2023 Honda Ridgeline

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2023 Honda Ridgeline

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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

	5	6	7	8
	Sport	EX-L	Touring	Black Edition
	2023 Honda Ridgeline	2023 Honda Ridgeline	2023 Honda Ridgeline	2023 Honda Ridgeline
Last Full Redesign	2023	2023	2023	2023
MSRP Pricing	$47,435	$50,435	$54,635	$56,435




Seat Features	Sport	EX-L	Touring	Black Edition
Seat Type	Cloth Seating surfaces	Perforated Leather-trimmed seating surfaces	Perforated Leather-trimmed seating surfaces	Perforated Leather-trimmed seating surfaces
Number of Seats	5	5	5	5
Heated Seats	Front only	Front and rear	Front and rear	Front and rear
Power Adjustable Seat	Driver’s seat with 10-way power adjustment & power lumbar support, Passenger’s seat with 4-way power adjustment	Driver’s seat with 10-way power adjustment & power lumbar support, Passenger’s seat with 4-way power adjustment	Driver’s seat with 10-way power adjustment & power lumbar support, Passenger’s seat with 4-way power adjustment	Driver’s seat with 10-way power adjustment & power lumbar support, Passenger’s seat with 4-way power adjustment
Ventilated Front Seats			✔	✔
Driver Seat Memory System		w/ mirror position memory	w/ mirror position memory	w/ mirror position memory
Other Notable Features

Interior	Sport	EX-L	Touring	Black Edition
Dashboard Info Display	4.2" colour TFT centre meter display with Driver Information Interface	4.2" colour TFT centre meter display with Driver Information Interface	4.2" colour TFT centre meter display with Driver Information Interface	4.2" colour TFT centre meter display with Driver Information Interface
Steering Wheel Features	Heated, Leather wrapped	Heated, Leather wrapped	Heated, Leather wrapped	Heated, Leather wrapped
Head-Up Display
Rear View Mirror Features		Auto-dimming rearview mirror	Auto-dimming rearview mirror	Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Automatic Climate Control	Tri-zone automatic climate control with air-filtration system	Tri-zone automatic climate control with air-filtration system	Tri-zone automatic climate control with air-filtration system	Tri-zone automatic climate control with air-filtration system
Smart Key System w/ Push-to-Start	✔	✔	✔	✔
Integrated Garage Door Opener	HomeLink remote system	HomeLink remote system	HomeLink remote system	HomeLink remote system
Other Notable Features	Walk-away door lock, 60/40 lift-up rear seat with underseat storage	Walk-away door lock, 60/40 lift-up rear seat with underseat storage	Walk-away door lock, 60/40 lift-up rear seat with underseat storage	Walk-away door lock, 60/40 lift-up rear seat with underseat storage

Infotainment	Sport	EX-L	Touring	Black Edition
Touch Screen Display	8" Display Audio touchscreen	8" Display Audio touchscreen	8" Display Audio touchscreen	8" Display Audio touchscreen
Audio System	7 speakers including subwoofer, 225-watt	7 speakers including subwoofer, 225-watt	8 speakers including subwoofer, 540-watt	8 speakers including subwoofer, 540-watt
Apple CarPlay	✔	✔	✔	✔
Android Auto	✔	✔	✔	✔
USB Charging Ports	2	2	4	4
Integrated Remote Engine Start	✔	✔	✔	✔
Embedded Navigation System			✔	✔
Wireless Charging	Wireless charging	Wireless charging	Wireless charging	Wireless charging
Other Notable Features	Wi-Fi tethering	Wi-Fi tethering	Wi-Fi tethering	Wi-Fi tethering

Power	Sport	EX-L	Touring	Black Edition
Engine	3.5-litre, 24-valve, Direct Injection, V6	3.5-litre, 24-valve, Direct Injection, V6	3.5-litre, 24-valve, Direct Injection, V6	3.5-litre, 24-valve, Direct Injection, V6
Transmission	9-speed automatic transmission w/ Electronic gear selector	9-speed automatic transmission w/ Electronic gear selector	9-speed automatic transmission w/ Electronic gear selector	9-speed automatic transmission w/ Electronic gear selector
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Horsepower	280 @ 6000	280 @ 6000	280 @ 6000	280 @ 6000
Towing Capacity	Available 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 Modes	ECON mode button	ECON mode button	ECON mode button	ECON mode button
Suspension System	MacPherson strut front suspension, Multi-link independent rear suspension	MacPherson strut front suspension, Multi-link independent rear suspension	MacPherson strut front suspension, Multi-link independent rear suspension	MacPherson strut front suspension, Multi-link independent rear suspension
Noise Cancelling	Active Noise Cancellation	Active Noise Cancellation	Active Noise Cancellation	Active Noise Cancellation
Locking Rear Differential
Other Notable Features

Safety Features	Sport	EX-L	Touring	Black Edition
Backup Camera	Multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines	Multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines	Multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines	Multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
Anti-Collision System w/ Auto-Braking Capability	Collision Mitigation Braking System w/ Road Departure Mitigation	Collision Mitigation Braking System w/ Road Departure Mitigation	Collision Mitigation Braking System w/ Road Departure Mitigation	Collision Mitigation Braking System w/ Road Departure Mitigation
Lane Departure Alert	✔	✔	✔	✔
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatic High Beam	✔	✔	✔	✔
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✔	✔	✔	✔
Blind Spot Monitor System w/ Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✔	✔	✔	✔
Parking Clearance System w/ Sonar Detection		Front and rear parking sensors	Front and rear parking sensors	Front and rear parking sensors
Other Notable Features	Lane Keeping Assist System	Lane Keeping Assist System	Lane Keeping Assist System	Lane Keeping Assist System

Truck Bed	Sport	EX-L	Touring	Black Edition
Bed Size	1625 mm (Length)	1625 mm (Length)	1625 mm (Length)	1625 mm (Length)
Rear Cabin Window	Power sliding rear cabin window	Power sliding rear cabin window	Power sliding rear cabin window	Power sliding rear cabin window
Bed Light	2 Integrated bed lights with auto-off timer	2 Integrated bed lights with auto-off timer	2 Integrated bed lights with auto-off timer	2 Integrated bed lights with auto-off timer
Bed Power Outlet			150W/400W truck-bed power outlet	150W/400W truck-bed power outlet
Other Notable Features	Power tailgate lock, Dual-action tailgate	Power tailgate lock, Dual-action tailgate	Power tailgate lock, Dual-action tailgate, Truck-Bed Audio System	Power tailgate lock, Dual-action tailgate, Truck-Bed Audio System

Exterior	Sport	EX-L	Touring	Black Edition
Wheel Size	18" aluminum-alloy wheels	18" aluminum-alloy wheels	18" aluminum-alloy wheels	18" Black aluminum-alloy wheels
Power Sunroof	✔	✔	✔	✔
Side Mirrors Features		Memory-linked with reverse gear tilt-down	Memory-linked with reverse gear tilt-down, Power folding, Auto-dimming side mirrors	Memory-linked with reverse gear tilt-down, Power folding, Auto-dimming side mirrors
Window Wiper Features	Variable intermittent windshield wipers	Variable intermittent windshield wipers	Variable intermittent windshield wipers, Rain-sensing windshield wipers	Variable intermittent windshield wipers, Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Roof Rail
Exhaust
Temporary Spare Tire	✔	✔	✔	✔
Other Notable Features	Dual-action tailgate, 2 Integrated bed lights with auto-off timer, Power sliding rear cabin window	Dual-action tailgate, 2 Integrated bed lights with auto-off timer, Power sliding rear cabin window	Dual-action tailgate, 2 Integrated bed lights with auto-off timer, Power sliding rear cabin window	Dual-action tailgate, 2 Integrated bed lights with auto-off timer, Power sliding rear cabin window

Light System	Sport	EX-L	Touring	Black Edition
Headlights	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)	Projector-beam LED headlights (low beam), Reflector-beam halogen headlights (high beam)
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED	LED	LED
Other Notable Features	LED taillights	LED taillights	LED taillights	LED taillights

Dimensions	Sport	EX-L	Touring	Black Edition
Length	5339 mm	5339 mm	5339 mm	5339 mm
Width	2116 mm 2279 mm (with mirror)	2116 mm 2279 mm (with mirror)	2116 mm 2279 mm (with mirror)	2116 mm 2279 mm (with mirror)
Height	1798 mm	1798 mm	1798 mm	1798 mm
Ground Clearance	194 mm	194 mm	194 mm	194 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.