According to a report, Honda plans to give the Accord a sharper design and the Passport a more rugged appearance.
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It seems that Honda is preparing a major update for both its Passport SUV and Accord sedan for the 2028 model year. A report from Automotive News indicates that the Accord will undergo "pretty major" modifications, while the Passport is anticipated to receive a more rugged design and an enhanced off-road-focused TrailSport trim. These redesigned models are reportedly scheduled to hit the market in the latter half of 2027.
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Passport TrailSport Targeting Toyota TRD
The Honda Passport is expected to venture further into rugged-SUV territory, with styling that caters to the rising consumer demand for off-road-themed vehicles. Leading this effort will be a revamped Passport TrailSport, which is predicted to feature a revised suspension with increased ride height to further improve its already solid off-road performance. If Honda aims for its TrailSport models, like the Passport, to compete with Toyota’s TRD lineup, it will need to continue pushing them in a more extreme direction.
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2028 Accord Represents a Significant Shift
As for the Accord, Honda has not detailed any specific changes, but Gary Robinson, American Honda’s head of product planning, stated that the updated sedan will "feel like a new model." This indicates something more significant than a standard refresh.
Honda may have already given a glimpse of the Accord’s new direction. In May, the company showcased a hybrid sedan prototype featuring elements of the design language used for its Honda Zero Series vehicles during its now-abandoned EV push. Reports suggest that the 2028 Accord will adopt a more angular style, with slimmer headlights, a thinner grille, and other features that will steer away from the current model’s softer appearance. This closely aligns with the prototype.
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The Honda Hybrid Sedan Prototype was revealed in May.
The next Accord will almost certainly include a version of Honda’s latest hybrid powertrain, and the redesign may also bring Honda’s S Plus Shift system to the Accord. This simulated shifting feature debuted on the Prelude and is set to be introduced in the Civic Hybrid this fall.