Honda has long teased the TrailSport offroad-oriented trim for its SUVs and pickup trucks, and the first model to use it is the 2022 redesigned Passport.
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The Passport TrailSport’s more aggressive design is immediately noticed. Its stronger bumpers, distinctive grille treatment and bespoke machined 18-inch wheels speak to the new SUV’s off-road goals. TrailSport badges in orange are additional distinguishing features of this model.
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Aside from the visual improvements, the Passport TrailSport has wider front and rear tracks (+ 10 millimetres / 0.4 inches), which Honda claims improve stance and stability. The ground clearance has been increased to 8.2 inches, and the i-VTM4 torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system with Intelligent Traction Management is now standard.
The interior of the Passport TrailSport is accented with orange contrast stitching and all-season rubber floor mats. Amber ambient lighting and a black chrome gauge surround are combined with an 8.0-inch infotainment screen that is standard across the range and includes smartphone integration for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The TrailSport, like other Passports, is powered by Honda’s iconic 3.5-litre V6 engine, which delivers 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. It is mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. The towing capability is 5,000 lbs.
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The TrailSport isn’t the only thing getting a makeover for the 2022 model year; the normal Passport is also getting a makeover, as well as an optional HPD Package. The new makeover, designed by Honda Performance Development, comprises a new front grille, black fender flares, new wheels, and HPD graphics gracing the rear quarter panel to match the current Ridgeline with the HPD package.