The New 2022 Honda Ridgeline

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Introducing the new and improved 2022 Honda Ridgeline. This excellent trunk is equipped with 280 horsepower and a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that provides a smooth ride, even on the bumpiest roads. With a nine-speed automatic transmission, you'll have a standard all-wheel-drive that can take you anywhere and everywhere you need to go.

The 2022 Honda Ridgeline dimensions are a 125.2-inch wheelbase, 70.8 inches in height, 210.2 inches long, and a 54-inch truck-bed length. It can be challenging to notice the main differences between the trims off the bat with many similarities. We're here to elaborate so you can figure out what's a better option for you.

A Luxurious Yet Functional Mid-Sized Pick-Up Truck

Since its release in 2006, the Honda Ridgeline has been a beloved model of pick-up truck sold by Honda. People have shown interest in the Ridgeline for over ten years because of its sleek design, great features, and towing capacity.

Compared to the 2021 Honda Ridgeline, many of the features are similar, like their five-person seating capacity. All four trim levels of the new Ridgeline feature 18 mpg in the city, 24 mpg on the highway, and 21 mpg combined. Each trim level of the 2022 Ridgeline comes standard with:

• 5,000-pound towing capacity

• Honda Sensing

• Dual-action tailgate

• Lockable in-bed trunk

• Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Integration

The sleek design will turn heads no matter what color you get, while the spacious truck bed is functional for working, everyday tasks, and traveling.

2022 Honda Ridgeline Trim Levels

The 2022 Honda Ridgeline is available in four excellent trims: Sport, RLT, RLT-E, and the Black Edition. While they're all similar and come with great standard features, looking into the differences can help you decide which one is the best choice for your lifestyle.

Sport

The Ridgeline Sport is the first up in trim levels for this vehicle. The sport comes with 18-inch alloy wheels to keep you secure on the road, even when you're on worksites or unpaved roads.

You'll have a seven-speaker sound system, LED head and tail lights, and LED truck-bed lights with this economic trim level. While this is the most straightforward option, you'll still feel like you have a luxurious truck with remote entry and a smart lock with walk-away auto locks.

Standout Features:

• Honda Sensing: Honda's standard safety system helps you stay alert on the road with a backup camera and notifications when another driver is in your blind spot or getting too close to someone else. These features allow you to stay safe and hopefully prevent an accident

• Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Integration: Staying safe on the road is vital, and now you can easily listen to music, podcasts, directions, or answer important calls without having to touch your phone

RLT

The Honda Ridgeline RLT takes all the best features of the Sport and has several new features that make it stand out even more. The RLT features heated front seats with beautiful leather trim. You'll have storage space for your sunglasses, illuminated vanity mirrors, and a two-position memory driver seat.

Standout Features:

• Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation: The faster you drive, the noises on the truck's exterior will get louder. Speed-sensitive volume compensation automatically raises the audio volume to compensate for the loud exterior noise and then lowers it as your truck slows down

• Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror: This feature keeps you safe as you drive at night. The mirror will automatically dim to prevent you from being blinded by bright lights behind you

RLT-E

Compared to the Honda Ridgeline RLT, the RLT-E is quite similar, but it has some key differences worth noting. The leather-wrapped steering wheel that you get with the previous two trims is now heated, which is perfect during those cold winter days.

Other more luxurious features on the interior of the Ridgeline RLT-E include illuminated cup holders, blue LED lighting, courtesy door lights, and programmable remote entry. With the RLT-E, you get enhanced truck bed features like a truck bed audio system so you can play music while working or tailgating your favorite sporting event.

Standout Features:

• Front and Rear Parking Sensors: Whether you're new to driving a truck or experienced, parking can be tricky if you're in a small lot. The front and rear parking sensors are there to assist you in parking safely without hitting another car and leaving you and your passengers to get in and out easily

• 2.5 Amp USB Charging Ports: The RLT-E has one USB charging port in the front and two in the back so that everyone can charge their devices

Black Edition

Last but certainly not least is the Ridgeline Black Edition. This is the most luxurious option of the four, with all the features that the previous three trims come with and then some more. The 64-inch 2022 Honda Ridgeline bed length adds practical use to this luxurious trim option.

The Black Edition comes equipped with BlueTooth technology to keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road at all times, a truck bed audio system, red ambient lighting inside, LED truck bed lights, and a one-touch power moonroof.

Standout Features:

• Wireless Charger: The Black Edition comes with USB ports for charging devices, but now you can use the wireless charger in the front of the vehicle while other people use the ports or when you don't want to deal with them

• 150-Watt / 400-Watt Truck-Bed Power Outlet: If you enjoy tailgating, then the Black Edition is an excellent option due to the truck bed power outlet. You can hook up electronics to watch TV or listen to music while you enjoy your time outdoors

The New 2022 Honda Ridgeline vs. Nissan Frontier

When looking into the various pick-up trucks on the market, it can be challenging to pick out the differences right away. The Honda Ridgeline is a standout pickup, but how does it stack up against another popular mid-sized model, the Nissan Frontier?

Of course, test-driving the 2022 models is the best way for you to experience the differences between the trucks, but it’s important not to overlook these features, which may just tip the scales in the Ridgeline’s favor.

Do you have a family? Consider the Ridgeline’s extra cabin space

Sure, trucks are for hauling heavy loads, but they’re also intended to haul your family (or friends) around with you. This is especially true when you buy a model (like the Ridgeline or Frontier) with an extended cab. But some “extended cabs” aren’t really all that extended.

• The Ridgeline seats 5, the Frontier… might. The seating capacity for the Ridgeline is a solid 5-seater, which means it can easily accommodate a family of five (or, say, you, a date, and a few dogs in the back), while the Frontier can accommodate four to five people, depending on the model and options chosen.

• The Ridgeline’s extra legroom is guaranteed. This is important, because regardless of the “extras” you select with the Ridgeline, you won’t have to decide whether you want the extra space — it’s a given. The legroom in the front is a spacious 40.9-inches, and the legroom in the back is actually comparable to the front, at an impressive 36.7-inches. With the Frontier, the legroom in the back depends on the model chosen, but even if you go for the larger extended cab, you’re still maxing out at just 33.2-inches. And while the front legroom for the Frontier is larger than that of the Ridgeline, it’s only a 1.4-inch difference, so unless you’re particularly tall, it’s unlikely to make a difference.

•  Tall backseat passengers won’t have to worry about headroom in the  Ridgeline. The front headroom across both trucks is almost exactly the same between the models (the Ridgeline has an option that adds a little extra room, but only .2-inches), with the back headroom allowing for more space in the Ridgeline. So if you’re regularly hauling growing kids, teenagers, or adults around in your backseat, the Ridgeline makes for the more comfortable choice.

For long-distance drivers, consider the fuel savings

The 2022 Honda Ridgeline and 2022 Nissan Frontier have very similar expected gasoline mileage, but not quite the same. And with rising gas prices, every little bit of efficiency you can gain will help keep money in your pocket long-term.

• City mileage between trucks is almost a tie. For city mileage, the Ridgeline receives roughly 18 miles per gallon (MPG), while the Frontier gets 17-18 MPG. It’s close, but the Ridgeline wins out.

• For highway mileage, the Ridgeline wins out. Then, for highway mileage (this is where long-distance drivers need to pay attention), the Ridgeline gets 24 MPG, while the Frontier, again, ranges from 22-24 MPG.

While on a day-to-day basis these differences may not seem like a big deal, if gas costs $4.00 per gallon (and in some areas it costs even more), and    you drive 10,000 highway miles per year, you could end up saving $150 a year in fuel with the Ridgeline. And of course, those savings go up as gas prices rise.

Keep your driving simple with All Wheel Drive

Unless you spend a lot of time doing serious off-road driving, chances are all wheel drive (AWD) is a better option for you than 4 wheel drive (4WD or 4x4). The Ridgeline features AWD while the Frontier provides 4x4. So, what’s the difference? For standard driving where, based on road conditions like snow, ice, rain, or an unexpected sharp curve in the road, having AWD is a big benefit.

• The Ridgeline’s AWD is a benefit for inclement weather conditions and basic off-roading. Unlike 4WD, AWD is automatic. It’s either always on, sending power to all four wheels to offer greater control in unexpected conditions, or it has sensors to automatically determine when one (or more) wheels need greater power and control, adjusting accordingly. The driver doesn’t need to think about turning AWD on or off, it’s automated.

•   The Frontier’s 4WD requires more driver engagement and worse gas mileage. On the other hand, with 4WD, the driver determines when more power is necessary and must switch over to 4x4 driving. These systems tend to add more cost to the purchase price of the vehicle and also tend to negatively impact fuel efficiency. Of course, they do offer better traction for serious off-road conditions, but unless you regularly plan to take your truck into the mountains to test its durability, it’s quite likely an unnecessary feature.

The Ridgeline’s AWD is safe and effective for basic off-roading (without exceptionally tricky terrain), as well as treacherous weather conditions like snow and ice.

The little details matter, and can really make a difference

The simple truth is, both the Nissan Frontier and the Honda Ridgeline are solid trucks with a great reputation and high-quality features. So while little things like backseat legroom and slightly better gas mileage may not seem like a big deal, the way they impact your comfort and wallet over time may help boost your satisfaction with your purchase. Because really, who doesn’t like stretching out a little more on a long road trip?

So when you do end up heading to the dealership to do your test drives, pay attention to how you feel when crawling in and out of the backseat, and make sure you feel how the car responds on a sharp curve or slick patch of pavement. The little details really do make all the difference when it comes to car-buying.

Hit the Road in Your New 2022 Honda Ridgeline

Whether you're looking into the new Honda Ridgeline, work or pleasure, there's a 2022 Honda Ridgeline for you. Head to Heather Cannon Honda to test drive the new Ridgeline and learn about our financing options to help you drive off the lot in your new truck faster. Contact us today to see how we can assist you in getting the perfect 2022 Honda Ridgeline for you. If you’re interested in more of Honda’s top models, be sure to check out our research hub !