History/Overview
Before 2005, few would have thought Honda might throw its name into the pickup truck segment. But since the debut that year of the mid-size Ridgeline, Honda has become a household name among pickups with this crossover-based design. The current second-generation Ridgeline debuted in 2017, and was refreshed last year.
What’s New/Key Changes From Last Year
Honda has made no changes to the Ridgeline for 2022.
Available Trims
The 2022 Honda Ridgeline comes in Sport, EX-L, Touring, and Black Edition trim levels. Common to all is a powertrain comprising a 3.5L V6 engine, nine-speed automatic transmission, and AWD.
Standard Features
Ridgeline Sport’s exterior features include seven-pin trailer wiring, 18-inch alloy wheels, a dual-action tailgate, front wiper de-icer, in-bed trunk, LED headlights and fog lights, a sunroof, a power rear window, and passive keyless entry.
Inside, you get a 4.2-inch digital driver info display, active noise cancellation, three-zone automatic A/C, heated/power-adjustable front seats, heated steering wheel, a seven-speaker stereo, touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and wireless smartphone charging.
Sport trim’s standard safety kit comprises forward collision detection with automatic braking, lane departure warning, automatic high beams, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
EX-L gains an auto-dimming rearview mirror, front and rear parking sensors, heated rear seats, and leather upholstery.
Touring trim adds auto-dimming side mirrors, LED bed lighting, power-folding side mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, a 400-watt bed-mounted power outlet, navigation, ventilated front seats, an eight-speaker stereo, and bed-mounted audio.
Black Edition brings cosmetic cues like black wheels, a gloss black grille trim, black bumper skid plate garnish, and black side mirrors.
Fuel Economy
Honda’s fuel consumption estimates are 12.8/9.9 L/100 km (city/highway).
Competition
Until recently, the crossover-based Ridgeline competed exclusively against more traditionally constructed trucks like the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma, and Nissan Frontier. For 2022, it gains two direct competitors in the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz, which also ride on platforms borrowed from crossover SUVs.
