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Honda Passport TrailSport

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The 2026 Honda Passport & TrailSport for Orange County

A completely redesigned two-row SUV built for OC families who want Pilot space without the third row - and for the weekends in Big Bear, Joshua Tree, and the fire roads behind Trabuco Canyon.

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Why the Passport suits OC's outdoor households

Orange County sits an hour from three totally different playgrounds: San Onofre and Salt Creek for surfing, the Cleveland National Forest for hiking and mountain biking, and Big Bear or Mammoth for weekends in the snow. The Passport is Honda's most credible answer to households that actually use all three. Standard AWD, real ground clearance, and a squared-off cargo box that swallows two paddleboards and a cooler.

2026 Passport Trims

  • RTL - the value entry. AWD standard, leather, heated seats.
  • TrailSport - all-terrain tires, steel skid plates, orange recovery hooks, unique interior stitching. The one to buy if you actually leave pavement.
  • TrailSport Elite - all of the above plus premium audio, cooled seats, panoramic roof and a factory light bar mount.

Passport vs Pilot for South OC families

These are the two most cross-shopped Hondas in the RSM Honda showroom for adventure-oriented families. The Pilot has a third row. The Passport doesn't - and that's the point. It uses that space for cargo, headroom and a shorter wheelbase that's better on trails. See our Pilot guide if you need seven or eight seats.

Real MPG and towing

Honda rates the new Passport around 19/24 mpg. Real-world OC owners see 20-22 mpg mixed and closer to 24 on a highway run to Mammoth. Tow rating is 5,000 lbs - enough for a small boat, a jet-ski trailer, or a 20-foot travel trailer.

Service & maintenance

Passport V6 oil changes run about $100-$130 at Honda dealers. Plan on $300-$450 for the 15k/30k services with tire rotation and cabin filters. TrailSport all-terrains wear faster than regular OE tires - budget a set every 35-45k miles. RSM Honda's service department handles Passport maintenance for owners across RSM, Coto de Caza, Ladera Ranch and Mission Viejo.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Honda Passport TrailSport actually capable off-road?
For an OC family that hits Big Bear, Joshua Tree, or the fire roads above Trabuco Canyon a few times a year, absolutely. The 2026 Passport TrailSport gets standard AWD, all-terrain tires, steel skid plates, and a redesigned body-on-frame-adjacent platform. It's not a Wrangler - but it will out-camp any CR-V or Pilot Elite.
Passport vs Pilot - which is right for Orange County?
The Pilot is a three-row family shuttle. The Passport is a two-row SUV with adventure DNA. If you have three kids and need the third row for school runs to Santa Margarita Catholic, buy the Pilot. If you have two kids and a dog and prefer weekends in Idyllwild or Mammoth over minivan life, the Passport is the smarter buy.
How much does a Passport cost in Orange County?
The 2026 Passport RTL starts in the low $40s and the TrailSport Elite pushes into the low $50s. At RSM Honda expect upfront pricing with no market-adjustment markups and no mandatory dealer add-ons - which saves most OC buyers $1,500-$3,500 versus the average dealer sticker.
What MPG does the Honda Passport get?
The 2026 Passport is rated around 19/24/21 mpg with its 3.5L V6 and 10-speed automatic. Real-world South OC owners report 20-22 mpg mixed, and about 24 on a steady I-5 or 241 run to San Diego.