10-Year-Old 2026 Honda Ridgeline is Pricier Yet Offers Nothing New
When it comes to pickups, the Honda Ridgeline has long been a favourite of ours due to its versatility, comfort and driving dynamics. In fact, our team at The Car Guide has chosen the Ridgeline as the best buy in its class for four consecutive years, from 2021 to 2024.
However, the second generation dates back to 2017 and is getting awfully old. Returning for 2026, it's entering its 10th year on the market, with units set to arrive at dealerships this fall. Is there anything new to draw customers? Aside from the addition of a body colour, the answer is no.
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When sharing details about its 2026 Ridgeline this week, Honda Canada announced a new paint option exclusive to the TrailSport model, called Ash Green Metallic and derived from the 2026 Passport TrailSport and CR-V TrailSport. Everything else is carried over from 2025, though.
And yet, the company has decided to jack up prices across the line by $1,500, which means that the cheapest Ridgeline, in Sport trim, now starts at $56,013 including the various fees. For their part, the mid-grade TrailSport and high-end Black Edition models are bumped to $59,513 and $62,013, respectively.
These pricing adjustments, by the way, have nothing to do with Canadian counter-tariffs on U.S.-built vehicles, which do not apply to the Ridgeline due to its compliance with the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), as it is manufactured in Alabama but with up to 75% North American content.
During the first half of 2025, Canadian sales of the Ridgeline increased by 9%, but we’d be surprised if this momentum continues in the coming months given its advanced age and lack of new features. In fact, consumers interested in the Ridgeline should instead try to grab one of the remaining 2025 models to get better value.
Honda hasn't confirmed a third generation yet, but it's only a matter of time. Expected to arrive for the 2027 model year, the next Ridgeline should be similar to the redesigned Passport and more robust in a bid to widen its appeal among fans of conventional midsize pickups. The 3.5-litre V6, whose reputation for reliability has been somewhat tarnished, will likely return under the hood.
