Overview & Reviews
Although millions of full-size pickup trucks are sold each year, only a fraction of them actually see an off-road trail, a large travel trailer or a boat ramp. The rest are daily drivers that make an occasional trip to Home Depot for 2x4s and patio furniture. For those consumers who desire a less bulky, less thirsty alternative that can still handle those occasional jobs, there's the Honda Ridgeline. This four-door ("crew cab") pickup truck has a number of distinctive features and, true to Honda's philosophy, it makes sense for smart consumers.
Current Honda Ridgeline
The Honda Ridgeline pickup is available in just one four-door body style. There are five trim levels: RT, Sport, RTS, RTL and top-of-the line SE. The Ridgeline's sole powertrain is a 250-horsepower V6 mated to a five-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is standard.
Standard feature highlights for the base RT include a power-sliding rear window, air-conditioning, a 60/40-split lift-up rear seat, a rearview camera, full power accessories, and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player. Moving up through the other trims adds luxuries such as alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power driver seat, upgraded audio systems, heated seats, leather seating and a navigation system with voice recognition and Bluetooth phone connectivity.
Rather than having a separate cab and bed, the Ridgeline's body unites the two. The Ridgeline's architecture combines the techniques of both unibody and full-frame construction. All Ridgelines include a hidden trunk in the cargo bed that doubles as an ice chest, a dent-proof bedliner, a four-wheel independent suspension (for a smoother ride and more agile handling) and a trailer hitch. Maximum towing capacity stands at 5,000 pounds.
In all but the most taxing situations, performance is respectable, and on the open highway the Honda Ridgeline is an effortless and quiet cruiser. As such, it is an ideal road trip vehicle, especially when said trip involves carrying bulky items. That easy-going demeanor, along with comfortable seats, plentiful storage cubbies, sound ergonomics and a relatively manageable size make the Honda Ridgeline a viable option as the sole family vehicle. While the cabin provides sedan-like comfort, the cargo bed effortlessly transports things such as camping gear or lawn supplies. Criticisms include the Ridgeline's aversion to off-road adventures, where its lack of a low-range gear and a tendency to bottom out don't help when tackling more rugged trails. Fuel economy for a V6-powered pickup is also disappointing.
If these shortcomings are meaningful to you, then you'll want to consider a pickup with true truck DNA. But if all you really need is the passenger space of an SUV and the utility of a pickup truck, the Ridgeline is an excellent choice.
Used Honda Ridgeline Models
The Ridgeline was introduced for the 2006 model year, available in RT, RTS and RTL trim levels. The following year the chrome-accented RTX debuted. There were only minor features updates until '09, when the RTX trim was dropped and the exterior and interior styling was updated.
Things stayed pat until 2012, when a new grille design and a new Sport trim level debuted, the latter slotted between the RT and RTS trims. That year also saw minor aerodynamic improvements and engine tweaks that boosted highway mileage by a single mpg. The following year brought a standard rearview camera for all trim levels.
User Reviews:
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Beats my OJ Simpson Bronco - 2007 Honda Ridgeline
By David Anderson - October 3 - 3:22 pmI had an OJ Simpson 1995 Bronco for a little over 10 years. It was reliable, drank gasoline like a thirsty boozer and rode like a vehicle from hell re lack of comfort. Im retired, fly fish, pull small boats, go off road as well as drive in town and local trips. Ride is good. The grandkids love to ride in and prefer it over my wifes Lexus. The mileage has been a disappointment with an average of about 16 per tank. I normally beat the estimated mileage, not here. The lack or real off road under vehicle protection is a pain. Apparently, that is due to the Honda lawyers. The vehicle hauls everything we have needed to haul. The lockable trunk in the bed is great. Buy one
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Easy Rider - 2006 Honda Ridgeline
By Finley - September 25 - 10:00 pmShopped and compared trucks for 9 months before setteling on this truck. I wanted a truck that I could use in my surveying business and that I could use for travelling to my second home which is 500 miles one way. This is by far the most comfortable riding truck I have ever ridden in. The rear seat area allows for the transporting of expensive and sensitive survey instruments without worry. The in bed trunk keeps other field supplies handy and I dont have to unload these items everyday when I return to the office. This means that the truck bed area is almost always available for use. The safety features standard on this truck were not available on competitors models. I will buy another one.
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Tonneau cover water leaks - 2017 Honda Ridgeline
By Jim - September 23 - 12:42 amThe 2017 Ridgeline has a design that allows rain water to enter the truck bed, even when covered by a Tonneau. Its because its unibody. Owners need to be aware of this before they buy ANY Tonneau cover. Look at the TOP ABS rail of the truck bed where it contacts the cab window. You will see a rectangular opening in both corners, where the right side and the left side contact the truck cab. Gently pour a bottle of water in this hole. The majority of the water drains out the bottom of the truck and hits the ground. However a portion of the water drains into the truck bed. So, ANY Tonneau cover will let rain water in. It will probably leak with a cab-height shell also. And actually, all the rain water that hits the roof of the truck and drains down the rear window is liable to go into the bed through this hole too. There is no seal by design. A topper supplier told me that as of March 2017, Tonneau cover maker ARE is aware of this and trying to engineer a fix. Just FYI.
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Bad Radio - 2007 Honda Ridgeline
By Radio Sucks - September 22 - 5:20 pmI bought my Ridgeline in July and have not been able to pick up radio stations in my area. Dealership has changed antenna modular and the cable. Now they are trying the radio. I love this truck but not the radio. I must have gotten a lemon. The best feature is the trunk in the bed.
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Almost Perfect - 2007 Honda Ridgeline
By Gary - September 19 - 3:05 pmBought this truck after considering FJ Cruiser. Gave up some off road capability for much better comfort, convenience & safety. Superb tailgating, car camping & overall family vehicle. Handles anything 99% of owners will throw at it. First Honda Ive ever driven, & Im very impressed with the overal quality & design. Unibody provides solid ride on highway & rough roads. Like driving a bank vault. Excellent braking and decent cornering for a vehicle this weight and size. Averaging about 18mpg with mixed highway/city driving & less than 5K miles. Bed scratches white, but a $75 bed mat took care of that problem. Will take other reviewers advice & get rear mud guards.
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Love my Ridgeline - 2006 Honda Ridgeline
By Al - September 12 - 3:23 pmI have a silver RTL with Nav and 11k miles on it since May 05. Previous vehicle, 2002 Toyota Landcruiser (Very well made, I liked it very much). The Honda has better gas mileage, 17 to 19 mpg, and almost 1/2 the price of the Toy. I enjoy driving the Ridgeline and often take it to Oregon (I live in the SFO bay area.) Its quite comfortable but I have to duck my head to get in it, probably because it has a sunroof and I am 6-3" 250lbs (same problem with the Toy). I back my 2000 Artic Cat 500cc ATV in the back, tailgate down and tow it with no problem. A great truck for me, I am a devoted fan so far.
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3rd Honda - 2007 Honda Ridgeline
By jnlv - September 10 - 3:04 pmUnique non-cookie cutter looks, in-bed trunk, dual-action tailgate, roomy and comfortable interior, very smooth quiet ride, nice stereo with sub- woofer. So glad I spent a bit more and bought another Honda!
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Love this truck - 2006 Honda Ridgeline
By Mike - September 10 - 10:32 amI normally trade trucks every year. Since purchasing this truck I dont want to trade. I love it. 20 mpg overall for a 4x4 is great.
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This is a great truck - 2007 Honda Ridgeline
By dog - September 5 - 8:23 pmIt will pull my ski boat, and looks good doing it. Interior room wonderful lots of magic places to store stuff, comfortable ride..the 245hp goes great, comes standard with all the good stuff. It is a good buy. For the price.. its a good purchase.. you want rear splash guards.. buy some.
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Pick up done right - 2017 Honda Ridgeline
By Mark - September 5 - 6:49 pmThe Honda Ridgeline rtl-e will most likely revolutionize the way that America thinks about pickups after OneDrive youll realize that why should you put up with Radley teeth just to be able to say that you have a pick-up. From the storage in the trunk to the Kevlar bed to the speaker actuators in the trunk the Ridgeline offers so much more than the other conventional body-on-frame style that I dont know why anybody would choose it unless they have an extreme towing capability requirement. Ridgeline smooth gets great fuel economy it knows how to handle any type of weather but its Advanced all-wheel drive system that is engaged at all times. Storage is abundant it feels like Im in my pilot rather than in a pickup and when I do look to the rear I see such Innovation with the gate that folds down and opens up like a car he gives me so much more access to the bed for those needed things that you might find during a camping trip or during the construction project. The Ridgeline truly is the thinking mans pick up thank you Honda I almost went out and bought a Toyota not that its a bad truck its just like buying an old style vehicle when theres something much better out there.
