2023 Honda Ridgeline

2023 Honda Ridgeline

What are the Trims & Features?

2023 Honda Ridgeline grey trim features

2023 Honda Ridgeline

The Honda Ridgeline, a mid-size truck, is a unibody vehicle, meaning there is no separate frame. Unlike competitors like the Chevrolet Colorado and Toyota Tacoma, which offer body-on-frame pickups, this one has a unibody construction. For those seeking a more refined and economical option, Honda has created the Ridgeline.

The sole powerplant is a 3.5-litre V-6 that generates 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, and it is mated to a nine-speed automated transmission and standard all-wheel drive. The engine is refined, and it responds well to aggressive throttle inputs.

When it comes to usability and passenger comfort, the Ridgeline is unrivalled. This midsize car has the most legroom and headroom in the backseat of any of its competitors. Thanks to the low positioning of the centre console between the front seats, the inclusion of fold-down armrests on both seats is well appreciated.

Every Ridgeline has an 8.0-inch display;  Honda claims that it is simpler to operate than its predecessor now with a physical volume knob and on-screen graphics.

what can you do with the 2023 Honda Ridgeline?

While the Honda Ridgeline may be a head-turner, it’s not exactly a heavy-duty hauler. There is a 5,000-pound towing capacity and all-wheel drive on all Ridgelines.

The Ridgeline’s unconventional design marries the spacious inside of a sport utility vehicle (SUV) with the hauling capacity and cargo space of a pickup truck. The Ridgeline is the only midsize pickup that can lay a sheet of 4′ x 8′ lumber flat on the bed floor, thanks to the extra space of 50.0 inches between the wheel wells.

2023 Honda Ridgeline

Compare the Trims & Specs

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SportEX-LTouringBlack Edition
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Last Full Redesign2023202320232023
MSRP Pricing$47,435$50,435$54,635$56,435
Seat FeaturesSportEX-LTouringBlack Edition
Seat TypeCloth Seating surfacesPerforated Leather-trimmed seating surfacesPerforated Leather-trimmed seating surfacesPerforated Leather-trimmed seating surfaces
Number of Seats5555
Heated SeatsFront onlyFront and rearFront and rearFront and rear
Power Adjustable SeatDriver’s seat with 10-way power adjustment & power lumbar support, Passenger’s seat with 4-way power adjustmentDriver’s seat with 10-way power adjustment & power lumbar support, Passenger’s seat with 4-way power adjustmentDriver’s seat with 10-way power adjustment & power lumbar support, Passenger’s seat with 4-way power adjustmentDriver’s seat with 10-way power adjustment & power lumbar support, Passenger’s seat with 4-way power adjustment
Ventilated Front Seats
Driver Seat Memory Systemw/ mirror position memoryw/ mirror position memoryw/ mirror position memory
Other Notable Features
InteriorSportEX-LTouringBlack Edition
Dashboard Info Display4.2" colour TFT centre meter display with Driver Information Interface4.2" colour TFT centre meter display with Driver Information Interface4.2" colour TFT centre meter display with Driver Information Interface4.2" colour TFT centre meter display with Driver Information Interface
Steering Wheel FeaturesHeated, Leather wrappedHeated, Leather wrappedHeated, Leather wrappedHeated, Leather wrapped
Head-Up Display
Rear View Mirror FeaturesAuto-dimming rearview mirrorAuto-dimming rearview mirrorAuto-dimming rearview mirror
Automatic Climate ControlTri-zone automatic climate control with air-filtration systemTri-zone automatic climate control with air-filtration systemTri-zone automatic climate control with air-filtration systemTri-zone automatic climate control with air-filtration system
Smart Key System w/ Push-to-Start
Integrated Garage Door OpenerHomeLink remote systemHomeLink remote systemHomeLink remote systemHomeLink remote system
Other Notable FeaturesWalk-away door lock, 60/40 lift-up rear seat with underseat storageWalk-away door lock, 60/40 lift-up rear seat with underseat storageWalk-away door lock, 60/40 lift-up rear seat with underseat storageWalk-away door lock, 60/40 lift-up rear seat with underseat storage
InfotainmentSportEX-LTouringBlack Edition
Touch Screen Display8" Display Audio touchscreen8" Display Audio touchscreen8" Display Audio touchscreen8" Display Audio touchscreen
Audio System7 speakers including subwoofer, 225-watt7 speakers including subwoofer, 225-watt8 speakers including subwoofer, 540-watt8 speakers including subwoofer, 540-watt
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
USB Charging Ports2244
Integrated Remote Engine Start
Embedded Navigation System
Wireless ChargingWireless chargingWireless chargingWireless chargingWireless charging
Other Notable FeaturesWi-Fi tetheringWi-Fi tetheringWi-Fi tetheringWi-Fi tethering
PowerSportEX-LTouringBlack Edition
Engine3.5-litre, 24-valve, Direct Injection, V63.5-litre, 24-valve, Direct Injection, V63.5-litre, 24-valve, Direct Injection, V63.5-litre, 24-valve, Direct Injection, V6
Transmission9-speed automatic transmission w/ Electronic gear selector9-speed automatic transmission w/ Electronic gear selector9-speed automatic transmission w/ Electronic gear selector9-speed automatic transmission w/ Electronic gear selector
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
Horsepower280 @ 6000280 @ 6000280 @ 6000280 @ 6000
Towing CapacityAvailable 2,267 kg (5,000 lbs)Available 2,267 kg (5,000 lbs)Available 2,267 kg (5,000 lbs)Available 2,267 kg (5,000 lbs)
Fuel Economy (city/hwy/combined)12.8/9.9/11.5 L/100km
Regular, 73.8L Tank
12.8/9.9/11.5 L/100km
Regular, 73.8L Tank
12.8/9.9/11.5 L/100km
Regular, 73.8L Tank
12.8/9.9/11.5 L/100km
Regular, 73.8L Tank
Special Drive ModesECON mode buttonECON mode buttonECON mode buttonECON mode button
Suspension SystemMacPherson strut front suspension, Multi-link independent rear suspensionMacPherson strut front suspension, Multi-link independent rear suspensionMacPherson strut front suspension, Multi-link independent rear suspensionMacPherson strut front suspension, Multi-link independent rear suspension
Noise CancellingActive Noise CancellationActive Noise CancellationActive Noise CancellationActive Noise Cancellation
Locking Rear Differential
Other Notable Features
Safety FeaturesSportEX-LTouringBlack Edition
Backup CameraMulti-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelinesMulti-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelinesMulti-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelinesMulti-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
Anti-Collision System w/ Auto-Braking CapabilityCollision Mitigation Braking System w/ Road Departure MitigationCollision Mitigation Braking System w/ Road Departure MitigationCollision Mitigation Braking System w/ Road Departure MitigationCollision Mitigation Braking System w/ Road Departure Mitigation
Lane Departure Alert
Dynamic Radar Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Automatic High Beam
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Blind Spot Monitor System w/ Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Clearance System w/ Sonar DetectionFront and rear parking sensorsFront and rear parking sensorsFront and rear parking sensors
Other Notable FeaturesLane Keeping Assist SystemLane Keeping Assist SystemLane Keeping Assist SystemLane Keeping Assist System
Truck BedSportEX-LTouringBlack Edition
Bed Size1625 mm (Length)1625 mm (Length)1625 mm (Length)1625 mm (Length)
Rear Cabin WindowPower sliding rear cabin windowPower sliding rear cabin windowPower sliding rear cabin windowPower sliding rear cabin window
Bed Light2 Integrated bed lights with auto-off timer2 Integrated bed lights with auto-off timer2 Integrated bed lights with auto-off timer2 Integrated bed lights with auto-off timer
Bed Power Outlet150W/400W truck-bed power outlet150W/400W truck-bed power outlet
Other Notable FeaturesPower tailgate lock, Dual-action tailgatePower tailgate lock, Dual-action tailgatePower tailgate lock, Dual-action tailgate, Truck-Bed Audio SystemPower tailgate lock, Dual-action tailgate, Truck-Bed Audio System
ExteriorSportEX-LTouringBlack Edition
Wheel Size18" aluminum-alloy wheels18" aluminum-alloy wheels18" aluminum-alloy wheels18" Black aluminum-alloy wheels
Power Sunroof
Side Mirrors FeaturesMemory-linked with reverse gear tilt-downMemory-linked with reverse gear tilt-down, Power folding, Auto-dimming side mirrorsMemory-linked with reverse gear tilt-down, Power folding, Auto-dimming side mirrors
Window Wiper FeaturesVariable intermittent windshield wipersVariable intermittent windshield wipersVariable intermittent windshield wipers, Rain-sensing windshield wipersVariable intermittent windshield wipers, Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Roof Rail
Exhaust
Temporary Spare Tire
Other Notable FeaturesDual-action tailgate, 2 Integrated bed lights with auto-off timer, Power sliding rear cabin windowDual-action tailgate, 2 Integrated bed lights with auto-off timer, Power sliding rear cabin windowDual-action tailgate, 2 Integrated bed lights with auto-off timer, Power sliding rear cabin windowDual-action tailgate, 2 Integrated bed lights with auto-off timer, Power sliding rear cabin window
Light SystemSportEX-LTouringBlack Edition
HeadlightsProjector-beam LED headlights (low beam), Reflector-beam halogen headlights (high beam)Projector-beam LED headlights (low beam), Reflector-beam halogen headlights (high beam)Projector-beam LED headlights (low beam), Reflector-beam halogen headlights (high beam)Projector-beam LED headlights (low beam), Reflector-beam halogen headlights (high beam)
Daytime Running LightsLEDLEDLEDLED
Fog LightsLEDLEDLEDLED
Other Notable FeaturesLED taillightsLED taillightsLED taillightsLED taillights
DimensionsSportEX-LTouringBlack Edition
Length5339 mm5339 mm5339 mm5339 mm
Width2116 mm
2279 mm (with mirror)
2116 mm
2279 mm (with mirror)
2116 mm
2279 mm (with mirror)
2116 mm
2279 mm (with mirror)
Height1798 mm1798 mm1798 mm1798 mm
Ground Clearance194 mm194 mm194 mm194 mm

2023 Honda Ridgeline

Reviews About this Vehicle

2023 Honda Ridgeline Online Reviews
⭐ Rated 8.5/10 by edmunds.com:
The Ridgeline is unique among pickup trucks. Its unibody construction (rather than more traditional body-on-frame construction) makes it more comfortable and refined to drive than other midsize trucks. It also boasts plenty of storage and abundant standard safety features. The Ridgeline does come up a little short on towing and off-road capability, but overall this is a very impressive midsize truck.
⭐ Rated 4.3/5 by kbb.com:
It’s easy to forget the Ridgeline is a midsize truck and not an SUV, because it sure drives like an SUV. An independent rear suspension means a much better ride quality than old-school leaf springs. Yet the Ridgeline can still cope with a maximum payload of 1,583 pounds, roughly the weight of a cow.

Fortunately, the engine’s 262 lb-ft of torque is sufficient to get things moving. And the transmission has shift paddles mounted behind the steering wheel, for those times when the driver wants to change gears instead of just leaving the automatic setup to its own devices.
⭐ Review by usnews.com:
the 2023 Ridgeline is a great compact pickup truck. It comes standard with a punchy V6 engine and all-wheel-drive, and this powertrain makes easy work of pulling a trailer, slogging through inclement weather or just cruising down the highway. The Ridgeline is comfortable to drive, especially by truck standards, and it feels stable and surefooted when navigating turns. The interior is a highlight as well. It's comfy, well-built and spacious enough for a party of five. Plus, there's a 5-foot bed out back that can haul just over 1,500 pounds.
⭐ Review by autoblog.com:
No midsize pickup rides and comports itself better on the road than the Ridgeline, making it this truck’s biggest selling point. Most trucks give off the rough-and-tumble vibes when cruising around town, but in the Ridgeline, it’s so SUV-like that you may as well be driving a Honda Pilot with a bed (because that's basically what it is). The Ridgeline’s innovative swing-out tailgate tech continues to be a segment-exclusive feature — we loved it on our long-term Ridgeline test truck. Its interior doesn’t try to overwhelm with rugged, tough-looking styling. Instead, it’s similar to the family-oriented SUVs from Honda, remaining pleasantly ergonomic and full of storage/cubbies. If there’s a low point to be found, it’s the tech inside the Ridgeline.
⭐ Rated 9/10 by caranddriver.com:
An untraditional pickup in many ways, the Ridgeline surprises from behind the wheel. On the road, it is well-mannered and feels extremely competent. Its coil-sprung independent rear suspension contributes to a carlike ride quality not available with the leaf-sprung, solid-axle setups used by the competition. Body lean in corners is minimal, and small bumps are barely noticeable. The electrically assisted steering feels appropriate.
⭐ Review by motortrend.com:
The Honda Ridgeline is all the truck most people actually need. In addition to slick features like the in-bed trunk that doubles as a cooler, its unibody construction allows for crossover-like handling and ride quality. These traits are helped by its fully independent suspension. The Ridgeline also returns decent fuel economy and brisk acceleration.

The picture isn't perfect with the 2023 Ridgeline, however. We've criticized the Ridgeline for its limited towing capacity and off-roading capability. Although the updated exterior design looks tougher than before, it likely won't be enough to sway buyers looking for a vehicle that looks like a more traditional pickup.

2023 Honda Ridgeline

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