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Honda to Send U.S.-Built Integra Type S and Passport to Japan in Left-Hand Drive

Left-hand-drive sales target enthusiasts in Japan, signaling attention to U.S.–Japan trade ties.

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Overview

  • Honda confirms Japanese-market sales of the Ohio-built Acura Integra Type S and Alabama-built Honda Passport TrailSport Elite beginning in the second half of 2026.
  • Both models will be sold only in U.S.-spec left-hand-drive, with no right-hand-drive versions, and Honda has not disclosed pricing or volume plans.
  • The Integra Type S features a 320-hp 2.0-liter turbo K20C with a six-speed manual and limited-slip differential, while the Passport retains its 285-hp 3.5-liter V6 and 10-speed automatic with all-wheel drive.
  • The announcement highlights existing transpacific logistics, including K20C engines shipped from Anna, Ohio to Honda’s Yorii plant in Japan for the Civic Type R.
  • Commentary frames the exports as a niche play that also nods to U.S.–Japan trade-balance efforts, with Toyota likewise planning U.S.-made imports to Japan from 2026.