2026 Honda Ridgeline

The Ridgeline is the truck for people who need a truck bed but don't want a truck. Honda's unibody construction means it rides and handles like the Pilot it's based on — which is to say, smoothly and quietly. The in-bed trunk, a waterproof lockable storage compartment beneath the bed floor, remains one of the most clever features in any vehicle, period. Six trims from $40,795 to $47,895 with the new two-tone Black Edition keep the lineup straightforward. Standard AWD on every Ridgeline means no agonizing over drivetrain choices. The V6 is smooth and well-matched to the nine-speed automatic. The trade-off is capability. The Ridgeline tows 5,000 pounds — roughly half what a Tacoma or Colorado can manage. It won't crawl over rocks or ford streams. If you're building a fence, it'll carry the lumber. If you're building a house, you need a real truck. For the right buyer — someone who occasionally needs an open bed for Home Depot runs, weekend projects, or hauling bikes — the Ridgeline makes a compelling case. It's just not competing on the same axis as traditional trucks, and both Honda and prospective buyers should be honest about that.