2027 Honda Passport Launches with Trickle-Down Features and Major Mechanical Redesign

(As of October 2026) The 2027 Honda Passport has been arriving at North American dealerships. The new MSRP starts at $45,195, with the popular TrailSport trim seeing a $1,345 increase (and its Blackout variant up $1,645). This price adjustment is not merely a cosmetic change, but a substantial mechanical overhaul underneath.

🔸 Significantly Enhanced Off-Road Capability

• 🔹 Ground Clearance: Increased substantially from 8.27 inches to 9.65 inches, greatly improving capability over obstacles.
• 🔹 Hardware Overhaul: Approximately 70% of major suspension components have been redesigned, including a new front subframe and drive shaft.
• 🔹 Suspension Optimization: This is not simply a spring swap or a switch to larger-diameter tires, but a re-tuning by engineers specifically for unpaved surfaces.

🔸 Key Features Trickling Down and Powertrain

Here's the key takeaway: The TrailWatch surround-view camera system (which provides real-time monitoring of underbody terrain) and heated steering wheel, previously exclusive to the top-trim Elite, are now standard on the TrailSport trim.

Under the hood, the new model still carries over that classic 3.5-liter V6 engine. In an era dominated by small-displacement turbocharged engines, this large-displacement naturally aspirated engine paired with General Grabber A/T Sport tires remains a hardcore choice in this segment.

Currently, the TrailSport trim accounts for 80% of the lineup's sales, proving strong market recognition of its off-road positioning. For buyers who need to camp at national parks or commute through northern winters, the value of these mechanical upgrades is extremely high.