2027 Honda Passport Trims Explained

November 11th, 2026 by

The 2027 Honda Passport comes in six trims, all with a V6 and all-wheel drive. Here is how Honda says they differ, from the RTL to the TrailSport Elite Blackout, so you know what to ask for before you visit Valley Hi Honda in Victorville.

  • 280 hp from the 3.5L V6
  • 9.6 in ground clearance on TrailSport, per Honda
  • 6 trims, all with AWD
2027 Honda Passport TrailSport SUV
The 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport.

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2027 Honda Passport Specs at a Glance

Spec 2027 Honda Passport
Engine 3.5L V6, 24-valve DOHC with dual VTC
Horsepower 280 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque 258 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
Transmission 10-speed automatic with paddle shifters
Drivetrain Second-generation i-VTM4 AWD with Trail Torque Logic
Seating Five
Maximum towing 5,000 lbs, with accessory equipment
Screens 12.3-inch touchscreen, 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster

The Trims, Explained

Honda lists six trims for 2027. Here is how Honda describes what sets each one apart.

Trim What Honda lists
RTL 18-inch Shark Gray alloy wheels, all-season tires, leather and cloth seats, power liftgate, 9-speaker audio
RTL Towing RTL content plus a Class III hitch with harness and hitch panel
TrailSport All-terrain tires, skid plate, off-road tuned suspension, Multiview camera, TrailWatch, 115V outlet, heated steering wheel, panoramic moonroof, HondaTex seats with orange stitching
TrailSport Blackout TrailSport content with black alloy wheels, black lug nuts, black Honda badges and black skid garnishes
TrailSport Elite TrailSport content plus Bose 12-speaker audio, perforated leather, ventilated and rear heated seats, hands-free power liftgate, rear sunshades
TrailSport Elite Blackout TrailSport Elite content with the Blackout exterior styling

For the full lineup, see our 2027 Honda Passport page. Looking at the off-road side of the Passport? See our posts on what’s new on the 2027 Passport TrailSport and its ground clearance.

Fuel Economy

Trim City Highway Combined
RTL 19 25 21
TrailSport trims 18 22 20

EPA-estimated mpg for comparison purposes. Your mileage will vary.

Cargo, Towing and Clearance

  • Cargo: Honda lists 44 cubic feet behind the second row, and 83.8 (RTL) or 83.2 (TrailSport) cubic feet behind the first row.
  • Ground clearance: 8.3 inches on the RTL and 9.6 inches on the TrailSport, unladen.
  • Towing: up to 5,000 pounds, with a Class III hitch standard on the RTL Towing and TrailSport trims.

Standard Safety

Honda Sensing® is standard on every Passport, including Collision Mitigation Braking with pedestrian detection, Road Departure Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, Traffic Jam Assist, Blind Spot Information with Lane Change Assist, Cross Traffic Monitor and a Driver Attention Monitor.

Which Trim Fits Which Driver

  • Daily driving and commuting: the RTL covers the basics with all-wheel drive standard.
  • Towing: the RTL Towing or any TrailSport includes the hitch.
  • Dirt roads and desert trips: the TrailSport trims add all-terrain tires, a skid plate and extra ground clearance.
  • Added comfort: the TrailSport Elite adds ventilated seats and Bose audio.

Honest Limits

  • The Passport seats five, so a larger family may prefer a three-row SUV.
  • Fuel economy is in the low 20s combined, per Honda’s EPA estimates.
  • The TrailSport handles dirt roads and light trails but is not a rock crawler.
  • The base RTL does not include the hitch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What engine does the 2027 Honda Passport have?

Honda lists a 3.5L V6 with 280 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque on every trim, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Q: What trims does the 2027 Honda Passport come in?

Honda lists six: RTL, RTL Towing, TrailSport, TrailSport Blackout, TrailSport Elite and TrailSport Elite Blackout.

Q: How much can the 2027 Honda Passport tow?

Honda lists a maximum of 5,000 pounds. A Class III hitch with harness and hitch panel is standard on the RTL Towing and every TrailSport trim, but not on the base RTL. Towing requires accessory equipment.

Q: What is the 2027 Honda Passport’s ground clearance?

Honda lists 8.3 inches on the RTL and 9.6 inches on the TrailSport trims, measured unladen.

Q: How many people does the 2027 Honda Passport seat?

Honda lists seating for five.

EPA-estimated fuel economy is for comparison only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive, road conditions and vehicle condition. Towing requires accessory equipment and varies by configuration; see your Owner’s Manual. AWD cannot provide traction in every situation. Always drive for the conditions. Honda Sensing®, i-VTM4® and TrailWatch™ are trademarks of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Information is based on Honda’s published 2027 Passport specifications and is subject to change.

Ready to see one in person? Visit Valley Hi Honda at 15710 Valley Park Ln in Victorville, call (760) 962-9600, browse new Honda inventory, or get a value for your trade. 2027 Passports are starting to arrive, and some 2026 models are still on the lot, so call before you visit to confirm what is available.

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