“My only issue is the rear view camera is cheap/low grade and not at all like many others on the market. Also having traded in an older model Ridgeline I was surprised to see the DUAL control button on the climate control system had been removed. I have to work both sides, heating or cooling, most of the time as I drive alone.”
2014 Honda Ridgeline: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2014 Honda Ridgeline is the late arrival of the SE, a new top trim with added technology and exclusive black exterior details. The rest of the lineup carries over without major powertrain, safety, or structural updates.
About the 2014 Honda Ridgeline
1st gen (2006-2014), final model year
Honda positions the Ridgeline as a pickup for buyers who want real truck usefulness without the harsher feel of a traditional body-on-frame truck. Its core appeal is a roomy five-passenger cabin, a smoother ride from its integrated body and independent suspension, and clever built-in utility features like the lockable In-Bed Trunk and dual-action tailgate. In everyday terms, it is a daily-driver pickup aimed at commuting, family use, home projects, and weekend hauling more than heavy-duty work.
The 2014 Ridgeline lineup ranges from the utility-focused RT, with standard four-wheel drive and a lockable In-Bed Trunk, to the more comfortable RTL, with leather, heated front seats, and a moonroof. The new SE sits at the top with navigation, Bluetooth hands-free calling, black exterior trim, and exclusive 18-inch wheels.
What changed, by category
Styling
The new SE trim adds a black grille, black tailgate and light-housing details, Special Edition badging, and exclusive 18-inch wheels with black-trimmed spokes.
Tech
The new SE combines the RTL's comfort equipment with navigation, voice recognition, and Bluetooth hands-free calling.
2014 Honda Ridgeline specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, VTEC, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 250 hp | 250 hp | 250 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 247 lb-ft | 247 lb-ft | 247 lb-ft | 247 lb-ft | 247 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 8.5 cu-ft | 8.5 cu-ft | 8.5 cu-ft | 8.5 cu-ft | 8.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.4 in | 36.4 in | 36.4 in | 36.4 in | 36.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Privacy Glass | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
| Bluetooth | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| 115V Power Outlet | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Tilt Wheel | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2014 Honda Ridgeline?
The key change is the new SE top trim, which arrived late in the model year. Other Ridgeline trims carry over without major mechanical, safety, or structural updates.
Is the 2014 Honda Ridgeline mechanically different from the 2013 model?
No major mechanical change was made for 2014. The Ridgeline retains its 250-horsepower 3.5-liter V6, five-speed automatic transmission, and standard four-wheel drive.
What does the 2014 Ridgeline SE add?
The 2014 Ridgeline SE adds navigation with voice recognition, Bluetooth hands-free calling, exclusive black exterior details, unique 18-inch wheels, and Special Edition badging. It also has leather, heated front seats, and a moonroof.
Is 2014 the final year of the first-generation Honda Ridgeline?
Yes. The 2014 Ridgeline is the final model year of the first generation, which began with the 2006 model.
Does every 2014 Honda Ridgeline have four-wheel drive?
Yes. Every 2014 Ridgeline trim has Honda's four-wheel-drive system and a locking rear differential.
2014 Honda Ridgeline Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2014 Honda Ridgeline.
4.3
2014 Honda Ridgeline
(73 reviews)
“As a 13 time Honda owner I again stress my pleasure of the Honda Ridgeline and Honda's commitment to keeping the vehicle in the line up. I bought my 14 on fears that the truck would not appear again as a new model, but my concerns are beginning to fade after seeing some of the sketches. I look forward to a relaunch of the Ridgeline and my subsequent purchase of a new one! Bring back the Ridgeline!”
“Need hands free cell phone availability. My second Ridgeline and experience has been excellent! Honda Ridgeline needs to all hands free cell phone access. Please add a separate option to have hands-free without navigation. Possibly add retrofit to all Ridgeline for add-on hands-free usage?”