2026 Honda Passport Engine Options

The 2026 Honda Passport is engineered for adventure, offering powerful performance and rugged capability for Las Cruces, NM drivers. Whether you’re exploring trails, hauling gear, or commuting to El Paso, this midsize SUV delivers where it counts. With an available 5,000-pound Honda Passport towing capacity, efficient Honda Passport mpg ratings, and a full suite of Honda Passport off-road enhancements, it’s ready to take you further. Read on to explore the Passport engine specs, fuel economy ratings, and drive modes—then fill out a secure pre-approval and schedule your test drive at Rudolph Honda.

2026 Honda Passport Engine Specs

At the heart of every 2026 Honda Passport is a powerful 3.5L V6 engine, standard across the lineup. It delivers 285 hp at 6,100 rpm and 262 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm. Thanks to this proven V6 setup, Alamogordo, NM drivers can take full advantage of the Honda Passport towing capacity, which reaches up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. Whether you’re hauling a trailer or a boat, this midsize SUV is up to the challenge.

3.5L V6

• Standard Engine On: 2026 Honda Passport lineup
• Horsepower: 285 @ 6,100 rpm
• Torque: 262 lb-ft of torque @ 5,000 rpm
• Engine Redline: 6,500 rpm
• Maximum Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds

2026 Honda Passport MPG Ratings

You won’t have to sacrifice efficiency for performance with this SUV. The Honda Passport mpg ratings vary slightly by trim, giving drivers flexibility based on priorities. RTL, RTL Towing, and RTL Blackout trims achieve an EPA-estimated 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg**, while TrailSport and TrailSport Elite trims reach 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined mpg**. With a fuel tank capacity of 18.5 gallons, expect a total range of up to 388 miles. These Honda Passport mpg numbers make it an ideal pick for long-distance travel or daily Las Cruces, NM commuting.

RTL, RTL Towing, RTL Blackout

• AWD: 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg**
• Total Range: 388 miles
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.5 gallons

TrailSport, TrailSport Blackout, TrailSport Elite, TrailSport Elite Blackout

• AWD: 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined mpg**
• Total Range: 370 miles
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.5 gallons

2026 Honda Passport Performance Features

Designed to go where the pavement ends, the 2026 Passport TrailSport lineup includes Honda Passport off-road upgrades, like an off-road-tuned suspension, underbody skid plate, and multiple drive modes. The 2nd-gen i-VTM4™ AWD system with Trail Torque Logic provides traction where you need it, while available Trail, Tow, Sand, and Snow modes help you conquer a variety of terrains. From downtown Truth or Consequences, NM to rugged back roads, the Honda Passport off-road features make this SUV adventure-ready from the jump.

• 2nd-Gen Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4™) AWD System
• Trail Torque Logic
• 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters
• Integrated Drive Modes (Normal / Econ / Sport / Snow / Tow / Trail / Sand)
• Underbody Skid Plate (TrailSport trims only)
• Off-Road Tuned Suspension (TrailSport trims only)
• Agile Handling Assist®

Test-Drive the Honda Passport Today

Explore the Honda Passport towing capacity, compare Honda Passport mpg ratings, and test out Honda Passport off-road features at Rudolph Honda. Call (915) 845-4321 or stop by our showroom in El Paso to take the next step today! But first, explore our guides to the 2026 Honda Passport exterior features and technology systems. In the meantime, be sure to apply for financing online and get a trade-in estimate for your current vehicle. Don’t forget to check out our new vehicle specials as well.

**MPG Disclaimer: 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg rating for RTL trims. 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined mpg rating for TrailSport and TrailSport Elite trims. Based on 2026 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.