Honda Passport 4th Gen (2026-present)

YF7 platform — completely new architecture, designed at Honda Design Studio Los Angeles around a 'Born Wild' concept that fuses form and function for genuine off-road capability. Unveiled November 2024, US release February 2025 as 2026 model year. 3.5L SOHC J35 V6 (285 hp / 262 lb-ft) — slight power increase via revised intake/exhaust tuning. First-ever Passport 10-speed automatic transmission. Second-generation i-VTM4 AWD standard across all trims (no FWD option) with 40% more rear-drive torque capacity and 30% faster response. 8.3-inch ground clearance (vs 8.1-inch on 3rd gen AWD). Aggressive flared fenders cover trail-ready 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires. 2.75-inch longer wheelbase, pulled-back A-pillars, long hood — sportier rugged profile. Bold backpack design theme — unique matte black rear roof finish lets owners lean adventure equipment against the SUV without damage. TrailSport trim with off-road suspension, all-terrain tires, steel skid plates, robust recovery points. TrailSport Elite (first-ever) flagship trim with TrailWatch camera system showing tire path graphics for navigating obstacles. 12.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in (native Google Maps, Assistant, Play Store), 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto standard. Optional rugged accessories: rock sliders, full-size spare with all-terrain tire kit, returning stowable picnic table. Trims: RTL ($46k), TrailSport ($50k), TrailSport Elite ($56k). Built at Honda Lincoln Alabama assembly plant. Currently the most off-road-focused Honda SUV ever, directly competing against 4Runner / Bronco / Wrangler for the trail-ready buyer.