The Honda Ridgeline is the ultimate tailgate vehicle for sporting events, picnics, and other gatherings thanks to industry-first and exclusive features like a Dual Action Tailgate (that can either fold down or swing out) provides easy access to the lockable and weather-sealed In-Bed Trunk®, an available in-bed 115V AC power outlet, and a world’s first Truck Bed Audio System.

And don’t worry about what to bring. Ridgeline’s bed is long enough and big enough (5’4” x 5’) to hold virtually anything you need. You’ll be happy to know that it has 42” wide flat space between the wheel wells for you to haul 4×8 sheets of plywood completely flat.

Even if you get rough, the Ridgeline is tough enough to handle your hardest-working days. If you’re throwing 2x4s in the back or strapping in your dirt bike, the standard UV-stabilized and scratch-resistant bed helps protect your truck from dings or ticks.

This year, the tailgate now features remote locking, and the rear doors open wider to make entry and exit easier. Inside, the 2020 Ridgeline now comes standard with Honda’s Display Audio system, which includes Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® integration with its 8-inch touchscreen. Also available are LED headlights (low beam), an 8-way power driver’s seat with adjustable lumbar support, and ambient interior lighting.

When the day gets away from you, brighten up the night with available projector-beam headlights that help you see what’s lurking in the darkness. Standard LED taillights help you stand out at night. Speaking of seeing things better, when you put your Ridgeline in reverse, the multi-angle camera helps you keep a close watch on what’s behind you from multiple angles: wide, normal and top-down. And if you’re hooking up your Ridgeline to a trailer, it will help you back up and line up your trailer with ease.

Powering the 2020 Honda Ridgeline is a 3.5-litre direct-injected i-VTEC™ V6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM™), now mated to a standard 9-speed automatic transmission, with a peak engine output of 280 horsepower (SAE net) and 262 lb.-ft. of torque (SAE net). Steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters allow increased control of the driving experience. All-wheel-drive is available on all trims (standard on RTL-E and Black Edition) and uses Honda’s advanced i-VTM4® system, enhancing all-weather performance and handling.

With a large and flexible cabin, the 2020 Ridgeline offers capabilities for both recreational and professional users who require a higher degree of utility and versatility. Ridgeline’s cargo-hauling and towing capabilities include a class-leading 1,584-lb (718.5 kg) maximum payload capacity (varies by trim) and up to 5,000-pound (2,268 kg) towing with all-wheel drive. All Ridgeline trims incorporate a button-operated Intelligent Traction Management System that enables up to four different operating modes: Normal, Snow, Mud and Sand for the AWD models, as well as Normal and Snow for 2WD vehicles.

Ridgeline now comes standard with the comprehensive Honda Sensing® suite of advanced safety and driver assistive features, including Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). The 2020 Ridgeline receives top of class safety ratings from NHTSA and is anticipated to receive top ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

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