What is the Honda Ridgeline?
The Honda Ridgeline is a midsize pickup with a crew cab and open cargo bed. Its unibody construction is a distinctive part of the design. Practical touches include a lockable trunk beneath the bed and a tailgate that opens downward or swings to the side.
The Ridgeline is Honda’s pickup for the United States and Canada. Its passenger cabin and flexible cargo bed suit people who need room for both passengers and loads.
Generations and engines
The first generation, code YK1, ran from 2006 to 2014. The second generation, code YK2, began in 2017. It retained the unibody construction, under-bed trunk and dual-action tailgate, while receiving a full redesign.
The listed engine is a 3.5 L petrol engine. Official figures list petrol versions in both markets.
How economical is the Honda Ridgeline?
US EPA figures give the Ridgeline a best combined rating of 22 MPG and a lowest listed consumption of 10.7 L/100 km. Canada’s NRCan figures list a lowest consumption of 11.3 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test. The procedures differ: the EPA uses its own test in the USA, while Canada uses the 5-cycle procedure.
The US and Canadian figures cover 2006–2026. They list 12 versions in the USA and 9 in Canada.
Where was the Honda Ridgeline sold?
Official figures list the Ridgeline in the United States and Canada. The first generation ran from 2006 to 2014, followed by the second generation, which began in 2017. Its pickup format pairs a passenger-carrying cab with an open bed.
Questions and answers
What kind of vehicle is the Honda Ridgeline?
It is a midsize pickup with a crew cab, open bed and unibody construction.
What engine does the Ridgeline use?
The listed engine is a 3.5 L petrol engine.
What is its best EPA fuel economy?
The best combined EPA rating listed is 22 MPG. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 11.3 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test.
Which Ridgeline generations are covered?
The first generation ran from 2006 to 2014, and the second began in 2017.

