Looks like a Dodge Durango

 

Speaking of the 2026 Passport, press release from Honda. I've got no complaints about the more aggressive stance.

https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-automobiles/releases/all-new-2026-honda-passport-trailsport-to-make-off-road-competition-debut-at-rebelle-rally?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=All-New%202026%20Honda%20Passport%20TrailSport%20to%20Make%20Off-Road%20Competition%20Debut%20at%20Rebelle%20Rally&utm_content=All-New%202026%20Honda%20Passport%20TrailSport%20to%20Make%20Off-Road%20Competition%20Debut%20at%20Rebelle%20Rally+CID_0bd0415e3dd25ad6e94c4bbb45edbfca&utm_source=Honda%20Campaign%20Monitor&utm_term=View%20Full%20Release

 

They do confirm that it is using the 10-spd AT, so there is a good chance it has the newer engine, too.

Anybody know what size those tires are?

 

Hope it is the look for the new RL, and my guess is it will be. Wonder if the hood vent will be unique to the Trailsport. And then, when? When, when? when?

 

That's the best-looking Honda I've seen in 20 years. 🔥

 

Just changed my order yesterday from new 2025 Pilot Elite to 2026 Passport TrailSport Elite trim.

 

Looks pretty cool. Finally got some front recovery hooks😲

 

Hey everyone

I had this press release from Honda today.

All new Passport will be unveiled before year end.

The Trailsport at least will have the 10 speed transmission (I assume the other trims, too.).

I speculate any new Ridgeline forthcoming will have the updated Passport features?

Hopefully an electonic parking brake, too...........

Best

Siouxsie

https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-automobiles/releases/all-new-2026-honda-passport-trailsport-to-make-off-road-competition-debut-at-rebelle-rally?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=All-New 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport to Make Off-Road Competition Debut at Rebelle Rally&utm_content=All-New 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport to Make Off-Road Competition Debut at Rebelle Rally+CID_0bd0415e3dd25ad6e94c4bbb45edbfca&utm_source=Honda Campaign Monitor&utm_term=View Full Release

 

Count me in, too. I would love an electronic parking brake. That along with Honda's more modern and updated electronic features that are included with the current Pilot.

 

Curious why you want an electronic parking brake.

Please fill me in.

 

These come to mind:

No cables to rust

You get the brake hold feature. Awesome for stop and go traffic and drive thru's.

Allows for low speed follow.

 

Remember when Honda lied (exaggerated) at the auto shows for the introduction of the Ridgeline by putting on larger wheels (that rubbed) to make it less wimpy looking. And then continued to lie (exaggerate) on the literature with the photo of the rear doors opening wider than they can (including the tailgate)?

I wonder if the wheel wells are larger and can accommodate larger wheels? Gotta say, it doesn't look half bad for a unibody grocery SUV with rugged tires. I just wonder "what" they are stretching the truth on. At first glance the clearance doesn't look that high. But, I do wonder when the first person will put those rims on the Ridgeline, though, they look good.

 

Sales marketing and the old disclaimer "may be subject to change prior to production".

 

 

Looks good. Headlights remind me of VW’s

 

Well, I don't know how challenging Rebelle Rally is... but here is the tracking for this ladies event in the Crossover competition.

Best of luck to team 208 - Madison Russell & Adiya Raya! They are using the 2026 Honda Passport.
BIOs: #208 - Trailsport Trekkers - Rebelle Rally

Live Event Tracking: Live Tracking - Rebelle Rally

 

https://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/threads/next-2026-ridgeline.244941/unread

 

If that is the new Passport, can’t wait to see what the new RL will look like

 

Threads merged for continuity and clarity.

 

Looks like a Charger and a Cherokee had a baby. Does not look like a Honda. Hope they all have cameras on the front.

 

Well, in that case....😱

“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.”
― Oscar Wilde

 

I'm gonna consider a Passport when it's time to trade in my 2018 RL (about a year and a half), but I'll wait till after the first model year for Honda to get rid of some of the first year gremlins.

 

I am right there with you on the Passport.

 

The hood reminds me a little of my 1987 Nissan Hardbody. I thought the vents in the hood made the truck look awesome and were different from the other basic pickups at the time.

I agree with whomever said that overall it looks very much like a Dodge Durango.

 

Good looking snout.

 

Looks rugged, dear lord please give the 26 Ridgeline more GROUND CLEARANCE!!

 

Maybe the 2024 Rebelle Rally is more about the drivers than the vehicles? If you follow the GPS paths I see team 208 (Passport) skips many locations.. I wonder if that is a limitation of the clearance? I wish they could blog during the event.

But it is only half over. The Bone Stock Bronco Sport is killing it, though.

 

But it is only half over. The Bone Stock Bronco Sport is killing it, though.

So is everyone else it seems, rookies or not. The Subarus doing well, the one from '14 is within 5 points of the Bronco Sport.

Is there only seven teams in this category? Top ten either ways.... 👍

 

Yeah, I think that is all for the Crossover category. I mentioned the sport because it is bone stock, the others must have "some" modifications... but I haven't really dug into it.

In the 4x4 category
Rebelle Results (rebellerally.com)

 

If you'd look into the rules, it's not that easy. It's a compass and map based race with checkpoints. Some of the checkpoints have to be reach within a time frame. There's no GPS and internet access allowed; that in itself makes this race hard. Certainly, experts at compass and the provided map has a sizable advantage, not to mention prior experience in similar races.

It sounds like fun race, regardless where one finishes. The last time I've done a compass and map race on foot, there wasn't even Internet/GPS available at all, nor weere there any smartphone at the time. There were roughly 1,500 college age people in the race through the woods. Quite a few people, included myself, did not finish, but it was lot's of fun.

 

Good job to the Subie team. Also the Bronco sport and BMW did nicely respectable. The 2026 Passport came in last with less than 1/2 the points and locations.

Still curious if this was due to the skill of the two Honda engineers driving or the capability of the vehicle.

 

Good job to the Subie team. Also the Bronco sport and BMW did nicely respectable. The 2026 Passport came in last with less than 1/2 the points and locations.

Still curious if this was due to the skill of the two Honda engineers driving or the capability of the vehicle.

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I think it is mostly the skill of the drivers, somewhere in the 75%-95% neighborhood. I wonder how much the respective manufacturers train their teams?

 

That's pretty embarrassing.

 

I can see the Honda News press release headline already: "2026 Honda Passport Successfully Completes 2024 Rebelle Rally".