History / Overview
Honda introduced the Ridgeline -- its first-ever pickup truck -- in 2006. That first-generation model lasted until 2014, after which the Ridgeline went on hiatus until a second-generation model arrived in 2017.
What's New / Key Changes from Last Year
For 2020, the Ridgeline gets a new 9-speed automatic transmission, which replaces last year's 6-speed. The new gearbox is connected to push-button controls in place of the old transmission's traditional shift lever.
Available Trims
Ridgeline comes in Sport, EX-L, Touring, and Black Edition trims. All share the same powertrain components: a 3.5L V6 engine, the 9-speed transmission, and AWD. The Ridgeline's most notable features are its dual-action tailgate (which opens down and to the side) and a weatherproof trunk in the cargo bed.
Standard Features
Ridgeline standard kit includes 18-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, a front wiper de-icer, LED taillights, auto on/off headlights, a power sliding rear window, a sunroof, two 12-volt power outlets, a 7.0-inch digital gauge cluster display, active noise cancellation, a garage door opener, passive keyless entry, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, three-zone automatic climate control, rear under-seat storage, a 10-way power driver's seat, heated front seats, and a 7-speaker stereo.
All Ridgeline trims come with forward collision detection with automatic braking, lane departure warning, road departure mitigation, tire pressure monitoring, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and the Honda LaneWatch right-side blind spot camera display.
EX-L adds an acoustic windshield, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, front and rear parking sensors, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, a power front passenger seat, and satellite radio.
Touring brings chrome door handles (replacing body-coloured ones), power-folding side mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, LED headlights, a 400W in-bed power outlet, ambient interior lighting, navigation, driver's seat memory, ventilated front seats, an 8-speaker stereo, HD radio, and a truck-bed audio system.
Finally, Black Edition trim adds a black chrome grille, and black wheels.
Fuel Economy
Honda's fuel consumption estimates for the Ridgeline are 12.6/10.0 L/100 km (city/highway).
Competition
The Ridgeline competes in a newly popular field of mid-size pickups that includes the Ford Ranger, GM's Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon twins, the Toyota Tacoma, and the Nissan Frontier.
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