2027 Honda Passport towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000 lb
- Cheapest at max
- RTL AWD
- 3.5L 6cyl
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
Top 44% of 79 SUVs (2027).
Trailer check
Yes. Under the rating, but over 85% of curb weight.
- Tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- Up to 4,000 lb
- Room left
- 1,000 lb (20% of the rating)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight (guideline 85%)
- 89% of 4,478 lb
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit. 85% of curb weight: a common owner guideline for cars and SUVs. Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.
What it can pull
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit.
- Max tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 5,000 lb: RTL AWD, $45,195.
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone source
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTL AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,478 lb | $45,195 |
| RTL Towing AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,478 lb | $45,895 |
| TrailSport AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,676 lb | $49,995 |
| TrailSport Blackout AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,676 lb | $51,495 |
| TrailSport Elite AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,705 lb | $53,695 |
| TrailSport Elite Blackout AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,705 lb | $55,195 |
Highest rating by year
Same max rating from 2019 to 2027: 5,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Passport (this car) | 5,000 lb | RTL AWD | $45,195 |
| Honda CR-V | 1,500 lb | LX 2WD | $31,520 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ