2014 Honda Ridgeline review
Honda Ridgeline highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Better handling and ride comfort than the competition
- Cabin is roomy and comfortable
- Bed features lockable storage locker and two-way tailgate
Cons
- Less towing capacity than competitors
- Poor fuel economy
- Fewer features than its competitors
Mileage (EPA estimate)
15 city, 21 highway, 17 combined
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2014 Honda Ridgeline offers SUV comfort and truck versatility
The 2014 Honda Ridgeline prioritizes comfort and versatility over muscle and grit, leaning on its SUV-based design to deliver the smoothest ride in the midsize pickup truck category. 2014 was the final year for the first-generation Ridgeline, and not much changed, save for the addition of the Special Edition trim level, which includes all the truck's optional bells and whistles.
Honda keeps it simple by offering the Ridgeline in just a few flavors. You can get the pickup with four doors, a V6 engine and all-wheel drive for all trim levels. The cab is spacious and versatile, giving passengers plenty of room to store their gear. The 5-foot bed features an in-floor storage locker and the tailgate both folds down and swings out.
While the Ridgeline's versatility is impressive, it doesn't deliver the traditional Truck stuff: craved by some shoppers. Its towing capacity is lower than competitors like the Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado, and its lighter-duty suspension makes it less-suited to boulder-crawling and off-roading.
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What is new for the 2014 Honda Ridgeline?
- The Ridgeline is available in a new trim called the SE.
- Ridgeline trims have been upgraded with Bed Liner as standard equipment this year.
- Rear Defroster and Bed Cover features are now available as options on select trims.
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What We Like
Driving: The Ridgeline's independent suspension and unibody construction provide a smooth, quiet ride compared to the competition, and its handling feels responsive to steering inputs. It doesn’t get the best fuel economy, but it’s otherwise easy to live with in everyday driving.
Interior: The interior is roomy, well-appointed and a pleasant place for passengers to spend time. It's also painless to get in and out of the Ridgeline, which is not always the case in midsize pickups. Controls and knobs inside the vehicle are clearly labeled and straightforward to use.
Storage: The lockable in-bed trunk is the Ridgeline's stand-out feature, along with the two-way, swinging tailgate. But those aren't the only nifty storage features on Honda's pickup; the 60/40-split rear seats fold up to make way for large items, and the Ridgeline does not want for cupholders.
What Needs Improvement
Truck stuff: The Honda Ridgeline is a solid, versatile midsize pickup, but it falls short of competitors in towing and off-road capability. If you're looking for a truck that can crawl boulders or stretch the limits of towing capacity, check out the competition.
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Ratings & reliability
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.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Honda RidgelineHonda Ridgeline features and specs
RTS 4WD/AWD 4D Crew Cab
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bed Liner
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Tow Hitch
- Traction Control
- Bed Cover
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Rear Defroster
- Running Boards
Drive Wheels
Four Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
3.5L
Horsepower
250
Torque (ft-lbs)
247
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
22
Wheelbase
122"
Overall length
206.9"
Width
77.8"
Height
70.3"
Leg room
F 40.8"/R 36.4"
Head room
F 40.7"/R 39.1"
Front tires
P245/65TR17
Rear tires
P245/65TR17
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
500/5000 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2014 Honda Ridgeline FAQ
The 2014 Honda Ridgeline is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- RT : 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- Sport : 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- RTS : 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- SE : 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- RTL : 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
The Honda Ridgeline received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Honda Ridgeline as 4 out of 8 among Midsize Truck
The 2014 Honda Ridgeline has received an average 4.7 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2014 Honda Ridgeline, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2014 Honda Ridgeline Reviews.
The 2014 Honda Ridgeline has a maximum towing capacity of 5000 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2014 Honda Ridgeline:
- SE
- Bed Liner
- Bluetooth Technology
- Navigation System
- Rear Defroster
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