by - Honda decided to test the recovery points of the Passport by hoisting three SUVs in the air.
- During the stunt, the first Passport’s recovery points were able to endure more than 14,000 lbs.
- The 2026 model is powered by a 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6 engine.
Both the Passport TrailSport and TrailSport Elite are equipped with heavy-duty front recovery points as standard. To showcase the strength of these hooks, Honda went into the desert, brought a crane, and lifted three Passports into the air, all connected to each other.
Honda mentions that the front recovery points of the Passport are engineered to bear twice the weight of the SUV. Despite this, the company demonstrated a great deal of confidence in executing this stunt. The leading Passport was attached to the crane, the second one was hanging from the class III tow hitch of the first car, and the third one was secured to the tow hitch of the second car. The hooks on the first Passport successfully supported over 14,000 lbs.
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These recovery points are constructed from cast iron and, despite their load-bearing capacity, are designed to break away in the event of a collision. Fortunately, for this demonstration, they remained intact, preventing the three Passports from crashing to the ground, which would have been unfavorable for Honda.
In addition to the standard front recovery points, the Honda Passport also receives a trailer hitch with a 7-pin connector and two extra recovery points.
unveiled late last year and has been actively promoting it as a capable off-road vehicle. In TrailSport trim, it boasts robust skid plates and General Grabber all-terrain tires from General Tire. Honda has raised the ride height and fine-tuned it for off-road adventures. It also features an off-road camera system and a specifically tuned AWD system.
The sole engine option available for the Passport is a 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6, delivering 285 hp and 262 lb-ft (355 Nm) of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
