2026 Honda Passport Gets Its First Official Teaser: Will It Be a Completely

The market for rugged, adventure-ready SUVs is red hot, and this Passport aims to meet the moment.

We’ve known a new Honda Passport has been in the oven for a little while now, but the automaker made its first official announcement on the next-gen model Tuesday. As more rugged, boxy SUVs are all the rage right now, Honda saw fit to lead the charge with what the TrailSport, a sub-brand it’s aggressively marketed with its Pilot-based SUVs and trucks.

Even with the silhouettes it included in the press release photos and the video below, Honda clearly aims to set this model apart from what we originally got back in 2019. That is, rather than effectively being a two-row Pilot, this model may have a bit more of its identity, at least in terms of styling. Underneath, the Passport will still ride on the same platform and house the same powertrain, but the generally boxy shape to the hood line, the daytime running lights and the “PASSPORT” lettering across the grille give an edgier sort of aesthetic than the three-row Pilot.

Although Honda did share another silhouette, you can’t really make much out of the new models’ rear-end design. At a glance, the 2026 Honda Passport still appears to share some the Pilot’s rear fascia, but we’ll have to wait and see more details to really get a clear sense of what’s coming through the pipeline.

For the moment, Honda said this Passport will have a “truly rugged design, authentic off-road capability, next-level versatility and innovative features”. Today’s announcement at least ensures we probably don’t have to wait much longer for something to put all the marketing speak into context. We should know more in the next few months, now that the ball is officially rolling.