Honda plans to sell U.S.-made models in Japan

Honda has announced plans to start selling two U.S.-made models in Japan in the second half of 2026: the Acura Integra Type S and the Honda Passport TrailSport Elite.

The initiative follows the creation of a simplified certification system for passenger vehicles produced in the U.S. by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). According to the automaker, the measure will allow it to expand the offer of products in the Japanese market.

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Both vehicles are produced by Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, LLC (HDMA), the subsidiary responsible for the company’s U.S. automobile development and manufacturing.

Prior to the launch, the models were showcased at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 and Osaka Auto Messe 2026, held in January and February this year.

The Acura Integra Type S is the high-performance version of the Integra sold in North America. The model has a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, six-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive, with a power of 320 horsepower and torque of 42 kgfm.

The Honda Passport TrailSport Elite is the most equipped version of the Passport medium SUV. The vehicle has a 3.5-liter V6 engine, four-wheel drive and a 10-speed automatic transmission, with a power of 285 horsepower and a torque of 36 kgfm.