Review QuickTakes:
Though the Honda Ridgeline competes in the midsize pickup truck segment, it is unlike its rivals. It features unibody construction without a separate cargo bed, an independent rear suspension design, and an all-wheel-drive system without a 2-speed transfer case. As a result, the Ridgeline offers the more athletic driving dynamics of an SUV while retaining decent off-roading capability, and it also has unique features you won’t find in other midsize trucks.
2022 Honda Ridgeline Review Configurations
Honda offers the Ridgeline in four trim levels, each equipped with standard all-wheel drive:
- Ridgeline Sport — Every Ridgeline has a V6 engine and all-wheel drive, plus triple-zone automatic climate control, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and a Honda Sensing collection of driving assistance technologies. Sport trim comes with cloth upholstery and a 60/40-split rear seat with lift-up cushions and under-seat storage
- Ridgeline RTL — Leather seats are standard with RTL trim and heated in front. This version of the truck also adds heated side mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, satellite radio, a power sunroof, and a power sliding rear window
- Ridgeline RTL-E — Upgrade to this trim, and the Ridgeline features blue ambient interior lighting, a navigation system, a premium sound system with in-bed speakers, and wireless smartphone charging. Additionally, RTL-E trim equips the Ridgeline with LED bed lighting, a 150W/400W power outlet in the bed, and front and rear parking sensors
- Ridgeline Black Edition — Equipped with RTL-E equipment and a blacked-out exterior appearance, the Black Edition also comes with exclusive red ambient interior lighting
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What’s New for the 2022 Honda Ridgeline?
After a substantial update for the 2021 model year, the 2022 Ridgeline gets a single change: Sonic Gray Pearl paint joins the lineup.
Honda Ridgeline Competitors for 2022
A different kind of midsize pickup truck, Honda’s approach to engineering the 2022 Ridgeline distances it from the competition. The Chevrolet Colorado, Ford Ranger, GMC Canyon, Jeep Gladiator, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma all use traditional body-on-frame construction, which lends itself to more robust towing and off-roading capability. However, the Ridgeline is dynamically superior on pavement, where you’ll spend most of your time driving.
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2022 Honda Ridgeline Review Features
Highlights
With up to 1,583 lbs of payload and 5,000 lbs of trailering capacity, the Honda Ridgeline is a functional midsize pickup truck. Highlights include a standard V6 engine and torque-vectoring all-wheel drive, plus a dual-action tailgate, locking in-bed trunk, and even available in-bed stereo speakers.*
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Safety
- Forward Collision Warning — Standard feature warns the driver when a collision may occur
- Collision Mitigation Braking System — Standard feature designed to automatically brakes the Ridgeline to avoid a collision or reduce speed before impact
- Road Departure Mitigation System — Standard lane-keeping assistance feature that is designed to help prevent unintended lane departure
- Lane Keeping Assist System — Standard lane-centering assistance feature that is designed to center the Ridgeline in the lane of travel
- Blind Spot Information System — Available feature designed to warn the driver when other vehicles are in the Ridgeline’s blind spots*
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Technology
- Touchscreen infotainment system — Standard 8-inch display
- Smartphone mirroring — Standard support for iOS and Android devices
- Satellite radio — Available feature*
- Navigation system — Available feature*
- Wireless smartphone charger — Available feature*
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Powertrain
- 3.5L V6
- 280 hp
- 9-speed automatic transmission
- Torque-vectoring all-wheel drive
- 21 mpg
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Interior
- Triple-zone automatic climate control — Standard feature
- Leather seats — Available feature*
- Heated front seats — Available feature*
- Power sliding rear window — Available feature*
- Premium sound system — Available feature with eight speakers*
*Availability is subject to specific trim level selections
