2027 Honda Passport Trims Explained for the Lowcountry Drivers: RT-L, TrailSport and Elite
The 2027 Honda Passport comes in three trims: RT-L ($45,195), TrailSport ($49,995) and TrailSport Elite ($53,695). Two factory versions round out the lineup: the RT-L Towing adds a Class III hitch for +$700, and a Blackout package on the TrailSport and TrailSport Elite adds +$1,500. Every Passport shares a 280-hp 3.5-liter V6, 10-speed automatic, i-VTM4 all-wheel drive, a 5,000-lb tow rating and the full Honda Sensing suite. Stepping up to the TrailSport ($4,800 more) buys real trail hardware: 9.6 inches of ground clearance, all-terrain tires, skid plates, recovery hooks, TrailWatch cameras and a factory hitch. The TrailSport Elite ($3,700 more) adds comfort: perforated leather, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a 12-speaker Bose system and a hands-free liftgate.
Around North Charleston, most Passport shoppers split into two camps: commuters who want comfort on I-26, and anglers towing to Lake Moultrie. Here's what each trim adds, what it costs, and which one fits a Lowcountry weekend.
Pictured: 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport Elite in Platinum White Pearl
Passport Trims, Prices and What Each Adds
- Leather-trimmed seats, heated up front
- 12.3-inch touchscreen, Google built-in, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto
- All-season tires, best fuel economy (21 mpg combined)
- Black or gray interior
- Everything on the RT-L
- Factory Class III trailer hitch with harness and hitch panel
- The lowest-priced Passport with a hitch
- 9.6 in. ground clearance, all-terrain tires, skid plates, recovery hooks
- TrailWatch and Multi-View Camera System
- Factory hitch, 115-volt outlets, panoramic moonroof
- Heated steering wheel, HondaTex synthetic-leather seats
- Everything on the TrailSport
- Black 18-inch alloys and black Honda badges
- Black front and rear skid garnishes
- Perforated leather, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats
- 700-watt Bose system with 12 speakers
- Hands-free liftgate with walk away close
- Rain-sensing wipers, rear-door sunshades
- Everything on the TrailSport Elite
- Black 18-inch alloys and black Honda badges
- Black front and rear skid garnishes
Which Passport Trim Has the Feature You Want?
Tap a feature. We'll show the first trim that includes it, its price, and how much more it costs than the RT-L.
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.
2027 Passport Equipment by Trim
Each trim builds on the one before it. The RT-L list is the full standard kit; after that, we list only what's added.
Pictured: 2027 Honda Passport RT-L in Smoke Blue Pearl
Passport RT-L
Don't let 'base trim' fool you: the RT-L has leather, tri-zone climate, Google built-in and the full Honda Sensing suite. Pick it if you stay on pavement and want the best mileage.
- 3.5-liter V6 (280 hp, 258 lb-ft), 10-speed automatic with paddle shifters
- Honda Sensing with front and rear parking sensors and blind spot information
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- 8.3 in. ground clearance; EPA 19/25/21 mpg
- Power liftgate, remote engine start, Smart Entry (front doors and liftgate)
- Leather-trimmed seats with cloth accents; heated front seats; 10-way power driver's seat with memory
- i-VTM4 all-wheel drive, Trail Torque Logic, 7 drive modes, hill descent control
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charger, 225-watt 9-speaker audio
- 12.3-inch touchscreen, 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, Google built-in, Alexa Built-in
- 18-inch Shark Gray alloys with 265/60R18 all-season tires
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.
- Everything on the RT-L
- 5,000-lb towing capacity (same rating as every Passport)
- Factory Class III trailer hitch with harness and hitch panel
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.
- Factory Class III hitch with 7-pin connector, and 115-volt outlets in the second row and cargo area
- 275/60R18 all-terrain tires on matte Shark Gray 18-inch alloys, with black lug nuts
- TrailSport all-season floor mats; 18/22/20 mpg (EPA)
- Off-road-tuned suspension with 9.6 in. of clearance and 25.4°/25.3° approach and departure angles
- Honda Trail Experience (HTX)
- Skid plates for the engine and fuel tank, plus high-visibility recovery hooks at both ends
- Heated steering wheel and HondaTex synthetic-leather seats with orange stitching
- LED fog lights, amber hood lights and amber DRLs; heated, power-folding mirrors; heated wiper zone
- TrailWatch and the Multi-View Camera System, with front and rear camera washers
- Panoramic power moonroof and orange ambient lighting
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.
- All TrailSport equipment
- Black Honda badges
- Black skid garnishes, front and rear
- Black 18-inch alloys
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.
- Tri-zone climate with second-row controls; integrated rear-door sunshades
- Rain-sensing wipers; auto-dimming side mirrors; puddle lights
- 18-inch Berlina Black machine-face alloys
- Heated and ventilated front seats; heated outboard rear seats
- Front lower seatback device pockets and upper seatback pockets
- 700-watt Bose premium audio with 12 speakers
- Hands-free power liftgate with walk away close; Smart Entry on all doors
- Perforated leather with contrast stitching and black piping (black, brown or gray)
- Acoustic front-door glass
Pictured: 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport Elite Blackout in Sonic Gray Pearl
Passport TrailSport Elite Blackout
The top Passport, with black wheels, badges and skid garnishes.
- Everything on the TrailSport Elite
- Black Honda badges
- 18-inch black alloy wheels in place of the machine-face wheels
- Black front and rear skid garnishes
The Trade-Offs of Moving Up a Trim
Most dealers only tell you what you gain. Here's what you lose.
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 gives way to white, though the steering wheel keeps orange stitching.
- The matte Shark Gray wheels are replaced by Berlina Black machine-face alloys.
- Curb weight rises 29 lbs to 4,705. Nothing functional goes away.
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.
Passport Trim vs. Trim
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 Lake Moultrie and Lake Marion, it's the version to get.
RT-L Towing vs. TrailSport
Both tow from the factory; $4,100 separates them. The TrailSport brings the off-road kit, a moonroof, a heated wheel and 115-volt power. The RT-L Towing keeps leather, a gray cabin option and 25 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
$2,200 separates them, and they solve different wants. Blackout is the look; Elite is the comfort. If you want both, the Elite Blackout combines them.
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.
Take the Passport Trim Quiz
Answer five questions and we'll recommend a trim and link you to what's in stock.
Standard on Every 2027 Passport
Even the $45,195 RT-L gets the full powertrain, the complete Honda Sensing suite and the same tech package as the TrailSport Elite.
Powertrain
- 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
Safety
- 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
Tech
- 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
Comfort and utility
- 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
2027 Passport Changes
A taller TrailSport
TrailSport trims ride on a reengineered suspension with 9.6 in. of clearance (the RT-L has 8.3 in.) and improved approach, breakover and departure angles over the 2026 TrailSport.
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.
New paint
Smoke Blue Pearl replaces Obsidian Blue Pearl across the lineup.
Pricing
MSRP rises $245 on the RT-L, $1,345 on the TrailSport and $1,045 on the TrailSport Elite.
How Big Is the 2027 Passport?
At 191.5 inches long the Passport fits a standard the Lowcountry 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 Specifications, All Six Versions
Six columns, every spec. Filter to the differences with one tap.
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 |
How to Test-Drive a Passport in the Lowcountry
Drive two trims on the same route and check these off.
- Ride in the back of both trims. The TrailSport's moonroof trims rear headroom from 40.7 to 39.6 in.
- Pair your phone and sign into Google built-in before you leave the lot so you're testing your own maps and music.
- If you can, take both trims toward Ashley River Road. Listen for the difference between the RT-L's all-season tires and the TrailSport's all-terrains.
- 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.
- Measure your garage door if you plan on a roof box. The TrailSport stands 74.5 in. tall before you add anything up top.
- Fold the rear seat and load what you really carry. There's 44 cu ft behind the second row.
- Have us show you TrailWatch and the Multi-View cameras in the lot; they're most useful at tight trailheads and steep driveways.
- Towing? Bring your trailer's plug type. The TrailSport hitch has a 7-pin connector; check whether you'll need an adapter.
- Merge onto I-26 or I-526 and feel how the V6 and 10-speed pull. Set adaptive cruise and let it follow traffic.
2027 Passport Trims: Frequently Asked
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.
What is the price of the 2027 Honda Passport?
The RT-L starts at $45,195 MSRP, the RT-L Towing at $45,895, the TrailSport at $49,995, the TrailSport Blackout at $51,495, the TrailSport Elite at $53,695 and the TrailSport Elite Blackout at $55,195. Destination is $1,595, and premium paint adds $455.
Is the Passport TrailSport worth it over the RT-L?
If you'll leave pavement or tow, usually yes. For $4,800 more it adds 9.6 in. of clearance (vs. 8.3 in.), all-terrain tires, skid plates, recovery hooks, TrailWatch, a factory hitch, a moonroof, a heated wheel and 115-volt outlets. You give up real leather, a gray interior option and 1 mpg combined.
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.
Is the Passport Blackout just cosmetic?
Yes. For $1,500 you get black wheels, black Honda badges and black front and rear skid garnishes; features and capability match the non-Blackout trim.
Is the 2027 Passport AWD or 4WD?
All-wheel drive. Every trim uses Honda's i-VTM4 torque-vectoring AWD with Trail Torque Logic; there's no two-wheel-drive version.
Can the 2027 Passport tow a camper or boat?
Up to 5,000 lbs on any trim when properly equipped. The RT-L Towing and TrailSport trims come with a Class III hitch from the factory; premium fuel is recommended above 3,500 lbs.
Which Passport trim should I get for driving around the Lowcountry?
For paved drives like Ashley River Road, any Passport works, and the RT-L's all-season tires and mileage suit them. For sandy forest roads in the Francis Marion National Forest, the TrailSport's clearance, all-terrain tires and skid plates are worth it.
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.
How many seats does the 2027 Passport have?
Five, in two rows. The Passport has no third row; the Honda Pilot is the three-row option.
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.
Does the 2027 Passport need premium gas?
No. Regular unleaded is recommended. Honda does recommend premium fuel when towing more than 3,500 lbs. EPA ratings are 19/25/21 mpg (RT-L) and 18/22/20 (TrailSport trims).
How much horsepower does the 2027 Passport have?
280 hp and 258 lb-ft from a 3.5-liter direct-injected V6, with a 10-speed automatic and paddle shifters on every trim.
Which 2027 Passport trims have a heated steering wheel?
The TrailSport and TrailSport Elite. The heated wheel is new to the TrailSport for 2027 and isn't offered on the RT-L.
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.
Is Apple CarPlay standard on the 2027 Passport?
Yes, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on every trim, with Google built-in, Alexa Built-in and a wireless charger.
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 much cargo space does the 2027 Passport have?
Every trim has 44 cu ft behind the second row. With the rear seat folded, the RT-L offers up to 104.6 cu ft and the TrailSport trims up to 104.4 cu ft.
Compare Passport Trims in Person at Stokes Honda North
The fastest way to decide is to drive two trims on the same route. Our team is in North Charleston, close to I-26 and I-526; call ahead and we'll have both ready.
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.
