Black Edition AWD
What the Black Edition adds over the Sport
| Spec | Sport | Black Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4420 lbs | 4504 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4420 lbs | 4504 lbs |
| 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 - Red, Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror, Black Lug Nuts, Courtesy Door Lights (Front), Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including Power Lumbar Support and Two-Position Memory, Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment, HD Radio™, Heated Front Seats, Heated Side Mirrors, Heated Steering Wheel, HomeLink® Remote System, Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic, Illuminated Beverage Holders (Front), Illuminated Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors, LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), LED Front Map Lights, LED Truck-Bed Lights, Leather-Trimmed Seats, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel-Red Stitch, One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature, Parking Sensors (2 Front & 4 Rear), Power Folding Side Mirrors, Power Sliding Rear Window, Rear Outboard Heated Seats, SiriusXM®, USB-C 3.0A Charging Port - Rear Console (2 Ports), Ventilated Front Seats
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 |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 36 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 36 months |
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 SOHC i-VTEC 24-Valve |
| 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) | 4504 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4504 lbs |
| 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 kitSafety25 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Advanced Front Airbags
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Multi View Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
- SmartVent® Front Side Airbags
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Auto High-Beam Headlights
- Blind Spot Information System (BSI)
- Brake Assist
- Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
- Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM)
- Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat-Belt Reminder
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Hill Start Assist
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row All), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All)
- Parking Sensors (2 Front & 4 Rear)
- Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)
- Security System with Remote Entry
- Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators
Infotainment17 std · 0 opt
- 540-Watt Premium Audio System with 8 Speakers, including Subwoofer
- 7-Inch Meter Display
- 9-Inch Color Touchscreen
- 9-Speed Automatic Transmission (9AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
- Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
- HD Radio™
- Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic
- HondaLink®
- SiriusXM®
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
- USB-A 2.5A Data Port - Front Console (1 Port)
- USB-C 3.0A Charging Port - Front Console (1 Port)
- USB-C 3.0A Charging Port - Rear Console (2 Ports)
- Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility
- Wireless Phone Charger (Qi)
Convenience11 std · 0 opt
- Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start
- Push Button Start
- 12-Volt Power Outlets (Front & 2nd Row)
- 150-Watt / 400-Watt Truck-Bed Power Outlet
- Capless Fuel Filler
- HomeLink® Remote System
- One-Touch Turn Indicators
- Power Door and Tailgate Locks
- Power Windows with Auto-Up / Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Window
- Remote Fuel Filler Door Release
- Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration
- Rear-Seat Heater Ducts
Seating8 std · 0 opt
- Heated Front Seats
- Ventilated Front Seats
- Rear Outboard Heated Seats
- 5-Person Seating Capacity
- 60 / 40 Split Lift-Up Rear Seat with Underseat Storage
- Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including Power Lumbar Support and Two-Position Memory
- Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment
- Leather-Trimmed Seats
Interior19 std · 0 opt
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC)
- Ambient LED Lighting - Red
- Beverage Holders (Front and Rear)
- Courtesy Door Lights (Front)
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Seatback Pockets
- Illuminated Beverage Holders (Front)
- Illuminated Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors
- Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
- LED Front Map Lights
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel-Red Stitch
- Lockable Glove Compartment
- Multi-Functional Center Console Storage
- Sliding Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger)
- Sunglasses Holder
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
- Floor Mats
Exterior21 std · 1 opt
- One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
- Power Folding Side Mirrors
- Acoustic Windshield
- All-Season Tires: 245 / 60 R18 105H
- Black Lug Nuts
- Dual Chrome Exhaust Finisher
- Dual-Action Tailgate
- Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna
- Heated Side Mirrors
- LED Brake Lights
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED Fog Lights
- LED Low-Beam Headlights with Auto-On / Off
- LED Truck-Bed Lights
- Power Side Mirrors
- Power Sliding Rear Window
- Truck-Bed Lights
- Wheels: 18 in Shark Gray Alloys / 18 in Pewter Gray Machine-Finished Alloys / TrailSport 18 in Shark Gray Alloys / 18 in Berlina Black Alloys
- Black Roof optional
- Rear Privacy Glass
- Rear-Window Defroster with Timer
- Compact Spare Tire
Powertrain17 std · 0 opt
- Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4®) AWD System
- Intelligent Traction Management: Normal / Snow / Sand / Mud
- 9-Speed Automatic Transmission (9AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters
- Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM)
- CARB Emissions Rating: LEV4-ULEV70
- Direct Fuel Injection
- Displacement (cc): 3,471
- EPA MPG Ratings* (City / Hwy / Combined): 18 / 24 / 21 (Sport/RTL/Black Edition), 18 / 23 / 20 (TrailSport)
- Eco Assist™ System
- Engine Type: V6
- Heavy-Duty Transmission Cooler
- High-Capacity Radiator with High-Power Fans (2)
- Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 280 @ 6,000
- Idle-Stop
- Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 262 @ 4,700
- 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 (in.): 12.6 / 13.0
- Unit-Body Construction
Cargo3 std · 0 opt
- Integrated Class III Trailer Hitch with 7-Pin Connector
- Heavy-Duty Truck Bed Tie-Down Cleats (8)
- In-Bed Trunk®
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Ridgeline. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Black Edition
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2026 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition add over the Sport?
Against the Sport, 30 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.