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2026 Honda Ridgeline Review
Honda midsize pickup with 2026 EPA ~20–21 mpg combined AWD. Axis scores pending.
2026 · James Calder · published 2026-10-07
2026 Honda Ridgeline
Ridgeline is Honda's unibody midsize pickup for buyers who want car-like packaging and a lockable in-bed trunk more than max trail ratings. Trade-offs versus Tacoma/Ranger: different tow/off-road ceilings; AWD is the default story.
What's confirmed (EPA 2026)
- Ridgeline AWD 3.5L: 21 mpg combined (18 city / 24 highway)
- Ridgeline AWD TrailSport 3.5L: 20 mpg combined (18/23)
Practical notes
TrailSport costs about 1 mpg combined. Cross-shop Tacoma, Ranger, Colorado, and Santa Cruz if bed/tow priorities differ. Use Honda OEM trailering materials for config-specific tow — not a segment slogan.
Safety
Score pending pending IIHS/NHTSA 2026 Ridgeline matrix fetch.
Method
See [How we score](/method).
Sources
- EPA — Gas Mileage of 2026 Honda Ridgeline — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2026HondaRidgeline.shtml (fetched 2026-10-06)
- Honda — Ridgeline — https://automobiles.honda.com/ridgeline (OEM)