How the 2026 Honda Ridgeline Fits Active Lifestyles

The 2026 Honda Ridgeline is a midsize pickup built for people who live for the outdoors. It bridges everyday needs and adventure with features that suit your daily commute and weekend plans. If you want a truck that can haul gear, tow a boat, and still feel comfy on the highway, the Ridgeline is worth a look.

Adventure-Ready Performance and Capability

Under the hood sits a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, paired with a smooth nine-speed automatic. Every trim comes with Honda's i-VTM4 all-wheel-drive system for better traction on wet roads, dirt tracks, and snowy lanes.

EPA ratings are competitive for the class at about 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway for most trims, while the TrailSport gets 18 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. The drivetrain includes a heavy-duty transmission cooler and a high-capacity radiator to help when the work gets hard.

Maximum Towing Power for Recreation Equipment

With a 5,000-pound towing limit when properly equipped, the Ridgeline can tow boats, small travel trailers, ATV haulers, and loads of camping gear. To reach the maximum towing capacity, you need a factory trailer hitch and wiring connector.

Innovative Storage Solutions for Outdoor Gear

Storage is where the Ridgeline really shines. The lockable in-bed trunk offers 7.3 cubic feet of weatherproof space with a drain plug, so you can even use it as a cooler for tailgate parties. The 64-inch bed provides 33.9 cubic feet of cargo volume. The bed is also 50 inches wide, which is enough for full 4 by 8 sheets to lie flat. The bed floor is made from a sturdy composite that resists dents and dings, so your truck and gear stay safe.

Inside, a 60/40 split lift-up rear seat hides 2.9 cubic feet of underseat storage.

Trail-Ready Features for Off-Road Adventures

The TrailSport trim adds off-road tuning with a retuned suspension, more aggressive all-terrain tires, and extra skid plates. Ground clearance is about 7.6 inches, and approach, breakover, and departure angles sit around 20.4, 19.6, and 19.6 degrees, respectively. Intelligent Traction Management offers Normal, Snow, Sand, and Mud modes, and the i-VTM4 system features torque vectoring for steady control.

Interior Comfort for Adventurous Journeys

The cabin feels more like an SUV than a work truck. Rear legroom measures a roomy 36.7 inches, and total passenger volume reaches about 109.7 cubic feet. The first row gets 40.1 inches of headroom and 40.9 inches of legroom, and shoulder room is generous for five people. Available leather seats, heated front seats, and tri-zone climate control keep everyone comfortable on long drives.

Technology That Supports Active Living

Tech helps keep trips simple. A 9-inch touch screen is standard, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless phone charger, and a 215-watt sound system with seven speakers.

Honda Sensing safety tech comes standard and includes the following:

• Adaptive cruise control
• Lane-keeping assist
• Collision mitigation
• Blind-spot info
• Cross-traffic monitoring

Your Perfect Adventure Companion Awaits

The Ridgeline blends comfort and capability in trims that range from Sport to premium Black Edition versions. If you need a truck that can carry gear, tow your toys for weekend fun, and keeps passengers happy, book a test-drive at Parker Johnstone's Wilsonville Honda and see how the Ridgeline fits your active life.