2020 Honda Ridgeline review
Honda Ridgeline highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Comfortable ride thanks to independent rear suspension
- Nifty storage solutions both in bed and cab
- Two-way tailgate is one of many clever features
Cons
- Frustrating touchscreen experience
- No low-range gearing and poor underbody clearance
- Less towing capacity than its competitors
Mileage (EPA estimate)
19 city, 24 highway, 21 combined
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2020 Honda Ridgeline is comfortable and practical
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.
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What is new for the 2020 Honda Ridgeline?
- The RT and RTL-T trims have been discontinued for 2020.
- The Sport trim now comes with Lane Departure Warning, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment.
- The RTL trim now comes with Lane Departure Warning, Automated Cruise Control, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment.
2020 Honda Ridgeline trims
Sport:
- 280-hp, 262-lb-ft of torque 3.5L
- Lane Departure Warning
- Cloth Seats
- Remote Start
- Smart Key
- Rear View Camera
- Power Mirrors
- Cruise Control
- Rear Defroster
- View our Honda Ridgeline Sport inventory
RTL:
- Includes all features available on the Sport
- Sunroofs
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Seats
- Leather Seats
- Automated Cruise Control
- View our Honda Ridgeline RTL inventory
RTL-E:
- Includes all features available on the RTL
- Parking Sensors
- Memory Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Navigation System
- View our Honda Ridgeline RTL-E inventory
Black Edition:
- Includes all features available on the RTL-E
- No significant upgrades found on the Black Edition
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5 reasons to buy the 2020 Honda Ridgeline
What We Like
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.
What Needs Improvement
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.
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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
RTL 2WD 4D Crew Cab
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bed Liner
- Bluetooth Technology
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Tow Hitch
- Traction Control
- CD Audio
- Full Roof Rack
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Parking Sensors
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (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
2020 Honda Ridgeline FAQ
The 2020 Honda Ridgeline is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Black Edition: 19 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- RTL: 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- RTL-E: 19 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- Sport: 19 MPG City and 26 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 2020 Honda Ridgeline has received an average 4.9 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2020 Honda Ridgeline, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2020 Honda Ridgeline Reviews.
The 2020 Honda Ridgeline has a maximum towing capacity of between 3500 and 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 2020 Honda Ridgeline:
- Automated Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
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