- The 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport is competing in the Rebelle Rally and this means we’re finally getting a good look at the redesigned SUV.
- The model has a rugged appearance and is bone stock aside from a special wrap and all-terrain tires.
- An official debut will likely occur at the Los Angeles Auto Show and the model will presumably have a 3.5-liter V6 with 285 hp.
Honda is gearing up to introduce the 2026 Passport this fall, but it has been effectively revealed at the Rebelle Rally. Employees Adia Raya and Madison Russell will use a pre-production Passport TrailSport to travel more than 1,500 miles (2,414 km) in the American Southwest as they compete in the event that focuses on old school navigation.
As you can see in images posted to social media, the redesigned Passport has been given a rugged makeover that makes it look like a proper SUV. The front end features a slender grille that is flanked by LED headlights and distinctive daytime running lights. They’re joined by a black plastic bumper, a red recovery hook, and what appears to be a faux skid plate.
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Moving down the sides, the Passport has muscular fenders and plastic body cladding. Designers also gave the vehicle a prominent C-pillar, which makes it look far more aggressive than its predecessor. Rounding out the highlights are a sporty roof rack and a prominent rear spoiler.
The 2026 Passport looks like a major improvement and Honda noted the model is virtually bone stock as the only upgrades are a special wrap and Maxxis RAZR all-terrain tires. This means what you see is what you’ll get at dealers early next year.
We’ll likely learn full details at the Los Angeles Auto Show, but the company has previously said the Passport TrailSport is the “most adventure-ready and capable Honda SUV ever.” The company added the model will have a rugged chassis, an off-road tuned suspension, and a powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine that is connected to a ten-speed automatic transmission as well as a torque-vectoring all-wheel drive system.
While Honda isn’t talking numbers, the engine should be shared with the Pilot which has 285 hp (213 kW / 289 PS) and 262 lb-ft (355 Nm) of torque. If that’s the case, the model would have 5 hp (4 kW / 5 PS) more than its predecessor.
Lead image credit: RebelleTeam208, H/T to The Autopian
