The
new model year 2020 Honda Ridgeline goes on sale on December 16 across the
United States featuring a host of content upgrades, including changes to the
powertrain. The
big news is that all trim levels get a nine-speed automatic transmission as
standard instead of the previously-available six-speed auto. The engine stays
the same 3.5-liter i-VTEC V6 with Variable Cylinder Management delivering 280
HP and 355 Nm of torque.
All-wheel
drive is available on all trims (standard on RTL-E and Black Edition). Also
standard is the Honda Sensing safety suite which includes Collision Mitigation
Braking System with Forward Collision Warning, Lane Keeping Assist System, Road
Departure Mitigation with Lane Departure Warning, and Adaptive Cruise Control.
Other
updates for the 2020MY are a standard 8-inch Display Audio infotainment system
with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration, remote locking for the Dual
Action Tailgate, and rear doors that open wider to make entry and exit easier.
Available features include LED headlights (low beam), 8-way power driver’s seat
with adjustable lumbar support, and ambient interior lighting, among other
things.
Customers
can also personalize their Ridgeline with Honda Genuine Accessories such as a
hard tonneau cover, fender flares, front skid plate, back-up sensors,
illuminated door sill trim, camping tent and racks for various sports
equipment.
Finally,
Honda has streamlined the lineup and ditched the base RT grade as well as the
RTL-T upper grade. As a result, the range now includes Sport, RTL, RTL-E, and
Black Edition models. Therefore, prices start almost US$ 4,000 higher compared to
the 2019 model year, ranging from US$ 33,900 (excluding US$ 1,095 destination) for
the Sport 2WD model and US$ 43,520 for the Black Edition.
