RTL-E AWD
What the RTL-E adds over the Sport
| Spec | Sport | RTL-E |
|---|---|---|
| Front headroom | 40.1 in | 39.5 in |
| Payload capacity | 1583 lbs | 1509 lbs |
| Total interior volume | 109.7 cu-ft | 108.9 cu-ft |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 150-Watt / 400-Watt Truck-Bed Power Outlet, 540-Watt Premium Audio System with 8 Speakers, including Subwoofer, Acoustic Windshield, Ambient LED Lighting (Blue on RTL-E, Red on Black Edition), Auto High-Beam Headlights, Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror, Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Cross Traffic Monitor, Compass, Conversation Mirror with Sunglasses Holder, Courtesy Door Lights (front row), Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including Power Lumbar Support (with Two-Position Memory on RTL and above), Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors (Illuminated), Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment, HD Radio™, Heated Front Seats, Heated Side Mirrors, Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic, Illuminated Beverage Holders (front row), LED Side Mirror Turn Indicator, Leather-Trimmed Interior, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel (Heated), One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature, Parking Sensors (Front & Rear), Power Sliding Rear Window, SiriusXM®, Truck-Bed Audio System, Turn-By-Turn Directions, Walk Away Auto Lock®, Wireless Phone Charger
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
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 33.9 cu-ft |
| 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
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6019 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1509 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety27 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Advanced Front Airbags
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- 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
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Adjustable Seat-Belt Anchors (front row)
- Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Auto High-Beam Headlights
- Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Cross Traffic Monitor
- Brake Assist
- Child-Proof Rear Door Locks
- Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
- 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)
- Parking Sensors (Front & Rear)
- Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)
- 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
Infotainment20 std · 0 opt
- 1.5-Amp USB Smartphone/Audio Interface: Front Console (1 Port)
- 2.5-Amp USB Charging Port: Center Console (1 Port); 2nd-Row (2 Ports) on RTL-E/Black Edition
- 540-Watt Premium Audio System with 8 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
- HD Radio™
- Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic
- HondaLink®
- MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- SMS Text Message Function
- SiriusXM®
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
- Truck-Bed Audio System
- Turn-By-Turn Directions
- Wireless Phone Charger
Convenience12 std · 0 opt
- Push Button Start
- Remote Engine Start
- 150-Watt / 400-Watt Truck-Bed Power Outlet
- Capless Fuel Filler
- Cruise Control
- HomeLink® Remote System
- Power Door and Tailgate Locks
- Remote Fuel Filler Door Release
- Security System with Remote Entry
- Walk Away Auto Lock®
- 12-Volt Power Outlets (front & center console)
- Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Window
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
- Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including Power Lumbar Support (with Two-Position Memory on RTL and above)
- Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment
- Head Restraints at all Seating Positions
- Leather-Trimmed Interior
Interior24 std · 0 opt
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel (Heated)
- Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- 4.2-Inch Color LCD Screen
- Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC)
- Ambient LED Lighting (Blue on RTL-E, Red on Black Edition)
- Beverage Holders (front and rear)
- Compass
- Conversation Mirror with Sunglasses Holder
- Courtesy Door Lights (front row)
- Door, Trunk and Tailgate-Open Indicator
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Seatback Pockets
- Engine Oil-Life Indicator
- Exterior Temperature Indicator
- Illuminated Beverage Holders (front row)
- Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Lockable Glove Compartment
- Map Lights (LED front on RTL and above)
- Multi-Functional Center Console Storage
- One-Touch Turn Indicators
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors (Illuminated)
- Floor Mats
- Sliding Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger)
Exterior24 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
- Body-Colored Door Handles (Chrome on RTL-E)
- Compact Spare Tire: T165 / 90 R17 105M
- Dual Chrome Exhaust Finisher
- Dual-Action Tailgate
- Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna
- Heated Side Mirrors
- LED Brake Lights
- LED Daytime Running Light (DRL)
- LED Fog Lights
- LED Front Turn Indicators
- LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off
- LED Rear Turn Indicators
- LED Side Mirror Turn Indicator
- Power Side Mirrors (Body-Colored)
- Power Sliding Rear Window
- Rear Privacy Glass
- Truck-Bed Lights
- Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
- Wheels: 18 in Alloys (Shark Gray / Pewter Gray / Gloss Black by trim)
- Rear-Window Defroster with Timer
Powertrain17 std · 0 opt
- Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4®) AWD System
- Intelligent Traction Management (Snow/Sand/Mud)
- 9-Speed Automatic Transmission (9AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters
- Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM)
- Direct Fuel Injection
- Displacement: 3,471 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 @ 6,000 rpm
- Idle-Stop
- MPG Ratings* AWD (City/Hwy/Combined): 18 / 24 / 21
- Torque (SAE net): 262 lb.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm
- Valve Train: 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC®
- Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®)
Chassis5 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
- Unibody Construction
Cargo5 std · 0 opt
- Integrated Class III Trailer Hitch
- 2nd-Row Underseat Storage Volume: 2.9 cu ft
- Heavy-Duty Truck Bed Tie-Down Cleats (8)
- In-Bed Trunk®
- Integrated Class III Trailer Hitch with 7-Pin Connector
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Ridgeline. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the RTL-E
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2023 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E add over the Sport?
Against the Sport, 30 features become standard that the Sport does not and 3 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.