The Sport, RTL, TrailSport, and Black Edition make up the trim lineup for the 2024 Ridgeline. A 3.5-liter V6 engine (output: 280 hp and 262 lb.-ft. of torque) pairs with a nine-speed automatic transmission to form the powertrain. All-wheel drive is standard. According to the EPA’s official fuel economy estimations, most trims return 18 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway (the TrailSport achieves 18 city/23 highway).
If you’re planning to tow with the ’24 Ridgeline, the absolute limit will be 5,000 pounds. It’s ready for a full load in its bed, with the Sport tapping out at 1,583 lb. of payload (the other trims’ limits are 1,544 lb. for the RTL, 1,521 lb. for the TrailSport, and 1,509 lb. for the Black Edition).
Entry-level though it may be, the Sport is equipped with fine standard features, such as proximity keyless entry, tri-zone automatic climate control, automatic LED headlights, LED fog lights, an integrated Class III trailer hitch, push-button start, a HomeLink universal garage door opener, two USB ports (one Type-A data and one Type-C charging), a 7-inch digital gauge cluster, and a 60/40-split lift-up rear seat with underfloor storage. What’s more, it has a dual-action tailgate that leads to a spacious cargo bed featuring a built-in trunk and eight heavy-duty tie-down cleats.
The RTL is upgraded with a moonroof, heated side mirrors, a sound-reducing windshield, a power-sliding rear window, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated power-adjustable front seats with driver’s position memory, and leather upholstery. The brand-new TrailSport is primed for adventure, boasting an off-road suspension, all-terrain tires, and durable synthetic-leather upholstery with orange contrast stitching. It also comes with power-folding side mirrors, wireless phone charging, illuminated beverage holders, all-season floor mats, a heated steering wheel (also with orange contrast stitching), and orange ambient interior lighting.
The Black Edition doesn’t have the TrailSport’s off-road suspension, all-terrain tires, all-season floor mats, or synthetic-leather seats. However, it has most everything else, with a switch from orange stitching and ambient lighting to red, plus leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, two rear USB-C charging ports, and a 150-watt/400-watt truck-bed power outlet.
The Honda Sensing ensemble of sophisticated driving aids is standard in the ’24 Ridgeline. The technologies included on all trims are forward collision warning, collision mitigation braking, road departure mitigation, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, and automatic high beams. All but the Sport add blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, while the TrailSport and Black Edition get front and rear parking sensors.
The ’24 Ridgeline receives an advanced multimedia system contained within a 9-inch touchscreen. It’s used to manage wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming, and a seven-speaker audio system. In the RTL and above, you’ll enjoy SiriusXM satellite radio; onboard navigation is introduced one level up with the TrailSport. The Black Edition sits at the top of the range with HD Radio and an upscale eight-speaker sound system.