The 2024 Honda Ridgeline will be available in four all-wheel drive trim levels; Sport, RTL, the new TrailSport with off-road hardware, and the top of the model lineup – the so called Black Edition. Ridgeline can also be customized with several post-production option packages, including the HPD (Honda Performance Division) package. Designed to evoke Honda’s racing background, it adds to Ridgeline’s appearance with a unique grille treatment, black fender flares, aggressive wheels and special graphics.

Ridgeline of course continues with its unibody construction that includes fully boxed frame members and an independent rear suspension. Here the age-old pickup truck debate about American versus Japanese designs continues. “The unique design and sophisticated chassis deliver a high level of driving refinement and responsive handling no traditional body-on-frame competitor can match, while supporting a 1583-pound payload capacity. Ridgeline can also tow as much as 5000 pounds, which is more than enough for many boats, campers or ‘toy’ trailers that serve as the key to adventure for many customers,” Honda said.

Ridgeline’s standard bed can flat-carry 4-foot-wide items, such as plywood and drywall, between the wheel wells. Constructed of glass fiber-reinforced SMC composite, the bed resists dents and scratches without the need for a separate bed liner. For securing loads, the bed also has eight 350-pound tie-down cleats. Under the bed floor is Ridgeline’s class-unique washable, lockable In-Bed Trunk®. The additional 7.3 cu.-ft. of storage space can double as an ice-filled cooler, making Ridgeline a tailgate vehicle for sporting events, picnics and other gatherings.