Honda Ridgeline
2026 Ridgeline Research Starts Here

Your Guide to the 2026 Honda Ridgeline Lineup

All six 2026 Ridgeline trims run a 280-hp V-6 with all-wheel drive—compare specs and pricing before you shop.

$40,795
Starting MSRP
20–21mpg
Combined MPG
280hp
Horsepower
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
33.9cu ft
Cargo volume
5
Seating
Review: 2026 Honda Ridgeline
By Mark Delaney

All six 2026 Ridgeline trims run a 280-hp V-6 with all-wheel drive—compare specs and pricing before you shop.

Every 2026 Ridgeline trim shares the same 3.5L V-6, making 280 hp and 262 lb-ft through a 9-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive. Sport and RTL post 21 mpg combined; TrailSport, TrailSport+, and both Black Edition variants drop slightly to 20 mpg combined with their off-road-oriented equipment.

Pricing spans $40,795 for the Sport to $47,895 for the Black Edition Two-Tone. Every configuration carries a 33.9 cu-ft bed, 19.5-gallon tank, and seating for five, so trim choice comes down to styling and trail hardware rather than powertrain differences.

The verdict

Highs, lows & bottom line

Highs

  • Unibody structure delivers car-like ride quality
  • V-6 and 9-speed pull confidently with no turbo lag
  • In-bed trunk plus 33.9 cu ft add real utility

Lows

  • City mpg trails rivals with truck-style body-on-frame designs
  • No V-6 alternative like a four-cylinder or hybrid option
  • Single-cab configuration only limits buyers wanting a longer bed

Bottom line

The Ridgeline trades traditional truck toughness for car-like manners and clever storage, making it the pick for buyers who tow and haul occasionally rather than daily.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

All six trims — Sport, RTL, TrailSport, TrailSport+, Black Edition, and Black Edition Two-Tone — share a 3.5L V-6 making 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 9-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. There's no four-cylinder or hybrid option in the lineup.

Every configuration carries the same 33.9 cu ft of cargo volume figure, and the composite in-bed trunk is a Ridgeline signature not found on traditional body-on-frame rivals. Cargo capacity doesn't vary by trim since the bed dimensions are identical across the range.

EPA city mpg is 18 across all trims, with highway and combined numbers varying slightly by configuration: Sport, RTL, and Black Edition rate 24 mpg highway/21 combined, while TrailSport and TrailSport+ rate 23 mpg highway/20 combined. With a 19.5-gallon tank, the Ridgeline goes several hundred miles between fill-ups depending on driving conditions.

The Ridgeline uses a unibody platform shared with Honda's Pilot rather than the ladder frame found in the Tacoma, Colorado, Canyon, and Gladiator, which generally gives it a smoother ride and more car-like handling on pavement. Unlike the Santa Cruz's smaller footprint, the Ridgeline is a full crew-cab pickup, but its unibody construction typically means lower max towing and off-road articulation than the body-on-frame competitors.

Every 2026 Ridgeline seats 5 regardless of trim, consistent with its crew-cab-only body style — there's no extended-cab or larger-capacity configuration offered.

MSRP ranges from $40,795 for the base Sport up to $47,895 for the Black Edition Two-Tone, with RTL at $43,595 and TrailSport starting at $45,995 before the TrailSport+ at $47,195. All trims share the same drivetrain, so the price climb reflects trim equipment and appearance packages rather than mechanical upgrades.
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