The 2027 Passport TrailSport started reaching Honda dealers on September 29, 2026. Its biggest change sits underneath, because Honda reworked the suspension to give it 9.65 inches of ground clearance. That is 1.38 inches more than the 2026 model.

Honda first showed the lifted SUV on September 9. Then it confirmed prices, fuel economy and the build plant when the first trucks shipped. In fact, the company says TrailSport trims make up more than 80% of Passport sales, so this is the version most buyers actually take home.

Here are 10 details from Honda’s two announcements. Honda gave no horsepower, torque or towing figures in either release, so none appear here.

1. A Reengineered Suspension Lifts the 2027 Passport TrailSport to 9.65 Inches

First, the lift. According to Honda’s September 29 release, TrailSport models now ride with 9.65 inches of ground clearance. That is up 1.38 inches over the 2026 model.

The work behind it is extensive. Honda’s September 9 reveal says engineers redesigned nearly 70% of the major suspension components. That list includes the springs, dampers, control arms, stabilizer bars and knuckles. Honda also redesigned the front driveshafts and front subframe, for 28 new or redesigned suspension and chassis parts in all.

Honda also claims the new clearance beats key rivals. It names the Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road, the Subaru Outback Wilderness and the Ford Bronco Sport Badlands Sasquatch. That comparison is Honda’s own, and we haven’t checked it.

2. Approach and Departure Angles Climb to 25 Degrees

Next, the angles. The extra height also changes how steep a bank the Passport can meet and leave. According to the reveal release, both the approach and departure angles are now 25 degrees, up from 23 degrees.

That is a gain of 2 degrees at each end. In practice, the front and rear bumpers can clear a sharper ledge before they touch the ground.

3. Breakover Angle Rises to 23 Degrees

Similarly, the breakover angle improves. That figure measures how sharp a crest the SUV can drive over without dragging its belly between the wheels.

Honda lists 23 degrees for the 2027 model, up from 20 degrees for 2026. As a result, the breakover number gains the most of the three angles, at 3 degrees.

4. Amber LED Lights in the Hood Scoop

Meanwhile, the styling picked up a new signature. A pair of amber LED lights now sits in the hood scoop, according to the September 29 release.

Honda says the new lights complement the Passport’s amber daytime running lights. Neither release describes them as auxiliary off-road lamps, so we treat them as a styling detail.

5. Bigger Fender Flares and a Resculpted Front Fascia

The body changes too. Honda lists more pronounced fender flares front and rear on the TrailSport.

Also, the lower front fascia is darker and resculpted, according to the same release. Together with the lift, those pieces give the 2027 model a wider, tougher stance than the 2026 truck it replaces.

6. TrailWatch Cameras Now Standard on Every TrailSport

Previously, only the top TrailSport Elite had Honda’s TrailWatch camera system. For 2027, every TrailSport trim gets it as standard, according to both releases.

TrailWatch offers four views: front, rear, side and 360 degrees. In addition, Honda adds tire placement graphics. They help the driver see obstacles hidden by slope or proximity, such as blind crests, deep ruts and the trail’s edge.

7. A Heated Steering Wheel Moves Down to the Base TrailSport

Inside, the base TrailSport gains a heated steering wheel. Before this update, it was exclusive to the TrailSport Elite trim, according to the reveal release.

That makes two Elite features that now come on the cheaper TrailSport. By Honda’s own price list, the base TrailSport costs $3,700 less than the Elite.

8. Smoke Blue Pearl Replaces Obsidian Blue Pearl

There is one new color. Every Passport trim is now available in Smoke Blue Pearl, according to Honda.

However, it is a swap rather than an addition. Smoke Blue Pearl replaces Obsidian Blue Pearl on the color chart, so the number of blue options stays the same.

9. An Updated Blackout Package With Black 18-Inch Wheels

The Blackout Package carries over with changes. It remains available on all TrailSport trims, and Honda says it now adds new black front and rear fascias.

Black 18-inch alloy wheels complete the look. On price, the package adds $1,500 to either TrailSport trim. For example, the TrailSport Blackout lists at $51,495, while the TrailSport Elite Blackout lists at $55,195.

10. The 2027 Passport TrailSport Starts at $49,995

Finally, the prices. The 2027 Passport TrailSport starts at $49,995, and the TrailSport Elite starts at $53,695, according to Honda. Both figures exclude the $1,595 destination charge.

For comparison, the RTL starts at $45,195 and the RTL Towing at $45,895. The EPA rates every TrailSport trim at 18 mpg city, 22 highway and 20 combined, according to the release.

Every Passport comes from the Honda Alabama Auto Plant in Lincoln, Alabama. That plant is celebrating its 25th year, and the first 2027 TrailSports began arriving at dealers on September 29.

More from Fast Lane Only

• Unboxing the WWII Jeep in a Crate
• 15 rare Chevys collectors are quietly buying
• 10 underrated V8s still worth hunting down
• Police notice this before you even roll window down

This article was created with the help of AI and was reviewed and edited by Fast Lane Only editors before publication.