2021 Honda Ridgeline
RTL AWD
What the RTL adds over the Sport
| Spec | Sport | RTL |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4436 lbs | 4475 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4436 lbs | 4475 lbs |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in | 39.5 in |
| Payload capacity | 1583 lbs | 1544 lbs |
| Total interior volume | 109.7 cu-ft | 108.9 cu-ft |
Standard here, not on the base trim: Acoustic Windshield, Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror, Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Cross Traffic Monitor, Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors Heated with Turn Indicators and Memory, Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors Heated with Turn Indicators and Memory, Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors Illuminated, Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment, Heated Front Seats, Leather-Trimmed Interior, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Map Lights LED (front), One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature, Power Sliding Rear Window, SiriusXM® Radio, Wheels Exclusive 18 in Pewter Gray Alloys
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 320.0 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 330.2 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
Cargo
| Total interior volume | 108.9 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | HondaLink |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in |
| Overall height | 70.8 in |
| Overall length | 210.2 in |
| Overall width | 78.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 125.2 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3471 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L V6 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC |
| Valve configuration | SOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 280 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 18 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 21 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 24 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.5 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.8 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 40.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | 36.7 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 62 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.5 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 21.7 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link |
Tires
| Tire size | 245/60R18 105H |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.3 |
| Transmission speeds | 9 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4475 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4475 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6019 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1544 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety26 std · 0 opt
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Advanced Front Airbags
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
- SmartVent® Front Side Airbags
- 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions
- Adjustable Seat-Belt Anchors (front row)
- Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Cross Traffic Monitor
- Brake Assist
- Child-Proof Rear Door Locks
- Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat-Belt Reminder
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System
- Hill Start Assist
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row All), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All)
- Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Security System
- Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
- Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators
Infotainment15 std · 0 opt
- 1.5-Amp USB Smartphone/Audio Interface Front Console (1 Port)
- 2.5-Amp USB Charging Port Center Console (1 Port)
- 215-Watt Audio System with 7 Speakers, including Subwoofer
- 8-Inch Display Audio with High-Resolution Electrostatic Touch-Screen and Customizable Feature Settings
- 9-Speed Automatic Transmission (9AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters
- Android Auto™ Integration
- Apple CarPlay® Integration
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
- Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
- HondaLink®
- MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- SMS Text Message Function
- SiriusXM® Radio
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
Convenience11 std · 0 opt
- Push Button Start
- Capless Fuel Filler
- Cruise Control
- HomeLink® Remote System
- Power Door and Tailgate Locks
- Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Window
- Remote Engine Start
- Remote Entry
- Remote Fuel Filler Door Release
- Smart Entry
- 12-Volt Power Outlets (front & center console)
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration
- Rear-Seat Heater Ducts
Seating6 std · 0 opt
- Heated Front Seats
- 60/40 Split Lift-Up Rear Seat with Underseat Storage
- Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment
- Head Restraints at all Seating Positions
- Leather-Trimmed Interior
- Seating Capacity 5
Interior29 std · 0 opt
- Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- 2nd-Row Underseat Storage Volume 2.9 cu ft
- 4.2-Inch Color LCD Screen (Multi-Information Display)
- Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC)
- Average Fuel Economy Indicators (A&B)
- Beverage Holders (front and rear)
- Door, Trunk and Tailgate-Open Indicator
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Seatback Pockets
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors Illuminated
- Engine Oil-Life Indicator
- Exterior Temperature Indicator
- Floor Mats
- Headroom (front/rear) 40.1 in / 38.8 in (Sport); 39.5 in / 38.8 in (RTL/RTL-E/Black Edition)
- Hiproom (front/rear) 59.1 in / 56.6 in
- Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
- Instant Fuel Economy Indicators (A&B)
- Intelligent Traction Management (Normal / Snow / Mud / Sand) [MID]
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Legroom (front/rear) 40.9 in / 36.7 in
- Lockable Glove Compartment
- Map Lights LED (front)
- Miles-to-Empty Indicators (A&B)
- Multi-Functional Center Console Storage
- Odometer and Trip Meters (A&B)
- Passenger Volume 109.7 cu ft (Sport) / 108.9 cu ft (RTL/RTL-E/Black Edition)
- Shoulder Room (front/rear) 62.0 in / 61.5 in
- Sliding Sunvisors
- Sunglasses Holder
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Exterior28 std · 0 opt
- One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
- LED Projector Low-Beam Headlights with Auto-On/Off
- Acoustic Windshield
- All-Season Tires 245 / 60 R18 105H
- Approach/Breakover/Departure Angles 20.4° / 19.6° / 19.6°
- Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors Heated with Turn Indicators and Memory
- Curb Weight 4436 lbs (Sport) / 4475 lbs (RTL) / 4510 lbs (RTL-E) / 4510 lbs (Black Edition)
- Door Handles Body-Colored
- Dual Exhaust Finishers
- Dual-Action Tailgate
- Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna
- Ground Clearance (unladen) 7.64 in
- Height 70.8 in
- LED Fog Lights
- LED Taillights
- Length 210.2 in
- One-Touch Turn Indicators
- Power Sliding Rear Window
- Rear Privacy Glass
- Track (front/rear) 66.9 in / 66.8 in
- Truck-Bed Lights
- Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
- Weight Distribution (front/rear) 57.1% / 42.9%
- Wheelbase 125.2 in
- Wheels Exclusive 18 in Pewter Gray Alloys
- Width 78.6 in
- Rear-Window Defroster with Timer
- Compact Spare Tire T165/90 R17 105M
Powertrain22 std · 0 opt
- Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4®) AWD System
- Intelligent Traction Management Snow/Sand/Mud
- 9-Speed Automatic Transmission (9AT) City/Highway/Combined 18/24/21 mpg
- 9-Speed Automatic Transmission (9AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters
- Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM)
- Bore and Stroke 89 mm x 93 mm
- CARB Emissions Rating LEV3-ULEV125
- Compression Ratio 11.5:1
- Direct Fuel Injection
- Displacement 3471 cc
- Eco Assist™ System
- Engine Type V6
- Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 gal
- Heavy-Duty Transmission Cooler
- High-Capacity Radiator with High-Power Fans (2)
- Horsepower (SAE net) 280 @ 6000 rpm
- Idle-Stop
- Redline 6900 rpm
- Required Fuel Regular Unleaded
- Torque (SAE net) 262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
- Valve Train 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC®
- Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®)
Chassis10 std · 0 opt
- Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
- MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension
- Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes 12.6 in / 13.0 in
- Stabilizer Bar (front) 25.0 mm (solid)
- Stabilizer Bar (rear) 26.5 mm x 4.0mm (tubular)
- Steering Ratio 15.86:1
- Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 3.04
- Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb 43.4 ft
- Unibody Construction
Cargo13 std · 0 opt
- Integrated Class III Trailer Hitch
- Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) 9986 lbs
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 6019 lbs
- Heavy-Duty Truck Bed Tie-Down Cleat Capacity 350 lbs
- Heavy-Duty Truck Bed Tie-Down Cleats (8)
- In-Bed Trunk®
- In-Bed Trunk® Volume 7.3 cu ft
- Integrated Class III Trailer Hitch with 7-Pin Connector
- Total Payload Capacity 1583 lbs (Sport) / 1544 lbs (RTL) / 1509 lbs (RTL-E) / 1509 lbs (Black Edition)
- Towing Capacity 5000 lbs
- Truck Bed Cargo Volume 33.9 cu ft
- Truck Bed Length (tailgate up/down) 64.0 in / 83.0 in
- Truck Bed Width (at wheel wells/at D-pillar/at bed walls) 50.0 in / 51.0 in / 60.0 in
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2021 Ridgeline. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
Factory warranty running out?
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Common questions about the RTL
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL add over the Sport?
Against the Sport, 15 features become standard that the Sport does not and 5 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.