Model Tested: 2020 Honda Ridgeline AWD RTL-E
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Engine:3.5-liter V6, 280 horsepower, 262 lb-ft torque
Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive
EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined
Base Price: $42,020
As Tested: $43,140
Performance:
Smooth highway ride
Impressive fuel economy—we got 24.8-mpg highway heavily loaded and 26.1-
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mpg empty in Eco mode
Lane keeper feature felt slightly intrusive
Heavy-duty transmission cooler
Competent all-wheel-drive
5,000lb towing capability
Excellent safety features
Comfort:
Comfy, captain’s chair front seats
Driver power lumbar
Heated front seats (3 temps)
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Stretch-out front legroom
Three-adult rear seat room
Middle position firm, but OK
Flat floor
Wide rear armrest with cupholders
Medium thick, slightly contoured, heated, leather steering wheel
Ample/good auxiliary controls
Utility:
Five-foot bed sufficient for most
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homeowner uses
Dual-action tailgate (side-hinged/traditional)
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Flat floor accommodates 4-foot wide plywood
Eight tie-down hooks
Two bed lamps
Huge, 20-inch deep locking storage bin/trunk under bed floor
Textured bed floor
Fold-up rear seats for versatile storage
Class III receiver hitch
Two large seatback pouches
Large front door bins
Big, deep console bin with sliding cover
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Locking, medium size glovebox
Large visors, but no sliding feature
WOW Factors:
A very sensible blend of passenger and truck qualities
Car/SUV-like ride and truck-like utility
Huge locking compartment (with drain) under truck bed
Dual-action tailgate
Lots of storage under rear seats
Bed-mounted audio system for
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tailgating
Whines:
Tailgate kind of heavy
No rear door bins
Didn’t like feel of lane keeping assist
Bottom Line:
The 2020 Honda Ridgeline AWD RTL-E is a perfect combination passenger car/SUV/pickup for people who are honest about their needs. As a unibody pickup the Ridgeline isn’t as heavy duty or towing capable as big body-on-frame trucks, but it’s a superior everyday, active family, homeowner, multipurpose vehicle. The Honda Ridgeline is a great common sense urban crew cab pickup.
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