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2024 Honda Ridgeline: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline is the first TrailSport trim, which brings trail-focused hardware to the lineup. It arrives as part of a meaningful mid-cycle update rather than a full redesign.
About the 2024 Honda Ridgeline
2nd generation Ridgeline (2017-present), late-cycle refresh year with the first Ridgeline TrailSport.
Honda positions the Ridgeline as a midsize pickup for people who want truck utility without giving up everyday comfort. Its identity centers on a smooth unibody ride, standard AWD, a roomy crew-cab interior, and clever cargo solutions like the dual-action tailgate and lockable in-bed trunk. Compared with more traditional midsize trucks, the Ridgeline leans more toward daily drivability, family use, and smart versatility than heavy-duty image.
The 2024 Ridgeline lineup starts with the Sport, which pairs a 280-hp V6 and standard AWD with a dual-action tailgate and lockable in-bed trunk. The RTL shifts the focus toward comfort with leather, heated front seats, and a moonroof. TrailSport adds trail-focused suspension and underbody protection, while Black Edition tops the range with ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, navigation, and premium audio.
What changed, by category
Trim lineup
The first Ridgeline TrailSport joins the lineup with off-road-tuned suspension, a steel oil-pan skid plate, navigation, parking sensors, and trail-themed cabin accents. The previous RTL-E trim is dropped.
Styling
Every trim gets a tougher-looking front end and a redesigned center console with a larger armrest and more storage. The RTL also gets a new wheel design.
Safety
Blind-spot warning and cross-traffic alert become standard across the lineup.
Tech
Every trim gets a standard 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a 7-inch digital instrument display. Sport and RTL also gain a wireless phone charger, while Black Edition adds ventilated front seats and heated outboard rear seats.
Structural
The new TrailSport adds an off-road-tuned suspension and a steel plate that protects the engine oil pan on rough surfaces.
2024 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 |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 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 |
| Rear Legroom | 36.7 in | 36.7 in | 36.7 in | 36.7 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2024 Honda Ridgeline?
The biggest change is the arrival of the first Ridgeline TrailSport. It adds genuine trail-use hardware and anchors a wider update that also brings tougher styling, upgraded screens, more console storage, and additional standard safety equipment.
Is the 2024 Honda Ridgeline a full redesign?
No, the 2024 Ridgeline is a mid-cycle update of the second-generation truck rather than a full redesign. Its basic platform and V6 AWD setup continue, while the trim lineup, styling, cabin technology, and safety equipment change.
What does the 2024 Ridgeline TrailSport add?
The 2024 Ridgeline TrailSport adds off-road-tuned suspension, a steel oil-pan skid plate, built-in navigation, front and rear parking sensors, and trail-themed interior accents. It is designed for more confidence on unpaved roads without giving up the Ridgeline's everyday comfort and bed utility.
How is the 2024 Ridgeline's technology different from the 2023 model?
The 2024 Ridgeline has a standard 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with a 7-inch digital instrument display on every trim. It also has a redesigned center console with more storage, and Sport and RTL gain wireless phone charging.
Did the 2024 Honda Ridgeline get new standard safety equipment?
Yes, blind-spot warning and cross-traffic alert became standard across the 2024 Ridgeline lineup. These systems help warn the driver about vehicles alongside the truck or crossing behind it while reversing.
2024 Honda Ridgeline Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 Honda Ridgeline.
4.3
2024 Honda Ridgeline
(450 reviews)
“Great truck, base model is lacking heated side mirrors which is a nuisance in cold climates. Nice riding truck, fuel mileage lower than expected though.”
“The Ridgeline is not a meant to tow heavy loads or rock climb, but is great for daily driving and towing in its capacity.”