“If you're a hard core truck kind of person the Ridgeline might not fit your needs and definition but if you're looking for the convenience of a truck (the bed) and the comfort level of a SUV/Car type of ride then the Ridgeline is the ticket. Also the gas mileage is waaaaay better than most truck trucks.”
2017 Honda Ridgeline: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for 2017 is the Ridgeline’s return as a fully redesigned, second-generation truck after the previous version ended in 2014. It gains a newer platform, a roomier crew cab, a wider bed and a seven-trim lineup.
About the 2017 Honda Ridgeline
2nd generation, first year of the redesign (returning after the 2014 model year ended the first generation).
Honda positions the Ridgeline as a midsize pickup for people who want real truck usefulness without giving up SUV-like comfort. The core appeal is a roomy crew cab, smoother road manners than body-on-frame rivals, and smart built-in utility like the lockable in-bed trunk and dual-action tailgate. It is aimed more at daily driving, home projects, travel, and moderate towing than serious rock-crawling or maximum tow ratings.
The 2017 Ridgeline is set up as a comfortable, family-friendly truck with a crew cab, a dual-action tailgate and a lockable trunk beneath the bed floor. The RTL adds leather and heated front seats, while the RTL-T brings an 8-inch touchscreen, navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The AWD-only RTL-E adds driver-assistance features and truck-bed audio, and the Black Edition tops the range with dark exterior trim and red-accented leather.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
Every trim uses a 3.5-liter V6 paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
Structural
The Ridgeline moves to a newer light-truck platform and returns solely as a roomier crew cab. Its redesigned bed fits 4-foot-wide material flat between the wheel housings, while the dual-action tailgate and lockable in-bed trunk return.
Styling
The redesigned body launches with seven trims, including the darker-looking Sport and the blackout-themed Black Edition.
Safety
The RTL-E and Black Edition introduce a driver-assistance suite, LED low-beam headlights with automatic high beams, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
Tech
The RTL-T introduces an 8-inch touchscreen, built-in navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a passenger-side blind-spot camera. The RTL-E and Black Edition add a truck-bed audio system and an in-bed power outlet.
2017 Honda Ridgeline specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 7.3 cu-ft | 7.3 cu-ft | 7.3 cu-ft | 7.3 cu-ft | 7.3 cu-ft | 7.3 cu-ft | 7.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.7 in | 36.7 in | 36.7 in | 36.7 in | 36.7 in | 36.7 in | 36.7 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||
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| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | |||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||
| Roof Rails | |||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||
| USB Ports | |||||||
| 115V Power Outlet | |||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2017 Honda Ridgeline fully redesigned?
Yes. The 2017 Ridgeline is the first year of the second generation, returning on a newer light-truck platform after the previous model ended in 2014.
What engine and transmission does the 2017 Honda Ridgeline use?
Every 2017 Ridgeline has a 3.5-liter V6 and a six-speed automatic transmission.
What cargo features changed with the 2017 Ridgeline redesign?
The redesigned bed fits 4-foot-wide material flat between the wheel housings. Honda also retained the dual-action tailgate and lockable trunk beneath the bed floor.
Which 2017 Honda Ridgeline trims have the driver-assistance suite?
The RTL-E and Black Edition have Honda’s driver-assistance suite. These trims also include LED low-beam headlights with automatic high beams and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
Which 2017 Ridgeline trims have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The RTL-T, RTL-E and Black Edition have the 8-inch touchscreen system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The RTL-T is the first trim in the 2017 lineup with this smartphone integration.
2017 Honda Ridgeline Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Honda Ridgeline.
4.4
2017 Honda Ridgeline
(1,415 reviews)
“I wanted a truck's usefulness without wanting a typical truck's ride and handling. You just don't know you are driving a Ridgeline unless you look in the rearview mirror. It is that smooth.”
“Well thought out. Really like the storage compartment in the box and the versatile tailgate.”