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2022 Honda Ridgeline review

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Pros

  • Comfortable ride
  • Plenty of storage throughout the interior
  • Spacious crew cab with quality fit and finish

Cons

  • Less towing capacity than its rivals
  • No low-range gearing and less clearance than a typical truck
  • Driver aids can be overly sensitive and distracting

Mileage (EPA estimate)

18 city, 24 highway, 21 combined

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2022 Honda Ridgeline packs comfort and storage

The Honda Ridgeline did not change significantly for the 2022 model year, but it retained what has worked since this truck debuted in 2006: An effective mix of comfort and utility. The Ridgeline is not the most powerful truck in the midsize class, nor is it the most rugged, but its unibody construction (which makes it more like an SUV than a traditional truck) makes it the most comfortable. Its pleasant ride quality combines with terrific in-vehicle storage and a 40-inch wide, 5-foot bed, adding up to a truck that we enjoy spending time in.

That said, if you’re planning on going offroad, the Ridgeline lacks the available low-range gearing and the underbody clearance of a typical truck. Also, its towing capacity doesn't measure up to class rivals like the Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado. If you're willing to overlook what many expect as truck standards, you'll get creature comforts like a locking in-bed storage trunk and a roomy cabin.

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What is new for the 2022 Honda Ridgeline?

  • Updated infotainment system with enhanced connectivity features
  • Improved fuel efficiency ratings across all trims
  • New advanced safety features including lane departure warning and adaptive cruise control
  • Revised exterior design with new color options and LED headlights
  • Significant upgrade to interior materials for a more premium feel

2022 Honda Ridgeline trims

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What We Like

Ride Quality: The 2022 Honda Ridgeline may not look like a typical truck—but it also doesn’t ride like a typical truck. Its SUV-like construction allows for a ride so smooth on most surfaces that it borders on graceful, something we thought out of reach in a pickup truck.

Storage: You will not want for places to stow your stuff. The truck bed features an in-bed trunk, perfect for storing a cooler or other items you'd rather not bring into the back-seat area. Inside the cabin, there are clever storage spaces scattered throughout the seating area.

Comfort: The cabin is roomy and pleasant, as are the seats; all the better to enjoy the unconventionally smooth ride. The Ridgeline’s best-in-class ride comfort gets a boost by the bottom and side padding on the front seats, making for a vehicle that's well-equipped for long road trips.

What Needs Improvement

Truck stuff: Do you need a capable tow vehicle? Are you hauling a large fifth wheel to the lake multiple times a year? Do you need (or at least, really want) 4x4 instead of all-wheel drive? Then this isn't the truck for you. While the Ridgeline has what most truck drivers need on a daily basis, it doesn't do everything some drivers want.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.6 out of 5

14 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

4
Above Average

RepairPal gave the Honda Ridgeline an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Honda Ridgeline 5th out of 8 among Midsize Trucks.

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Honda Ridgeline features and specs

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Sport 4D Crew Cab 4WD/AWD

Standard Features

  • Smart Key
  • Air Conditioning
  • Power Locks
  • Cloth Seats
  • Rear Defroster
  • Side Airbags
  • Remote Start
  • Rear View Camera
  • Traction Control
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Power Windows
  • Power Mirrors
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • ABS Brakes
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Tow Hitch
  • Automatic Transmission
  • 4WD/AWD
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay

Optional Features

  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Parking Sensors
  • Running Boards
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Bed Cover

Drive Wheels

All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)

Engine size

3.5L

Horsepower

280

Torque (ft-lbs)

262

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

19.5

Wheelbase

125.2"

Overall length

210.2"

Width

78.6"

Height

70.8"

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

500/5000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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