2026 Ridgeline Research Starts Here

Ridgeline reviews

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

The Ridgeline uses a unibody platform shared with Honda's Pilot/Passport architecture, while the Tacoma, Colorado, Gladiator, and Canyon are body-on-frame…

Every 2026 Ridgeline configuration shares a 3.5-liter V-6 making 280 hp and 262 lb-ft, paired with a 9-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. Sport and RTL post 21 mpg combined (18 city/24 highway); TrailSport, TrailSport+, and both Black Edition trims drop to 20 mpg combined (18 city/23 highway) with their off-road-oriented equipment.

Pricing spans $40,795 for the Sport to $47,895 for the Black Edition Two-Tone. All six trims carry identical seating for five and 33.9 cu ft of cargo volume, so the real differentiators are trim-level hardware and fuel economy, not interior capacity.

The verdict

Highs, lows & bottom line

Highs

  • Unibody construction gives car-like ride and handling
  • Lockable in-bed trunk adds weatherproof storage rivals lack
  • V-6 and 9-speed auto deliver smooth, confident power delivery

Lows

  • No off-road-focused low-range or locking rear differential
  • Cargo bed shorter than traditional midsize competitors
  • City fuel economy trails some unibody crossover-based rivals

Bottom line

The Ridgeline trades traditional truck toughness for unibody comfort and clever storage, making it the pick for buyers who haul gear more than they tow or crawl trails.

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