Honda Racing Corporation Brings 2026 Passport Concept to Overland Expo West

Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US), the North American racing arm for both Honda and Acura, will showcase experimental HRC‑designed components that demonstrate the brand’s growing commitment to adventure and overlanding capability at six overlanding events around the country, company officials stated in a press release. The HRC display will feature a 2026 Passport TrailSport HRC Concept equipped with functional performance upgrades, protective hardware, enhanced lighting, utility accessories and HRC styling beginning at Overland Expo West, May 15–17, in Flagstaff, Arizona, where HRC is a Title Sponsor.

HRC will display the Passport along with Honda powersports products and a line of HRC merchandise available exclusively at the overlanding shows. The Passport TrailSport HRC Concept illustrates how HRC’s motorsports expertise can elevate a production vehicle far beyond its factory capability, noted the release.

“The HRC Passport concept is an example of how we’re exploring potential applications of HRC performance DNA beyond traditional motorsports,” said Rob Ray, general manager of Performance Parts, HRC US. “Honda and HRC are committed to the overlanding and off-road space, and we’re continuing to evaluate how that could show up in future products.”

About the Passport TrailSport HRC Concept

The TrailSport HRC Concept, which originally debuted at the 2025 SEMA show in Las Vegas, is a take on the 2026 Honda Passport, the most capable off-road Honda vehicle to date, the company said. Engineered for off-road terrain and overlanding exploration, this concept vehicle features a comprehensive suite of enhancements across performance, protection, lighting and utility.

Trail-ready performance and protection modifications include:

• Redesigned lower front and rear bumpers to improve approach and departure angles
• Extended aluminum skid plates and additional underbody protection to safeguard critical components, including the center bearing, prop shaft and rear drive unit
• New front and rear dampers
• One-off exhaust system
• 60 mm (2.36 inches) suspension lift combined with a one-inch increase in tire diameter for improved ground clearance
• Wider rock sliders that can act as side steps
• Swing-out full-size spare tire carrier

Lighting is a key focus of the concept. The SUV features upgraded fog lights, side camp lights, a rooftop light bar, ditch lights and rear chase lights, all run by a custom multi-zone lighting control system. HRC developed a low-profile roof rack equipped with a side canopy and added a rooftop tent to highlight the vehicle’s overlanding capabilities. The concept includes an 8,000-pound winch and an integrated rear air compressor.

The thoroughly upgraded interior is highlighted by exclusive HRC blue Alcantara inserts with HRC branding, a refrigerator and multiple new HRC accessory mounting panels throughout the vehicle.

The Passport rolls on prototype wheels and is finished in a matte Thermal Orange with a blackout roof. Honda says this purpose-built off-road machine is designed to elevate the Passport’s adventurous abilities and show a potential direction for an HRC Passport.

HRC Overland Tour

HRC will take the Passport on tour from May to October at six different major overland-focused events across the U.S. and is soliciting feedback from the overlanding community. Honda product specialists and engineers will be on hand at each event to engage with attendees.

The HRC will be on display at the following shows:

• Overland Expo West: May 15–17 – Flagstaff, Arizona
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• Range2 Ranch: June 18–21 – McCall, Idaho
• Xoverland The Big Thing: July 9–12 – Three Forks, Montana
• Overland Expo Mountain West: Aug. 21–23 – Loveland, Colorado
• MSO Adventure X Fest: Sept. 11–13 – Circleville, West Virginia
• Overland Expo East: Oct. 23–25 – Arrington, Virginia