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Honda unveils updated 2027 Passport TrailSport with increased clearance

The refreshed SUV features an overhauled suspension and new standard features, according to Car and Driver.

The short version

  • Honda reengineered roughly 70 percent of the Passport TrailSport suspension, increasing ride height by 1.38 inches to 9.7 inches.[Car and Driver]
  • The modifications expand approach and departure angles by two degrees each and breakover clearance by three degrees.[Car and Driver]
  • Previously restricted equipment such as the TrailWatch camera system and heated steering wheel are now standard across all TrailSport trims.[Car and Driver]
  • TrailSport variants currently represent more than 80 percent of overall Passport sales.[Car and Driver]

Key facts

  • Honda states that approximately 70 percent of the TrailSport suspension was reworked, including fresh springs, dampers, and stabilizer bars.[Car and Driver]
  • Ground clearance increased by 1.38 inches to reach 9.7 inches.[Car and Driver]
  • Approach and departure angles increased by two degrees, while the breakover angle improved by three degrees.[Car and Driver]
  • The TrailWatch camera setup and heated steering wheel have become standard features on all TrailSport models.[Car and Driver]
  • TrailSport models make up over 80 percent of total Passport sales.[Car and Driver]

Sources

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