2027 Honda Passport: What's New, Trims, Specs & Features
The 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport rides on a completely reengineered suspension delivering 9.65 inches of ground clearance, up 1.38 inches over 2026. The TrailSport lineup also gains TrailWatch cameras and a heated steering wheel as standard equipment across all TrailSport trims. This page covers every change, all six trims, and full specs, shop current inventory at Fowler Honda in Norman.
What's New for 2027
The headline change for 2027 is a ground-up suspension redesign on every TrailSport trim. Honda engineers reworked 28 suspension and related chassis components, including springs, dampers, control arms, stabilizer bars, knuckles, front driveshafts, and the front subframe. The result is 9.65 inches of ground clearance on TrailSport models, besting the Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road, Subaru Outback Wilderness, and Ford Bronco Sport Badlands Sasquatch on that metric.
2027 Honda Passport press release
Off-road geometry improved across the board compared to the 2026 TrailSport:
- Approach angle: 25.4 degrees (up from 23 degrees)
- Departure angle: 25.3 degrees (up from 23 degrees)
- Breakover angle: 23 degrees (up from 20 degrees)
Beyond the suspension, the TrailSport models gain more pronounced fender flares, a resculpted lower front fascia, and a pair of amber LED hood scoop lights that complement the model's existing amber daytime running lights. The Blackout Package now adds black front and rear skid garnishes for an even more aggressive look.
Feature upgrades apply across the TrailSport range too. The TrailWatch multi-angle camera system, previously exclusive to the TrailSport Elite, is now standard on every TrailSport trim. The heated steering wheel, also previously limited to higher grades, is now standard on all TrailSport models.
One color update spans all six trims: Smoke Blue Pearl replaces Obsidian Blue Pearl for 2027.
Trim Lineup
The 2027 Passport offers six trims, all with standard AWD. Compare all 2027 Honda Passport trims.
RTL
The entry point brings leather and cloth seating, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, Google built-in with Google Gemini, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging, heated front seats, tri-zone climate control, a 9-speaker audio system with subwoofer, and Honda Sensing as standard.
RTL Towing
Adds a Class III trailer hitch with harness and hitch panel. EPA ratings remain the same as the RTL. Everything else carries over from the RTL.
TrailSport
The TrailSport adds a reengineered lifted suspension with 9.65 inches of ground clearance, all-terrain tires, an underbody skid plate, TrailWatch multi-angle cameras, a heated steering wheel, amber LED hood scoop lights, gloss black power-folding mirrors, side mirror turn indicators, a heated wiper zone, fog lights, recovery hooks, a panoramic moonroof, 115-volt outlets, Honda Trail Experience (HTX) app integration, and HondaTex seating with orange accents. Seven drive modes include Normal, ECON, Sport, Snow, Tow, Trail, and Sand.
TrailSport Blackout
Adds blacked-out 18-inch alloy wheels, black Honda badges, black front and rear skid garnishes, and a more aggressive exterior treatment over the standard TrailSport.
TrailSport Elite
Steps up to a 12-speaker Bose Premium Sound System, ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, perforated leather seating with contrast stitching, power liftgate with hands-free access and walk-away close, auto-dimming side mirrors, integrated rear door sunshades, puddle lights, rain-sensing wipers, acoustic laminate front side glass, and smart entry on all doors and the tailgate.
TrailSport Elite Blackout
Combines every TrailSport Elite feature with the aggressive Blackout styling package.
Performance & Powertrain
Every 2027 Passport is powered by a 3.5-liter DOHC V6 with direct fuel injection and Variable Cylinder Management. Output is 280 hp at 6,100 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm. EPA fuel economy data
Power routes through a 10-speed automatic with Shift-By-Wire and paddle shifters to Honda's second-generation i-VTM4 torque-vectoring AWD system, which is standard on every trim. Seven integrated drive modes (Normal, ECON, Sport, Snow, Trail, Sand, and Tow) let drivers match the powertrain to conditions. Trail Torque Logic is also standard across the lineup.
Fuel economy splits by trim family. RTL and RTL Towing earn 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg. TrailSport trims, which carry additional hardware and all-terrain tires, earn 18 city / 22 highway / 20 combined mpg. The fuel tank holds 18.5 gallons and runs on regular unleaded. Towing capacity is 5,000 lbs across all trims.
Interior, Comfort & Cargo
The Passport seats five in every trim. RTL trims use leather and cloth upholstery while TrailSport models use durable HondaTex with orange accent stitching. TrailSport Elite steps up to perforated leather with contrast stitching and black piping.
The driver seat offers 10-way power adjustment with memory and power lumbar. The front passenger seat adjusts four ways via power. All trims heat the front seats. TrailSport Elite and TrailSport Elite Blackout add ventilated front seats and heated rear outboard seats.
Cargo space behind the second row measures 44 cubic feet. Fold the second row and that expands to 83.8 cubic feet (standard) or up to 104.6 cubic feet at maximum. The 60/40 split-folding rear seat is standard.
Tri-zone automatic climate control with humidity sensing and air filtration is standard across the lineup. Active Noise Cancellation and Active Sound Control keep the cabin quiet. Ambient LED lighting comes in white on RTL and Elite trims, with amber on TrailSport and TrailSport Blackout.
Note that ground clearance and headroom differ between trim families. RTL models offer 8.3 inches of ground clearance and 40.5 / 40.7 inches of first and second-row headroom. TrailSport models, due to the lifted suspension, sit at 9.65 inches of ground clearance with first and second-row headroom of 39.1 / 39.6 inches.
Technology & Infotainment
Every 2027 Passport includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster. Google built-in with Google Gemini powers on-board intelligence with three months of unlimited data for in-vehicle apps. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto are standard, as is Alexa Built-In.
Honda technology features overview
Wireless Qi phone charging, a Wi-Fi hotspot (via AT&T data plan), and HondaLink connected services come standard. USB-C ports appear at the front console (one data port and one charging port) and rear console (two charging ports). HD Radio is also standard.
RTL and TrailSport trims (through TrailSport Blackout) use a 9-speaker audio system with subwoofer. TrailSport Elite and TrailSport Elite Blackout upgrade to a Bose 12-speaker Premium Sound System with subwoofer.
TrailSport trims add the Honda Trail Experience (HTX) app, which overlays real-time vehicle data (pitch, roll, elevation, throttle position, and more) on video captured through an iPhone, making it easy to document and share off-road outings.
The TrailWatch camera system, now standard on all TrailSport trims for 2027, provides four views: front, rear, side, and 360-degree, with tire-placement graphics to help drivers navigate off-road obstacles.
Safety & Driver Assistance
Honda Sensing is standard on every 2027 Passport trim and covers:
- Collision Mitigation Braking with Advanced Pedestrian Detection
- Road Departure Mitigation
- Forward Collision Warning
- Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keeping Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow and Traffic Jam Assist
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Blind Spot Information System with Lane Change Assist
- Cross Traffic Monitor
- Driver Attention Monitor
- Auto High-Beam Headlights
- Low Speed Braking Control
Front and rear parking sensors (four each) are standard on all trims. Trailer Stability Assist and Hill Descent Control come standard as well. TrailSport and above add a multiview camera system with front and rear camera washers.
The airbag suite includes advanced front airbags, front side airbags, side curtain airbags with rollover sensor, and front knee airbags. Post-Collision Braking, Electronic Brake Distribution, ABS, and Vehicle Stability Assist with Traction Control round out the passive and active safety systems.
Who It's For / vs the Prior Year
Shoppers coming from the 2026 Passport TrailSport will notice an immediately different driving position, more ground clearance, and substantially better off-road geometry. The 1.38-inch lift is not a simple spring swap, 28 suspension components were redesigned, and the handling improvements carry over to everyday driving as well.
Buyers focused primarily on on-road use who want V6 power, standard AWD, a full Honda Sensing suite, and a 5,000-lb tow rating will find the RTL and RTL Towing trims pack exceptional equipment. Drivers in Norman and across Oklahoma who want a vehicle capable of handling trails, loose terrain, or unpaved backroads will gravitate toward the TrailSport family, which now starts at a higher ground clearance than several purpose-built off-road competitors.
The 2027 model is a meaningful update for TrailSport buyers. RTL buyers gain the new Smoke Blue Pearl color and the same powertrain and tech as before, now in an even more refined package.
See the 2027 Honda Passport at Fowler Honda in Norman
The 2027 Passport TrailSport is arriving now. Whether you want the trail-capable TrailSport with its reengineered suspension or a well-equipped RTL to handle Oklahoma's highways and back roads, Fowler Honda in Norman has inventory to show you in person.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is new on the 2027 Honda Passport?
The biggest change is a completely reengineered suspension on TrailSport trims, adding 1.38 inches of ground clearance for a total of 9.65 inches. Honda also made the TrailWatch camera system and heated steering wheel standard on all TrailSport trims, added amber hood scoop lights, resculpted the lower front fascia, expanded the Blackout Package with black skid garnishes, and introduced Smoke Blue Pearl as a new color across all trims.
How much ground clearance does the 2027 Passport TrailSport have?
The 2027 Passport TrailSport has 9.65 inches of ground clearance, which is 1.38 inches more than the 2026 TrailSport. RTL trims have 8.3 inches of ground clearance.
What engine is in the 2027 Honda Passport?
Every 2027 Passport uses a 3.5-liter DOHC V6 producing 280 hp at 6,100 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. AWD is standard on all trims.
What are the fuel economy ratings for the 2027 Passport?
RTL and RTL Towing trims are rated 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg. TrailSport trims are rated 18 city / 22 highway / 20 combined mpg. Both use regular unleaded fuel.
How many trims does the 2027 Honda Passport have?
The 2027 Passport offers six trims: RTL, RTL Towing, TrailSport, TrailSport Blackout, TrailSport Elite, and TrailSport Elite Blackout.
What is the towing capacity of the 2027 Honda Passport?
The 2027 Passport tows up to 5,000 lbs across all trims. A Class III trailer hitch with harness is standard on RTL Towing and all TrailSport trims.
Does the 2027 Passport have Google built-in?
Yes. Google built-in with Google Gemini is standard on every 2027 Passport trim, and includes a three-month unlimited data plan for in-vehicle apps. Wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and Alexa Built-In are also standard.
Where can I see the 2027 Honda Passport near Norman, OK?
Fowler Honda in Norman carries 2027 Passport inventory. You can browse available units online or schedule a visit to see the new TrailSport suspension and styling changes in person.
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