Passport

Since Honda resurrected the Passport nameplate in 2019, the vehicle has played the part of a mild-mannered two-row SUV, plying the middle ground between the smaller CR-V and the larger three-row Pilot. Over that time period, many competitors have amped up their brawn factor, or at least the appearance thereof—we see you Pathfinder Rock Creek Edition and Hyundai Santa Fe XRT. The redesigned 2026 Honda Passport isn't taking that lying down, meeting them head-on with a rugged appearance and hardware upgrades intended to help it retake some ground on both the showroom floor and on the trail. The improvements include a stiffer chassis, a beefed-up suspension, fresh styling and tech inside, and an exterior that looks to be the product of a torrid love affair between a Toyota 4Runner and a Ford Bronco Sport—and we mean that as a compliment. The 3.5-liter V-6 returns with additional ponies, and a new-to-the-Passport 10-speed automatic transmission funnels output to an upgraded all-wheel-drive system. There's more rear-seat and cargo room thanks to a longer wheelbase, plus a shorter front overhang to increase the approach angle—the better to climb over obstructions on the trail. The TrailSport trim level features the most off-road equipment, but there's also an RTL model for those whose daily commutes are more about pavement than rock-crawling. The Passport made such a favorable impression on us that it easily cruised to a spot on our 2026 10Best list.