2026 Honda Passport Towing Capacity: What It Can Haul and Why It Works for Nevada Drivers

Shopping a midsize SUV when you’ve got a boat, a jet ski, or a camper trailer to pull is a different kind of decision. You need numbers you can trust, not fine print that quietly changes by trim level.

The 2026 Honda Passport towing capacity is 5,000 lbs across all seven trims. Every model includes a dedicated Tow mode and Trailer Stability Assist. Select trims come standard with a Class III hitch. From Lake Mead to the Colorado River, it’s built for Nevada weekends.

We break down exactly what it can haul, which trims come hitch-ready, and how its towing tech performs on Nevada’s roads, grades, and desert terrain. At Findlay Honda Henderson, Nevada’s highest Google-rated Honda dealer, we’ve helped hundreds of local families find the right Passport for how they actually live and play.

Read on for specs, a real-world tow load table, and everything you need to walk into our dealership ready to choose.

Key Takeaways: 2026 Honda Passport Towing Capacity

• Every trim pulls 5,000 lbs. The Passport’s max tow rating doesn’t climb as you move up the trim ladder. It’s the same number from the RTL to the TrailSport Elite Blackout, which means you’re not paying for capability you already have.
• Tow mode and Trailer Stability Assist come standard. These aren’t premium add-ons. Every 2026 Passport includes the electronics that actually make towing safe and manageable, including automatic sway correction and transmission logic tuned for trailer loads.
• The hitch is trim-dependent, but always accessible. The RTL Towing and all TrailSport variants include an integrated Class III hitch from the factory. The RTL and RTL Blackout can be equipped through a dealer-installed accessory. The capability is there on every model. It’s just a matter of which trim fits your budget.

How Much Can the 2026 Honda Passport Tow?

Every 2026 Passport, from the base RTL to the TrailSport Elite Blackout, carries a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.* That number holds across all seven trims. Most competitors reserve their highest ratings for upper trims or optional packages. Honda builds it in across the lineup.

Under the hood, a 3.5-liter V6 produces 285 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. A 10-speed automatic with shift-by-wire and paddle shifters manages power delivery. Second-generation i-VTM4 all-wheel drive distributes torque to the rear wheels in real time, which matters when you’re merging onto US-95 with a trailer behind you.

What Can You Actually Pull With 5,000 Pounds?

Numbers on paper only mean so much. Here’s what 5,000 pounds looks like in the real world, especially for drivers around Henderson, Boulder City, and the Colorado River corridor.

2026 Honda Passport: What Can It Tow? Quick Reference

Always include tongue weight and passenger/cargo load in your total calculation. See your Honda dealer for complete towing guidelines.

One thing worth noting: Honda recommends premium unleaded fuel when towing loads over 3,500 pounds. Keep that in mind before a longer haul toward Zion or Death Valley.

The Towing Tech Built Into Every Passport

Raw tow ratings are one thing. The technology that keeps you in control on Nevada’s highways and mountain passes is a different conversation entirely.

Every 2026 Passport comes with Trailer Stability Assist. If sway develops at highway speed, the system applies brakes to individual wheels and reduces engine output to bring things back under control. No input needed from you.

There’s also a dedicated Tow drive mode, one of seven available modes. Activate it and the transmission holds gears longer, the i-VTM4 system adjusts for trailer load, and steering response firms up. Rear parking sensors and low-speed automatic emergency braking also deactivate while hitched, so you get clean, uninterrupted control when backing toward a launch ramp.

These aren’t optional features. They’re standard on every trim.

Does Every Trim Come Ready to Tow?

Here’s where trims do differ, and it’s worth understanding before you shop.

The RTL Towing, TrailSport, TrailSport Blackout, TrailSport Elite, and TrailSport Elite Blackout all come standard with an integrated Class III trailer hitch, towing wiring harness, and hitch panel. You can hook up a trailer the day you drive it off the lot.

The RTL and RTL Blackout trims carry the same 5,000-lb capability but don’t include the integrated hitch as standard. It’s available as a dealer-installed accessory. If towing is a priority for you, we can walk you through that option when you visit us.

Every trim, regardless of level, includes Trailer Stability Assist and Tow mode. The towing capability is always there. The hitch hardware just depends on which trim you choose.

Where Henderson and Las Vegas Drivers Take Their Passport

Geography matters when you’re choosing a tow vehicle. And Henderson sits in one of the best outdoor recreation zones in the Southwest.

Lake Mead is the obvious one. Less than 30 miles from our dealership, it’s one of the largest reservoirs in the country. Boats, jet skis, and kayaks are practically a local currency. The Passport’s Trailer Stability Assist and dedicated Tow mode make the run down to Boulder Beach feel relaxed, not stressful.

Head southeast and the Colorado River corridor opens up. Bullhead City, Kingman, and the stretch around Laughlin draw boating families and off-road crowds all year. It’s rough terrain in spots, and the Passport’s AWD system holds up well out there.

Go north toward Mesquite, or east toward Zion, and you’re in ATV and camper country. The desert grades are real. Having 285 horsepower pulling a pop-up camper up a canyon road is a very different experience than white-knuckling it in an underpowered four-cylinder.

The Passport was built for exactly this kind of use. Nevada just gives it a lot to work with.

Find Your 2026 Passport at Findlay Honda Henderson

We carry the full 2026 Honda Passport lineup at our dealership on Auto Show Drive in Henderson. If you want to compare trims, talk through towing packages, or take one out for a test drive with your trailer in mind, we’re ready to help.

Nevada’s highest Google-rated Honda dealer. Right here in Henderson.

Findlay Honda Henderson 933 Auto Show Dr, Henderson, NV 89014 702-568-3599 findlayhondahenderson.com

Serving Henderson, Las Vegas, Boulder City, Bullhead City, Kingman, and Mesquite.

Maximum towing capacity is 5,000 lbs. Towing requires accessory towing equipment. Please see your Honda dealer for details.