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The 2020 Honda Ridgeline delivers a car-like experience because it’s built on an SUV platform, a departure from the majority of the midsize pickup segment. Most of its competitors, from the Chevrolet Colorado to the Toyota Tacoma, are built body-on-frame (meaning the cab and bed sit on top of its chassis), but the Ridgeline’s construction gives it better ride comfort, interior room and noise isolation compared to its rivals. We especially like some of its storage tricks, like a lockable in-bed trunk. That bed measures 40-inches wide and just over 5 feet wide, a decent size for a truck of its class.
The Ridgeline's maximum towing capacity doesn't quite match its rivals. It’s available with all-wheel drive, but not the more rugged four-wheel drive available in competitors. However, if heavy towing and serious rock crawling aren't in your future, neither of these are likely to be deal-breakers.
The Ridgeline is ultimately looking to be the most comfortable and easy-to-use truck on four wheels, and it mostly delivers.
Drive type | 2WD |
Engine size | 3.5L |
Horsepower | 280 |
Torque (ft-lbs) | 262 |
Engine type | Gas |
Fuel capacity | 19.5 |
Wheelbase | 125.2" |
Overall length | 210" |
Width | 78.6" |
Height | 70.2" |
Leg room | F 40.9"/R 36.7" |
Head room | F 40.1"/R 38.8" |
Front tires | P245/60HR18 |
Rear tires | P245/60HR18 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Max towing capacity | 350/3500 lbs. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Comfort: The Ridgeline delivers a seriously nice ride compared to its midsize pickup competitors. The combination of its SUV-like construction and its independent rear suspension offers one of the nicest rides in the category, and its crew cab is spacious compared to its competitors.
Interior: The interior of the Ridgeline’s crew cab is spacious, and a nice place to spend long drives. It's also easy to get in and out of, particularly compared to trucks like the Tacoma. The rear head- and legroom is sizable, and the large windows make it easy to see out.
Storage: The Ridgeline makes up for its lack of towing prowess with its impressive storage capacity. A lockable in-bed trunk is its best party trick, but a two-way tailgate and large crew cab with tons of spots to store smaller items make the pickup a solid stuff hauler both inside and out.
Truck-stuff: The Ridgeline can handle the needs of most truck users while also serving as a competent daily driver. Those looking for a burly truck with 4x4 to take rock crawling on the weekends might want to look elsewhere. Other trucks can haul and tow more than Honda's all-rounder.
RepairPal gave the Honda Ridgeline an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Honda Ridgeline 4th out of 9 among Midsize Trucks.
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