# 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport Off-Road Review

> 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport proves off-road capability without sacrificing crossover comfort.
- Title: 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport Off-Road Review · The Drive
- Summary: 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport proves off-road capability without sacrificing crossover comfort. The 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport delivers exceptional…
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- Source: The Drive — https://thedrive.com/car-reviews/2027-honda-passport-trailsport-off-road-review
- Author: Andrew P. Collins
- Published: 2026-10-21T13:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: 2027 honda passport, trailsport, off-road, i-vtm4, ground clearance, honda, passport, trailer, suv, crossover, all-wheel drive, v6
## 2027 Passport TrailSport Review
The 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport spec sheet says this is about as close to 'truck' as a car can get.
## Off-Road Testing Results
Two days of off-road testing at Overland Experts' North Carolina facility proved the Passport is a damn decent expedition vehicle.
## 2027 Lift Improvement
The 2027 Passport TrailSport got a 1.38-inch lift, yielding 9.65 inches of max ground clearance.
## Suspension Changes
Honda redesigned 28 suspension and related chassis parts for the 2027 Passport TrailSport.
## Tire and Ground Clearance
General Grabber AT Sport tires, 275/60R18 (about 31-inch diameter), carry over with improved ground clearance.
## Off-Road Angles
The 2027 Passport TrailSport has 25° approach, 23° breakover, and 25° departure angles.
## i-VTM4 System
The Passport’s i-VTM4 system precisely allocates engine power to tires with grip and prevents power from spinning tires in the air.
## Traction Management
The traction management system consistently pulled the reviewer through and over all kinds of crazy dirt heaps.
## Skid Plates
Passport TrailSport’s skid plates are steel and robust, with optional OEM steel-and-aluminum rock sliders.
## On-Road Performance
The Passport is comfy but not zippy, with a 'Sport' mode for sharper throttle response.
## Weak Spots
The TrailWatch cameras have mid execution, and the Passport claims 20 mpg combined, which is low for a daily driver.
## Off-Road Verdict
The 2027 Passport TrailSport is damn-near perfect for off-road exploration with strong traction and low-speed dexterity.
## What Works
Drive deliberately, think tactically about tire position, and the Passport can do incredible things off-road.
## Conclusion
The 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport is a capable off-road vehicle that excels in low-speed precision without sacrificing crossover comfort.
## Key takeaway

The 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport delivers exceptional off-road performance with 9.65 inches of ground clearance and i-VTM4 torque vectoring, making it a capable expedition vehicle for adventurous drivers.