Ridgeline FAQ

Our buyer's guide rates it: Buy.

The 2026 Ridgeline pairs a 280 hp V-6 and standard All Wheel Drive with a car-like unibody ride and a lockable in-bed trunk no traditional compact truck offers, making TrailSport the smart middle-ground pick for most buyers.

The Ridgeline ranges from $40,795 (Sport) to $47,895 (Black Edition Two-Tone) across 6 trims.

The Ridgeline ranges from $40,795 (Sport) to $47,895 (Black Edition Two-Tone) across 6 trims. Prices are starting MSRP and exclude taxes and fees.

The Ridgeline comes in 6 trims: Sport, RTL, TrailSport, TrailSport+, Black Edition, Black Edition Two-Tone.

The Ridgeline is offered in 6 trims (Sport, RTL, TrailSport, TrailSport+, Black Edition, Black Edition Two-Tone). Higher trims layer on equipment and features; see the trim comparison for exactly what each one adds.

The RTL at $43,595 is the sweet spot for most buyers — it steps up meaningfully from the entry Sport ($40,795) while stopping well short of the TrailSport-oriented trims that push past $46,000.

The RTL at $43,595 is the sweet spot for most buyers — it steps up meaningfully from the entry Sport ($40,795) while stopping well short of the TrailSport-oriented trims that push past $46,000. If you don't need off-road-focused hardware, the RTL gives you the most comfort-oriented content per dollar in the lineup.

Both share the same 3.

Both share the same 3.5L V-6, AWD, 9-speed automatic, and fuel economy (18 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, 20 mpg combined), with the TrailSport+ priced $1,200 higher at $47,195 versus $45,995. The TrailSport+ adds content over the base TrailSport, though the powertrain and efficiency figures are identical between the two.

Yes — AWD is standard across all six trims, from the Sport through the Black Edition Two-Tone.

Yes — AWD is standard across all six trims, from the Sport through the Black Edition Two-Tone. There is no two-wheel-drive option in this lineup.

Every Ridgeline uses a 3.

Every Ridgeline uses a 3.5-liter V-6 paired with a 9-speed automatic, producing 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. That output is consistent across all trims; no higher-output or turbocharged option exists in this lineup.

It fits buyers who want a pickup's cargo bed and AWD capability but spend most of their time on pavement — think suburban families, weekend campers, or contractors who haul moderate loads rather than tow heavy trailers daily.

It fits buyers who want a pickup's cargo bed and AWD capability but spend most of their time on pavement — think suburban families, weekend campers, or contractors who haul moderate loads rather than tow heavy trailers daily. The 33.9 cu ft in-bed trunk and five-seat crew cab make it especially practical for people who need to secure gear out of sight, something no rival offers in the same form.

Yes — 18-inch wheels are standard on every Ridgeline trim.

The diameter of the wheels fitted to the car. Larger wheels change the stance; smaller wheels tend to ride more comfortably. Yes — 18-inch wheels are standard on every Ridgeline trim.

Yes — 280 horsepower is standard on every Ridgeline trim.

Peak power the engine — or, on a hybrid, the combined system — can produce. More horsepower generally means easier merging, passing, and confident acceleration. Yes — 280 horsepower is standard on every Ridgeline trim.

Yes — 9-Speed Automatic is standard on every Ridgeline trim.

How the engine's power is geared and delivered to the wheels. It shapes how the car responds when you accelerate and how it settles at a cruise. Yes — 9-Speed Automatic is standard on every Ridgeline trim.

Yes — All Wheel Drive is standard on every Ridgeline trim.

Which wheels the engine actually drives. It affects traction, cabin packaging, and confidence in poor weather. Yes — All Wheel Drive is standard on every Ridgeline trim.

The Sport, RTL, Black Edition, and Black Edition Two-Tone all return 18 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined.

The Sport, RTL, Black Edition, and Black Edition Two-Tone all return 18 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined. The TrailSport and TrailSport+ trim slightly lower at 18 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined — a modest trade-off for their off-road-oriented setup.

Yes — Seating for 5 is standard on every Ridgeline trim.

How many occupants the cabin is designed to seat. It determines whether the whole family or carpool rides comfortably. Yes — Seating for 5 is standard on every Ridgeline trim.

Yes — 33.9 cu-ft of cargo space is standard on every Ridgeline trim.

How much the trunk holds with the rear seats up. It sets how much luggage, gear, or groceries you can carry. Yes — 33.9 cu-ft of cargo space is standard on every Ridgeline trim.

No open recall campaigns are currently listed for the Ridgeline.

No open recall campaigns are currently listed for the Ridgeline. Recall data comes from NHTSA; check the recall center for the latest campaigns and remedies.

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The Ridgeline's unibody construction gives it a noticeably smoother, car-like ride and a lockable in-bed trunk that body-on-frame rivals like the Tacoma, Gladiator, and Colorado can't match.

The Ridgeline's unibody construction gives it a noticeably smoother, car-like ride and a lockable in-bed trunk that body-on-frame rivals like the Tacoma, Gladiator, and Colorado can't match. The trade-off is less off-road articulation and lower towing/payload than traditional truck-frame competitors — it suits buyers who prioritize daily comfort and clever cargo utility over serious trail or towing work.