Your Weekend Escape Vehicle: An In-Depth Look into the All-New 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport

Montreal professionals who spend their weekdays navigating urban streets deserve weekends filled with adventure beyond the city limits. The completely reimagined 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport delivers true rugged design, V6 power and authentic off-road capability, making it the ideal companion for escaping to Quebec's wilderness areas.

Based on the extremely rigid Honda light truck platform, the 2026 Passport TrailSport is sportier and more engaging to drive, both on and off road. Whether you're heading to a cottage in the Laurentians or exploring the Eastern Townships' hidden trails, this SUV handles both Montreal's urban demands and weekend adventures with equal confidence.

Built for Adventure from the Ground Up

The all-new 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport has been completely reimagined around a "Born Wild" concept, an aspirational value that set the rugged attitude and adventure capabilities Passport delivers. The design reflects this philosophy with functional elements that enhance both capability and durability.

A new bold backpack design theme fuses form and function, giving Passport a more robust C-pillar and stronger roof rails connecting to its blacked-out cargo bay. The unique matte black finish of the rear roof section – a key component of Passport's backpack design theme – allows owners to lean skis, fishing poles and other adventure equipment against Passport while helping to reduce the risk of damage.

For serious off-roading, Passport has increased ground clearance and a substantially shorter front overhang that provides an increased approach angle. These design improvements make navigating rocky terrain and steep inclines significantly easier than previous generations.

Power That Conquers Any Terrain

Every 2026 Passport TrailSport features a new, more powerful 24-valve DOHC 3.5-litre V6 engine. The Passport's aggressive, all-aluminum V6 produces 285 horsepower (SAE net @ 6,100 rpm) and 262 lb.-ft. of torque (SAE net @ 5,000 rpm).

Performance is further enhanced by the model's first 10-speed automatic transmission. Refined and responsive, the new high-strength automatic transmission has been tuned exclusively for Passport. Paddle shifters are standard for manual control, making Passport more fun-to-drive.

The advanced drivetrain delivers impressive capability:

• Towing capacity: 2,268 kg when properly equipped
• Ground clearance: 205 mm for navigating obstacles
• Approach/departure angles: 21.1/24.6 degrees for steep terrain
• Fuel economy: 12.5/9.8/11.3 L/100 km (city/highway/combined)

Advanced All-Wheel Drive Technology

To expand its off-road and inclement weather capabilities, this is the first Passport to get the second generation of the Honda torque vectoring i-VTM4 all-wheel drive system. Standard on every new Passport TrailSport, the new and more capable i-VTM4 system, which debuted on the current Honda Pilot, features a stronger rear drive unit that can handle 40% more torque and provides 30% faster response, optimizing available traction in all driving scenarios.

Up to 70% of the engine's torque can be sent to the rear axle, and 100% of that torque can be distributed to either the left or right rear wheel. This intelligent torque distribution ensures maximum traction whether you're climbing icy logging roads in winter or navigating muddy trails in spring.

Seven standard selectable drive modes optimize the driving experience for various conditions: Normal, Sport, Econ, Snow, Sand, Tow and Trail. The new Trail mode optimizes off-road capabilities and a new Tow mode for additional capability.

Trail-Ready Hardware and Protection

The TrailSport trim includes specialized equipment for serious outdoor adventures:

Off-Road Suspension: Off-road tuned suspension, featuring exclusive spring rates and damper valve tuning, plus optimized stabilizer bars that improve articulation and off-road ride comfort

All-Terrain Tires: New General Grabber all-terrain tires (275/60R18), co-developed exclusively with General Tire for the new Passport TrailSport, are extremely capable in sand, mud, rocky terrain and snow, but still quiet and comfortable on the road

Underbody Protection: New thick steel skid plates help protect the oil pan, transmission and gas tank from damage. Designed in collaboration with Honda Powersports engineers, the skid plates can support the entire weight of the vehicle crashing down on a rock

Recovery Points: For the first time, Passport TrailSport models are equipped with stout front and rear recovery points rated at twice the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of Passport

Interior Space and Technology

The 2026 Passport lineup starts with the TrailSport featuring an all-new adventure-ready interior with improved rear seat legroom (+33mm), increased cargo space with up to 2,356 litres behind the first row (+156 litres) and more standard tech than ever before.

Technology features include:

• 10.2-inch full digital driver instrumentation display
• 54% larger center touchscreen (12.3-inch)
• Google built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
• Body Stabilizing power adjustable heated front seats with memory

Storage solutions designed for active lifestyles include two-tier door bins, a large multi-use tray ahead of the shifter that can accommodate two smartphones side-by-side, a massive console bin that fits a full-size tablet, and a clever passenger-side instrument panel shelf. Passport TrailSport is equipped with 10 large cupholders throughout the cabin, including six that will fit wide, one litre water bottles.

Extensive Genuine Honda Accessories

To take the rugged capability and appearance of Passport TrailSport even further, Honda engineers created the broadest line of Genuine Honda Accessories ever, including a variety of 18-inch wheels, an aluminum front scuff plate, and robust rock sliders with stainless-steel plates.

An extensive new line of available cargo accessories with an overlanding focus includes a cargo roof platform, MOLLE (modular light-weight load-carrying equipment) storage systems, and a clever cargo shelf that transforms into a sturdy adventure-ready picnic table large enough for four. The lightweight, yet durable composite cargo shelf/tabletop features a grippy rubberized surface finished with a unique Baja topographic map design.

The Passport TrailSport transforms weekend getaways into true adventures. Experience the most capable Honda SUV ever built at Lallier Honda Montreal.