What are the pros of Honda Ridgeline?

Exceptionally smooth, car-like ride quality thanks to independent rear suspension , Innovative lockable In-Bed Trunk and Dual-Action Tailgate , Standard i-VTM4 torque-vectoring all-wheel drive , Spacious 5-passenger crew cab cabin with underseat rear storage , Strong reliability record and smooth 280-hp V6 engine

What are the cons of Honda Ridgeline?

Maximum 5,000 lbs towing capacity is lower than body-on-frame competitors , Less extreme off-road rock-crawling clearance than traditional truck rivals , No hybrid or turbocharged powertrain options offered

Honda Ridgeline Review — Specs, Towing & Utility

Ratings

4.5 Expert Rating

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Category Scores

Performance 8.5

Comfort 9.6

Safety 9.2

Fuel Economy 8.0

Technology 8.5

Maintenance 8.8

Reliability 9.1

Interior 9.0

Exterior 8.6

Value 8.7

Specifications

Powertrain & Drivetrain

Engine Layout	3.5L SOHC 24-Valve V6 with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)
Drive System	i-VTM4 Torque-Vectoring All-Wheel Drive
Transmission	9-Speed Automatic Transmission with Shift-by-Wire
Traction System	Intelligent Traction Management (Normal, Snow, Sand, Mud)

Bed & Utility

Tailgate Type	Dual-Action Tailgate (Swings down or opens sideways)
Bed Storage	7.3 cu ft Lockable In-Bed Trunk with drain plug
Max Towing Capacity	5,000 lbs (Integrated Class III Trailer Hitch)
Max Payload Capacity	1,583 lbs

Dimensions

Length	210.2 in (5,339 mm)
Width	78.6 in (1,996 mm)
Height	70.8 in (1,798 mm)
Wheelbase	125.2 in (3,180 mm)
Bed Length / Width	64.0 in / 60.0 in (50.0 in between wheel wells)

Safety

Safety Suite	Honda Sensing Safety & Driver-Assistive Technologies
NHTSA Rating	5 Stars Overall Safety Rating
Blind Spot System	Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Cross Traffic Monitor

Engine & Performance

Engine3.5L SOHC 24-Valve V6 (J35Y6)

Horsepower280 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque262 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm

Fuel TypeRegular Unleaded Gasoline

Transmission9-speed automatic with paddle shifters

Drive TypeAWD

Mileage20 MPGe combined (18 City / 23 Hwy)

Acceleration6.0 sec (0-60 mph)

Top Speed112 mph

Emissions420 g/mi CO2

Battery12V starter battery

Range (EV)410 miles total highway tank range

Fuel Economy

Fuel TypeRegular Unleaded Gasoline

Mileage20 MPGe combined (18 City / 23 Hwy)

Emissions420 g/mi CO2

Battery12V starter battery

Range (EV)410 miles total highway tank range

Safety

Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) & Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS)

Technology

9.0-inch color touchscreen infotainment
7.0-inch digital driver information display
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless phone charger & Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation

Ownership

Tri-zone automatic climate control
Heated front seats & leather-wrapped steering wheel
60/40 split lift-up rear seat with underseat storage

Keep the In-Bed Trunk drain plug clean when using it as an ice cooler during tailgating or camping trips.

Expert Review

By FindEdition Auto Team

4.5 / 10 expert score

Overview

Built on a unibody platform with independent rear suspension, the Honda Ridgeline trades traditional body-on-frame harshness for SUV-like comfort and versatile truck utility.

Driving Experience

Smooth 280-hp V6 power combined with standard i-VTM4 torque-vectoring AWD delivers refined highway cruising, responsive cornering, and confident light trail performance.

Fuel Economy & Utility

Returns up to 24 MPG highway, paired with unique utility highlights like a lockable In-Bed Trunk and 5,000 lbs towing capacity.

Pros

Exceptionally smooth, car-like ride quality thanks to independent rear suspension
Innovative lockable In-Bed Trunk and Dual-Action Tailgate
Standard i-VTM4 torque-vectoring all-wheel drive
Spacious 5-passenger crew cab cabin with underseat rear storage
Strong reliability record and smooth 280-hp V6 engine

Cons

Maximum 5,000 lbs towing capacity is lower than body-on-frame competitors
Less extreme off-road rock-crawling clearance than traditional truck rivals
No hybrid or turbocharged powertrain options offered

Verdict

The most comfortable and car-like daily driver in the mid-size pickup truck class, combining unibody ride smoothness with practical bed storage innovations.

Pricing Intelligence

MSRP $45,995

Current $45,995

Dealer $44,500

Invoice $43,200

Offer $45,495

Discount500

Finance3.99% APR for 60 months (qualified buyers)

Lease$479/mo for 36 months, $3,999 due at signing

TaxesVaries by state and locality

Product Intelligence

Buying Recommendation

The RTL trim delivers the best luxury-to-value ratio with leather seats and blind-spot monitoring, while TrailSport adds rugged all-terrain capability and aggressive styling.

Ownership Cost

Keep the In-Bed Trunk drain plug clean when using it as an ice cooler during tailgating or camping trips.

Alternatives

The RTL trim delivers the best luxury-to-value ratio with leather seats and blind-spot monitoring, while TrailSport adds rugged all-terrain capability and aggressive styling.

vs Toyota Tacoma Tacoma offers higher extreme off-road capability and towing; Ridgeline offers vastly superior rear seat comfort and highway ride smoothness.
vs Chevrolet Colorado Colorado offers higher maximum tow ratings; Ridgeline excels in everyday cabin refinement and smart bed storage.