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Is the 2026 Honda Ridgeline a good truck?

No.

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

Ridgeline +11%-39%+40%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 19 trucks (2026). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline
CheckResultNumber
Family carYes2 of 3 parts
First carNo3 of 5 parts
CommuterNo$132 vs $126 a month
SeniorsNo1 of 3 parts
Off-roadNo7.6 in, top 72%
TruckNoTop half on 0 of 3
Worth the moneyNo11% above predicted
Good buyNot enough dataN/A

Is the Ridgeline a good family car?

Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.

Family car check, 2026 Honda Ridgeline
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats5 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom36.7 inMedian 36.7 in21Yes
Rear headroom38.8 inMedian 39.2 in21No
Cargo behind the last rowN/AN/AN/ANo data

Is the Ridgeline a good first car?

No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2026 Honda Ridgeline
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$40,795Median $40,04822No
Horsepower280 hp228 hp to 533 hp21Yes
Length210.2 inMedian 216.9 in22Yes
Turning circle43.4 ftMedian 44.0 ft19Yes
Fuel cost per mile15.2 centsMedian 14.5 cents19No

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the Ridgeline a good commuter car?

No. $132 a month to commute. Class median $126.

Miles a month
867
This car
$132
Median of 19 trucks
$126
Highway mpg
24 mpg, top 54% of 15

Is the Ridgeline a good car for seniors?

No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2026 Honda Ridgeline
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height7.6 in clearance, 70.8 in tall7.9 to 9.3 in clearance, 72.1 to 77.9 in tall20No
Front headroom40.1 inMedian 40.9 in21No
Turning circle43.4 ftMedian 44.0 ft19Yes

Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.

Is the Ridgeline a good off-road vehicle?

No. 7.6 in clearance. Top 72% of 173 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
Sport AWD, 7.6 in
Cohort
173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the Ridgeline a good truck?

No. Top half on 0 of 3 measures.

2026 Honda Ridgeline among pickups
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Towing per $1,000123 lbTop 67%18No
Rear legroom36.7 inTop 53%21No
Fuel cost per mile15.2 centsTop 58%19No

Each measure passes in the top half of pickups.

Is the Ridgeline worth the money?

No. Priced 11% above cars like it.

Price, Sport AWD
$40,795
Predicted price
$36,805
Gap
+$3,990 (+11%)
Model error
13% median, 275 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the Ridgeline a good buy?

Not enough data.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

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