2026 Honda Ridgeline

2026 Honda Ridgeline

The 2026 Honda Ridgeline delivers a balanced approach to the midsize pickup segment, blending smooth daily drivability with functional utility. Built with a unibody construction rather than a traditional frame, this vehicle offers truck capability alongside car-like handling—an advantage for navigating narrow parking spaces or tackling icy conditions during Wisconsin winters.

Interior Comfort & Technology

Inside the cabin, the layout prioritizes utility and modern convenience, accommodating up to five passengers with generous legroom. Tri-zone automatic climate control comes standard, allowing the driver, front passenger, and rear occupants to set their preferred temperatures. Available heated front seats and a heated steering wheel offer added warmth on frigid mornings.

The interior features a 60/40 split lift-up rear seat that reveals a spacious flat floor, perfect for storing valuable gear inside the cab away from inclement weather. Tech integration includes a standard 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, alongside a wireless smartphone charger. Higher trims feature leather-trimmed seating, a power-sliding rear window, and a one-touch power moonroof.

Exterior & Cargo Innovations

The exterior showcases a bold front grille, distinctive LED headlights, and a sturdy 64-inch bed constructed from a scratch-resistant, UV-stabilized composite material. The standout feature of the bed is the Dual-Action Tailgate, which opens downward like a traditional truck tailgate or swings open laterally to allow easier access to cargo.

Underneath the bed floor sits a lockable, weather-resistant In-Bed Trunk offering 7.3 cubic feet of hidden storage, complete with a drain plug so it can double as an ice chest. For enhanced ruggedness, the TrailSport trim adds all-terrain tires, underbody protection, and aggressive styling accents.

Engine Performance & Towing

Powering every model is a direct-injected 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, paired with a responsive 9-speed automatic transmission. The standard i-VTM4 all-wheel-drive system actively distributes torque between the front and rear wheels, as well as side-to-side between the rear wheels, providing extra stability when traversing snow, slush, or gravel.

An Intelligent Traction Management system includes dedicated drive modes for Normal, Snow, Sand, and Mud. When equipped with the standard integrated Class III trailer hitch, the vehicle holds a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds and a payload capacity of up to 1,583 pounds, making it well-suited for pulling boats or utility trailers.

Safety & Driver-Assist Features

Safety is built into the core structure using Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body architecture, designed to absorb and deflect impact energy during a collision. Every trim comes standard with the Honda Sensing suite of driver-assistive technologies. Core standard safety features include:

• Collision Mitigation Braking System: Applies brake pressure if an unavoidable frontal impact is detected.
• Road Departure Mitigation System: Identifies lane boundaries and provides steering assistance if the vehicle begins drifting off the road.
• Adaptive Cruise Control: Maintains a set speed and interval behind detected vehicles ahead.
• Lane Keeping Assist System: Helps center the vehicle within detected lanes during highway driving.
• Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Monitor: Alerts the driver to vehicles approaching in adjacent lanes or behind the truck when backing out of driveways and parking spots.