Honda introduces updated mid-size Ridgeline pickup

Updated Jun 22, 2016
2017 Honda Ridgeline

The 2017 Honda Ridgeline midsize pickup arrived at dealers this week with a new look and MSRPs starting at $29,475 for the RT 2WD and $31,275 for RT AWD.

The new Ridgeline has what the company calls “robust cargo-hauling and towing capabilities,” including a maximum 1,584-pound payload capacity and up to 5,000-pound towing.

Here are the basics:

  • Length: 210”
  • Wheelbase: 125.2”
  • Width: 78.6”
  • Bed length: 64”
  • Curb weight: 4,242 lbs. (2WD) and 4,431 lbs. (4WD)
  • Engine: V-6
  • Displacement: 3,471 cc
  • Horsepower: 280
  • Torque: 262
  • Transmission: 6-speed automatic
  • Wheels: 18”, five-spoke alloy
  • Tires: 245/60 R18 105H light truck all-season
  • Brakes: 4-wheel vented disc with EBD
  • EPA fuel economy ratings 19/26/22 mpg (WD) and 18/25/21 mpg (AWD)

Major new features standard or available on the Ridgeline include:

  • 3.5-liter direct-injected i-VTEC V-6 with variable cylinder management
  • 6-speed automatic transmission
  • Intelligent Variable Torque Management (i-VTM4) (AWD models)
  • Intelligent Traction Management System
  • Amplitude Reactive Dampers
  • Truck Bed Audio System (available)
  • 115V/400W in-bed power outlet (available)
  • LED Daytime Running Lights (available)
  • LED projector headlights with Auto high-beam (available)
  • Acoustic windshield (available)
  • Power sliding rear window with defroster (available)
  • Smart entry (available)
  • Push-button start
  • Remote engine start (available)
  • Multi-Angle rearview camera
  • Honda Sensing (available)
  • Honda LaneWatch (available)
  • Blind Spot Information System (available)
  • Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (available)
  • 8-inch touchscreen display audio system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility (available)
  • HD Radio (available)
  • SiriusXM 2.0 (available)

Other accessories available are:

  • In-bed trunk carpet and dividers
  • Back-up sensors
  • Bed extender – standard and motorcycle
  • Fender flares
  • Hard tonneau cover
  • Skid plate
  • Sport grille
  • Bike, kayak, ski, snowboard and surfboard attachments
  • Tent (extends from bed)
  • Automatic-dimming mirror
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Rear under-seat storage system