Honda Ridgeline (2017–present)

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Main articles: Honda Ridgeline (Overview) and Honda Ridgeline (2006–2014)
Second–generation Honda Ridgeline
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2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T
(with aftermarket BAKFlip F1 tonneau cover[1])
Overview
Also called "Pilot Ridgeline" (Colombia)[2]
Production Mid 2016–present
Model years 2017–present
Assembly Flag of the United States.svg 2016–present at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
Body and chassis
Class Class 1 (FWD) or Class 2a (AWD) light truck
Body style 4-door pickup
Layout Transversely-mounted front engine, FWD or AWD
Related Gen3 Honda Pilot and Passport
Powertrain
Engine J35Y6 (Earth Dreams) V6 (gasoline): 280 hp (210 kW)/262 lb·ft (355 N·m)
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 125.2 in (3,180 mm)
Length 210.0 in (5,334 mm)
Width 78.6 in (1,996 mm)
Height 70.2–70.8 in (1,783–1,798 mm)
Curb weight 4,242–4,515 lb (1,924–2,048 kg)

The Honda Ridgeline is a pickup truck by American Honda Motor Company, Inc.[3] and is categorized by some as a lifestyle pickup.[4] The second–generation (Gen 2) (2017–present) Ridgeline is one of only two trucks currently produced by the Honda Motor Company—the second being the Honda Acty mini-truck.[5] This mid-size truck is built using a unibody frame, a transverse-mounted engine, and is only offered in a crew-cab/short-box configuration with one powertrain.[6] According to Honda and some automotive journalists, other noteworthy aspects of the new Honda Ridgeline include:[7][8]

  • An In-bed trunk
  • Industry's first truck bed audio system
  • All-wheel drive truck with a fully independent suspension
  • Dual-action tailgate
  • Scratch and dent-resistant half-ton capacity composite bed
  • Advanced safety and technology

The Gen2 Ridgeline took a different approach in design from the first–generation (Gen1) (2006-2014) Ridgeline by sharing Honda's new "global light truck platform,"[6] found in the third generation (Gen3) Honda Pilot as well as other large Honda vehicles.[9][10] However, Honda did have to create or modify components in order to support their next generation pickup, including:

  • Extending the wheelbase[11]
  • Modifying various parts to support heavier hauling, towing, and more aggressive off-road use[12]
  • Incorporating notable features from the Gen1, such as the dual–action tailgate and In–Bed Trunk[3][6]
  • Adding new exclusive features, such as Honda's truck bed audio system[6]

Despite these modifications, Honda has stated that 73% of the Gen2 Ridgeline's components remain common in some way with the Gen3 Pilot.[11]

File:2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL and Pilot EX-L front-end.jpg
Note the similarities between the Gen2 Ridgeline (left) and the Gen3 Pilot (right)

With the mixed success of the Gen1 Ridgeline, Honda posted "an open letter from the company's head of truck product planning, denying rumors that the Ridgeline would be dropped and insisting that a pickup truck will remain part of the company's portfolio."[13] With that proclamation, Honda became committed to the development of a new Ridgeline. After a one-year hiatus in Ridgeline production, the Gen2 of their mid-size truck went on sale in June 2016 as a 2017 model year vehicle.[14] According to Honda, the Ridgeline was not designed to steal sales from the more traditional trucks sold in North America, but was developed to "give the 18% of Honda owners who also own pickups a chance to make their garages a Honda-only parking area."[15]

Design

Gen2 Ridgeline unibody frame design

The new Honda Ridgeline is based on what Honda calls its new "global light truck platform."[6] Its unibody frame uses a new "three-bone" spine with Honda's next generation advanced compatibility engineering (ACE) body structure and optimized material grades composed of various composites, aluminum, magnesium, and varying steels—such as a laser welded door ring made of hot-stamped ultra-high strength steel.[11] Despite similarities with the Gen3 Pilot, a spokesman from Honda R&D Americas stated that 50% of the Pilot's chassis components had to be changed or strengthened for use in the Gen2 Ridgeline.[12] According to TorqueNews, suspension components, spindles, hubs, casings, and other stress and ware components are cast and tooled 50% larger than components found in the Gen3 Pilot.[16]

Honda's new global light truck platform includes many features and capabilities that are shared with the Gen2 Ridgeline, such as:[6][9][10][17][18]

  • Earth Dreams V6 engine with variable cylinder management—which is designed to operate in three-cylinder mode when not under load—(all models)
  • Intelligent-variable torque management four-wheel drive (I-VTM4)—which progressively distributes torque between the front and rear axles and, for the first time, dynamically distributes torque between the left and right rear wheels—(select models)
  • Anti-lock braking system (all models)
  • Electronic brakeforce distribution (all models)
  • Brake assist (all models)
  • Vehicle stability assist (VSA) (all models)
  • Intelligent traction management—which offers different drive modes (normal and snow for FWD and adds mud and sand for AWD) that adjusts throttle mapping, shift points, power distribution, and VSA responses—(all models)
    • Snow mode: Throttle input is made less aggressive to minimize pedal travel and make launching easier[19]
    • Mud mode: Throttle input is made more aggressive, torque vectoring is disabled, more power is sent to the rear wheels, the transmission delays upshifts, and traction control allows for more wheel-slip[19]
    • Sand mode: Similar to mud mode but with more aggressive setting, maximum rear-wheel bias, and the rear-differential is locked[19]
  • Agile handling assist—which utilizes brake vectoring to improve turning response and overall cornering ability—(all models)
  • Hill start assist—which prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when the driver switches from the brake to the accelerator while stopped on a hill—(all models)
  • Eco assist system—which adjusts engine performance, throttle response, cruise control, and climate control reactions to improve fuel economy[20]—(all models)
  • Honda sensing—which consists of a suite of systems (collision mitigation braking system, forward collision warning, lane keeping assist system, road departure mitigation, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control) that improve driver awareness and helps maintain lane position—(select models)
  • Honda LaneWatch or a blind spot information system with rear cross-traffic monitor—which enhance the driver's awareness of different blind-spots around the vehicle—(select models)
  • Motion-adaptive electric power steering—which gives the driver steering inputs to correct vehicle direction in turns and in slippery road conditions—(all models)
  • Amplitude reactive dampers—although modified for truck duty,[12] these dampers have two hydraulic circuits, one tuned for ride quality and one for large/harsh undulations, that improve ride quality and stability on and off-road—(all models)
  • Tire-pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with tire fill assist—which provides audio and visual alerts to users when correct air pressure is reached during tire inflation—(all models)
  • 8 in (20.3 cm) Android based infotainment touchscreen system—with Garmin based Honda satellite-linked navigation,[21] Honda HD digital traffic,[22] HD Radio, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Pandora Radio, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay with Siri eyes free, HondaLink, HondaLink assist (for emergency services support), Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, short message service (SMS) text messaging, and an independent web browser—(select models)
  • Tri-zone climate control—which provides different climate settings for the driver, front-passenger, and rear-passengers—(select models)

Differences from Gen1 Ridgeline

The Gen2 Ridgeline's new composite bed design
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The new C-pillar and bed design improve side access while supporting the same bed load as the Gen1[23][24] (2017 RTL)
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If equipped, the right-rear bed compartment will house the AC outlet with sufficient space to store a power-tool charging station[12] (2018 RTL-E)
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If equipped, the backside of each bed panel will have these unique exciters that turn the panel into an audio speaker, part of the truck bed audio system[6][12] (2017 RTL-E)

Honda celebrates their Gen2 Ridgeline for its road performance, interior space, flat bed, dual-action tailgate, and in-bed trunk.[25] Additionally, Honda highlights the Gen2 Ridgeline's improvements over the Gen1, specifically its greater use of technology and electronic driver's aids; a wider, longer, and tougher bed; a truck bed audio system—where the bed walls are turned into speakers that can be controlled via a Bluetooth enabled smartphone—a bed-mounted 115 V/150–400 W AC inverter; as well as best in class safety and AWD/four-wheel drive highway fuel economy.[6][12][25]

The Gen2 Ridgeline's new frame gives it an average 78 lb (35 kg) reduction in weight from the first-generation pickup[6] while improving strength[11] and protection.[6] The C-pillar and rear sub-frame mounts were strengthened giving this new mid-size truck 28% more torsional rigidity over the Gen1 Ridgeline.[11][26] In addition to this mid-size truck's new underpinnings, there are noise, vibration, and harshness improvements as well, such as active noise cancelation (all models) an acoustic windshield (select models), and active control engine mounts.[6]

Additionally, the Gen2 Ridgeline AWD models offer the same or improved hauling and towing performance when compared to the Gen1 Ridgeline, for example:[3][6][27][28]

  • Same published weight limits of 1,100 lb (500 kg) in the bed, 300 lb (140 kg) dynamically on the tailgate, 165 lb (75 kg) on the roof, and 5,000 lb (2,300 kg) towing, but this time the towing capacity is Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J2807[29] certified[30]
  • An increase in rear seat storage with 2.9 cu ft (82.1 L) in under-seat storage and 50.2 cu ft (1,421.5 L) in overall second row storage, a 518 cu in (8.5 L) and 8.8 cu ft (249.2 L) increase respectively
  • A bigger bed at:
    • 5.3 ft (1.6 m) long with tailgate up, an increase of 3.9 in (10 cm)
    • 6.9 ft (2.1 m) long with tailgate down, an increase of 3.6 in (9 cm)
    • 5 ft (1.5 m) wide, an increase of 4.8 in (12 cm)
    • 4.2 ft (1.3 m) wide between the wheel wells and D-pillars, an increase of 0.5 in (1.3 cm)
  • A more durable non-painted and textured steel-reinforced sheet moulding composite bed—developed by Continental Structural Plastics—[12][31] that is reportedly stronger than its competitor's[32]
Gen1 vs Gen2 Ridgeline transmission gear ratios[6]
Gear 2009–2014 2017–2019
1st 2.697 : 1 3.359 : 1
2nd 1.606 : 1 2.095 : 1
3rd 1.071 : 1 1.485 : 1
4th 0.765 : 1 1.065 : 1
5th 0.538 : 1 0.754 : 1
6th
—
 0.556 : 1
Rev. 1.888 : 1 2.269 : 1
Final 4.533 : 1 4.250 : 1
File:Honda Ridgeline J35Z5 and J35Y6 Power differences.svg
Power and torque comparison between the 2009–2014 J35Z5 and the 2017–2019 J35Y6 engines
  • A similar J-series 3.5 l (212 cu in) 60º aluminum alloy V6 engine design with belt-driven single overhead camshafts, 24-valves, and an aluminum variable-length intake manifold but has been improved with: improvements:
  • An improved transmission with:
    • Six versus five forward gears with a 24.5% lower first-gear, a 20.2% lower reverse gear, and a 3.3% higher top (overdrive) gear with an overall 20% wider gear spread
    • Reduced friction
    • Improved lock-up clutch
  • An improved AWD system (I-VTM4) that is:
    • Hydraulically actuated
    • 22% lighter
    • Able to handle 20% more torque
    • Able to dynamically distribute torque between left and right rear-wheels
    • Capable of overdriving the outside rear-wheel by 2.7% for improved cornering performance
  • Improved suspension via new amplitude reactive dampers that reportedly hold up better under severe stress[33]
  • Improved brake ventilation with 23% reduction in drag
  • A steering ratio reduction of 15% at 15.95 : 1
File:2017 Honda Ridgeline Multi-View Rear Camera Display.jpg
The multi-view rear camera display provides distance guidelines of 20 in (0.5 m), 39 in (1 m), 79 in (2 m), and 118 in (3 m)—note the dashed 20 in (51 cm) guideline. which indicates the distance required to open the tailgate without hitting other objects—(2017 RTL-E, wide view)[24]
  • A multi-view rear camera with wide, normal, and top-down viewing angles with guidelines that change based on steering angle
  • An auto-tilting side-view mirror, for close-in visibility when backing up
  • A trailer stability assist system
  • If equipped, better night visibility via light-emitting diode (LED) projector headlights that add 100 ft (30.5 m) in beam-depth and 35 ft (10.7 m) in beam-width over traditional headlights
  • Better AWD fuel economy with improvements of:[34][35]
    • City: 3 to 4 mpg‑us (EPA) and -2.4 to -3.3 L/100 km (NRCan)
    • Highway: 5 to 6 mpg‑us (EPA) and -1.8 to -2.4 L/100 km (NRCan)
    • Combined: 4 mpg‑us (EPA) and -2.1 to -2.9 L/100 km (NRCan)
EPA and NRCan fuel economy ratings for the 2017–2019 Ridgeline[34][35]
Categories
 EPA NRCan
FWD AWD AWD
City 19 mpg‑us 18 mpg‑us 12.8 L/100 km
Highway 26 mpg‑us 25 mpg‑us 9.5 L/100 km
Combined 22 mpg‑us 21 mpg‑us 11.3 L/100 km
Generational differences in the Ridgeline's in-bed trunk design
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Gen1 Ridgeline in-bed trunk (2014 RTL)
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Gen2 Ridgeline in-bed trunk (2017 RTL)
Despite the Gen2 Ridgeline's smaller in-bed trunk, Honda states its shape is more conducive to hauling large items, such as an 82 US qt (78 L) cooler[6] versus the Gen1 Ridgeline's ability to store a 72 US qt (68 L) cooler, despite the Gen1's larger volume[3]
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Example of an OEM rim and tire being used as a full-size spare being mounted to the bed's alternate spare tire mount[24]—(2017 RTL-E with aftermarket Pop & Lock and tonneau rails)

Despite these improvements, the Gen2 Ridgeline does have some numerical disadvantages from the Gen1, such as:[3][6][27][24]

  • AWD and FWD gross combined weight rating of 9,987 lb (4,530 kg) and 8,201 lb (3,720 kg), a reduction of 98 lb (44 kg) and 1,884 lb (855 kg) respectively
  • AWD and FWD gross vehicle weight rating of 6,019 lb (2,730 kg) and 5,710 lb (2,590 kg), a reduction of 31 lb (14 kg) and 340 lb (150 kg) respectively
  • Payload capacities of 1,444 lb (655 kg) (top trim) to 1,543 lb (700 kg) (base trim), a reduction of 31 lb (14 kg) (top trim) to 16 lb (7.3 kg) (base trim) respectively
  • Passenger volume of 109.7 cu ft (3,106.4 L), a reduction of 2.3 cu ft (65.1 L)
  • A shallower bed
  • Less dispersion of bed illumination
  • A smaller but deeper in-bed trunk at 7.3 cu ft (206.7 L), a reduction of 1.2 cu ft (34.0 L)
  • A shallower spare tire storage area, preventing the storage of a full-size spare; however—like the Gen1 Ridgeline—there is a hidden auxiliary tire mount integrated into the left-side of the forward bed panel which is capable of accommodating a full-size spare tire
  • Less ground clearance
    • FWD = 7.3 in (19 cm) with approach, breakover, and departure angles of 19.2°, 18.5°, and 21.4°; a reduction of 0.9 in (2 cm), 5.3°, 2.5°, and 0.6° respectively
    • AWD = 7.9 in (20 cm) with approach, breakover, and departure angles of 20.1°, 19.6°, and 22.1°; a reduction of 0.3 in (1 cm), 4.4°, 1.4°, and 0° respectively
  • A larger turning radius at 44.4 ft (13.5 m), an increase of 1.8 ft (0.5 m)[36]
  • A smaller fuel tank at 19.5 US gal (74 L), a reduction of 2.5 US gal (9 L)

Equipment

For the US market, the Gen2 Ridgeline was initially offered in seven different trim levels: RT, RTS, Sport, RTL, RTL-T, RTL-E, and Black Edition.[6][37][38][39]

Interior layout of the Gen2 Ridgeline
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Note the similarities with the Gen3 Pilot and the two-tone upholstery, exclusive to the RT and RTS trims when painted in Modern Steel Metallic or Obsidian Blue Pearl[6][37] (2017 RTS)
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The 60/40 split rear-seat, in stow position, highlights the flat load floor that carries over from the Gen1 Ridgeline (2017 RTL)

Some of the Gen2 Ridgeline's standard features available on the RT trim include:[6][37]

  • FWD
  • 18 in (45.7 cm) gray aluminum alloy rims
  • TPMS with Tire Fill Assist
  • Amplitude Reactive Dampers
  • Class III tow hitch
  • Pre–wired for electric trailer brake controller and seven–pin trailer wiring harness
  • Multi-angle rearview camera (with guidelines) in the 5 in (12.7 cm) LCD audio screen
  • Dual–stage, dual–threshold front and side-curtain airbags with rollover sensor
  • Rear 60/40 split bench seat with LATCH system and flat load floor
  • Automatic climate control with multiple front and rear passenger controlled air vents with an air–filtration system
  • Driver and front-passenger bucket seats with independent armrests
  • Two telescoping sun visors
  • 4.2 in (10.7 cm) multi-data information display
  • Trailer Stability Assist
  • Hill Start Assist
  • Intelligent Traction Management
  • Agile Handling Assist
  • Cruise control
  • Security system
  • Push button start
  • Panasonic 200 W audio system with AM and stereo FM receivers, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, Bluetooth streaming audio, auxiliary 3.5mm TRS stereo and a 1.0 A Universal Serial Bus (USB) input jacks—supporting MP3, WMA, and Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) audio files—and seven Pioneer speakers with subwoofer[40]
  • 2017 model year only, AWD and seven-pin trailer wiring harness were optional
  • 2019 model year added a 2.5 A USB charging port inside the center console.[41][38]
The Gen2 Ridgeline's external differences by trim
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Ridgeline RT—note the chrome window trim and the rim design, which is shared with the RTS and Sport but with a light-gray finish—(2017)
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Ridgeline Sport—note the lack of chrome trim and the shared rim design with the RT and RTS but with a dark-gray finish—(2017)
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Ridgeline RTL series—note the chrome window trim and the rim design, which is shared with the Black Edition—(2018 RTL-T)
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Ridgeline Black Edition—note the lack of chrome and shared RTL series rim design, but with a glass-black monochrome finish—(2017)

In addition to the unusual standard equipment found in the RT trim (listed above), the RTS trim added:

  • Remote engine start
  • Smart key entry
  • Tri–zone automatic climate and humidity control
  • Fog lights
  • 18 in (45.7 cm) machine finished aluminum alloy rims
  • Optional AWD and seven-pin trailer wiring harness

The Sport trim takes the RTS and adds:

  • 18 in (45.7 cm) dark-gray aluminum alloy rims
  • "SPORT" grille badge
  • Black exterior
  • 2018 model year added additional exterior color options

The RTL trim takes a different approach with the RTS by adding:

  • 18 in (45.7 cm) polished aluminum alloy rims with black trim
  • Leather-trimmed interior
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated side-view mirrors (AWD only)
  • Ten-way power driver's seat
  • Driver seat adjustable armrest
  • Acoustic windshield
  • 2019 model year added a power moonroof and power sliding rear window[41]
LaneWatch on the Gen2 Ridgeline's RTL-T trim
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A special camera is integrated into the right side-view mirror
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When active, a calibrated image displays in the infotainment touchscreen
The 80° field of view along the right-side of a vehicle provides four-times more visibility than traditional side-view mirrors;[6] 10 ft (3 m), 36 ft (11 m), and 78 ft (24 m) guidelines help driver's judge distance behind the rear bumper assisting lane changes,[42] especially when towing.[43]

The RTL-T trim takes the RTL and adds:

  • Clarion 225 W audio system with 8 in (20.3 cm) infotainment touchscreen with seven Pioneer speakers, including subwoofer[44]
  • LaneWatch
  • Additional 1.5 A front and two 2.5 A rear USB outlets
  • Automatic dimming rearview mirror
  • Driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors
  • LED daytime running lights
  • 2019 model year added a power moonroof and power sliding rear window[41]
File:2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E Interior-Dash.jpg
The 2017 RTL-E dashboard with OEM accessory CD player[45]—note the gloss-black trim accenting the dashboard and center console, a signature RTL-E/Black Edition trim piece

The RTL-E trim takes the RTL-T and adds:

  • Blind spot monitoring, which replaces LaneWatch
  • Clarion 540 W audio system with 8 in (20.3 cm) infotainment touchscreen, eight Panasonic speakers (with Pioneer subwoofer), and truck bed audio system with Panasonic exciters[46]
  • Bed-mounted 115 V/150–400 W AC inverter
  • Honda Sensing with:
  • LED projector headlights with auto high-beams
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Front-passenger seat adjustable armrest
  • Conversation mirror
  • Power moonroof
  • Power sliding rear window
  • Thicker carpet with additional noise insulation
  • Additional LED interior lights
  • LED bed lights
  • Two key fobs with independent user profiles
  • Standard AWD and seven-pin trailer wiring harness
File:2017 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition-Upholstery.jpg
The Black Edition has unique black leather upholstery with red accents found throughout the cab

The top of the line Black Edition trim adds a unique blackout treatment to the RTL-E with:

  • Unique black leather interior with red highlights
  • 18 in (45.7 cm) black aluminum alloy rims, similar in design to the RTL series' rims
  • Black-chrome grille bar and "BLACK EDITION" grille badge
  • Black exterior with black-chrome rear-bumper trim
File:2017 Honda Ridgeline Touring-rear seat climate control unit.jpg
The rear-seat climate control unit is only available on select Canadian models; it provides rear-passenger control of the rear-climate zone and the rear outboard seat heaters.

For the Canadian market, the Gen2 Ridgeline was initially offered in five trim levels: LX, Sport, EX-L, Touring, and Black Edition.[47][48] Unlike the Gen1 Ridgelines sold in Canada, the Gen2's trim packages are different from those sold in the US. For example, all Gen2 Canadian Ridgeline come standard with Honda Sensing and the Clarion audio system with 8 in (20.3 cm) infotainment touchscreen. Additionally, there are unique amenities in the Gen2 Ridgeline that can only be found in Canadian models, such as:[6][47]

  • CD player (all trims)
  • Ventilated front seats (Touring trim and up)
  • Three-mode seat heaters (Sport trim and up)
  • Heated rear-seats (EX-L trim and up)
  • Rear-passenger climate control interface (EX-L trim and up)
  • Heated windshield wiper area (all trims)
  • Rain-sensing wipers (Touring trim and up)
  • Side-view mirrors with integrated turning signal indicators (Sport trim and up)
  • Power folding side-view mirrors (Touring trim and up)
  • Splash guards (all trims)
  • Skid plate (Sport trim and up)

For the Caribbean and Latin American markets, the 2017 Ridgeline is being offered in RTL and RTL-T trims, but are equipped differently than the US versions of the same name. In short, the Caribbean and Latin American RTL adds a number of features to what you would normally find in a US RTL, such as:[49]

  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Clarion 540 W audio system with 8 in (20.3 cm) infotainment touchscreen and eight Panasonic speakers (with Pioneer subwoofer)
  • LaneWatch
  • Side-view mirrors with integrated turning signal indicators
  • Conversation mirror
  • Power moonroof
  • Power sliding rear window

However, the Caribbean and Latin American RTL lacks the heated front seats of the US RTL trim. The Caribbean and Latin American RTL-T trim takes their RTL and adds navigation and voice recognition.[6][49] Within each Latin American country, the Gen2 Ridgeline is sold a little differently, some will offer the RTL and RTL-T while others may only offer one.[2][50][51]

Depending on trim level and country, the Gen2 Ridgeline is offered in four to seven different exterior colors (black, blue, red, green, two shades of gray, and white) to three interior colors (black, gray, and beige) in fabric (US and CA) or leather (all countries) upholstery.[2][37][49][50][51][52][53] Also, US and Canadian buyers can get a special black leather interior with red highlights that is exclusive to their Black Edition trim.[37][53][54] As with the Gen1 Ridgeline, interior colors were mated to specific exterior colors and trims packages.[6]

Examples of the Gen2 Ridgeline's OEM accessories
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The Honda Bed Tent comes with awning, rain cover, skylights and windows, gear loft, key fob storage,[55] trunk and side-compartment access panels,[12] and fits a full-size air mattress.[56] (2017 US RTL-T FWD with ventvisors[57])
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2017 Ridgeline Touring with OEM accessory roof rails,[58] crossbars,[59] skid plate,[60] fender flares,[61] 18 in (45.7 cm) diamond cut alloy rims,[62] and running boards[63]

As before, Honda is offering many OEM accessories that are specifically designed for the Gen2 Ridgeline. The types of accessories being sold are much the same as those offered for the Gen1 Ridgeline with a few exceptions, such as:[6][64]

  • Rear seat covers
  • CD player
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Illuminated door sill trims
  • Skid plate
  • Extended view door mirror
  • Door mirror covers
  • Tailgate lock
  • Honda Bed Tent

Updates

For the 2018 model year, the Gen2 Ridgeline had some minor repackaging of its trim levels. For the US market, Honda removed the AWD option from the base RT trim, removed the RTS trim from the lineup, and expanded the Sport trim by adding two additional exterior colors (Lunar Silver Metallic and White Diamond Pearl) to what was an all-black Ridgeline. This left the RT trim with the Modern Steel Metallic exterior color as the only option remaining in the lineup with two-town (black and gray) upholstery.[6][39] The Canadian market saw the removal of their green exterior color (Forest Mist Metallic) and beige interior color from its 2018 lineup.[54]

For the 2019 model year, the US version of the Ridgeline received a 2.5 A USB charging port to the bottom three trim levels—increasing the total number of USB ports to two—and the two middle trims (the RTL and RTL-T) received the power moonroof and power sliding rear window that use to be exclusive to the top two trims.[41] The Canadian market saw the removal of their base trim Ridgeline (the LX) from their 2019 lineup, giving them only four trim levels to choose from.[48]

Changes to the Gen2 Ridgeline's trim levels
Model year United States Canada Caribbean and Latin America
2017 RT (FWD or AWD), RTS (FWD or AWD), Sport (FWD or AWD), RTL (FWD or AWD), RTL-T (FWD or AWD), RTL-E, Black Edition[37] LX, Sport, EX-L, Touring, and Black Edition[47][54]
RTL and RTL-T[49]
2018 RT, Sport (FWD or AWD), RTL (FWD or AWD), RTL-T (FWD or AWD), RTL-E, Black Edition[52][38]
2019
Sport, EX-L, Touring, and Black Edition[48]
Changes in exterior colors to United States' and Canada's Gen2 Ridgeline
Names and paint codes[6][65][66] Crystal Black Pearl
(NH-731P)		 White Diamond Pearl
(NH-603P)		 Obsidian Blue Pearl
(B-588P)		 Deep Scarlet Pearl (R-561P)—originally known as Copperhead Red Pearl (R-531P) Forest Mist Metallic
(G-537M)		 Modern Steel Metallic
(NH-797M)		 Lunar Silver Metallic
(NH-830M)
2017
[37][53]		 LX, RTS, Sport, RTL, RTL-T, EX-L, RTL-E, Touring, and Black Edition LX, RTS, Sport (CA), RTL, RTL-T, EX-L, RTL-E, and Touring RTS, RTL, RTL-T, EX-L, RTL-E, and Touring RTS, RTL, RTL-T, RTL-E, and Touring RTL, RTL-T, RTL-E, and Touring RT, RTS, RTL, RTL-T, EX-L, RTL-E, and Touring RT, RTS, Sport (CA), RTL, RTL-T, EX-L, RTL-E, and Touring
2018
[52][54]		 LX, Sport, RTL, RTL-T, EX-L, RTL-E, Touring, and Black Edition LX, Sport, RTL, RTL-T, EX-L, RTL-E, and Touring RTL, RTL-T, EX-L, RTL-E, and Touring RTL, RTL-T, RTL-E, and Touring RTL, RTL-T, and RTL-E RT, RTL, RTL-T, EX-L, RTL-E, and Touring RT, Sport, RTL, RTL-T, EX-L, RTL-E, and Touring
2019
[38][48]		 Sport, RTL, RTL-T, EX-L, RTL-E, Touring, and Black Edition Sport, RTL, RTL-T, EX-L, RTL-E, and Touring

Comparisons

In late 2017, Car and Driver magazine conducted an in-depth review of the 2018 Ridgeline comparing it to the same model year Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, and GM's Colorado/Canyon. The numerical comparison revealed the Ridgeline had the best gasoline fuel economy, best cornering performance, best rear-seat passenger space and volume, lowest sound levels, best seat height, better visibility, and best in class safety features. For the "cons," the 2018 Ridgeline has the lowest tow rating, worst in class braking, lowest ground clearance, and the poorest rated infotainment system. The other criteria used by Car and Driver showed the truck falling in the middle of its competition.[67]

IIHS Ratings for the Gen2 Ridgeline[68]
Small Overlap Good
Moderate Overlap Good
Side Good
Roof Strength Good
Head Restraints and Seats Good
Crash Avoidance and Mitigation Superior
Headlights Good
LATCH (ease of use) Acceptable
File:2017 Honda Ridgeline Crash Test-NHTSA.gif
A NHTSA frontal oblique crash test of a 2017 Ridgeline reveals an intact cab with no intrusions

After running through IIHS's new test procedures, the 2017 Ridgeline was given their new top honor, the Top Safety Pick-Plus.[14] —As of December 2018, the 2017 Ridgeline remains the only Top Safety Pick-Plus pickup truck in IIHS's history.[69][70]— Additionally, IIHS reported that the 2017 Ridgeline was the only pickup that received top marks at their new headlight performance test; however, these high marks only applied to the top trim levels of the Ridgeline that were equipped with LED projector headlights.[71] Also, the NHTSA gave the 2017–2019 Ridgelines its top mark with a five-star safety rating. NHTSA testing showed that the 2017–2019 Ridgelines have the best rollover resistance of any truck (full-size or mid-size) currently produced for the US market at 16.4% for FWD and 16.9% for AWD.[72][73][74]

As in 2012, PickupTrucks.com performed another mid-size truck challenge but with 2016 and 2017 model year vehicles sold in the US. Through a battery of objective and subjective test—many similar and some different from the 2012 challenge—the 2017 Ridgeline came in second overall "by one of the slimmest margins in any test" PickupTrucks.com has conducted, winning half of the objective tests. PickupTrucks.com said, "There's no question the Ridgeline was the surprise of this challenge... Our biggest surprise came at our daylong romp at the Bundy Hill Offroad Park where we found the Honda Intelligent Traction Management system to be shrewd and smooth during our sand drags and steep hill climbs. However, as well as it performed, it still had a few problems;" such as how "much sag occurs while carrying payload," mushy and unpredictable brakes, and a hard to use with bad Sun glare infotainment touchscreen. "Still, if you need your pickup to be a Swiss Army knife and you don't need to carry a lot of gear, there isn't anything else in the Ridgeline's league."[75]

Marketing and sales

File:2017 Honda Ridgeline towing a Rockwood Mini Lite 2109S.jpg
2017 Ridgeline RTL—with OEM accessory roof rails[58] crossbars,[59] and kayak attachments[76]—hauling two kayaks and towing a Rockwood Mini Lite 2109S travel trailer[77]

Compared to the Gen1 Ridgeline, Honda's second attempt at a mid-size truck for the North American market has the automotive press changing its tune, yet it still has an image problem. Gearheads.org wrote the "2017 Honda Ridgeline still won’t get respect but should" stating, its "downside is going to be looks" with its "soft rounded pudgy panda look rather than a sharp chiseled warhorse."[78] A New York Daily News reporter wrote, "You’d think that the most utilitarian of passenger vehicle styles—the pickup truck—would be a completely logical purchase. If that were the case, the Ridgeline would outsell all of the other midsize trucks by a landslide, boasting the best combination of safety, utility and drivability in the class. But the Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado both have something that the Ridgeline almost completely lacks: ...bravado."[79] Car and Driver magazine proclaimed, "The Ridgeline’s roomy cabin, ample storage, smooth ride, and innovative touches make its rivals seem outdated. ...it not only has cargo space, but also the makings of a great tailgate party..."[80] Autoblog published a short list of pros and cons after wrapping up their long-term road test of the Gen2 Ridgeline writing its size, the in-bed trunk, and its comfort were pros while the "OK" fuel economy, lack of paddle shifters, and a rear-door opening that was too small for comfortable ingress/egress were cons.[81] Motor Trend magazine summed up their view by says they liked "its smooth ride and sharp handling," disliked "the high price, clumsy infotainment system, and plain design," and nominated the new Ridgeline as one of its finalist for their 2017 Truck of the Year competition.[82]

With the introduction of the 2018 model year, media criticism of Honda's pricing for its Ridgeline expand.[82][83][84] With the removal of the AWD option from the Ridgeline's base RT trim and the removal of the RTS trim, would-be US owners have to step up to the Sport trim to get an AWD equipped mid-size truck. According to Bloomberg Business and The Truth About Cars (TTAC), pricing was considered a problem with the Gen1 Ridgeline[83][85] with TTAC writing, "It’s not difficult to see that Honda is once again positioning the Ridgeline in what many conventional pickup truck buyers will consider an uncomfortable price bracket."[83]

Examining the sales figures for the Gen2 Ridgeline, TorqueNews wrote, "...it looks as if American Honda Motors has yet another sales success in its ever expanding lineup."[86] With Honda targeting sales of up to 40,000 Ridgelines per year,[87] initial sales demand for the new Ridgeline outpaced production.[88] To help address demand for its larger vehicles, Honda moved production of its Acura MDX to its East Liberty Auto Plant in order to increase production of the Odyssey, Pilot, and Ridgeline.[88][89] However, comparing Ridgeline sales in the US between 2017 and 2018 shows a 12% decline overall[90] and January 2019 sales figures show the worst monthly sales to date.[91]

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Gen2 Ridgeline sales and production[14][91]
Calendar year US sales CA sales Production
2016 23,665 2,614 34,599
2017 34,749 4,632 39,282
2018 30,592 4,094[92] 46,178[93]

Although Honda claims not to be in competition with other mid-size truck manufacturers,[15] in 2017 the Toyota Tacoma outsold the Honda Ridgeline 5 : 1 despite the Ridgeline's slight edge in sales over the GMC Canyon that year.[94] Yet, a 24/7 Wall St article highlighted that in 2016 the Gen2 Ridgeline's average number of days on dealer lots was 22 ranking it the fifth fastest mover in the US while the Tacoma ranked fourth at 21.7 days.[95] Additionally, Kelley Blue Book has consistently ranked the Gen2 Ridgeline in its top ten best resale value vehicles in the US[96][97][98] with the 2019 model year having an estimated resale value of 63.2% at 36 months and 51.3% at 60 months, just under their top ranked mid-size truck, the Toyota Tacoma.[98] However, a 2018 Autoline Daily report stated the Ridgeline is the only mid-size truck in North America whose sales are down in a market that "suggests there’s room for more players."[99]

Awards

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S-MX Edix/FR-V Jade
Stepwgn Stepwgn Stepwgn Stepwgn Stepwgn
Minivan Shuttle Odyssey RA6 Odyssey RB Odyssey RB3 Odyssey RC
Odyssey LaGreat/Odyssey RL Odyssey RL3 Odyssey RL5 Odyssey RL6
Elysion Elysion
Pickup Tourmaster Ridgeline Ridgeline
Microvan Acty Van Acty Acty Acty
Van City Pro
Civic Van Civic Pro Civic Pro Partner Van Partner
1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
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