2026 Honda Passport

Hondas are generally affordable, reliable, and fuel-efficient, with intuitive controls and good driving characteristics. Its SUVs and sedans are usually near the top of Consumer Reports’ ratings for road tests and predicted reliability. Many Hondas have earned Consumer Reports recommendations. Used Hondas also score near the top of our reliability rankings for 5- and 10-year-old vehicles, making it a brand worth considering for options under $20,000. Honda’s SUVs include sub-compact models like the HR-V and compact CR-V, one of the best-selling SUVs in North America. The two-row Passport and three-row Pilot are larger options. Honda’s sedans include the compact Civic and the midsized Accord. Honda also makes the Odyssey minivan and the Ridgeline, a midsized pickup truck. For buyers seeking fuel efficiency, several of the most popular models are available with hybrid powertrains that get competitive mpg figures and are pleasant to drive.

For 2026, the Passport is more than just a smaller version of the Pilot. The two SUVs use the same 285-hp V6 engine and 10-speed automatic transmission, but the Passport now takes on a rugged, off-road persona with boxy, aggressive looks. A TrailSport trim amps that up with bolder styling, and specific off-road features such as recovery points and skid plates. There's no hybrid version of the Passport, which puts it behind some competitors when it comes to fuel economy. All-wheel drive is standard along with plenty of active safety features. Inside, there's a Google-powered infotainment system (it's still compatible with Apple CarPlay) and new seats, and the climate and audio are controlled by buttons and knobs rather than features on a screen. Honda says that everything from the suspension and steering ratio to the safety radars and cameras are improved compared to the outgoing model.