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​When you purchase a vehicle from a licensed dealer, our team handles the initial processing with the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. We submit the titling documents, collect the title fee and registration fee, and issue your initial license plate or transfer your existing license plate. Once the sale is registered in the state system, the local county auditor receives the vehicle record and generates your county personal property tax notice for the upcoming year.

The 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport introduces 9.65 inches of ground clearance—an increase of 1.38 inches over prior model years—along with thick steel skid plates, approach and departure angles of 25 degrees, a 23-degree breakover angle, and 28 redesigned chassis and suspension components. This comprehensive structural update makes the latest TrailSport the most capable off-road SUV ever engineered by Honda, combining extreme trail capability with daily driving refinement.

The 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport receives a reengineered lifted suspension that increases ground clearance to nearly 10 inches, enhanced off-road trail angles, bolder exterior styling with new LED hood scoop lights, and expanded standard equipment like the TrailWatch multi-view camera and a heated steering wheel. Power comes from a 3.5-liter V6 producing 285 horsepower, mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission and torque-vectoring all-wheel drive.

Every automotive dealership operates on a cycle dictated by monthly volume targets. These are not just internal benchmarks; they are often tied to tiered manufacturer incentives that can significantly alter the store's profitability for the entire month. 

2026 Honda Passport has been named one of Autotrader's "Best New Cars of 2026." This prestigious accolade isn't handed out lightly; it represents months of rigorous testing and evaluation by the industry's most discerning editorial voices. At East Coast Honda, we’ve watched the evolution of the Passport closely, and this redesigned model is more than just a refresh—it is a complete reimagining of what an adventure-ready SUV can be.

Dashboard warning lights serve as the vehicle’s vital communication system, alerting drivers to potential issues that require attention before they escalate into costly repairs or safety hazards.