2026 Honda Passport TrailSport: Staten Island Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport
The TrailSport is where the 2026 Passport's off-road engineering actually shows up: $48,650 MSRP, $50,145 with destination, $3,700 over the RTL. It adds all-terrain tires on 18-inch matte Shark Gray wheels, an off-road-tuned suspension, underbody skid plates for the engine and fuel tank, front and rear recovery hooks, a standard Class III trailer hitch with a 7-pin connector, and the lineup's first moonroof, a one-touch power panoramic unit. Synthetic leather seats with orange stitching and TrailSport logos, a heated steering wheel, and a TrailWatch camera system come standard too. The tradeoff worth knowing: departure angle actually drops from 27.1 degrees on the RTL to 23.1 degrees here, the suspension geometry trades some rear clearance for everything else it gains.
A hitch you don't have to install yourself
The detail that separates TrailSport from an RTL with accessory wheels: the Class III trailer hitch is integrated into the vehicle, not a dealer add-on, and it's paired with a 7-pin connector ready for a trailer or bike rack out of the box. Add the front and rear recovery hooks and the underbody skid plates protecting the engine and fuel tank, and this is a trim built to actually leave pavement, not just look like it. A 115-volt household-style power outlet in the second row and cargo area, LED fog lights, a heated wiper zone, and a Trail Info display round out the practical side. Towing stays identical to every other trim, 5,000 pounds, so hitching the boat up for a Great Kills Harbor weekend doesn't require stepping up any further than TrailSport.
The moonroof is worth calling out on its own: it's the first trim in the lineup to get one. If natural light in the cabin matters to you and you assumed you'd need to go all the way to TrailSport Elite for it, TrailSport already has it.
All-terrain tires, real ones
TrailSport steps up to P275/60R18 all-terrain rubber, wider and more aggressive than the RTL's all-season 265-width tires, mounted on matte-finish Shark Gray 18-inch wheels. That's a genuine capability upgrade, not a cosmetic one, and it's the reason TrailSport's EPA rating dips slightly to 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined versus the RTL's 19/25/21. Honda made a real engineering tradeoff here rather than badging an RTL and calling it rugged.
Who lands here
Buyers who actually tow, actually go off-road on weekends, or just want the moonroof and don't mind paying for the hardware that comes with it. One Staten Island customer who leased a Passport through consultant Andre Aoun described the experience: "He treated us as if we were part of his family. He provided excellent service from listening to, caring and understanding about our situation, explaining the prices perfectly for us to understand, and showing us the vehicle while explaining all the tips & tricks that the car comes with." If gloss-black wheels and blacked-out trim appeal to you more than the matte Shark Gray look, the TrailSport Blackout guide covers the same hardware for $1,200 more.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between the Passport RTL and TrailSport?
TrailSport adds all-terrain tires, an off-road-tuned suspension, underbody skid plates, front and rear recovery hooks, a standard integrated trailer hitch, and the lineup's first moonroof, all for $3,700 over the RTL. Both share the same V6, AWD system, and Honda Sensing suite.
Is the Passport TrailSport worth it?
If you'll actually use the hitch, the all-terrain tires, or the skid plates, yes, buying that hardware aftermarket would likely cost more than the $3,700 step-up, and you'd still be missing the suspension tuning and the moonroof. If your driving stays on pavement, the RTL covers the same cabin tech for less.
How much should I pay for a 2026 Passport TrailSport?
MSRP is $48,650, $50,145 with the $1,495 destination charge, before tax and any options. What you actually pay depends on the dealer's current inventory and incentives, current offers are posted on the specials page.
Does the TrailSport's off-road suspension hurt the ride on regular streets?
Not meaningfully. It's tuned for capability, not harshness, and most owners report a comfortable daily-driver ride alongside the off-road ability. The bigger everyday difference from the RTL is slightly more road noise from the all-terrain tires.
Where can I test drive a TrailSport on Staten Island?
At Honda of Staten Island's Passport inventory page, or in person at 250 Parkinson Avenue, open seven days including Sunday 11 to 4.
The bottom line
TrailSport is the trim where Honda's redesign commitment to the Passport as a genuine off-road SUV, not a badge exercise, becomes obvious. The hitch, the skid plates, the recovery hooks and the all-terrain tires are equipment a serious owner would otherwise bolt on themselves. Here they're standard, with a moonroof thrown in.
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. Equipment and availability can change with configuration and production timing; confirm current specs with Honda of Staten Island. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Honda of Staten Island.