Honda

Ridgeline 2021

<p>Honda wants to prove its Ridgeline is a real-deal midsize pickup truck, so the 2021 model has been updated to be more truck-y. Most noticeable is the revised front styling that gives the Ridgeline a more aggressive, boxy look. Around back, dual exhaust tips hint at the standard V-6's performance.The new Ridgeline HPD package, named after Honda Performance Development, makes the Ridgeline look tougher. It's available on all trim levels and adds black wheel arch cladding, a unique grille insert, bronze-painted wheels, and decals on the bedsides.Inside, the 2021 Ridgeline gets an updated infotainment system and—at last—a physical volume knob. There are also new upholstery and trim details.The changes give the Ridgeline fresh appeal, but mechanically it remains the same truck as before. That means the same FWD-based V-6 powertrain, unibody construction, and fully independent suspension.The 2021 Ridgeline has a carryover powertrain, which is a 3.5-liter V-6 producing 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. It's connected to a nine-speed automatic transmission, now with standard AWD. In MotorTrend testing, an AWD-equipped 2021 Ridgeline reached 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. EPA-rated fuel economy reads 18/24 mpg city/highway.</p>