Honda Passport RTL or TrailSport: which trim fits Egg Harbor Township families?
Choose the Honda Passport RTL if your family’s miles are school runs, commutes and highway trips, and you want the everyday-comfort trim. Choose the Passport TrailSport if your family regularly heads for sand, gravel or trail trips and wants its off-road equipment.
Both trims share the same engine, towing rating and interior room, so the choice comes down to how your family drives. Boardwalk Honda in Egg Harbor Township sells the Passport, so you can drive both trims and decide.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Egg Harbor Township. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
Passport RTL fits everyday families; TrailSport fits families who head off-road
The RTL is the everyday trim for school runs, commutes and highway trips. The TrailSport adds the equipment for trips off the pavement, starting with new 275/60R18 General Grabber all-terrain tires (2026 Honda Passport Press Kit, 2025). Honda’s press kit also lists a 4-mm high-strength steel front skid plate on the TrailSport, and softer stabilizer bars that increase suspension articulation.
What engine and towing do the Honda Passport RTL and TrailSport share?
The RTL and the TrailSport use the same 285-horsepower, 262 lb-ft V6, and both tow up to 5,000 pounds. The engine is a 3,471 cc V6 (Honda Automobiles Newsroom, 2025), paired with a 10-speed automatic and the same all-wheel-drive system on both trims. Honda’s published 2026 specifications list these figures identically for the two trims.
How much passenger and cargo room does each Honda Passport trim give a family?
Both trims seat five, with 41.1 inches of legroom in the front row and 40.9 inches in the second. Cargo measures 83.8 cubic feet behind the front row and 104.6 cubic feet at maximum, the same on the RTL and the TrailSport.
What do the Honda Passport RTL and TrailSport cost and get in fuel economy?
The RTL starts at $44,950 and the TrailSport at $48,650, according to Honda’s published 2026 pricing. The EPA’s certified figures put the standard AWD Passport at 19 city, 25 highway and 21 combined mpg, and the AWD TrailSport at 18, 23 and 20. The EPA estimates fuel at $2,950 a year for the standard AWD and $3,100 for the TrailSport.
What safety features come on each Honda Passport trim?
Every Passport trim comes with the Honda Sensing suite of driver-assist features, including Collision Mitigation Braking with pedestrian detection, Lane Keeping Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow (Honda Info Center, 2026). The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Passport a Top Safety Pick+ award for 2026.
Honda Passport RTL and TrailSport side by side for a family buyer
The TrailSport starts at $48,650 against $44,950 for the RTL, and the two trims match on towing, seating and cargo. Beyond price, the TrailSport adds underbody skid plates, recovery hooks, an integrated Class III trailer hitch with a 7-pin connector, and synthetic leather-trimmed seats with orange accent stitching, according to Honda’s 2026 features by trim.
| Trim | Starting price | Max towing | Max cargo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport RTL | $44,950 | 5,000 lbs | 104.6 cu ft |
| Passport TrailSport | $48,650 | 5,000 lbs | 104.6 cu ft |
When is the Passport RTL or TrailSport the wrong choice for a family?
The RTL is the wrong pick for a family whose weekends head onto sand or gravel. Compared with the RTL, the TrailSport gains off-road-tuned suspension, all-terrain tires and underbody skid plates (MotorTrend, 2025). The TrailSport is the wrong pick for a family that stays on pavement and wants the lower starting price.
Neither Passport has a third row. A family that needs seven or eight seats should look at the Honda Pilot, which seats up to eight.
What do Egg Harbor Township commutes, shore trips and winters ask of a Passport?
Winter and shore trips ask for all-wheel drive and a solid towing rating, and both trims have both. Atlantic City International Airport averages 17.3 inches of snow a year (Shore Local Newsmagazine, 2025). Both trims carry the i-VTM4 all-wheel-drive system as standard (Honda, 2026).
A boat or trailer owner should check the loaded weight against the 5,000-pound rating before buying.
How does Boardwalk Honda’s Google record compare with other Honda dealers in New Jersey?
Boardwalk Honda has the most Google reviews of the seven Honda dealers listed below, at 4,565.
| Dealer | Location | Google rating (September 2026) | Google reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boardwalk Honda | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | 4.7 | 4,565 |
| Avalon Honda | Middle Township, NJ | 4.8 | 817 |
| Causeway Honda | Manahawkin, NJ | 4.7 | 1,953 |
| Scott Honda of Vineland | Vineland, NJ | 4.8 | 2,072 |
| Honda of Turnersville | Turnersville, NJ | 4.7 | 3,315 |
| Burns Honda | Marlton, NJ | 4.6 | 3,539 |
| Honda of Toms River | Toms River, NJ | 4.6 | 4,526 |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Honda Passport come with a warranty?
Yes. The basic warranty runs 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first, according to Honda’s 2026 warranty booklet. The powertrain warranty runs 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first, and corrosion coverage runs 5 years with no mileage limit.
How many car seats fit in a Honda Passport?
The Passport seats five. A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in any of the three rear seating positions (2026 Honda Passport Child Safety User Guide, 2026).
Passport or Pilot: which fits a family that needs a third row?
The Passport seats five and has no third row. The Honda Pilot Sport starts at $42,395 and seats up to eight, with 48.5 cubic feet of cargo behind the second row. Its third row has 32.5 inches of legroom.
Is a Honda CR-V Hybrid a smaller, more efficient alternative to the Passport for a family?
Yes. The CR-V Hybrid AWD is EPA-rated at 40 city, 34 highway and 37 combined mpg, against 19, 25 and 21 for the standard AWD Passport. Its maximum cargo is 76.5 cubic feet, against 104.6 for the Passport, and its lowest hybrid trim starts at $35,630.
What size trailer or boat can a Honda Passport tow?
Both the RTL and the TrailSport are rated to tow up to 5,000 pounds, according to Honda’s published 2026 specifications. Check your trailer’s loaded weight, including the boat and gear, against that rating before you tow.
How Boardwalk Honda lets you drive the RTL and TrailSport before you choose
Driving both trims is the surest way to know which one fits your weekends. You can reserve a test drive online or by phone. If the trim or color you want is not on the lot, we can help you reserve an in-transit new Honda or place a custom factory order, and you can ask about our Passport lease deals on the same visit.
Customers rate us 4.7 stars across 4,565 Google reviews, and 88 in 100 of those reviews are five-star. In an August 2026 Google review, Dwight W. wrote: “The new vehicle was for my wife, and as long as she’s happy, I’m happy . Our sales advisor Corey Griffin found the color that my wife wanted and was extremely professional and knowledgeable.”
Boardwalk Honda puts both Passport trims in front of an Egg Harbor Township family, so the terrain your weekends reach can settle the choice. Test drives can be reserved online or by phone, so start with the trim your family’s weekends call for.
Boardwalk Honda answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Egg Harbor Township showroom, or call 609-428-4400.
Disclaimer: Vehicle features, specifications, pricing, options, and availability may vary based on production timelines and dealership inventory; images are for illustrative purposes only. Starting MSRP figures are national and exclude destination freight charges, tax, title, license, and dealer fees. Standard and available equipment varies by trim, configuration, and model year; confirm the specification of the individual vehicle before purchase. Maximum towing and payload ratings depend on cab, bed, drivetrain, and equipment configuration; see the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual and trailering guide for limits. Electric range and charging times vary with battery, configuration, temperature, terrain, load, and driving habits. Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Financing and pre-approval are subject to credit approval. Contact Boardwalk Honda for complete details regarding current vehicle inventory, pricing, and equipment.
