The 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport isn’t an appearance package pretending to be an off-road trim. Honda gave it hardware designed for the places pavement stops, including an off-road-tuned suspension, skid plates, all-terrain tires, and an AWD system built to manage changing terrain. That combination makes the TrailSport relevant around Bishop, California, where mountain roads, desert routes, gravel, and trail access can all become part of the trip. More important, none of this requires turning the Passport into an SUV that’s difficult to live with the rest of the week. The Suspension Does More Than Sit Taller The TrailSport uses a suspension specifically tuned for off-road driving. That matters once a road gets uneven, because suspension tuning influences how well an SUV controls body movement and keeps its tires working against the terrain. Power comes from a 3.5L V6 producing 285 hp and 262 lbs. ft. of torque. It’s paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, giving the TrailSport enough muscle to complement the chassis hardware. The Passport TrailSport is also rated to tow up to 5,000 lb s. when properly equipped with its integrated Class III trailer hitch. That makes the capability useful beyond recreational trail driving, particularly for owners hauling camping equipment, recreational gear, or a trailer out of town. Protection Where Trails Can Hit Hardest Ground clearance only solves part of the problem off pavement. Rocks and trail debris have an unfortunate habit of finding vulnerable components underneath a vehicle. Honda addresses that problem with standard skid plates on the TrailSport. They add protection for key components when the terrain becomes rougher and clearance gets tighter. It’s the sort of equipment that separates useful off-road preparation from styling designed primarily to look adventurous in a parking lot. Tires Built for the Job The TrailSport rides on standard 275/60R18 113T all-terrain tires. Tire choice has a considerable effect on what an SUV can accomplish once loose surfaces replace asphalt, so Honda fitting the proper rubber from the factory is an important part of the package. For drivers exploring routes around Bishop and the Eastern Sierra, those tires complement the suspension and skid plates rather than leaving the TrailSport’s capability dependent on aftermarket upgrades from day one. AWD Gets Smarter About the Terrain The second-generation i-VTM4® AWD system with Trail Torque Logic adds another tool to the Passport’s off-road kit. Instead of relying solely on mechanical hardware, the system helps manage power delivery as traction conditions change. The TrailSport also provides Normal, Econ, Sport, Snow, Tow, Trail, and Sand drive modes. That range gives the driver settings suited to very different jobs, from an ordinary commute to towing or moving across loose surfaces. It’s a broad capability set, but the important part is how the pieces work together. AWD, tires, suspension, protection, and drive modes all address different parts of the same problem. You Still Have to Drive It Home Serious trail equipment is considerably more useful when the vehicle surrounding it remains comfortable on pavement. The Passport TrailSport keeps the cabin equipped for normal life with a 12.3-inch color touch-screen, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, and heated front seats. That dual role is one of its more useful qualities. You can explore beyond Bishop without owning something that feels compromised once you return to paved roads. See What the TrailSport Hardware Can Do The 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport takes a frank approach to off-road capability: give the SUV the suspension, protection, tires, AWD technology, and driving modes needed to handle tougher terrain, then retain the comfort expected from a modern Honda SUV. Drivers can explore the Passport inventory at Perry Motors Honda, compare available models, and take a closer look at the TrailSport’s equipment. When you’re ready to experience how that hardware feels from behind the wheel, schedule your 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport test drive online.
