2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport or Passport: Which Honda SUV Fits Your Needs

Both the 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport Hybrid and the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport leave the dealership wearing all-terrain tires and AWD hardware, ready for whatever Quebec’s roads throw at them. But they are built around fundamentally different engines, footprints, and priorities.

Choosing between them is less about which is better and more about which one fits the way you actually drive.

Side-by-Side: The Key Numbers

†CR-V Hybrid powertrain variant.

Performance: Two Powertrains, Two Purposes

The CR-V TrailSport Hybrid pairs a 2.0L four-cylinder engine with a two-motor hybrid system for a combined 204 hp and 247 lb-ft of torque. The hybrid system earns its keep at the pump: 6.3 L/100 km in the city and 6.7 L/100 km combined. For a Quebec buyer who covers 20,000 km a year on a mix of city streets and highway, that efficiency is a tangible, recurring saving.

The Passport TrailSport takes a different route. Its 3.5L V6 produces 285 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque, routed through a 10-speed automatic transmission. The power advantage is real: the V6 pulls harder under load and never feels strained with passengers and gear aboard. The trade-off is 12.6 L/100 km city and 11.4 L/100 km combined. That’s a difference of nearly 4.7 L per 100 km in combined driving versus the CR-V Hybrid.

If your commute is the primary use case, the CR-V’s hybrid math is hard to ignore. If you’re loading the truck regularly or towing, the Passport’s V6 justifies its thirst.

Trail Hardware: Both Capable, One Goes Further

Both TrailSports ship with standard AWD and all-terrain tires. The CR-V TrailSport Hybrid rides on 235/60R18 all-terrain rubber; the Passport TrailSport runs wider 275/60R18 tires on the same 18-inch rim, putting more contact patch on uneven ground.

Ground clearance is nearly identical: 207.99 mm for the CR-V versus 210 mm for the Passport. The Passport’s edge in raw off-road geometry is more apparent in its approach and departure angles: 23.0° and 23.1° respectively. Its longer 4,864 mm body and 2,120 kg curb weight put it firmly in midsize SUV territory, with proportionally more trail presence.

On towing, the gap is decisive. The CR-V TrailSport Hybrid is rated to pull 1,000 lbs (453 kg) with the accessory tow package, enough for a small utility trailer. The Passport TrailSport carries a rated towing capacity of 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) with the required accessory towing package, five times the CR-V’s figure. For buyers who need to move a trailer, a boat, or loaded equipment, that is the deciding number.

Interior and Technology

The CR-V TrailSport Hybrid keeps things focused. Inside, you get a 9-inch touchscreen, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, 8 speakers, wireless phone charging, and front and rear USB-C ports. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available both wired and wirelessly.

The Passport TrailSport steps up to a 12.3-inch touchscreen while matching the CR-V’s 10.2-inch cluster. The larger display is a genuine gain for navigation and trail reference. Interior space follows the same pattern: the Passport offers 3,268 L of passenger volume versus the CR-V’s more compact cabin, with noticeably more room across all seating positions.

For the buyer who values a larger screen and more space for five adults, the Passport delivers. For the buyer who prefers a more manageable cabin and spends more time in traffic than on trails, the CR-V covers the essentials without unnecessary bulk.

Which Honda TrailSport Is Right for You?

If your week is mostly city and highway driving, with occasional dirt roads or light trails on the weekend, the CR-V TrailSport Hybrid is the right fit. The 6.7 L/100 km combined rating keeps running costs down, the compact footprint is easier in urban Quebec, and the hybrid system comes backed by an 8-year/160,000 km warranty. The all-terrain tires and AWD handle the trail when you get there.

If you need real towing capacity, wider trail hardware, a larger cabin for longer trips, and the confidence of 285 hp under a heavy load, the Passport TrailSport changes the equation. The 23.0°/23.1° approach and departure angles, the 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) tow rating, and the 1,246 L of cargo space behind the second row point to a buyer who asks more of their SUV every week, not just on weekends.

These are two distinct destinations: one for the efficiency-minded adventurer, one for the hauler who happens to go off-road.

Find Your TrailSport at Lallier Honda PAT

The 2026 CR-V TrailSport Hybrid and the 2026 Passport TrailSport each bring genuine trail credentials and standard AWD to Quebec roads, with the CR-V Hybrid built around efficiency and the Passport built around power and payload.

Visit Lallier Honda PAT in Pointe-aux-Trembles to compare both models in person, ask about towing specifications, and test drive the TrailSport that matches your actual needs.