulting 😄

[@mardzungie]

Congrats brother! Seeing this makes me happy.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks John P!!!! It’s just so amazing to be part of all this. We are all part of this, you were part of the video too!!!! Showing how offroad capable a 2007 MDX is. Nobody even gave that thing a chance back in the day and here you are tackling moderate 4wd trails 😃

[@Louis-gc9ob]

Nice to see the Passport and Honda in general make more off road capable vehicles

[@monicawilson896]

I bought my 2019 Passport because of what you do in your Passport. Now I want this one because your ideas are in it. Well done and congrats! Also, thank you!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Awwwww, thanks for those kind words Monica ! Smooth words, I dig it!

[@beaubernatchez8416]

Just got into a 22 Passport TrailSport and your videos really make it that much more exciting to see the potential of the AWD Hondas and be part of this growing community. Thanks for being so into it and showing what they're capable of in such a fun way.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Congrats on your Passport Beau!

[@beaubernatchez8416]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring Thanks so much man!

[@robbergstrom943]

It’s great to see you get the great recognition you deserve Jon! We love your work and it’s looks like a wider audience will be learning from you. Congrats!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Rob! Now hopefully more aftermarket support will come to the Honda midsized platform. I really want beefed up springs and shock absorbers 😃

[@charlesbochar8681]

Awesome for you! Might have to check out this Trailsport in the future.

[@gearlist]

Awesome to see you collaborating with Honda!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thank you gearlist!!!!

[@gearlist]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring 😎

[@1MarkKeller]

Looks amazing! I hope they listen to you and get these options/upgrades out quickly.

[@StyleWeapons]

Bought a 2023 Passport and was looking for a video like this. Thanks for the break down of its potential. Im excited to get going on my build!

[@Ram14250]

Congrats Jon! You've made your mark!! So proud of you to actually get Honda's attention! Great job!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thank you Ram14250! Thanks for all your comments since I first purchased my Passport back in 2019! I wouldn’t be here without the support 🙏

[@leyenda6149]

So impressed! Happy for you & happy for us customers!

[@justinhamshar1250]

This was a great step for Honda in the right direction. Great job on your collaboration with Honda, this Passport is amazing.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Justin! I’m so glad they reached out to me. I just spoke for the community. I’m pretty sure many of us would have built a Passport the same. Function and form!

[@omarleerojas]

Sweet that's dope that you got recognized from Honda .. it was nice riding with you at lytle Creek and wish I had more drive time with you

[@peterouuu]

awesome job brotha!! It’s crazy because when I first saw this trailsport model came out I thought of your passport man!! So cool

[@HighjakSecondary]

This is awesome! Glad to see mfgs taking notes from the community!

[@stevendphoto]

Wow, the Trailsport looks awesome, It's even more awesome that Honda (seems to have) listened! I'll believe it more when I see it. I LOVE the new Grill & front end. Hey Matt, I'm in Garden Grove, if you'd like to hear what a $9k Passport Stereo upgrade sounds like...!

[@confettihunterminus1]

I’m so glad you had involvement with this! So excited for you man!!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Ty!

[@james_the_darklord]

You moving up pare 👍 it's great for how you explain the technical and important aspects of the passport

[@jasonalicea4030]

Congratulations !! Thats awesome that your build inspired this.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Jason!

[@riderblack6401]

wow wow wow, thanks JonDZ for HondaPassport Lovers like us, to support building this awesome vehicle!

[@jimmyjones5216]

Jon, you are the Honda AWD expert. I really enjoy your adventures and what you have proven a good AWD system can accomplish.

[@no-lodesigns]

Nicely done man! Great to see Honda putting in the time.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Ian! Thank you for providing aftermarket support with your skid plates!

[@martinclemena9011]

That is awesome that you got recognized by Honda, congrats!

[@bradenb]

Very cool! Must have been really fun to collaborate with Honda on this. Can't wait to see them continue down this path.

[@paulny61]

Congratulations on the opportunity to work with Honda on this project.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Paul!

[@ronaldfurlow3742]

Your the best Jon got my through lockdown I’m looking to get into over landing and you played a huge part in that keep sharing your adventures

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Ronald! To me, lock down was an open invite to get outdoors and have places all to myself 😃. I love hearing stories like this. Your words fuel me! Thank you!

[@no-lodesigns]

That's a great simple build! Very tastefully done.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Ian! Simple and effective

[@daem3n]

Congrats Jon and Thank you for making this happen. Also, Thank you Honda for listening to consumers.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Leo! It was Good to see you at Overland expo

[@shassabo]

This looks great. Nice collaboration! The Trailsport looks better than the Subarus. Would be cool if they put a little extra travel in the suspension and increased the crawl ratio.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I have so many things on my wish list. Here‘s a crazy thought…. The twin clutch rear differential adds amazing capability. What if they also put one in the front differential? 🤔 I’m just thinking out loud 🙂

[@shassabo]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring definitely! though I would argue a transmission cooler and some better approach/departure angles would be more beneficial - just from watching your videos :)

[@vibolbou5903]

Big timer! Now you can't say you're not an influencer. Great job and congrats on the collab.

[@tamake4492]

Dude!!!!! So stocked for you. This is awesome!!!!

[@reyperez3424]

I really like it When I first saw the TrailSport Passport even hours before the information was released,I honestly knew that it was based on your Passport . I was thinking about getting a Pathfinder but now I love the Passport looks even more, I have a 2019 Pilot but thinking about getting an AWD and do a few trails up North one day.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

The new Pathfinder is very similar to the Pilot/Passport, it’s almost an identical clone. It has the same ZF transmission, it has a twin clutch rear differential (probably the one made by GKN that they put in Fords). The only thing to look at is after market support. Since the previous Gen pathfinder had a CVT, the platform wasn’t supported. We all know aftermarket support is a big deal when it comes to off-road / overlanding and Toyota trucks and Jeeps out in the wild don’t stay stock for long. Thankfully, the midsized Hondas have been supported by companies like Traxda USA. There’s no aftermarket springs or shocks, but thankfully, stock equipment has held up to the abuse.

[@heyyydeelee6273]

Can't wait for you to do the seminar about overlanding.. Definitely looking to get into that and explore places that my normal car can't take me to!

[@ReversePeople]

Congrats on all this, Jon!! So stoked for you! Great channel and awesome content. Thank you.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Ty!

[@JAM76ER]

Thanks you brother for the knowledge and entertainment!

[@koreysederburg4396]

Hey man! I actually sell Hondas. And let me tell you what. Seeing this video really made me really realize how awesome the passport really is. I was blown away watching your rig crawl through those twistys. I subscribed, can't wait to see where the future of that passport takes us!

[@joemzd]

Look forward to meeting you at Overland Expo West! I’ll be there Friday!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Awesome Joe! I’ll see you then!

[@k00ey]

Honda should hire you. You've probably done more for their Passport lineup than anyone else!

[@jondabond]

Congrats. I first saw this Passport Trailsports on TFL and the first thing I thought of was, this looks so similar to JonDZ lol. Sure enough, here we are.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I was hoping to see @tfl at overland expo. I didn’t get to see them 😖

[@patoman9147]

So awesome to see your love for your hobby translate into the brand making it easier for future enthusiasts to get started. Amazing

[@chrisperrywv]

Congrats John. You deserve it. Wish I could retrofit that grill / light package.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Chris Perry! Transplanting the new grill is something I may try to do.

[@DanielCruz-js4oh]

Just bought my 21 passport exL awd.Not only that ,you’re videos helped me sell more Honda passports, I sell cars for Honda pretty cool company to work for.

[@armaniusmaximus]

That was so awesome to see you talking about the Passport in Overland Expo! Watched in Donald's channel. Well done and well deserved. Maybe Honda will score you a new Passport?

[@Scoutback_Adventures]

Dude this is so cool! Congratulations on getting to do this! The vehicle looks great, you guys did an awesome job.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Ty scout back!

[@Cooldad310]

Great explanation on honda's awd and rear diff capabilities!

[@johndickinson8848]

Jon: “Best in class AWD and great crawl ratio” Honda rep: “Look at the orange logo on the seats”

[@paoloalfonsogutierre]

Congrats Jon! You did an awesome job! I’m so happy for you! More power to you and you channel! God bless you! 👊🏼🙋🏻‍♂️❤️

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Ty so much !

[@MichelleCTorresGrant]

Huge congrats! I was already a big Honda fan (I have a 2018 Honda CR-V AWD, and it's my 3rd Honda). I was looking at a Passport earlier this year and stumbled on your KZbin channel during my research and immediately subscribed (thanks for putting out high-quality informative content!). Then I joined your FB group. I had read a few months back about Honda registering "Trailsport," and I was so surprised to read today in the car news that you were involved! That is majorly cool that Honda noticed you as all of your subscribers have. Congrats again, and I look forward to your future work.

[@66racer]

Congrats Jon! What an experience. I think you even surprised Honda with the capabilities haha. Hopefully they make new struts that will be compatible with out generation Pilot/Passport.

[@oscarkirkconnell5923]

Congratulations man you deserve that attention, what you done with that passport it’s amazing., Honda should give you a Trailsport to be tested full time lol. Amazing content.

[@tbgonztaylor]

Awesome! The Passport feels like an underdog. I have a 2019 that I camp with a lot and it’s such a good vehicle on and off road completely stock. I’m always confused why it’s left out of reviews and so much hype around the Kia Telluride. Also, for car campers, the main reason we got this car is because it’s the only more off road capabale SUV we found where the back seats go genuinely flat when folded down to get a good nights sleep. I can also fully stretch out! How does no one talk ab this amazing/rare car camping feature? Lol

[@tbgonztaylor]

Also, any hints at the new ground clearance? That is something I wish I had more of. Even 1 more inch would be awesome

[@GrizzlyPath]

Very cool! Would love to see the legit tow points make it to the final release, maybe even if it’s an OEM add-on.

[@officialyasir]

Great work dude!!

[@PatrickRich]

Very cool John. Wish I could make it down there for the event this year and say hi.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Would have been coop to meet you Mr. Rich

[@bernardshaw7585]

"Got the attention of a major auto manufacturer all because of you guys and gals" Nah you produce good honest videos, and nice that they pay attention, so good on Honda. I drive a Tacoma and love it, but love your channel I've learned more about recent AWD off road capabilities from you than many of the big channels, appreciated. Way to Shout out Sarah -n-tuned by the way I saw that Ridgeline video a while back so I knew what your were talking about and was impressed.. It got lots of beans:)

[@spikierro]

Amazing stuff and congratulations, Jon.

[@picarkingdom]

This is great! Congratulations Jondy!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Luis!

[@javaman_54]

i salute you for being such a humble person. good luck 👏🏽

[@dmcollins2003]

Excited to see the new trailsport.

[@seanwatson3790]

Jon I remember when we chatted about gearing , and I thought for a second why didn't you have the Cherokee trailhawk gearing on your list , but then I thought it isn't considered a midsise. Tho it is a crossover. But I didn't realize how much higher my gearing is than even the grand Cherokee trailhawk. Cool

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Yeah, that’s interesting right? Is it because the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk has an available 5.7 Hemi? Crawl ratio in a torque multiplier, and that’s a lot of torque. I have no idea 😃

[@seanwatson3790]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring that's an optional engine tho. The base is the 3.6 liter pentastar. My guess is your stat game from the V6 cuz it has a lot less torque than my turbo has

[@aubyn0]

Awesome, that Honda is getting in to over landing. Hopefully we can see a trailsport ridge line that will be equipped to take on the Tacoma, that would be awesome Abbas well received!

[@incredulousdisbelief9841]

Well done Jon! Very deserved recognition. I'm glad Honda was smart enough to reach out to you, one of the very few to take a stock Passport, build it up, and show what it can do. The only thing they have left to do, in my opinion, is beef up the transmission which is still way too prone to overheat. Otherwise I think all the high end tech they put into the iVTM4 AWD system sets a decent balance between on road and off.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thank you! Now I’m over here at Overland Expo West. I’ll be spending the weekend with Honda at their booth. So, I have never had my transmission overheat. I run a scangauge II to monitor my temperatures and I’ll give the transmission a test at 230F, which I don’t hit too often.

[@incredulousdisbelief9841]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring I'm probably thinking more of the CVTs and all the vids other channels do where they are pushed past their limits. Your scangauge setup is perfect. In your experience, do need to rest your transmission more often than other more traditional 4x4s? Or is it something that's more common among all overlanders and rock crawlers?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

@@incredulousdisbelief9841 The 2017 Honda Ridgeline was tested to overheat in Colorado. That had the Honda 6 speed transmission. All midsized Hondas now come with the ZF9, which is not prone to overheating. They put it in the Nissan Frontier 4WD truck and the Ram Promaster work van. 4WDs shouldn’t easily overheat.

[@josesantiago863]

Cool. Congratulations JDZ. Shouldn’t the recovery points be turn vertically? I know they are functional as they are but the shackles will look weird on them.

[@rupertgumban9251]

Great Job bro,hopin someday you can makeridline lifted overland project

[@ryanpek]

Hope you get the chance to buy the first one they produce from the factory! Be cool to see you get a new one. You helped Honda after all. They should give you a discount too! lol

[@tombley8731]

Front end looks just like my 2021 Ridgeline. I like the recovery points.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

It’s a nice front end. I need to figure out how I can transplant it 😃

[@tombley8731]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring The Passport Trailsport you helped with has a mild lift correct?

[@restlismc]

Nice. I’m definitely waiting for the 24. Hopefully won’t jack up the price too much.

[@nicholaskelley0922]

Awesome build! I’m going to be purchasing a 2022 Ridgeline Sport next month and am getting excited about its performance possibilities! I may do a build similar to yours on it some day.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Check out Ian from Nolo designs. We both did Imogene pass in Colorado (13.1K ft elevation). We are both 3.5” Traxda lifted. Here’s his Instagram profile: instagram.com/nolodesigns?

[@nicholaskelley0922]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring Awesome, thanks for the link. I’ll definitely look at his build for some ideas. Does your dirtcom trail swing block your backup camera?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

You’re welcome. Yes, the tire carrier blocks my back up camera. On a trail, I’ll open my tire carrier end lock it into position so I could see while backing up. Cross traffic alerts still work though.

[@nicholaskelley0922]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring Okay, thanks for the info! I wonder if there are some camera relocation brackets for the ridgeline. I love backup cameras too much to give them up haha

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

@@nicholaskelley0922 I checked. I even went so far as to contact Honda customer service. They said their wiring harness is proprietary.

[@bassamm.1058]

I saw other videos on the Trailsport and the improvements made to the Honda Passport. First thing that came to my mind was JonDZ had definitely something to do with these improvements. The lifting and the skid plate were areas that he always highlighted on in his videos. Kudos!

[@hubertwilliams9627]

Great review, you helped me make my decision thanks again!

[@IzaacTajan]

I really hope a lot of these improvements make it in the 24 Passport Trailsport. I want a min 9.6" clearance from the factory, skid plates and maybe even more specialized gearing for the PP. I'm going to roll a Forester Wilderness for now but if Honda ups their game I'll trade in after a year or two after they've worked out the kinks in the PP. Thanks for the great content Jon!

[@rayray_x2]

John u lead the way keep up your dedication and keep inspiring 🇺🇸 us

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thank you Jason Voorhees! 🙏

[@hansolocujo]

Congrats...i want the JonDZ edition with signed dash. Hopefully the trailsport comes with a transmission cooler.

[@gorutra]

Awesome! I don’t even go in the dirt but I enjoy the videos

[@deepncsu]

Congrats Jon! Great work not only getting the attention of Honda, but actually inspiring them to make something interesting! :) Btw, when will be the Trailsport available to order? Also, will HPD accessories be made available from the get go?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Deepanjan! I’m not sure when it will be available to order.

[@josephpark421]

Great Job Jon! Matt’s a great guy too~

[@nwilson228]

Awesome stuff Jon as usual!

[@norbertsantos7520]

This Passport is awesome! That's coming from a Subaru Outback owner! Good things coming for overlanders! 👍

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Norbert

[@richardlewis2290]

I'm a 3 year Subaru Crosstrek owner looking for a slightly larger vehicle. The Subaru CVT trans is a huge negative. I have it endured it but hate it. The Passport seems to address a lot of Subaru issues beginning with a better non-CVT trans and more robust AWD system. The Subaru Outback Wilderness has a bunch of issues including CVT issues and frequently broken windshields. Once the remote start via an app and the ground clearance issue is addressed on the Honda Passport, it will be a Subaru Wilderness killer.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Ground clearance is a little tricky, because the midsized Hondas have more “rocker clearance” better approach and departure angles and that “minimum” clearance is at the mufflers (which, isn’t exactly vital). Imo, 9.5” of minimum clearance will be enough for service roads, but you’ll need Atleast 11” to start touching on moderate 4WD trails. Rocker clearance becomes very very important at this level. Once your tires drive over an obstacle, the next thing in line will be the rocker planets / pinch welds. Next year is suppose to be the all new Honda Pilot trailsport. Let’s what they come up with. The new platform will have double wish bone suspension in the front. Upgraded upper control arms like in a 4runner might actually be a possibility now. The new platform will use the Honda 10 speed with a class leading 22:1 crawl ratio for single speed transmissions. If you watch some of my more recent videos, I had something called BALLS (brake aid like lock system) installed into my Passport. This is a manually activated “brake hold” system where I can brake either front left or front right wheel. If Honda puts in a more robust ABS system with a toyota crawl control system and combine that with the already present twin clutch rear differential, it’ll be one really amazing all around adventure mobile. I’m really happy with what the way I have my 3.5” lifted Passport setup. It’s far beyond what most people would expect a modified AWD is capable of. Back in 2016, Honda really made something special and the wilderness line just isn’t comparable. I feel that the wildernesses still hasn’t surpassed the capabilities of the SH Forester with the 4EAT and 2009-2013 Outback 3.6R with the 5EAT. Another platform that also is more capable than the Wildernesses would be Fords Bronco sport / Maverick. Even the base models are out performing. The premium models with GOAT modes do even better, and the badlands / tremor editions add the rear twin clutch limited slip differential (like the midsized Hondas) which makes them do impressive things! We did find the ceiling of Fords 8 speed auto transmission with an 17.9:1 crawl ratio. On a steep 45 degree hill (100% grade) it gave up, where our Honda Ridgeline with a 20.4:1 crawl ratio kept going. Hopefully Subaru and other car companies start making things competitive. Honda and Ford are publicly battling it out for the #1 top AWD spot.

[@terence4427]

I recently purchased a Trailsport and I am very happy with it. I believe any Passport trim can be outfitted for overlanding as Jon has proven over and over again. It annoys me when people complain Honda didn't do enough with the TS. Though I agree Honda could have given the TS more ground clearance and skid plates folks should keep in mind the average buyer isn't going to do any serious off roading in this vehicle. Honda had to place a stronger focus on the consumers who are likely to use this vehicle as a daily driver. My best friend owns a Grand Cherokee, but hasn't taken it off road once. My hope is in the future Honda won't do anything that will lessen the Trailsport as a daily driver because if they do folks will complain about that. Excellent video. Very happy to see Jon get his kudos for all the work he has done in promoting what the PP can do off road.

[@andrs8953]

Thank you for your help and your comments unbias

[@cyberdeeper5942]

Thanks so much JonDZ. That’s what I was looking for….

[@bgnimelf]

Hey, this is a great build, I hope Honda continues in a serious way. I recent bought the 2022 Trailsport Pilot, it is mostly an appearance package but also the cheapest trim level with a good Navi. I have lifted mine with the Traxda 2” front and rear, will probably keep stock 18” tires, you can go about an 1” overall bigger then rubbing issues. My big concern and one Honda should get on ASAP is recalibrating the Honda Sensing for the increased height. They say this only needs to be done when replacing the windshield but almost any increased height above stock is not possible. Trail driving = broken windshields. Without fixing this issue I would see it as impossible to move the Trailsport concept forward.

[@christopherduren7629]

I recently subscribed to your channel, love the content! Where did you get your tire relocation kit?

[@JeffJensenStudios]

Awesome! As soon as I saw the article I said to myself, they should have reached out to JonDZ, I bet he has a few ideas for the Passport, and they did! Excited to see it, maybe it will spark a overland build for the CR-V.

[@27WON]

So cool man. Can’t wait to try one out.

[@truth959]

Honda should do a Trail Sport Ridgeline with a lift and improved approach angle.

[@davidmorello676]

Love it. Looks so cool. When this comes out. I'm definitely looking at one. Any thoughts on price, hp, torque.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I’m sorry David, they didn’t go over price of technical specifications, but this information will become available in the near future from Honda.

[@davidmorello676]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring seriously considering one. Thanks for the video. It looks awesome

[@dougaugustine933]

This is great... but a bit confused as to what the 2022 factory "TRAILSPORT" will come with from the factory vs. other 2022 Passport Trims. Here is what I think - 18 inch wheels, orange interrior stitching, and badging..... Skid plates?? What about unique colors? I like the blue/grey color and hope that is available. It also sounds like there will be a few new HPD options as well. For me - the biggest turnoff was the lack of 18 inch wheels in the previous versions. I like what the Ridgeline offered here,

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

You’re more observant than me. Sounds like you hit it spot on. The #1 reason why someone should choose the trail sport trim will be because of the 18 inch wheels. More side wall means less chance to blow out a tire. Also, All trailsports are AWD (where as the Sport and EX-L have optional AWD). I’m pretty sure the khaki blue will be a color option. Although, the skid plates in this video were developed and made by Honda, they were used in the Rebelle rally, and I don’t believe they will come with the 2022 trailsport. Now we will have to see what happens to the future models of trailsport and when they will be released. Will they be on the same platform or the new platform the 2022 Acura MDX is on? As of now, the 2022 Honda Pilot is still on the same platform, but if it gets the same front double wishbone suspension as the MDX, then Hondas direction is the one I want to stay with. I truly love the balance of on road and off road.

[@Neworldisordered]

I just bought a2019 Passport based on your experiences and your opinions. Thanks! Will remove rear seats and am saving for armour, wheels, tires, lift kit and tire carrier. Would like the 3.5 inch Traxda lift but nervous about the install. saw they messed up your axle first time.

[@neronfrancis6508]

I love the passport but I think they really need to step up their game if they want to be taken seriously in the overlanding world. But if I had to choose between a passport and a 4runner for an overlanding trip I would have go with the 4 runner. Great video.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks for the compliment Neron. It’s all about preference. I use to drive a FJ cruiser, I stopped driving it and bought a Subaru because I grew weary of the poor MPG and poor onroad handling. Then I discovered I wanted more capability and reliability, so I bought a Honda Passport and lifted it. Now I have 86K miles and have been on over 100+ overlanding adventures in 2.5 years.

[@grizzlybaitak]

The Trailsport is an improvement primarily (only?) because of Jon's involvement. Honda's HPD designation remains largely an appearance package, like it is on the Ridgeline. Whip 'em Jon, they need to get this into production if they are serious about this market.

[@1yehny]

Nice! I just got a Ridgeline. This looks great.

[@BengLang84]

Nice! Great content! Would this Trail sport trim level would be available here in Canada? Just subscribed to your channel! 😀👍

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I’m sorry Alvin, I am not sure as of yet