2026 Honda Passport TrailSport: O’Fallon Buyers Guide

Quick Answer: The 2026 Passport TrailSport

TrailSport is where the 2026 Passport actually earns the “off-road” part of its marketing, from $48,650 MSRP. Over the RTL it adds all-terrain tires, an off-road-tuned suspension, underbody skid plates on the engine and fuel tank, front and rear recovery hooks, a standard Class III trailer hitch with 7-pin wiring, and the lineup’s first panoramic power moonroof. Fuel economy dips slightly to 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined on the heavier tires, and departure angle actually drops from the RTL’s 27.1 degrees to 23.1 degrees as the suspension geometry trades that number for the rest of the upgrades. Frank Leta Honda in O’Fallon carries TrailSport alongside the rest of the 2026 Passport lineup.

2026 Honda Passport TrailSport in orange climbing a rocky mountain off-road trail
All-terrain tires and an off-road-tuned suspension arrive at TrailSport. Photo: Honda.

What roughly $3,700 over the RTL buys

The mechanical case for TrailSport is straightforward: bigger, more aggressive P275/60R18 all-terrain tires replace the RTL’s P265/60R18 all-seasons, the suspension gets its own off-road tune rather than a shared setup with a badge swap, and skid plates protect the engine and fuel tank on the trail. A genuine Class III hitch with 7-pin wiring is standard, not a dealer-installed add-on, which matters if towing is part of the plan. A 115-volt household-style power outlet lands in the second row and cargo area, LED fog lights, a heated wiper zone, and a compass display round out the practical stuff, and the panoramic power moonroof, the first one available anywhere in the Passport lineup, opens up the cabin in a way the RTL’s fixed roof doesn’t.

The tradeoff worth knowing before you commit: departure angle actually gets worse here, not better, dropping from 27.1 degrees on RTL to 23.1 degrees on TrailSport and every trim above it. The off-road suspension geometry buys the ride height and the skid plates at the cost of that one angle. It’s a real engineering tradeoff, not a mistake, but it means TrailSport doesn’t simply out-spec the RTL on every off-road number, worth knowing if you’re cross-shopping on paper before a test drive.

2026 Honda Passport TrailSport front grille splashing through mud on an off-road trail
TrailSport’s off-road-tuned suspension and all-terrain tires are built for exactly this. Photo: Honda.

Cabin upgrades that come along for the ride

TrailSport isn’t only mechanical. Seats swap to synthetic leather and cloth with orange accent stitching and TrailSport logos on the headrests, the steering wheel picks up heating and matching orange stitching, and the interior gets a Trail Info display alongside the standard TrailWatch camera system and orange ambient LED lighting. All of it layers on top of the RTL’s already-standard 12.3-inch Google-built-in screen, full Honda Sensing suite, and tri-zone climate, TrailSport doesn’t trade away any of the tech to fund the off-road parts.

What Frank Leta Honda TrailSport buyers say

Barbara Darrow, a 2025 buyer, kept it short: “Had a great experience with Kyler! Excited to start driving our new Passport Trailsport Elite!” and a separate reviewer going by Da Purc echoed the same salesperson on a standard TrailSport: “Excellent service! Kyler was wonderful to work with, very knowledgeable, helpful and believes in the vehicles he’s selling. We will definitely reach out to Kyler again when looking for our next vehicle. Loving our new Passport Trailsport!!” Scott Wallace, who leased a TrailSport-family Elite with his wife, credited both sales and finance: “Steve W. did an excellent job of showing us all of our options without any sales pressure. We decided to lease a new Passport Elite and my wife and I love it! Thanks to Steve Wallace, Hamseh in finance, and everyone at Frank Leta Honda!”

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between a Honda Passport and a Honda Passport TrailSport?

Comfort and technology stay the same; TrailSport adds the off-road-specific hardware the base RTL doesn’t carry: all-terrain tires, its own suspension tune, underbody skid plates, recovery hooks, a standard trailer hitch, and the lineup’s first moonroof. Both run the identical 285-hp V6 and standard AWD.

Is the Honda Passport TrailSport worth it?

If you’ll actually tow, drive gravel or trail routes regularly, or just want the moonroof and orange-stitched cabin, the roughly $3,700 step over RTL buys real hardware, not badges. If your driving stays entirely on pavement, the RTL delivers the same tech and safety suite for less and slightly better mileage.

How much should I pay for a 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport?

MSRP starts at $48,650 before the $1,495 destination charge, tax, and any dealer-installed accessories; actual selling price depends on the month’s programs and your negotiation. The pricing & leasing guide covers what Missouri and St. Charles County add on top.

Does TrailSport come with a trailer hitch?

Yes, a standard Class III hitch with 7-pin wiring, factory-installed rather than a dealer add-on, on TrailSport and every trim above it. The RTL doesn’t include one standard.

Where can I test drive a TrailSport near O’Fallon?

Browse live Passport inventory at Frank Leta Honda, 500 Auto Mall Drive, O’Fallon, MO.

Two ways up from here

From TrailSport, the ladder splits into an appearance path and a comfort path: TrailSport Blackout layers black wheels and badging over the identical mechanicals for about $1,200 more, while TrailSport Elite adds heated and ventilated seats, a 700-watt Bose system, and the 2nd-gen 360-degree camera for roughly $4,000 more. Neither changes the off-road hardware TrailSport already gave you.

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MSRP figures exclude the $1,495 destination charge plus tax, license, registration, options, and dealer-installed accessories; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Fuel-economy figures are 2026 EPA ratings; your mileage will vary. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Frank Leta Honda.