Every 2026 Honda Ridgeline pairs a 280-horsepower V6 and all-wheel drive with a 5,000-pound tow rating on whichever trim you choose. It suits a buyer whose trailers stay within that rating and who wants five seats, a built-in hitch and an open bed with an In-Bed Trunk. The Sport, RTL, TrailSport and Black Edition differ in comfort, trail equipment and payload.
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Here is the 2026 Ridgeline’s key info.
| Key Fact | 2026 Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|
| Trims | Sport, RTL, TrailSport and Black Edition, plus two appearance versions of the top two: the TrailSport + HPD Wheels and the Black Edition Two-Tone |
| Engine | 3.5-liter V6 with a 9-speed automatic |
| Drive | All-wheel drive on every trim |
| Payload | 1,509 to 1,583 lbs, by trim |
| Bed length | 64.0 in with the tailgate up, 83.0 in with it down |
| Bed volume | 33.9 cu ft, plus a 7.3 cu ft In-Bed Trunk |
| EPA mpg (city/highway/combined) | 18/24/21; TrailSport 18/23/20 |
Every 2026 Ridgeline is rated to tow 5,000 pounds, and all four trims share an integrated Class III trailer hitch with a 7-pin connector. The bed’s dimensions are the same on every trim too, so payload is the only hauling figure that differs from one trim to the next.
Payload eases down as curb weight rises with each step up in equipment.
| Trim | Payload | Curb Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Sport | 1,583 lbs | 4,420 lbs |
| RTL | 1,544 lbs | 4,480 lbs |
| TrailSport | 1,521 lbs | 4,495 lbs |
| Black Edition | 1,509 lbs | 4,504 lbs |
From the Sport down to the Black Edition, payload falls just 74 pounds, so your trim choice barely changes what the cab and bed can carry.
Every trim has a 6,019-lb gross vehicle weight rating, the most the truck may weigh with passengers and cargo aboard. Its gross combined weight rating is 9,986 lbs, the most the loaded truck and its loaded trailer may weigh together.
These bed measurements apply to every 2026 Ridgeline trim.
| Bed Measurement | Every 2026 Ridgeline |
|---|---|
| Length, tailgate up | 64.0 in (5 ft 4 in) |
| Length, tailgate down | 83.0 in (6 ft 11 in) |
| Width between the wheel wells | 50.0 in (4 ft 2 in) |
| Width between the bed walls | 60.0 in (5 ft) |
| Bed cargo volume | 33.9 cu ft |
| In-Bed Trunk volume | 7.3 cu ft |
| Tie-down cleats | 8 heavy-duty cleats; 350-lb cleat capacity |
Every trim has truck-bed lights; the Black Edition upgrades them to LEDs and adds a truck-bed power outlet.
Every 2026 Ridgeline uses the same V6, 9-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, so these ratings hold on every trim, apart from the TrailSport’s EPA mileage.
| Drivetrain | Every 2026 Ridgeline |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5-liter V6 |
| Horsepower | 280 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft at 4,700 rpm |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic with paddle shifters |
| Transmission cooling | Heavy-duty transmission cooler |
| All-wheel-drive system | i-VTM4 |
| Intelligent Traction Management | Normal, Snow, Sand and Mud modes |
| Fuel | Regular unleaded, 19.5-gallon tank |
| EPA mpg: Sport, RTL, Black Edition | 18 city / 24 highway / 21 combined |
| EPA mpg: TrailSport | 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined |
Each step up from the Sport adds comfort, trail hardware or both. Here is what each 2026 Ridgeline trim cost at launch and what sets it apart.
| Trim | MSRP at Launch | What Sets It Apart |
|---|---|---|
| Sport | $40,795 | The lowest launch price and the most payload; 18-inch Shark Gray alloys on all-season tires |
| RTL | $43,595 | Leather-trimmed, heated front seats; power front seats with driver memory; a one-touch power moonroof; SiriusXM |
| TrailSport | $45,995 | Off-road-tuned suspension; all-terrain tires on TrailSport 18-inch Shark Gray alloys; Trail Orange ambient lighting and seat stitching |
| Black Edition | $47,395 | Ventilated front seats; heated rear outboard seats; 540-watt premium audio; a truck-bed power outlet; 18-inch Berlina Black alloys |
MSRP at launch (2026 model year), excluding destination.
The Sport is a complete working truck, with tri-zone automatic climate control, key-fob remote start and Smart Entry with Walk Away. The RTL is the comfort step, and at launch it cost $2,800 more, excluding destination. Beyond its seat upgrades, moonroof and SiriusXM, it adds:
Choose the Sport if you want the most payload and the lowest launch price, and you can do without heated, leather-trimmed or power seats.
Above the RTL, the lineup splits two ways. At launch, the Black Edition cost $1,400 more than the TrailSport, excluding destination. Both add front and rear parking sensors, navigation with HD Radio, a heated steering wheel, LED daytime running lights and power-folding mirrors.
Only the TrailSport gets the off-road-tuned suspension and all-terrain tires, and it is also offered in Ash Green Metallic paint. Its heated, power front seats carry Trail Orange stitching, and it has the RTL’s moonroof, HomeLink, heated side mirrors and SiriusXM. Every trim shares 7.64 inches of unladen ground clearance and the same approach, breakover and departure angles, so the TrailSport’s difference lies in its suspension and tires. The TrailSport gives up 1 mpg on the EPA highway and combined ratings. Choose the TrailSport if your Ridgeline will spend time off pavement.
Apart from its wheels, the Black Edition carries what the RTL adds over the Sport. Along with its seat and audio upgrades, it has two rear USB-C charging ports and red ambient lighting. It rides on all-season tires without the TrailSport’s off-road-tuned suspension, and it carries the least payload of the four trims. Choose the Black Edition if comfort for everyone in the cab matters more than trail hardware.
All four 2026 Ridgeline trims seat five, with a 60/40 split lift-up rear seat over 2.9 cubic feet of underseat storage. They share these cab dimensions except front headroom, which is greater on the Sport.
| Cab Dimension | Front Row | Rear Row |
|---|---|---|
| Headroom, Sport | 40.1 in | 38.8 in |
| Headroom, RTL, TrailSport and Black Edition | 39.5 in | 38.8 in |
| Legroom | 40.9 in | 36.7 in |
| Shoulder room | 62.0 in | 61.5 in |
| Hip room | 59.1 in | 56.6 in |
EPA passenger volume is 109.7 cubic feet on the Sport and 108.9 cubic feet on the other three trims.
Every 2026 Ridgeline shares its driver-assist suite and core technology, and a few features change by trim. SiriusXM starts at the RTL, navigation and parking sensors come on the TrailSport and the Black Edition, and premium audio is the Black Edition’s alone.
Honda Sensing on every trim:
Also standard on every trim:
Every trim also has advanced front airbags, front side airbags and side-curtain airbags with a rollover sensor, along with stability control, traction control and anti-lock brakes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rates the 2026 Ridgeline 5 stars overall.
A new 2026 Ridgeline carries these Honda warranty terms.
| Honda Coverage | Term |
|---|---|
| New-vehicle basic, limited | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
| Powertrain, limited | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years / unlimited miles |
| 24-hour roadside assistance | Through the 3-year / 36,000-mile basic term |
Honda-trained technicians handle Ridgeline service in our service bays with Genuine Honda Parts, and you can schedule service before you come in.
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Every 2026 Ridgeline is rated to tow 5,000 pounds, with an integrated Class III hitch and a 7-pin connector on all four trims. Payload runs from 1,509 pounds on the Black Edition to 1,583 pounds on the Sport.
Yes. All-wheel drive is standard on every 2026 Ridgeline, and Honda calls the system i-VTM4. Each trim also comes with Intelligent Traction Management and its Normal, Snow, Sand and Mud modes.
The bed measures 64.0 inches long with the tailgate up and 83.0 inches with it down, and it holds 33.9 cubic feet of cargo. The 7.3 cubic-foot In-Bed Trunk comes on every trim.
At launch, MSRP was $40,795 for the Sport, $43,595 for the RTL, $45,995 for the TrailSport and $47,395 for the Black Edition, excluding destination. For current pricing on actual trucks, see our Ridgeline inventory.
Choose the Sport for the most payload and the lowest launch price, or the RTL for leather-trimmed, heated and power front seats. Choose the TrailSport if you will leave the pavement, or the Black Edition for ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats and premium audio. When you’re ready, you can book a Ridgeline test drive.
No. Every 2026 Ridgeline has 7.64 inches of unladen ground clearance and the same approach, breakover and departure angles. Only the TrailSport gets the off-road-tuned suspension and all-terrain tires.
The Sport, RTL and Black Edition are EPA-rated at 18 mpg city, 24 highway and 21 combined. The TrailSport is rated at 18 city, 23 highway and 20 combined, and every trim runs on regular unleaded.
Yes, on every trim. It includes Collision Mitigation Braking System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist System, Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Monitor. NHTSA rates the 2026 Ridgeline 5 stars overall.
Honda’s limited new-vehicle warranty runs 3 years or 36,000 miles, limited powertrain coverage runs 5 years or 60,000 miles, and corrosion coverage runs 5 years with unlimited miles. You also get 24-hour roadside assistance through the basic term.
When your plans call for an open bed. Every 2026 Ridgeline pairs its bed and In-Bed Trunk with a built-in Class III hitch and seats for five. If you don’t need a bed, browse our new Honda SUVs.
