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The Honda Passport was already built with adventure in mind. For 2027, Honda has taken the TrailSport even further off the pavement. The 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport arrives with a comprehensively reengineered suspension, significantly more ground clearance, improved off-road geometry and tougher exterior styling. Honda didn't simply install taller springs. Engineers redesigned much of the suspension and related chassis hardware to improve capability while preserving the on-road driving experience. For drivers around Queensbury, Glens Falls and the Adirondacks who want an SUV ready for daily driving and weekends farther off the beaten path, there's a lot to unpack. You can explore new Honda Passport models at D'ELLA Honda of Glens Falls as the latest Passport lineup arrives. How much taller is the 2027 Passport TrailSport? The new ground clearance for the 2027 Passport TrailSport, an increase of 1.38 inches compared with the 2026 model's. That additional height also improves the SUV's off-road geometry. The approach and departure angles both increase from 23 degrees to 25 degrees, while the breakover angle increases from 20 degrees to 23 degrees. Those changes can make a meaningful difference when navigating uneven terrain, deep ruts and other obstacles where the underside or bumpers of a vehicle can become limiting factors. Honda says the 2027 Passport TrailSport and TrailSport Elite are now the most off-road-capable SUVs the company has ever built. Honda did much more than lift the suspension Adding height can affect how an SUV behaves, which is why Honda took a much more comprehensive approach. Nearly 70% of the Passport TrailSport's major suspension components were redesigned for 2027. Springs, dampers, control arms, stabilizer bars and knuckles are among the components that received changes. Honda also redesigned the front driveshafts and front subframe to accommodate the increased ride height and wheel travel. Altogether, 28 suspension and related chassis components are redesigned, reengineered or new for the 2027 model. The goal wasn't only better performance off-road. Honda says engineers also improved steering feel and response, helping the Passport remain enjoyable during the everyday driving that happens between adventures. TrailWatch is now standard on every Passport TrailSport Another meaningful upgrade for 2027 is expanded access to Honda's TrailWatch™ camera system. Previously exclusive to the Passport TrailSport Elite, TrailWatch is now standard across all Passport TrailSpor t trims. The system provides front, rear, side and 360-degree camera views along with tire-placement graphics. It's designed to give drivers additional visibility when terrain, slopes or nearby obstacles make it difficult to see where the vehicle's tires are headed. The tougher stance comes with tougher styling The added capability isn't hiding underneath the 2027 Passport. Honda's Los Angeles design team updated the TrailSport and TrailSport Elite to visually emphasize their increased ride height. More pronounced front and rear fender flares join a resculpted lower front fascia, while new amber LED hood scoop lights complement the Passport's amber daytime running lights. The available Blackout Package gets more aggressive, too. It now adds black front and rear fascias to complement its black 18-inch alloy wheels and Honda badging. There's also a new color for 2027. Smoke Blue Pearl joins the Passport lineup, replacing Obsidian Blue Pearl. Inside, every Passport TrailSport now includes a heated steering wheel as standard equipment, a feature previously reserved for the TrailSport Elite. A Passport that makes sense beyond the trail All of that rugged equipment is exciting, but most Passport owners aren't spending every mile crawling over difficult terrain. That's part of what makes Honda's approach interesting. The company specifically engineered the suspension changes around both off-road capability and everyday driving performance. For drivers in our part of New York, that versatility can matter. The same SUV might handle commuting and errands during the week, winter weather during colder months, and gear-filled trips toward the Adirondacks when the weekend arrives. If you're deciding whether Passport fits your lifestyle, D'ELLA Honda of Glens Falls carries both new and pre-owned Honda Passport models, giving you the opportunity to compare different model years and configurations. Thinking about upgrading your current vehicle? The changes to the 2027 Passport TrailSport may be particularly interesting if you've been waiting for a reason to move out of your current SUV. D'ELLA Honda of Glens Falls’ Vehicle Exchange Program provides another way to explore that possibility. The program allows eligible drivers to have their current vehicle evaluated and consider replacing it with a newer model, with the goal of finding an upgrade that works within their financial situation. You can also get pre-approved for financing online before visiting the dealership, making it easier to understand your options as you shop. And if your next vehicle doesn't necessarily need to be a rugged gas-powered SUV, you can compare Passport with D'ELLA Honda of Glens Falls’ Honda EV and hybrid inventory to see which type of vehicle makes the most sense for the way you drive. Explore the 2027 Honda Passport at D'ELLA Honda of Glens Falls The 2027 Passport TrailSport isn't tougher simply because it sits higher. Honda reworked its suspension and chassis, increased its ground clearance to 9.65 inches, improved its off-road angles, made TrailWatch standard and gave the SUV a more rugged look to match its added capability. It's a significant update for an SUV already designed to balance daily practicality with a willingness to leave the pavement behind. Explore 2027 Honda Passport inventory at D'ELLA Honda of Glens Falls, or visit us at 313 Quaker Rd. in Queensbury, NY, to find the Honda that fits where you're headed next.

What does a good value look like when you're buying a new vehicle in 2026? Apparently, there isn't just one answer. Cars.com recently named three Honda models as Top Finishers in its 2026 Best Value New Cars awards: the 2026 Honda CR-V LX in the Compact SUV category, 2026 Honda Passport RTL in the Mid-Size SUV category, and 2026 Honda Ridgeline Sport in the Mid-Size Pickup Truck category. That's a compact SUV, a larger adventure-ready SUV, and a pickup truck earning recognition under the same affordability study. For shoppers at D'ELLA Honda of Glens Falls, it also means you can start with what you actually need from your next vehicle instead of choosing between practicality and value. Browse our New Honda Inventory to compare your options, check our current New Vehicle Specials, or Value Your Trade before visiting us in Queensbury. Cars.com Looked at More Than the Sticker Price A lower starting price helps, but Cars.com's Best Value New Cars methodology goes further. Eligible vehicles are recommended by the Cars.com editorial team and equipped with a collection of features the publication considers must-haves. Those include an automatic transmission, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, blind spot monitoring, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, brake assist, and lane departure warning. Cars.com also considers median and starting vehicle prices, including destination fees, along with EPA fuel-economy ratings and estimated fuel costs. 2026 Honda CR-V LX: Value in the SUV Sweet Spot For plenty of drivers around Queensbury and Glens Falls, the CR-V is probably the easiest of the three to picture in everyday life. The 2026 Honda CR-V LX was named a Top Finisher for Best Value Compact SUV. Its MSRP of $30,920 sits well below the $46,303 average new-vehicle transaction price in America cited by Honda from J.D. Power data. Its compact-SUV format also lands in a useful middle ground. You get the passenger and cargo versatility people want from an SUV without automatically moving into the size and expense of a larger three-row vehicle. Efficiency is another part of the equation, and Honda continues to offer the CR-V with both gasoline and hybrid powertrains. Honda was also recently identified in the EPA Automotive Trends Report as the full-line automaker with the highest fleet average fuel economy among automakers producing a complete lineup of gasoline-powered and electrified vehicles in America. If fuel economy is high on your shopping list, you can compare available Honda CR-V and CR-V Hybrid models in our New Honda Inventory. 2026 Honda Passport RTL: When You Need More SUV Maybe compact isn't what you need. The all-new 2026 Honda Passport RTL earned Top Finisher recognition in Cars.com's Best Value Mid-Size SUV category. Passport gives shoppers another direction to go within the Honda SUV lineup, particularly when additional size and capability are priorities. It's also where this trio becomes more useful than a generic “affordable cars” list. Someone shopping for a Passport probably isn't cross-shopping it with the CR-V simply because one costs less. If your weekends regularly involve more gear, more adventurous destinations, or the kind of Upstate New York plans that don't end when the pavement does, the larger Passport may be worth the additional room in the budget. Browse our available Honda Passport Inventory or see whether any current Honda Specials line up with the model and trim you're considering. 2026 Honda Ridgeline Sport: The Pickup Made the List, Too Then there's the 2026 Honda Ridgeline Sport, a Top Finisher for Best Value Mid-Size Pickup Truck.More importantly, choosing the truck doesn't mean stepping outside the same Cars.com criteria applied elsewhere. Ridgeline had to combine its pricing with the required technology and safety equipment considered in the Best Value evaluation. For someone who actually needs a truck bed for home projects, outdoor equipment, or weekend plans around the Adirondacks but doesn't need a traditional full-size pickup, that gives the Ridgeline a very different job than either Honda SUV above. Explore our New Honda Ridgeline Inventory to see what's currently available at D'ELLA Honda of Glens Falls. Three Winners, Three Very Different Shopping Lists The useful thing about Honda putting three vehicles on this list is that you don't have to force yourself into one kind of vehicle to shop with value in mind. Need the everyday flexibility of a compact SUV? Start with CR-V. Want a larger SUV with more room and capability? Passport earned its own spot. Actually need a pickup? Ridgeline Sport made the list, too. And because Cars.com considers pricing, fuel economy and estimated fuel costs alongside a defined set of safety and connectivity features, each one had to bring more to the evaluation than an attractive starting MSRP. Compare the CR-V, Passport, and Ridgeline at D'ELLA Honda of Glens Falls The 2026 Honda CR-V LX, Passport RTL, and Ridgeline Sport all earned Top Finisher recognition in Cars.com's Best Value New Cars awards, giving three very different kinds of Honda shoppers another reason to put these models on their lists. Visit D'ELLA Honda of Glens Falls at 313 Quaker Rd. in Queensbury, NY to explore the Honda lineup in person. You can also browse our New Honda Inventory, compare current Honda Specials, Value Your Trade, or get started with our online financing resources before your visit.

It's easy to assume the safest vehicle in a lineup is also the most expensive. Honda's latest IIHS results tell a different story. Four 2026 Honda models earned Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and three of them are among Honda's most affordable vehicles. The Honda Civic Hatchback, Honda HR-V, and Honda Accord all start under $30,000, showing that advanced safety isn't reserved for flagship SUVs or luxury price tags. For drivers throughout Queensbury, Glens Falls, Lake George, and the surrounding Adirondack region, it's another example of Honda's long-standing commitment to making safety accessible across its lineup. Which Honda Models Earned Top IIHS Safety Ratings? Honda earned four IIHS safety awards for the 2026 model year: 2026 Honda Passport – TOP SAFETY PICK+ 2026 Honda HR-V – TOP SAFETY PICK+ 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback – TOP SAFETY PICK 2026 Honda Accord – TOP SAFETY PICK While every award is impressive, what stands out is where those vehicles sit within the lineup. The HR-V, Civic Hatchback, and Accord aren't niche models or premium trims. They're some of the vehicles drivers shop most often because they combine everyday practicality with long-term value. Now they also carry some of Honda's highest safety recognitions. These Awards Are Harder to Earn Than They Used to Be IIHS doesn't hand out Top Safety Pick awards simply because a vehicle performed well once. Its crash tests continue to evolve, becoming more demanding as vehicle technology improves. For 2026, Honda's award-winning models earned top GOOD ratings in the small overlap front crash test, the updated moderate overlap front crash test, and the updated side crash test, which now delivers 82% more crash energy than the previous version. That's important because it means today's safety awards represent performance against tougher standards than in years past. Safety Starts Before a Crash Ever Happens Crash protection is only part of the equation. Every new Honda comes equipped with Honda Sensing®, a suite of driver-assistive technologies designed to help drivers recognize potential hazards before they become collisions. Features such as Collision Mitigation Braking System™ with Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Keeping Assist System, Road Departure Mitigation, and Adaptive Cruise Control all come standard. These systems aren't there to replace attentive driving. They're designed to provide another layer of awareness during busy commutes, long highway drives, and everyday traffic. Honda Has Been Building Safety Into Every Model Honda's approach to safety goes well beyond electronic driver assistance. The Civic Hatchback, Accord, HR-V, and Passport all feature Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, which is engineered to help distribute crash energy during a collision. Advanced airbag systems, front seatbelt pretensioners, and other occupant protection technologies work together to help protect passengers in a wide range of crash scenarios. Honda has also installed Honda Sensing® in more than 10 million vehicles across the United States since introducing the technology in 2014, reflecting the company's long-term investment in making advanced safety available to more drivers. Affordability and Safety Don't Have to Compete For years, shoppers often had to choose between staying within budget and getting the latest safety technology. Honda's newest IIHS results suggest those priorities no longer have to compete. When three of the brand's most affordable models also rank among its safest, it becomes clear that safety isn't treated as an upgrade reserved for higher price tags. Instead, it's built into the vehicles many drivers already have on their shopping list. Four More Reasons to Take a Closer Look at Honda Whether you're considering the versatile HR-V, the refined Accord, the sporty Civic Hatchback, or the adventure-ready Passport, Honda's latest IIHS awards reinforce something the brand has worked toward for decades: making advanced safety part of the everyday driving experience. The team at D'ELLA Honda of Glens Falls, located at 313 Quaker Road in Queensbury, NY, is happy to help you explore these award-winning Honda models and answer any questions about the safety technologies that come standard across the lineup. Some safety awards recognize engineering. These four awards recognize something even more meaningful: Honda's decision to make that engineering available in vehicles more drivers can actually afford.