If you are shopping Honda SUVs in Vaughan, the Passport is the model that gets asked about the least and probably should be asked about more. It is bigger than the volume-seller CR-V but smaller than the three-row Pilot, and it runs the only V6 still offered in a Honda SUV outside the Ridgeline. For the right buyer, it is exactly the right size.
Where the Passport sits in Honda's SUV lineup
Honda currently sells five SUVs in Canada, and they stack up roughly by size and seat count:
- HR-V — subcompact, two rows, five seats. The smallest and the value pick.
- CR-V — compact, two rows, five seats. The volume seller. Most Vaughan buyers end up here.
- Passport — mid-size, two rows, five seats. Newer to the lineup in this generation.
- Pilot — mid-size, three rows, seven or eight seats. The biggest gas-powered Honda SUV.
- Prologue — electric, mid-size, two rows. Built on a different platform, sold alongside the Passport.
The simplest way to think about the Passport: it is essentially a two-row Pilot. Same general size, same V6, but the third row is removed in favour of more cargo space behind the second row. For a Vaughan buyer who does not need three rows but wants more space than the CR-V offers, the Passport is the obvious fit.
Size and what you actually get
Dimensions on the 2026 Passport, side by side with the CR-V for context:
| Honda CR-V | Honda Passport | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,695 mm | 4,864 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Width | 1,866 mm | 1,995 mm |
| Height | 1,690 mm | 1,835 mm |
The Passport is 169 mm longer overall with 190 mm more wheelbase — that translates directly to rear-seat legroom and a noticeably bigger cargo hold. Passport cargo behind the second row is about 1,246 L; with the seats folded flat it is roughly 2,356 L. That is meaningfully more than the CR-V (already generous) and roughly Pilot-with-third-row-folded territory.
In real Vaughan life, that is two car seats in the back, a stroller in the cargo area, room for a Costco run, and skis or a bicycle fitting diagonally without folding anything. The Passport is the two-row Honda that genuinely swallows family cargo.
Powertrain and capability
Every 2026 Passport runs the same 3.5-litre V6 — the same V6 architecture Honda uses in the Pilot (and a related 3.5L V6 in the Ridgeline pickup and Odyssey minivan, both tuned to 280 hp). Output here is 285 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic and Honda's i-VTM4 torque-vectoring AWD as standard equipment on every trim.
Towing capacity is class-competitive for the segment: every 2026 Passport sold in Canada — TrailSport, TrailSport Blackout, TrailSport Touring, and TrailSport Touring Blackout — is rated at 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) with the tow package, since Canada's Passport lineup is TrailSport-only.
For Vaughan buyers who tow — boats out to Georgian Bay, trailers to the cottage, ATVs up north — the Passport is the only two-row Honda SUV rated for serious towing. The CR-V is rated at 1,500 lb, which handles a small utility trailer but not a boat.
The V6 is the differentiator
Most of Honda's SUV lineup is moving to four-cylinder turbo or hybrid powertrains. The Passport is one of the last Hondas you can still buy with a V6 — and that is the whole reason it exists. If you want a smooth, torquey V6 in a family-sized SUV without going to the Ridgeline, the Passport is the play.
Trims at a glance
The 2026 Passport comes in two core trims (TrailSport and TrailSport Touring), each available with an optional blackout appearance package:
- TrailSport — the off-road focused trim. All-terrain tires, more ground clearance, the 5,000 lb tow package, tougher suspension tuning. The trim to look at if you actually use the Passport for what it can do.
- TrailSport Blackout — TrailSport with the blackout appearance package (black wheels, black trim).
- TrailSport Touring — the luxury trim. Leather, premium audio, Bose 12-speaker, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, hands-free tailgate, TrailWatch camera system. For buyers who want the size without the off-road hardware.
- TrailSport Touring Blackout — TrailSport Touring with the blackout appearance package (black wheels, black trim).
If you do not need the extra luxury equipment, the base TrailSport is the value pick — it already comes with the off-road hardware, since Canada's Passport lineup doesn't offer a non-TrailSport trim. If you want the size and the comfort with more luxury features, TrailSport Touring is the right call.
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Who the Passport is right for
The Passport fits a specific Vaughan buyer. You probably want the Passport if:
- You have one or two kids (or no kids) and do not need a third row.
- You tow regularly — boat, camper, utility trailer, ATVs.
- You want the size and road presence of a Pilot but not the third-row compromises.
- You do school runs, Costco runs, cottage weekends, and ski trips and want one vehicle that does all of it without folding seats.
- You want a V6 — the last V6 in Honda's SUV lineup outside the Ridgeline.
You probably want the Pilot instead if you genuinely need three rows. You probably want the CR-V instead if the Passport's footprint feels too big for your parking situation or your fuel budget. The HR-V is the value play below both.
Common questions, Vaughan edition
Is the Honda Passport bigger than the CR-V?
Yes. The Passport is 4,864 mm long with a 2,890 mm wheelbase. The CR-V is 4,695 mm long with a 2,700 mm wheelbase. The Passport is roughly 169 mm longer overall and 190 mm longer between the wheels, which translates to noticeably more rear-seat legroom and cargo space.
Can the Honda Passport tow?
Yes. Every 2026 Passport sold in Canada is rated at 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) with the tow package, the same rating across TrailSport, TrailSport Blackout, TrailSport Touring, and TrailSport Touring Blackout. That covers most boat, camper, and utility trailers a Vaughan buyer would realistically tow.
Is the Honda Passport replacing the Pilot?
No. The Passport and Pilot are sold side by side. The Passport is the two-row version — five seats, more cargo. The Pilot is the three-row version — seven or eight seats. They share the same V6 and 10-speed automatic but are tuned for different buyer needs.
What is the difference between the Passport TrailSport and TrailSport Touring?
TrailSport is the off-road focused trim — all-terrain tires, more ground clearance, tougher suspension tuning, full Honda Sensing safety suite. TrailSport Touring adds the luxury equipment — leather, premium Bose audio, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, hands-free tailgate. Both share the same 5,000 lb tow rating; Canada's Passport lineup is TrailSport-only (the plain Sport and Touring names are US-market trims, not sold here).
Should I get the Passport or the Pilot?
Passport if you do not need a third row and want the largest two-row cargo hold Honda sells. Pilot if you genuinely need seven or eight seats. Both are mid-size, both run the V6, both come with AWD standard. The Pilot is roughly 360 mm longer overall.
Want to see the Passport in person?
Come by Maple Honda at 89 Auto Vaughan Drive in Maple, or call Henry to set up a side-by-side comparison with the CR-V or Pilot.