The 2023 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E is the highest trim below the Black Edition and is one of the most comfortable and feature-rich midsize pickups. Unlike traditional body-on-frame trucks, it's built on a unibody platform, so it drives more like an SUV while still offering solid utility. Performance 3.5L V6 engine 280 horsepower 262 lb-ft of torque 9-speed automatic transmission Standard i-VTM4 AWD Intelligent Traction Management [Normal, Snow, Sand, Mud] 5,000-lb towing capacity 1,500+ lb payload capacity Fuel Economy [EPA] 18 mpg city 24 mpg highway 21 mpg combined Exterior 18-inch alloy wheels LED headlights and fog lights Power moonroof Truck-bed LED lighting Dual-action tailgate [opens down or swings to the side] Signature Ridgeline Features These are what make the Ridgeline stand out: Lockable In-Bed Trunk with drain plug [can double as a cooler] Dual-action tailgate Truck-Bed Audio System , which uses the bed itself as a speaker Composite bed that resists dents and rust Interior Leather-trimmed seats Heated front seats Heated steering wheel 10-way power driver's seat with memory 4-way power passenger seat Tri-zone automatic climate control Spacious rear seating with under-seat storage Technology 8-inch touchscreen Wireless Apple CarPlay Wireless Android Auto Wireless phone charger 540-watt premium audio system with 8 speakers and subwoofer Navigation SiriusXM Front and rear parking sensors Honda Sensing Safety Suite Standard features include: Collision Mitigation Braking System Adaptive Cruise Control Lane Keeping Assist Road Departure Mitigation Forward Collision Warning Lane Departure Warning Blind Spot Information System Rear Cross Traffic Monitor Why Owners Like It Many owners highlight: Smooth, quiet ride that's more SUV-like than truck-like. Clever storage, especially the in-bed trunk. Comfortable seats and roomy rear cabin. Enough towing and hauling for boats, campers, home projects, and outdoor gear without the size of a full-size pickup.