Three 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport SUVs Dangle from 140-Foot-Long Crane

Honda recently showcased the ruggedness of the all-new 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport in a pretty wild way—they hung three unmodified Passport TrailSports end-to-end from a 140-foot crane using the vehicle’s front recovery points.

Suspending three unmodified Passport TrailSports—end-to-end, using only those recovery points—shows off their structural integrity. It’s a real-world stress test that says, “These aren’t just for mall parking lots; they can take a beating.” Recovery points are a big deal in the off-road community. Serious off-roaders need vehicles that can be pulled out of mud, sand, or rocks without breaking. By making these a standout feature (and testing them so dramatically), Honda’s signaling it wants to compete with brands like Jeep or Toyota’s 4Runner crowd.

Lifting over 12,000 lbs of SUV (assuming three at ~4,000+ lbs each) with nothing but those hooks is a gutsy move. But it’s also a genius way to show, not just tell, what the Passport can do. Most car ads stick to scenic trails or city streets—this is next-level confidence.

The TrailSport trim is built for adventure, likely featuring upgrades like all-terrain tires, increased ground clearance, skid plates, and possibly an all-wheel-drive system tuned for rough terrain. Honda’s been pushing its “TrailSport” badge across models like the Pilot and Ridgeline, so this Passport is part of that rugged lineup.