Honda Ridgeline (second generation)

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Honda Ridgeline
2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T-on ice cropped.jpg
2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T
Overview
Manufacturer Honda
Model code YK2/3
Also calledHonda Pilot Ridgeline (Colombia) [1]
ProductionMay 2016–present [2]
Model years 2017–present
AssemblyUnited States: Lincoln, Alabama (HMA)
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size pickup truck
Body style 4-door pickup
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
Related Honda Pilot
Honda Passport
Powertrain
Engine 3.5 L J35Y6 V6
Power output280 hp (284 PS; 209 kW)
Transmission H6 6-speed automatic (2017-2019)
9-speed ZF 9HP automatic (2020-present)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 125.2 in (3,180 mm)
Length210.0 in (5,334 mm)
Width78.6 in (1,996 mm)
Height70.2–70.8 in (1,783–1,798 mm)
Curb weight 4,242–4,515 lb (1,924–2,048 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor Honda Ridgeline (first generation)

The Honda Ridgeline (YK2/YK3) is the second generation of pickup truck manufactured by Honda under the Ridgeline nameplate. The second generation Ridgeline took a different approach in design from the first generation Ridgeline by using Honda's new "global light truck platform," [3] found in the third generation Honda Pilot as well as other large Honda vehicles, [4] [5] [6] and made modifications such as:

Contents

2017 Ridgeline RTL with dual-action tailgate opened laterally 80deg and the in-bed trunk opened 2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL dual-action tailgate and in-bed trunk.jpg
2017 Ridgeline RTL with dual–action tailgate opened laterally 80° and the in–bed trunk opened

Despite these modifications, Honda has stated that 73% of the second generation Ridgeline's components remain common in some way with the third generation Pilot. [6]

With the mixed success of the first generation Ridgeline, [9] Honda posted "an open letter from the company's head of truck product planning, denying rumors that the Ridgeline would be dropped and insisting that a pickup truck will remain part of the company's portfolio." [10] With that proclamation, Honda committed to the development of a new Ridgeline. After a one-year hiatus in Ridgeline production, the second generation of the mid-size truck went on sale in June 2016 as a 2017 model-year vehicle. [11] According to Honda, the Ridgeline was not designed to steal sales from the more traditional trucks sold in North America, but was developed to "give the 18% of Honda owners who also own pickups a chance to make their garages a Honda-only parking area." [12]

Design

According to Autoline and Automotive News, Honda's research clinics found that buyers made assumptions about toughness and payload based on the gaps between the tires and the truck's wheel arches, the vehicle's stance, and whether or not it had a tow hitch. [13] [14] Jim Loftus, the second generation Ridgeline's Performance Lead Engineer, said, "Those things were honestly kind of 'aha' moments or big surprises to us as a project team..." [13] So the team, led by Large Project Leader and Chief Engineer Kerry McClure, [14] went back and incorporated all of those messages into their next-generation pickup. [13] In November 2015, Honda presented its new Ridgeline Baja Race Truck at the 2015 SEMA Show, giving the public some insight into the design language that would be used in the next-generation Ridgeline. [11] Two months later, at the North American International Auto Show, Honda unveiled the production version of the second generation frame without buttressing. [6] [15]


Honda's new global light truck platform, specifically the third generation Pilot and the 2019–present Honda Passport, includes many features and capabilities that are shared with the second generation Ridgeline which are uncommon for mid-size pickups, such as: [3] [4] [5] [16] [17]

Differences from the First generation Ridgeline

Some Gen2 Ridgeline's composite bed components
2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E-In-bed side storage compartment.jpg
If equipped, the right-rear bed compartment will house the AC outlet with sufficient space to store a power-tool charging station [7] (2018 RTL-E)
2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E bed exciters.png
If equipped with the truck bed audio system, the backside of each bed panel will have mounted special exciters that turn them into audio speakers [3] [7] (2017 RTL-E)

Both automotive journalists have made note that the second generation Ridgeline's new truck bed audio system—where the bed walls are turned into speakers that can be controlled via a Bluetooth enabled smartphone—a bed-mounted 115 volt (V)/150–400 watt (W) alternating current (AC) inverter, and the unique features that carried over from the first generation Ridgeline—such as the in-bed trunk and flat cabin floor—help the truck stand out amongst the other mid-size trucks. [3] [7] [21]

The second generation Ridgeline's new structure gives it an average 78 lb (35 kg) reduction in weight from the first generation pickup. [3] [6] The C-pillar and rear sub-frame were strengthened giving the second generation 28% more torsional rigidity over the first generation Ridgeline. [6] [22] In addition to this mid-size truck's new underpinnings, there are noise, vibration, and harshness improvements, such as active noise cancelation, active control engine mounts, and an available acoustic windshield. [3]

Additionally, the second generation Ridgeline AWD models offer the same or improved hauling and towing performance when compared to the first generation Ridgeline, for example: [8] [3] [23] [24] [25]

Power and torque comparison between the 2009-2014 J35Z5 and the 2017-2022 J35Y6 engines Honda Ridgeline J35Z5 and J35Y6 Power differences.svg
Power and torque comparison between the 2009–2014 J35Z5 and the 2017–2022 J35Y6 engines
LaneWatch's 80deg field of view provides four times more visibility than traditional side-view mirrors; 10 ft (3 m), 36 ft (11 m), and 78 ft (24 m) guidelines help driver's judge distance behind the rear bumper assisting lane changes, especially when towing. 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T-LaneWatch Display.jpg
LaneWatch's 80° field of view provides four times more visibility than traditional side-view mirrors; 10 ft (3 m), 36 ft (11 m), and 78 ft (24 m) guidelines help driver's judge distance behind the rear bumper assisting lane changes, especially when towing.
EPA and NRCan fuel economy ratings for the 2017–2019 Ridgeline [33] [34]
CategoriesEPANRCan
FWDAWDAWD
City19 mpg‑us18 mpg‑us12.8 L/100 km
Highway26 mpg‑us25 mpg‑us9.5 L/100 km
Combined22 mpg‑us21 mpg‑us11.3 L/100 km
Generational differences in the Ridgeline's in–bed trunk design
2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline In-Bed Trunk.jpg
Gen1 Ridgeline in–bed trunk (2014 RTL)
Inbed trunk.jpg
Gen2 Ridgeline in–bed trunk (2017 RTL)
Despite the Gen2 Ridgeline's smaller in–bed trunk, Honda states its shape is more conducive to hauling large items, such as an 82 US qt (78 L) cooler [3] versus the Gen1 Ridgeline's ability to store a 72 US qt (68 L) cooler, despite the Gen1's larger volume [8]

Despite these improvements, the second generation Ridgeline does have numerical disadvantages from the first generation, such as: [8] [3] [24] [23]

Equipment

For the US market, the second generation Ridgeline was initially offered in seven different trim levels: RT, RTS, Sport, RTL, RTL-T, RTL-E, and Black Edition. [3] [36] [37] [38]

Second row rear-seat heaters and climate controls, exclusive to select Canadian models only 2017 Honda Ridgeline Touring-rear seat climate control unit.jpg
Second row rear-seat heaters and climate controls, exclusive to select Canadian models only

For the Canadian market, the second generation Ridgeline was initially offered in five trim levels: LX, Sport, EX-L, Touring, and Black Edition. [39] [40] Unlike the first generation Ridgelines sold in Canada, the second generation's trim packages are different from those sold in the US. For example, all second-generation Canadian Ridgeline comes standard with AWD, Honda Sensing, and the Clarion audio system with 8 in (20.3 cm) infotainment touchscreen. Additionally, there are unique amenities in the second-generation Ridgeline that can only be found in Canadian models. [3] [39]

For the Caribbean and Latin American markets, the 2017 Ridgeline is being offered in RTL and RTL-T trims, but are equipped differently than the US versions of the same name. In short, the Caribbean and Latin American RTL adds a number of features to what you would normally find in a US RTL. [41] However, the Caribbean and Latin American RTL lacks the heated front seats of the US RTL trim. The Caribbean and Latin American RTL-T trim takes their RTL and adds navigation and voice recognition. [3] [41] Within each Latin American country, the second generation Ridgeline is sold a little differently, some will offer the RTL and RTL-T while others may only offer one. [1] [42] [43]

Depending on trim level and country, the second generation Ridgeline is offered in four to seven different exterior colors (black, blue, red, green, two shades of gray, and white) to three interior colors (black, gray, and beige) in fabric (US and Canada) or leather (all countries) upholstery. [1] [36] [41] [42] [43] [44] [45] Also, US and Canadian buyers can get a special black leather interior with red highlights that is exclusive to their Black Edition trim. [36] [45] [46] As with the first generation Ridgeline, interior colors were mated to specific exterior colors and trims packages. [3]

Updates

For the 2018 model year, the Ridgeline had some minor repackaging of its trim levels. For the US market, Honda removed the AWD option from the base RT trim, removed the RTS trim from the lineup, and expanded the Sport trim by adding two additional exterior colors (Lunar Silver Metallic and White Diamond Pearl) to what was an all-black Ridgeline. This left the RT trim with the Modern Steel Metallic exterior color as the only option remaining in the lineup with two-tone (black and gray) upholstery. [3] [37] The Canadian market saw the removal of their green exterior color (Forest Mist Metallic) and beige interior color from its 2018 lineup. [46]

For the 2019 model year, the US version of the Ridgeline received a 2.5 A USB charging port to the bottom three trim levels—increasing the total number to two—and the two middle trims (RTL and RTL-T) received the power moonroof and power sliding rear window that used to be exclusive to the top two trims. [47] The Canadian market saw the removal of the Ridgeline's base LX trim from their 2019 lineup, giving them four trim levels to choose from. [40]

For the 2020 model year, the transmission was replaced with a ZF 9HP nine-speed automatic. Inside the cabin, the traditional gear shifter was changed to a push button style selector. The rear door checks have been extended, improving entry to the second row. Also the Honda Sensing suite, 8 in (20 cm) audio touchscreen, and power locking tailgate were made standard equipment on all models. For the US market, the RT, RTS, and RTL-T trim levels were removed, leaving four trim levels to choose from. [48]

2022 Ridgeline RTL-E with HPD package and door visors 2022 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E HPD.png
2022 Ridgeline RTL-E with HPD package and door visors

For the 2021 model year, a new front facia was introduced with a squared-off nose and upright grille, a new skid plate, new front fenders with side vents that move air around the front wheels, brighter LED headlights, new rear bumper with dual engine exhaust tips, an increased track width, a volume knob for the 8 in (20 cm) audio touchscreen, wireless phone charging, updated upholstery, a new Honda Performance Development (HPD) package—with unique grille, fender flares, bronze-colored rims, and graphics—and a new Radiant Red Metallic exterior paint option was added. All the front-wheel drive trims are discontinued making the Ridgeline standard with all wheel drive. [49]

For the 2022 model year, the only change was the addition of a Sonic Gray Pearl paint option to the exterior color palette. [50]

For the 2024 model year, it has gained an all-new TrailSport trim that replaces RTL-E trim in the lineup. The TrailSport includes all-terrain tires, underbody protection, and diffused sky blue paint first appeared in Honda Pilot TrailSport. Also for 2024 model year, all trims comes standard with 7-inch digital instrument cluster, 9-inch color touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a new center console with a large integrated armrest and expanded storage. The Ridgeline nampeplate is also stamped on the tailgate for all trims. For Sport, RTL, and Black Edition trims, it also has slightly new front fascia on the grille. [51]

Comparisons

In late 2017, Car and Driver magazine conducted an in-depth review of the 2018 Ridgeline comparing it to the same model year Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, and GM's Colorado/Canyon. The numerical comparison revealed the Ridgeline had the best gasoline fuel economy, best cornering performance, best rear-seat passenger space and volume, lowest sound levels, best seat height, better visibility, and best in class safety features. For the "cons," the 2018 Ridgeline has the lowest tow rating, worst in class braking, lowest ground clearance, and the poorest rated infotainment system. The other criteria used by Car and Driver showed the truck falling in the middle of its competition giving the second generation Ridgeline Car and Driver's best mid-size pickup ranking for 2017. [52]

IIHS safety ratings for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline [53]
CategoriesRatings by trim level
RT, RTS, Sport,
RTL, and RTL-T		RTL-E and
Black Edition
HeadlightsPoorGood
Front crash prevention
(automated avoidance)		Not AvailableSuperior
Small overlap–driverGood
Small overlap–passengerAcceptable
Moderate overlapGood
SideGood
Roof strengthGood
Head restraints and seatsGood
LATCH (ease of use)Acceptable

After running through IIHS's new test procedures, the 2017 Ridgeline was given their new top honor, the Top Safety Pick-Plus. [11] —As of September 2019, the 2017 Ridgeline remains the first and only Top Safety Pick-Plus mid-size pickup truck in IIHS's history. [54] [55] — Additionally, IIHS reported that the 2017 Ridgeline was the only pickup that received top marks at their new headlight performance test; however, these high marks only applied to the top trim levels of the Ridgeline that were equipped with LED projector headlights. [56] Also, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the 2017–2019 Ridgelines its top mark, a five-star safety rating. NHTSA testing showed that the 2017–2019 Ridgelines have the best rollover resistance of any truck (full-size or mid-size) currently produced for the US market at 16.4% for FWD and 16.9% for AWD. [57] [58] [59]

As in 2012, PickupTrucks.com performed another mid-size truck challenge but with 2016 and 2017 model year vehicles sold in the US. Through a battery of objective and subjective test—many similar and some different from the 2012 challenge—the 2017 Ridgeline came in second overall "by one of the slimmest margins in any test" PickupTrucks.com has conducted, winning half of the objective tests. PickupTrucks.com said, "There's no question the Ridgeline was the surprise of this challenge... Our biggest surprise came at our daylong romp at the Bundy Hill Offroad Park where we found the Honda Intelligent Traction Management system to be shrewd and smooth during our sand drags and steep hill climbs. However, as well as it performed, it still had a few problems;" such as how "much sag occurs while carrying payload," mushy and unpredictable brakes, and a hard to use with bad Sun glare infotainment touchscreen. "Still, if you need your pickup to be a Swiss Army knife and you don't need to carry a lot of gear, there isn't anything else in the Ridgeline's league." [60]

Marketing and sales

2017 Ridgeline RTL towing a Rockwood Mini Lite 2109S travel trailer 2017 Honda Ridgeline towing a Rockwood Mini Lite 2109S.jpg
2017 Ridgeline RTL towing a Rockwood Mini Lite 2109S travel trailer
2018 Ridgeline RTL-E offroading on the Croom Loop Trails near Ridge Manor, Florida—with OEM accessory roof rack [61] [62] and running boards [63]
2017 Ridgeline RTL hauling hay and other goods from an animal feed store 2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL-hauling a load from the feed store2.jpg
2017 Ridgeline RTL hauling hay and other goods from an animal feed store

Compared to the Gearheads.org wrote the "2017 Honda Ridgeline still won't get respect but should" stating, its "downside is going to be looks" with its "soft rounded pudgy panda look rather than a sharp chiseled warhorse." [64] A New York Daily News reporter wrote, "You'd think that the most utilitarian of passenger vehicle styles—the pickup truck—would be a completely logical purchase. If that were the case, the Ridgeline would outsell all of the other midsize trucks by a landslide, boasting the best combination of safety, utility and drivability in the class. But the Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado both have something that the Ridgeline almost completely lacks: ...bravado." [65] Car and Driver wrote, "The company [Honda] readily admits that the problem with the first generation pickup was that the styling was off-putting, but then it went ahead and made the next iteration of the truck just as unconventional as before. It's a shame, because for all its minivan-with-a-bed looks, the Ridgeline is a comfortable, capable thing for people who don't regularly tow 10,000 pounds." [66] "The Ridgeline's roomy cabin, ample storage, smooth ride, and innovative touches make its rivals seem outdated. ...it not only has cargo space, but also the makings of a great tailgate party..." [67] with one of their editor's proclaiming, "What a great truck (and, yes, it's a truck, to all the haters out there). It's seriously practical without being unparkably huge." [68] Autoblog published a short list of pros and cons after wrapping up their long-term road test of the second generation Ridgeline writing its size, the in–bed trunk, and its comfort were pros while the "OK" fuel economy, lack of paddle shifters, and a rear-door opening that was too small for comfortable ingress/egress were cons. [69] Motor Trend magazine summed up their view by says they liked "its smooth ride and sharp handling," disliked "the high price, clumsy infotainment system, and plain design," and nominated the new Ridgeline as one of its finalist for their 2017 Truck of the Year competition. [70]

With the introduction of the 2018 model year, media criticism of Honda's pricing for its Ridgeline expand. [70] [71] [72] With the removal of the AWD option from the Ridgeline's base RT trim and the removal of the RTS trim, would-be US owners have to step up to the Sport trim to get an AWD equipped mid-size truck. According to Bloomberg Business and The Truth About Cars (TTAC), pricing was considered a problem with the first generation Ridgeline [71] [73] with TTAC writing, "It's not difficult to see that Honda is once again positioning the Ridgeline in what many conventional pickup truck buyers will consider an uncomfortable price bracket." [71]

Examining the sales figures for the second generation Ridgeline, TorqueNews wrote, "...it looks as if American Honda Motors has yet another sales success in its ever expanding lineup." [74] With Honda targeting sales of up to 40,000 Ridgelines per year, [75] initial sales demand for the new Ridgeline outpaced production. [76] To help address demand for its larger vehicles, Honda moved production of its Acura MDX to its East Liberty Auto Plant in order to increase production of the Odyssey, Pilot, and Ridgeline. [76] [77]

Second generation Honda Ridgeline sales and production [11] [78]
Calendar
year		SalesProduction
USACAN
201623,6652,61434,599
201734,7494,63239,282
201830,5924,09446,123
201933,3343,40529,246
202032,1683,36934,055
202141,3553,49141,822
202242,7623,13550,434
202352,001
Mid-size truck sales in USA and CAN.svg

Although Honda claims not to be in competition with other mid-size truck manufacturers, [12] in 2017 the Toyota Tacoma outsold the Honda Ridgeline 5 : 1 despite the Ridgeline's slight edge in sales over the GMC Canyon that year. [79] Yet, Kelley Blue Book has consistently ranked the second generation Ridgeline in its top ten best resale value vehicles in the US [80] [81] [82] with the 2019 model year having an estimated resale value of 63.2% at 36 months and 51.3% at 60 months, just under their top ranked mid-size truck, the Toyota Tacoma. [82] However, a 2018 Autoline Daily report stated the Ridgeline is the only mid-size truck in North America whose sales are down in a market that "suggests there's room for more players." [83]

Awards

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