2026 Honda Ridgeline Model Guide with Specs, Trims & Features

Honda Ridgeline Model Overview - Germain Honda of Dublin

Honda Ridgeline

Key Features

  • Starting at $42,090 MSRP*
  • Standard 3.5-liter direct-injected VTEC® V6 producing 280 horsepower / 262 lb-ft of torque and 9-speed automatic transmission
  • Available i-VTM4® torque-vectoring all-wheel drive system with up to 5,000-pound towing capacity
  • Washable, lockable In-Bed Trunk® offering an additional 7.3 cubic feet of secure storage space
  • Standard Honda Sensing® suite of driver-assistive safety technologies
  • 9-Inch Display Audio system with wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™
  • Optional Honda Performance Development (HPD) package featuring unique grille treatment, black fender flares, aggressive bronze-colored wheels, and special HPD graphics
  • Standard Dual-Action Tailgate which opens downward or to the side

About the Honda Ridgeline

From city streets to challenging off-road trails, the bold Honda Ridgeline is engineered with proven performance and capabilities to help you get out and chase adventure. Infused with clever features you won't find on any other pickup truck, the Ridgeline strikes a unique harmony between work and play. No obstacle will stand in your way thanks to its standard 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 paired with the confidence of an Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4™) AWD system.

No matter how far your journey takes you, the Ridgeline allows you to stay in touch with your social network thanks to its standard 9-inch Display Audio system featuring a high-resolution touchscreen along with standard Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ smartphone integration. Demonstrating how firmly committed Honda is to protecting drivers, the Ridgeline is offered with the comprehensive Honda Sensing® suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive features, which includes the Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW).

Honda Ridgline Exterior

What the Critics Say

❝There's one more advantage: with 50.0 inches between its bed's wheel wells, the Ridgeline is the only mid-size pickup that can fit a sheet of four-by-eight-foot building material flat on the bed floor. Clever features continue inside. The rear seat splits 60/40 and, when flipped up, provides room to fit a full-size bicycle." - Car and Driver

❝High-quality materials line the spacious cabin. The seat bottoms fold up and away, helping to increase space beyond what competitors can offer. Adding to the practicality equation, a clever tailgate that can drop down or swing open makes loading and unloading easier. Roomy and maneuverable, the Ridgeline is a great lifestyle truck." - MotorTrend

What's New for 2026

The only notable updates to the 2026 Honda Ridgeline come in the form of minor appearance options on select trim levels. Starting with the range-topping Black Edition, these models can now be optioned with a sleek black-painted color contrast roof for a bolder look. Also, TrailSport grades are now offered with a trim-exclusive Ash Green Metallic paint color. The Ridgeline remains an outstanding choice for truck buyers looking for a smarter alternative to the uninspired entrants in the midsize truck segment.

Honda Ridgeline Features

Honda Ridgeline Performance

Capability & Performance

Regardless of your destination, the standard 280-horsepower 3.5-liter i-VTEC® direct-injection V6 engine found beneath the hood of the Honda Ridgeline helps you rise to the challenge. This potent powertrain provides you with a total of 1,583 pounds of total payload capacity along with up to 5,000 pounds of towing capacity. Letting you enjoy a smooth ride on paved roads without making any sacrifices on off-road performance, the Ridgeline is designed with a rigid lightweight unibody design and a fully independent multi-link rear suspension. When the tarmac turns to gravel, the Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4™) AWD system is there to help you stay in control. Individual terrain modes for snow, mud, and sand in the Intelligent Traction Management system allow the Ridgeline to adapt to the conditions for greater confidence in tricky situations.

Versatile Truck Bed

Defying the conventional thought of what you can achieve with a pickup, the Honda Ridgeline is equipped with innovative solutions both inside and out. One example that's exclusive in its class, the Ridgeline comes standard with an In-Bed Trunk that features 7.3 cubic feet of washable/drainable cargo storage. It's easier than ever to haul large or flat items such as sheets of plywood thanks to the exclusive Dual-Action Tailgate that's able to open either side-to-side or straight down. A total of 8 heavy-duty truck bed tie-down cleats, each rated up to 350 pounds, make it easy to keep your cargo safe and secure. Great for working outside, the Ridgeline is also equipped with dedicated power outlets within the bed - great for cranking up the tunes at your next tailgate party or powering tools for a DIY project.

Honda Ridgeline Bed
Honda Ridgeline Interior

Ergonomic Interior

Crafted with comfort as a top priority, the ergonomic cabin of the Honda Ridgeline offers space for up to 5 in addition to the highest passenger volume in the segment. Unlike most pickup trucks, you'll find technology inside the Ridgeline that makes accessing your favorite features as easy as pressing a button. For a more luxurious feel, you can choose available leather-trimmed upholstery along with a heated steering wheel. Great for carrying bulky items including a bike or camping equipment, standard 60/40 Split Lift-Up rear seats help expand cargo-carrying possibilities. Optional Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control keeps all occupants comfortable on the way to your destination.

Advanced Safety

No other midsize pickup places emphasis on your safety quite like the Honda Ridgeline. A standard Rearview Camera helps you squeeze in or out of a tight space with confidence while a standard Blind Spot Information System helps alert you to unseen vehicles when driving on the highway. Standard Honda Sensing® is a full suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies that are designed to assist and help protect you and your passengers. Optional features include Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM), and Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS).

Honda Ridgeline Safety

Trims & Specs

Honda Ridgeline Sport

Sport

  • Starting at $42,090 MSRP*
  • 280-horsepower 3.5-Liter V6 Engine
  • Intelligent Variable Torque Management® (i-VTM4®) AWD System
  • Dual-Action Tailgate
  • In-Bed Trunk®
  • Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Guidelines
Honda Ridgeline RTL

RTL

  • Starting at $44,890 MSRP*
  • Leather-Trimmed Interior with Heated Front Seats
  • One-Touch Power Moonroof
  • Blind Spot Information System (BSI)
  • 18-inch Machine-Finished Alloy Wheels
  • Power Sliding Rear Window
Honda Ridgeline TrailSport

TrailSport

  • Starting at $47,290 MSRP*
  • TrailSport Styling
  • Off-Road Tuned Suspension
  • Leather-Trimmed Seats With Orange Stitching
  • Intelligent Traction Management w/Snow, Sand, & Mud Modes
  • All-Season Floor Mats
Honda Ridgeline Black Edition

Black Edition

  • Starting at $48,690 MSRP*
  • Black Edition Exterior Trim
  • Black Edition Leather Interior
  • 18-Inch Black Alloy Wheels
  • Red Ambient LED Lighting
  • 150-Watt / 400-Watt Truck-Bed Power Outlet

*MSRP includes $1,495 destination charge, but excludes tax, registration, and options. Dealer set own prices.

**18 city/24 highway/21 combined mpg rating for Sport, RTL & Black Edition trims. 18 city/23 highway/20 combined mpg rating for TrailSport trims. Based on 2026 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.