2026 Honda Ridgeline
Find Your New 2026 Honda Ridgeline for Sale in Westford Near Lowell Fresh look, same smart truck that just works—weekdays on 495, weekends off the grid
At A Glance:
Powertrain & chassis
- 3.5-L V-6 (280 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 262 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm); 9-speed automatic; i-VTM4® AWD with Normal/Snow/Sand/Mud. ²
- Turning diameter (curb-to-curb): 43.4 ft. ²
Capability & dimensions
- Max towing: 5,000 lb (requires proper equipment). ²
- Payload (approx., by trim): Sport 1,583 lb; RTL 1,544 lb; TrailSport 1,521 lb; Black Edition 1,509 lb. ²
- Ground clearance: 7.64 in (unladen). ²
- Angles: Approach 20.4° / Breakover 19.6° / Departure 19.6°. ²
- Bed length: 64.0 in (tailgate up) / 83.0 in (down). ²
- Bed width: 50.0 in (between wheel wells) / 60.0 in (bed walls). ²
- In-Bed Trunk® volume: 7.3 cu ft; Bed cargo volume: 33.9 cu ft. ²
- Tires/Wheels: 18-inch alloys; all-terrain tires on TrailSport (A/T); all-season 245/60R18 105H on others. ²
Shopping midsize pickups and wondering if the 2026 Honda Ridgeline fits your daily drive along I-495 and Boston Rd? The 2026 model adds subtle style updates—TrailSport gets an exclusive Ash Green Metallic, and Black Edition offers an available contrasting black roof—while keeping the proven V6 powertrain, real-world MPG, and the cabin/bed versatility Ridgeline is known for.¹ ²
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What's New on the 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
- TrailSport-exclusive Ash Green Metallic paint.¹
- **Black Edition available with contrasting black roof.**¹
- 20th anniversary of the first-generation Ridgeline.¹
*Net effect: the hardware/formula stays familiar, with tasteful visual updates and the features shoppers already like.*¹ ²
Recent Model Years
2026 Honda Ridgeline Trims
- Sport – Everyday value for commuting and Saturday recreation (dual-action tailgate + in-bed trunk). ²
- RTL – Comfort add-ons (leather, heated seats, moonroof) for kid drop-offs and I-495 hops. ²
- TrailSport – Off-road-tuned suspension, all-terrain tires, and rugged accents (Trail Orange stitching) for muddy trailheads and winter conditions. ¹
- Black Edition / Black Edition Two-Tone – Fully loaded style and features for nights out ²
2026 Honda Ridgeline Power and Performance
- Engine: 3.5-liter V6 (SAE net 280 hp / 262 lb-ft).²
- EPA MPG: **Sport/RTL/Black Edition: 18/24/21; TrailSport: 18/23/20.**²
- AWD: i-VTM4® torque-vectoring all-wheel drive with Intelligent Traction Management modes (Normal/Snow/Sand/Mud).³
- Suspension: Fully independent front and rear; tuned for composure on broken New England pavement.³
- Towing: Up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped.³
Translation for Westford driving: confident traction leaving a slushy Westford Town Common farmers market, composed highway manners on I-495, and enough towing for weekend projects or a small trailer to Forge Beach.² ³
2026 Honda Ridgeline Interior and Technology
- 9-inch Display Audio with wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™; available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™.³
- Family-friendly storage, 60/40 lift-up rear seat, and a quiet ride on Route 110.³
- In-Bed Trunk® (7.3 cu ft) with drain plug, dual-action tailgate, and a bed designed to accommodate 4x8 sheets—handy for home-improvement hauls from Cornerstone Square.³
2026 Honda Ridgeline Safety
- Honda Sensing® includes Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), and Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS); Blind Spot Information (BSI) with Cross Traffic Monitor is available.³
Winter in Middlesex County: quick tips
- Use Snow mode (via Intelligent Traction Management) for slick mornings on Boston Rd or Route 27/225.³
- Heated features (standard on RTL and above) are worth it for early trips to Nashoba Valley Ski Area.³
- For best grip, pair AWD with proper winter tires; check pressures as temps swing.
2026 Honda Ridgeline FAQ
Is there a hybrid for 2026?
No. Honda’s 2026 media/spec pages do not announce a Ridgeline hybrid.¹ ²
Is 2026 a full redesign?
No. Official info emphasizes color/appearance updates and continuity of the core package.¹
Unibody vs. body-on-frame—what does it mean for me in Greater Westford?
Ridgeline’s unibody and independent suspension prioritize ride comfort, cabin quiet, and everyday utility (think school runs to Kimball Farm nights and contractor errands), while serious rock-crawling and very heavy payload/tow ceilings are better suited to body-on-frame rivals.³
How much can it tow or haul?
Towing is up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped.³ For frequent towing well beyond that, you may want a different class of truck. Payload varies by configuration; consult the door-jamb label at delivery for your exact truck.
What are the trims again?
Sport, RTL, TrailSport, Black Edition (with an available black roof option on Black Edition).¹ ³
Why Choose Nucar Honda of Westford for a New Honda Ridgeline?
At Nucar Honda of Westford, we’re excited to showcase the new 2026 Honda Ridgeline—a truck that’s as comfortable on the road as it is capable off it. Our dealership on the Automile provides a convenient location for Norwood residents to explore our inventory, and our team is here to ensure you find the right trim and features for your lifestyle. Plus, with our exclusive Happy Car Guarantee and 20/200 Protection Plan, you can drive off with added confidence.
Visit us at 299 Littleton Rd to experience the new Honda Ridgeline for sale firsthand and see why “Everyone loves a Nucar!”
Footnotes
- Honda News — “Rugged 2026 Honda Ridgeline Now Arriving at Dealers with Refreshed Color Options”
https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-automobiles/releases/release-6fd6ada09b9fddda83f81fadc2003671-rugged-2026-honda-ridgeline-now-arriving-at-dealers-with-refreshed-color-options - Honda News — “2026 Honda Ridgeline Specifications & Features”
https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-automobiles/releases/release-cc341be273b56f82f9ccdc8fe2000550-2026-honda-ridgeline-specifications-features - Honda Automobiles (U.S. consumer site) — 2026 Ridgeline model page (capability, towing, in-bed trunk volume, AWD, unibody, tech, Honda Sensing overview)
https://automobiles.honda.com/ridgeline - Reuters
- Reuters
- Ridgeline Owners Club — thread sampling redesign speculation
https://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/threads/can-we-beieve-the-these-redesign-changes-for-the-2026.247843/ - TFLcar — “Ask Nathan: 2026 Honda Ridgeline Updates” (opinion column summarizing rumor chatter)
https://tflcar.com/2025/06/2026-honda-ridgeline/
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299 Littleton Rd
Westford, MA 01886