The latest version of the Honda Passport lands at the Campbell River Honda showroom with an all-new design, a robust and proven powertrain, as well as legitimate off-road capability. A comparison between the all-new 2026 Honda Passport vs. 2025 Toyota 4Runner is a new edition of an old battle. A preliminary look at the two rugged SUVs shows that the new Honda Passport offers performance advantages and comparable passenger space. Let’s take a closer look at these two strong rivals.
| 2026 Honda Passport | 2025 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Horsepower / Torque (lb.-ft.) | 285 / 262 | 278 / 317 |
| Towing (kg) | 2,268 | 2,722 |
| Max. Cargo Volume (L) | 2,356 | 2,381 |
| Front/Rear Legroom (mm) | 1,043 / 1,039 | 1,062 / 884 / 807 |
Reliable Performance
Every 2026 Honda Passport employs the same proven and reliable powertrain. A naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V-6 sits under the hood, making 285 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. The competing Toyota 4Runner uses a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 278 horsepower.
Towing Capacity
The 2026 Passport can tow up to 2,268 kg when outfitted with the right set of accessories. Toyota 4Runner owners will have a few extra kilograms of towing capacity, but it is a larger and heavier platform.
Passenger Space
There is one stark difference between the 2026 Passport and the 2025 4Runner. The latter offers three rows of seats, compared to two rows in the Honda SUV. However, the third row in the 4Runner is notoriously restrictive, and the Passport has more legroom in the second row versus what’s available in the Toyota SUV.
Cargo Volume
Despite the difference in size, the 2026 Passport and 2025 Runner have very similar cargo volume dimensions. Passport owners will get 2,356 litres of cargo storage. Toyota 4Runner owners get fewer than 30 litres more cargo space.
Connectivity Technology
Both SUVs are equipped with smartphone-compatible infotainment systems that can work with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. However, the 2026 Passport offers a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen, compared to the 8-inch standard touchscreen in the 4Runner.
Honda and Toyota each have their own safety systems. The Honda Sensing® suite makes a case for being more comprehensive than the corresponding Toyota system. The 2026 Passport is protected by:
- Forward Collision Warning
- Collision Mitigation Braking System
- Lane Departure Warning
- Lane Keeping Assist System
- Road Departure Mitigation System
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow
- Blind Spot Information System & Cross Traffic Monitor
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Low-Speed Braking Control
The all-new 2026 Honda Passport is a truly capable SUV option that is ready to go just about anywhere. Now is a great time to schedule an appointment with a Campbell River Honda product expert to be informed when it arrives at the showroom or to begin the pre-ordering process. Once you finish outfitting your new Passport, don’t forget to stop by our service department to schedule your new SUV’s first round of recommended maintenance.