Which 2027 Honda Passport Trim Is Right for You? RT-L, TrailSport and TrailSport Elite Compared
The 2027 Honda Passport is sold in three trims, RT-L at $45,195, TrailSport at $49,995 and TrailSport Elite at $53,695, plus two factory versions: RT-L Towing, which adds a Class III hitch for $700, and Blackout, a $1,500 appearance package for both TrailSport trims. All six share the 280-hp 3.5-liter V6, 10-speed automatic, i-VTM4 all-wheel drive, 5,000-lb tow rating and Honda Sensing. The $4,800 jump to TrailSport is about capability: 9.6 inches of clearance, all-terrain tires, skid plates, recovery hooks, TrailWatch and a hitch. The $3,700 jump to TrailSport Elite is about comfort: perforated leather, ventilated and heated seats front and rear, Bose audio and a hands-free liftgate.
On the Monterey Peninsula, the Passport trim question is about coast versus dirt. The RT-L handles Highway 1 and Big Sur. The TrailSport adds the clearance, tires and skid plates for Hollister Hills.
Pictured: 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport Elite in Platinum White Pearl
Passport Trims, Prices and What Each Adds
- Heated, leather-trimmed front seats
- Google built-in, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto on a 12.3-inch screen
- All-season tires and the lineup's best mileage (21 mpg combined)
- Choice of black or gray interior
- The full RT-L
- Plus a factory Class III hitch with harness
- Least expensive way to a factory hitch
- 9.6 in. of clearance, all-terrain tires, skid plates and recovery hooks
- TrailWatch with the Multi-View Camera System
- Hitch, 115-volt outlets and a panoramic moonroof
- Heated wheel and HondaTex synthetic leather
- The full TrailSport
- Black 18-inch wheels and black badges
- Black skid garnishes front and rear
- Perforated leather, ventilated fronts, heated rears
- 12-speaker, 700-watt Bose audio
- Hands-free liftgate with walk away close
- Rain-sensing wipers and rear sunshades
- The full TrailSport Elite
- Black 18-inch wheels and black badges
- Black skid garnishes front and rear
2027 Passport Pricing, Step by Step
From RT-L to TrailSport Elite Blackout is $10,000. The biggest single jump, $4,100, is RT-L Towing to TrailSport, where the off-road hardware arrives.
Find the Lowest-Priced Passport With the Feature You Want
Choose any feature to see the lowest-priced trim that has it and the premium over the RT-L.
Five Passport Comparisons, Settled
RT-L vs. RT-L Towing
For $700, the RT-L Towing adds a factory Class III hitch with harness and hitch panel, nothing else. If you'll ever haul a trailer to Monterey Bay launches at Moss Landing, it's the version to get.
RT-L Towing vs. TrailSport
Both have a factory hitch, and $4,100 separates them. The TrailSport adds the trail hardware (clearance, all-terrains, skid plates, TrailWatch) plus a moonroof, heated wheel and 115-volt outlets. The RT-L Towing keeps real leather, a gray interior option and 3 more highway mpg.
TrailSport vs. TrailSport Elite
Same trail hardware, $3,700 apart. The Elite's case is comfort: ventilated fronts, heated rears, perforated leather, Bose, a hands-free liftgate and automatic wipers.
TrailSport Blackout vs. TrailSport Elite
Only $2,200 apart, these are a style-versus-comfort decision. The Blackout gets the darker look; the Elite gets the comfort upgrades but keeps standard trim. You can have both in the Elite Blackout.
TrailSport Elite vs. Elite Blackout
$1,500 for black wheels, black badges and black skid garnishes. The equipment list is otherwise identical, so this is purely about the look.
What Each 2027 Passport Trim Includes
The RT-L list covers standard equipment. Each trim after it shows only what it adds.
Pictured: 2027 Honda Passport RT-L in Smoke Blue Pearl
Passport RT-L
The RT-L is a fully equipped two-row SUV, not a stripped base model. It's the right pick if your driving is mostly pavement, you want real leather in black or gray, and you'd like the best fuel economy in the lineup.
- i-VTM4 all-wheel drive, Trail Torque Logic, 7 drive modes, hill descent control
- Power liftgate, remote engine start, Smart Entry (front doors and liftgate)
- 12.3-inch touchscreen, 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, Google built-in, Alexa Built-in
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charger, 225-watt 9-speaker audio
- 18-inch Shark Gray alloys with 265/60R18 all-season tires
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Honda Sensing with front and rear parking sensors and blind spot information
- 8.3 in. ground clearance; EPA 19/25/21 mpg
- Leather-trimmed seats with cloth accents; heated front seats; 10-way power driver's seat with memory
- 3.5-liter V6 (280 hp, 258 lb-ft), 10-speed automatic with paddle shifters
Pictured: 2027 Honda Passport RT-L Towing in Sonic Gray Pearl
Passport RT-L Towing
The RT-L with a factory Class III hitch and wiring. It's the lowest-priced Passport that's ready to tow out of the box.
- All RT-L equipment
- Class III trailer hitch installed at the factory, with harness and hitch panel
- The same 5,000-lb rating every Passport carries
Pictured: 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport in Sunset Orange
Passport TrailSport
The TrailSport is where the Passport becomes an off-roader. For 2027 Honda reengineered its suspension for more ground clearance and better angles, and moved TrailWatch and the heated steering wheel down from the Elite.
- Panoramic power moonroof and orange ambient lighting
- LED fog lights, amber hood lights and amber DRLs; heated, power-folding mirrors; heated wiper zone
- Factory Class III hitch with 7-pin connector, and 115-volt outlets in the second row and cargo area
- Skid plates for the engine and fuel tank, plus high-visibility recovery hooks at both ends
- Off-road-tuned suspension with 9.6 in. of clearance and 25.4°/25.3° approach and departure angles
- TrailWatch and the Multi-View Camera System, with front and rear camera washers
- TrailSport all-season floor mats; 18/22/20 mpg (EPA)
- Honda Trail Experience (HTX)
- 275/60R18 all-terrain tires on matte Shark Gray 18-inch alloys, with black lug nuts
- Heated steering wheel and HondaTex synthetic-leather seats with orange stitching
Pictured: 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport Blackout in Ash Green Metallic
Passport TrailSport Blackout
Identical equipment to the TrailSport with a darker look. It's purely cosmetic, and that's the point.
- Everything on the TrailSport
- Black Honda badges
- 18-inch black alloy wheels
- Black front and rear skid garnishes
Pictured: 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport Elite in Platinum White Pearl
Passport TrailSport Elite
The same trail hardware as the TrailSport with a much nicer cabin: ventilated and heated seats, Bose audio and perforated leather.
- Rain-sensing wipers; auto-dimming side mirrors; puddle lights
- Perforated leather with contrast stitching and black piping (black, brown or gray)
- Front lower seatback device pockets and upper seatback pockets
- Tri-zone climate with second-row controls; integrated rear-door sunshades
- 700-watt Bose premium audio with 12 speakers
- Heated and ventilated front seats; heated outboard rear seats
- Acoustic front-door glass
- 18-inch Berlina Black machine-face alloys
- Hands-free power liftgate with walk away close; Smart Entry on all doors
Pictured: 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport Elite Blackout in Sonic Gray Pearl
Passport TrailSport Elite Blackout
The fully loaded TrailSport Elite with the Blackout package's darker trim.
- All TrailSport Elite equipment
- Black Honda badges
- Black skid garnishes, front and rear
- Black 18-inch alloys instead of machine-face wheels
The Trade-Offs of Moving Up a Trim
Moving up a trim isn't purely additive. Here's what changes for the worse, so there are no surprises after you sign.
RT-L to TrailSport
- Real leather. The TrailSport uses HondaTex synthetic leather and cloth; the RT-L has leather-trimmed seats.
- Interior color choice. The RT-L offers black or gray; the TrailSport is black only.
- Fuel economy: 19/25/21 mpg becomes 18/22/20, a 3-mpg drop on the highway.
- Headroom: front drops from 40.5 to 39.1 in. and rear from 40.7 to 39.6 in., and passenger volume from 119.1 to 115.4 cu ft.
- Departure angle: 27.1° on the RT-L versus 25.3° on the TrailSport, which trades some departure angle for its 25.4° approach angle and 9.6 in. of clearance.
- Low-profile height: the TrailSport stands 74.5 in. tall versus 73.1 in., worth checking if you add a roof box.
- Tire speed rating: the all-terrains are T-rated (113T) versus the RT-L's H-rated all-seasons (110H).
- Curb weight rises 198 lbs, from 4,478 to 4,676.
TrailSport to TrailSport Elite
- Orange ambient lighting. The Elite switches to white (it keeps the orange steering-wheel stitching).
- Matte Shark Gray wheels, swapped for Berlina Black machine-face alloys.
- 29 lbs of curb weight (4,705 vs. 4,676). Nothing functional is lost.
Standard to Blackout
- The standard wheel finish. Blackout wheels are black alloys on both TrailSport trims.
- $1,500, for appearance only. Capability and features don't change.
What You Get Even on the RT-L
Even the $45,195 RT-L gets the full powertrain, the complete Honda Sensing suite and the same tech package as the TrailSport Elite.
Under the hood
- 280-hp direct-injected 3.5-liter V6 with 258 lb-ft
- 10-speed automatic, push-button shift-by-wire and paddles
- i-VTM4 all-wheel drive with Trail Torque Logic
- Seven modes, including Snow, Tow, Trail and Sand
- Hill descent control, hill start assist and trailer stability assist
- Rated to tow 5,000 lbs
Driver assistance
- Honda Sensing: CMBS with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise with Low-Speed Follow, LKAS with Traffic Jam Assist, Road Departure Mitigation
- Blind spot information with cross traffic monitor
- Front and rear parking sensors, Low-Speed Braking Control
- Traffic Sign Recognition, driver attention monitor, auto high beams
- Knee airbags for driver and front passenger
- Rear Seat Reminder, TPMS with Tire Fill Assist
Connectivity
- 10.2-inch digital gauges and a 12.3-inch touchscreen
- Google built-in plus Alexa Built-in
- Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto
- Qi wireless charging and Wi-Fi hotspot capability
- Four USB-C ports: two up front, two for the back seat
- HondaLink Connected Services
Everyday comfort
- 10-way power driver's seat with memory and power lumbar; heated front seats
- Three-zone automatic climate
- Power liftgate and remote start
- 60/40 folding rear seat with 44 cu ft of cargo space behind it
- Hidden under-floor storage and cargo bins
- Black roof rails
Which 2027 Passport Trim Is Right for You?
Tell us how you'll use it and we'll point you to the right trim, plus a runner-up.
How Big Is the 2027 Passport?
At 191.5 inches long the Passport fits a standard the Monterey Peninsula garage or driveway, and the TrailSport's 74.5-inch height still clears a 7-foot garage door. Add a roof box or bike rack and you'll want to measure first.
| Measurement | RT-L / RT-L Towing | TrailSport trims |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 73.1 in. | 74.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 113.6 in. | 113.8 in. |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in. | 9.6 in. |
| Approach / departure | 23.0° / 27.1° | 25.4° / 25.3° |
| Headroom, front / rear | 40.5 / 40.7 in. | 39.1 / 39.6 in. |
| Max cargo | 104.6 cu ft | 104.4 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 4,478 lbs | 4,676 to 4,705 lbs |
2027 Passport Changes
Higher TrailSport ride height
Honda reengineered the TrailSport suspension for 9.6 in. of ground clearance (8.3 in. on the RT-L) and better approach, breakover and departure angles.
New TrailSport look
More pronounced fender flares, a darker resculpted lower front fascia, a reshaped front skid plate and amber LED hood lights.
More standard TrailSport equipment
TrailWatch and a heated steering wheel, previously TrailSport Elite features, are now standard on the TrailSport.
Blackout gets darker
The Blackout package adds black front and rear fascias to its black wheels and badges.
Smoke Blue Pearl
A new blue replaces Obsidian Blue Pearl on all trims.
Higher prices
MSRP is up $245 on the RT-L, $1,345 on the TrailSport and $1,045 on the TrailSport Elite.
Passport Test-Drive Checklist for Seaside Drivers
Book back-to-back drives and use these to compare trims on roads you actually drive.
- Ask us to demo TrailWatch and the Multi-View Camera System in the lot. It's most useful nosing into a tight trailhead or a steep driveway.
- Measure your garage door if you plan on a roof box. The TrailSport stands 74.5 in. tall before you add anything up top.
- Towing? Bring your trailer's plug type. The TrailSport hitch has a 7-pin connector; check whether you'll need an adapter.
- Pair your phone and sign into Google built-in during the drive so you're testing your own apps.
- Ride in the back of both trims. The TrailSport's moonroof trims rear headroom from 40.7 to 39.6 in.
- On a hot day, try the TrailSport Elite's ventilated seats against the TrailSport's HondaTex. It's the clearest way to judge that $3,700 step.
- If you can, take both trims toward Highway 1 through Big Sur. Listen for the difference between the RT-L's all-season tires and the TrailSport's all-terrains.
- Merge onto Highway 1 or Highway 68 and feel how the V6 and 10-speed pull. Set adaptive cruise and let it follow traffic.
- Fold the rear seat and load what you really carry. There's 44 cu ft behind the second row.
2027 Passport Specifications, All Six Versions
All six versions side by side. Turn on the filter to hide rows that are the same on every trim.
Engine
| RT-L | RT-L Towing | TrailSport | TrailSport Blackout | TrailSport Elite | TrailSport Elite Blackout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5L V6, direct injection | 3.5L V6, direct injection | 3.5L V6, direct injection | 3.5L V6, direct injection | 3.5L V6, direct injection | 3.5L V6, direct injection |
| Displacement | 3,471 cc | 3,471 cc | 3,471 cc | 3,471 cc | 3,471 cc | 3,471 cc |
| Horsepower (SAE net) | 280 @ 6,100 rpm | 280 @ 6,100 rpm | 280 @ 6,100 rpm | 280 @ 6,100 rpm | 280 @ 6,100 rpm | 280 @ 6,100 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net) | 258 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 24-valve DOHC, Dual VTC | 24-valve DOHC, Dual VTC | 24-valve DOHC, Dual VTC | 24-valve DOHC, Dual VTC | 24-valve DOHC, Dual VTC | 24-valve DOHC, Dual VTC |
| Bore x stroke | 89 x 93 mm | 89 x 93 mm | 89 x 93 mm | 89 x 93 mm | 89 x 93 mm | 89 x 93 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Variable Cylinder Management | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Idle-stop | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Emissions rating | LEV4 ULEV70 | LEV4 ULEV70 | LEV4 ULEV70 | LEV4 ULEV70 | LEV4 ULEV70 | LEV4 ULEV70 |
| Tune-up interval | 100k +/- miles, no scheduled tune-ups | 100k +/- miles, no scheduled tune-ups | 100k +/- miles, no scheduled tune-ups | 100k +/- miles, no scheduled tune-ups | 100k +/- miles, no scheduled tune-ups | 100k +/- miles, no scheduled tune-ups |
Drivetrain
| RT-L | RT-L Towing | TrailSport | TrailSport Blackout | TrailSport Elite | TrailSport Elite Blackout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-wheel drive | i-VTM4 (2nd gen) | i-VTM4 (2nd gen) | i-VTM4 (2nd gen) | i-VTM4 (2nd gen) | i-VTM4 (2nd gen) | i-VTM4 (2nd gen) |
| Trail Torque Logic | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic, shift-by-wire, paddle shifters | 10-speed automatic, shift-by-wire, paddle shifters | 10-speed automatic, shift-by-wire, paddle shifters | 10-speed automatic, shift-by-wire, paddle shifters | 10-speed automatic, shift-by-wire, paddle shifters | 10-speed automatic, shift-by-wire, paddle shifters |
| Drive modes | Normal, ECON, Sport, Snow, Tow, Trail, Sand | Normal, ECON, Sport, Snow, Tow, Trail, Sand | Normal, ECON, Sport, Snow, Tow, Trail, Sand | Normal, ECON, Sport, Snow, Tow, Trail, Sand | Normal, ECON, Sport, Snow, Tow, Trail, Sand | Normal, ECON, Sport, Snow, Tow, Trail, Sand |
| 1st / 10th gear ratio | 5.246 / 0.517 | 5.246 / 0.517 | 5.246 / 0.517 | 5.246 / 0.517 | 5.246 / 0.517 | 5.246 / 0.517 |
| Final drive | 4.167 | 4.167 | 4.167 | 4.167 | 4.167 | 4.167 |
Fuel economy
| RT-L | RT-L Towing | TrailSport | TrailSport Blackout | TrailSport Elite | TrailSport Elite Blackout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPA city / hwy / combined | 19 / 25 / 21 | 19 / 25 / 21 | 18 / 22 / 20 | 18 / 22 / 20 | 18 / 22 / 20 | 18 / 22 / 20 |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal |
| Recommended fuel | Regular unleaded | Regular unleaded | Regular unleaded | Regular unleaded | Regular unleaded | Regular unleaded |
Chassis and suspension
| RT-L | RT-L Towing | TrailSport | TrailSport Blackout | TrailSport Elite | TrailSport Elite Blackout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | MacPherson strut front, multi-link rear | MacPherson strut front, multi-link rear | MacPherson strut front, multi-link rear | MacPherson strut front, multi-link rear | MacPherson strut front, multi-link rear | MacPherson strut front, multi-link rear |
| Off-road-tuned suspension | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Underbody skid plates | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilizer bars, front / rear (mm) | 25 x 4.5 tubular / 24.7 x 4.7 tubular | 25 x 4.5 tubular / 24.7 x 4.7 tubular | 24.2 x 4.5 tubular / 17 solid | 24.2 x 4.5 tubular / 17 solid | 24.2 x 4.5 tubular / 17 solid | 24.2 x 4.5 tubular / 17 solid |
| Steering | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion, 15.6:1 | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion, 15.6:1 | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion, 15.6:1 | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion, 15.6:1 | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion, 15.6:1 | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion, 15.6:1 |
| Turning diameter | 39 ft | 39 ft | 39 ft | 39 ft | 39 ft | 39 ft |
| Brakes (front / rear) | 13.8 in. ventilated / 13.0 in. solid disc | 13.8 in. ventilated / 13.0 in. solid disc | 13.8 in. ventilated / 13.0 in. solid disc | 13.8 in. ventilated / 13.0 in. solid disc | 13.8 in. ventilated / 13.0 in. solid disc | 13.8 in. ventilated / 13.0 in. solid disc |
Wheels and tires
| RT-L | RT-L Towing | TrailSport | TrailSport Blackout | TrailSport Elite | TrailSport Elite Blackout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 18 in. Shark Gray alloy | 18 in. Shark Gray alloy | 18 in. matte Shark Gray alloy | 18 in. black alloy | 18 in. Berlina Black machine-face alloy | 18 in. black alloy |
| Tires | 265/60R18 110H all-season | 265/60R18 110H all-season | 275/60R18 113T all-terrain | 275/60R18 113T all-terrain | 275/60R18 113T all-terrain | 275/60R18 113T all-terrain |
| Black lug nuts | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spare | T155/85D18 compact | T155/85D18 compact | T155/85D18 compact | T155/85D18 compact | T155/85D18 compact | T155/85D18 compact |
Exterior dimensions
| RT-L | RT-L Towing | TrailSport | TrailSport Blackout | TrailSport Elite | TrailSport Elite Blackout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in. | 191.5 in. | 191.5 in. | 191.5 in. | 191.5 in. | 191.5 in. |
| Width | 79.4 in. | 79.4 in. | 79.4 in. | 79.4 in. | 79.4 in. | 79.4 in. |
| Height | 73.1 in. | 73.1 in. | 74.5 in. | 74.5 in. | 74.5 in. | 74.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 113.6 in. | 113.6 in. | 113.8 in. | 113.8 in. | 113.8 in. | 113.8 in. |
| Track, front / rear | 68.0 / 68.2 in. | 68.0 / 68.2 in. | 68.2 / 68.5 in. | 68.2 / 68.5 in. | 68.2 / 68.5 in. | 68.2 / 68.5 in. |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in. | 8.3 in. | 9.6 in. | 9.6 in. | 9.6 in. | 9.6 in. |
| Approach / departure | 23.0° / 27.1° | 23.0° / 27.1° | 25.4° / 25.3° | 25.4° / 25.3° | 25.4° / 25.3° | 25.4° / 25.3° |
Interior and cargo
| RT-L | RT-L Towing | TrailSport | TrailSport Blackout | TrailSport Elite | TrailSport Elite Blackout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom, front / rear | 40.5 / 40.7 in. | 40.5 / 40.7 in. | 39.1 / 39.6 in. | 39.1 / 39.6 in. | 39.1 / 39.6 in. | 39.1 / 39.6 in. |
| Legroom, front / rear | 41.1 / 40.9 in. | 41.1 / 40.9 in. | 41.1 / 40.9 in. | 41.1 / 40.9 in. | 41.1 / 40.9 in. | 41.1 / 40.9 in. |
| Shoulder room, front / rear | 61.9 / 61.7 in. | 61.9 / 61.7 in. | 61.9 / 61.7 in. | 61.9 / 61.7 in. | 61.9 / 61.7 in. | 61.9 / 61.7 in. |
| Hip room, front / rear | 58.3 / 57.4 in. | 58.3 / 57.4 in. | 58.3 / 57.4 in. | 58.3 / 57.4 in. | 58.3 / 57.4 in. | 58.3 / 57.4 in. |
| Passenger volume | 119.1 cu ft | 119.1 cu ft | 115.4 cu ft | 115.4 cu ft | 115.4 cu ft | 115.4 cu ft |
| Cargo behind 2nd row | 44 cu ft | 44 cu ft | 44 cu ft | 44 cu ft | 44 cu ft | 44 cu ft |
| Cargo behind 1st row, standard / max | 83.8 / 104.6 cu ft | 83.8 / 104.6 cu ft | 83.2 / 104.4 cu ft | 83.2 / 104.4 cu ft | 83.2 / 104.4 cu ft | 83.2 / 104.4 cu ft |
Weight and towing
| RT-L | RT-L Towing | TrailSport | TrailSport Blackout | TrailSport Elite | TrailSport Elite Blackout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curb weight | 4,478 lbs | 4,478 lbs | 4,676 lbs | 4,676 lbs | 4,705 lbs | 4,705 lbs |
| Weight distribution, front / rear | 58.6 / 41.4% | 58.6 / 41.4% | 57.9 / 42.1% | 57.9 / 42.1% | 57.8 / 42.2% | 57.8 / 42.2% |
| Towing capacity | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Class III hitch with harness | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Trailer stability assist | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Honda Sensing
| RT-L | RT-L Towing | TrailSport | TrailSport Blackout | TrailSport Elite | TrailSport Elite Blackout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collision Mitigation Braking with pedestrian detection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise with Low-Speed Follow | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lane Keeping Assist with Traffic Jam Assist | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Road Departure Mitigation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Blind spot info with cross traffic monitor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driver attention monitor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Low-Speed Braking Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Parking sensors (4 front, 4 rear) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auto high-beam headlights | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Safety and cameras
| RT-L | RT-L Towing | TrailSport | TrailSport Blackout | TrailSport Elite | TrailSport Elite Blackout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front, knee, side and side-curtain airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Post-Collision Braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Reminder | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS with Tire Fill Assist | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rearview camera | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-View Camera System | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TrailWatch | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front and rear camera washers | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Audio and connectivity
| RT-L | RT-L Towing | TrailSport | TrailSport Blackout | TrailSport Elite | TrailSport Elite Blackout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen / instrument cluster | 12.3 in. / 10.2 in. digital | 12.3 in. / 10.2 in. digital | 12.3 in. / 10.2 in. digital | 12.3 in. / 10.2 in. digital | 12.3 in. / 10.2 in. digital | 12.3 in. / 10.2 in. digital |
| Audio | 225-watt, 9 speakers | 225-watt, 9 speakers | 225-watt, 9 speakers | 225-watt, 9 speakers | 700-watt Bose, 12 speakers | 700-watt Bose, 12 speakers |
| Google built-in and Alexa Built-in | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Honda Trail Experience (HTX) | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 115-volt outlets (2nd row and cargo) | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Seats and interior
| RT-L | RT-L Towing | TrailSport | TrailSport Blackout | TrailSport Elite | TrailSport Elite Blackout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat material | Leather with cloth accents | Leather with cloth accents | HondaTex and cloth, orange stitching | HondaTex and cloth, orange stitching | Perforated leather, contrast stitching | Perforated leather, contrast stitching |
| Heated front seats | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated front seats | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Heated rear outboard seats | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tri-zone climate | Tri-zone | Tri-zone | Tri-zone | Tri-zone | Tri-zone with 2nd-row controls | Tri-zone with 2nd-row controls |
| Ambient lighting | White | White | Orange | Orange | White | White |
| Integrated rear-door sunshades | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Floor mats | Carpeted | Carpeted | TrailSport all-season | TrailSport all-season | TrailSport all-season | TrailSport all-season |
Exterior features
| RT-L | RT-L Towing | TrailSport | TrailSport Blackout | TrailSport Elite | TrailSport Elite Blackout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LED headlights and taillights | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Daytime running lights | White LED | White LED | Amber LED | Amber LED | Amber LED | Amber LED |
| LED fog lights and amber hood lights | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Panoramic moonroof | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Heated wiper zone | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Acoustic front side glass | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Side mirrors | Heated | Heated | Heated, power-folding | Heated, power-folding | Heated, power-folding, auto-dimming | Heated, power-folding, auto-dimming |
| Liftgate | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power, hands-free with walk away close | Power, hands-free with walk away close |
| Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock | Front doors and liftgate | Front doors and liftgate | Front doors and liftgate | Front doors and liftgate | All doors and liftgate | All doors and liftgate |
| Puddle lights | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| High-visibility recovery hooks | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Black Honda badges and skid garnishes | — | — | — | Yes | — | Yes |
| Black roof rails | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
2027 Honda Passport Trim FAQs
What are the 2027 Honda Passport trim levels?
The 2027 Honda Passport comes in three trims: RT-L, TrailSport and TrailSport Elite. There are also two factory versions: the RT-L Towing, which adds a Class III hitch to the RT-L, and a Blackout package for the TrailSport and TrailSport Elite.
How much is a fully loaded 2027 Passport?
The top version, the TrailSport Elite Blackout, is $55,195 MSRP. The lineup starts at $45,195 for the RT-L. Add $1,595 destination and $455 for premium paint.
What is the difference between the Passport RT-L and TrailSport?
The TrailSport adds off-road hardware: an off-road-tuned suspension with 9.6 in. of ground clearance (vs. 8.3 in.), all-terrain tires, skid plates, recovery hooks, TrailWatch cameras and a factory hitch. It also adds a panoramic moonroof, heated steering wheel and 115-volt outlets. The RT-L keeps leather-trimmed seats, a gray interior option and better fuel economy. The TrailSport costs $4,800 more.
Is the TrailSport Elite worth it?
It's worth it if comfort matters. For $3,700 over the TrailSport you get perforated leather, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, Bose audio with 12 speakers, second-row climate controls, a hands-free liftgate, rain-sensing wipers and rear-door sunshades.
What does the RT-L Towing add?
A factory Class III trailer hitch with harness and hitch panel, for $700 over the RT-L. Nothing else changes.
What comes with the Passport Blackout package?
Black 18-inch alloy wheels, black Honda badges and black front and rear skid garnishes, for $1,500 on the TrailSport or TrailSport Elite. Equipment and capability are unchanged.
Does every 2027 Passport have all-wheel drive?
Yes. i-VTM4 torque-vectoring AWD is standard, with Trail Torque Logic and seven modes: Normal, ECON, Sport, Snow, Tow, Trail and Sand.
How much can the 2027 Honda Passport tow?
Every 2027 Passport is rated to tow up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped. The RT-L Towing, TrailSport and TrailSport Elite come with a factory Class III hitch. Premium fuel is recommended when towing more than 3,500 lbs.
What is HondaTex?
It's the durable synthetic leather Honda uses, with cloth, on the Passport TrailSport's seats. The RT-L uses leather-trimmed seats and the TrailSport Elite uses perforated leather.
Which 2027 Passport trim is best for the Monterey Peninsula?
For paved drives like Highway 1 through Big Sur, any Passport works, and the RT-L's all-season tires and mileage suit them. For dirt ranch roads in the Salinas Valley hills, the TrailSport's clearance, all-terrain tires and skid plates are worth it. Permit areas like Hollister Hills SVRA are where its skid plates and recovery hooks pay off.
Is the 2027 Passport a three-row SUV?
No. It seats five in two rows. Honda's three-row SUV is the Pilot.
Is the 2027 Passport TrailSport lifted?
It rides higher than the RT-L. Honda reengineered the TrailSport suspension for 2027, giving 9.6 inches of ground clearance versus 8.3 inches on the RT-L.
What gas mileage does the 2027 Passport get?
The RT-L is EPA-rated at 19 city, 25 highway and 21 combined mpg. TrailSport trims are rated at 18 city, 22 highway and 20 combined. All run on regular unleaded fuel and have an 18.5-gallon tank.
What engine does the Passport TrailSport have?
The same engine as every Passport: a 3.5-liter V6 with 280 hp and 258 lb-ft, paired with a 10-speed automatic.
Does the 2027 Passport TrailSport have a heated steering wheel?
Yes, new for 2027. The TrailSport Elite has one too; the RT-L doesn't.
Does the Passport TrailSport have ventilated seats?
No. Ventilated front seats are exclusive to the TrailSport Elite and Elite Blackout, which also add heated rear seats.
Does every 2027 Passport have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, along with Google built-in, Alexa Built-in, a wireless phone charger and a 12.3-inch touchscreen.
Is the 2027 Passport different from the 2026?
Yes, mostly on TrailSport trims: a reengineered suspension with 9.6 in. of clearance, new front styling with amber hood lights, and TrailWatch plus a heated wheel on the TrailSport. Blackout adds black fascias, and Smoke Blue Pearl replaces Obsidian Blue Pearl.
How big is the 2027 Passport's cargo area?
44 cu ft behind the second row on all trims, expanding to 104.6 cu ft on the RT-L or 104.4 cu ft on TrailSport trims with the seat folded.
Compare Passport Trims in Person at Val Strough Honda
We'll line up an RT-L and a TrailSport so you can drive them back to back on the same roads, then price out the one you like. Find us in Seaside, close to Highway 1.
MSRP excludes tax, license, registration, $1,595 destination charge, $455 premium paint charge where applicable, and dealer-installed options and accessories. Prices with destination add the $1,595 destination charge only. Dealer prices may vary.
Specifications and features reviewed October 2026 and subject to change.
Based on 2027 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
Towing requires properly equipped vehicle and accessory equipment as applicable. Premium unleaded fuel is recommended when towing more than 3,500 lbs. See the owner's manual for towing details.
Honda Sensing and other driver-assistive features cannot detect all objects or conditions and are not a substitute for safe driving. The driver remains responsible for safely operating the vehicle and avoiding collisions.
Off-road driving is not permitted in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Always follow posted rules and obtain required permits for off-road parks. Photos are representative factory renders and may show optional equipment.
