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2026 Honda Ridgeline RTL

Truck (Crew Cab) · 280 hp · 21 mpg combined

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$43,395Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

280 hp21 mpg combinedAWD

Good

  • 5,000-lb max towing
  • 1,544-lb max payload
  • All-wheel drive
  • Leather heated front seats
  • Wireless smartphone integration

Watch for

  • EPA-estimated 21 mpg combined
  • Gas-only powertrain

The 2026 Honda Ridgeline RTL is a gas-powered crew-cab truck with all-wheel drive, a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine and a 9-speed shiftable automatic transmission.

Output is 280 hp, maximum towing is 5,000 lbs and maximum payload is 1,544 lbs. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 21 mpg combined, and the MSRP is $43,395.

Standard cabin equipment includes leather upholstery, heated front seats, an 8-way power driver seat with power lumbar support, driver-seat memory and a 4-way power passenger seat. Three-zone climate control, a power glass moonroof, wireless charging and a 9.0-inch infotainment display are also standard. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connect through a 215-watt stereo with 7 speakers and 1 subwoofer. Driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, rear cross-traffic alert and a pre-collision safety system. Available packages include the $500 Function Package, $800 Utility Package and $1,700 Function+ Package.

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Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

5 factory options, from $250 to $1,700.

Function+ Package$1,700
Utility+ Package$1,480
Utility Package$800
Function Package$500
Tailgate Blackout Package$250

Which Ridgeline is right for you?

Six trims, $40,595 to $47,695. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

One configuration: all-wheel drive, 9-speed automatic.

280hp3.5L six-cylinder
262lb-ftTorque
21mpgCombined · 18 city · 24 highway
AWD9-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
7.3 cu ftCargo volume
4,480 lbsCurb weight
6,019 lbsGVWR
5,000 lbsMax towing
1,544 lbsMax payload

133 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

  • Black
  • Brown
  • Gray

All leather.

6 factory paints

  • Modern Steel Metallic
  • Radiant Red Metallic II
  • Sonic Gray Pearl
  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Solar Silver Metallic
  • Platinum White Pearl

Safety and recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

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Rollover—Not rated

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Ridgeline. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12,000 mi
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