2021 Honda Ridgeline Model Review - Phoenix, AZ

What's New For the 2021 Honda Ridgeline?

For the 2021 model year, the Ridgeline gets some bold styling revisions. New hood, grille and fender styling are highlights. There are also new 18-inch wheels, and you have the option to invest in the Honda Performance Development package. This package provides black over fenders, a black grille, bronze wheels, and much more. Reduced backspacing provides a much broader footprint for the Ridgeline.

Which Features Are Available for 2021?

Four different trim levels are available for the 2021 Ridgeline. Your Sport base trim level is relatively simple without a lot of bells and whistles. If you take a single step up to the RTL trim level, you get heated front seats, leather trim on the interior, and a power-adjustable front seat. The RTL-E provides all of those same features as well as automatic high beam headlights, blind-spot monitoring, LED daytime lights, SiriusXM radio, HD radio, and cross-traffic monitoring. The Black Edition provides all the features you could want from all the lower trim levels, plus standard all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive gets you to a towing capacity of 5000 pounds, while the front-wheel drive options only provide 3500 pounds.

A Perfect Blend of Power and Fuel Efficiency

There is only one engine among all the trim levels for the 2021 Honda Ridgeline. It's a 3.5-liter V6 engine that provides 280 horsepower along with 262 pound-feet of torque. A nine-speed automatic transmission is included. The overall ride is very smooth, with receptive throttle response. While it may look a little less than sporty on the exterior, you'll be surprised at how well it handles the road. There is a coil-spring independent rear suspension and precise steering that really provides a smooth ride on flat ground and around tight corners. The combined fuel efficiency ratings is 28 miles per gallon.

Ridgeline Safety at the Forefront

Honda Ridgeline has standard safety and driver-assistance features such as forward collision warning technology, automated emergency braking, lane-keep assist technology, lane departure warnings, and adaptive cruise control. All of these features are standard among all trim levels.

Visit Us in Phoenix Today

If you would like to learn more about the 2021 version of the Honda Ridgeline, visit Bell Honda the next time you're in the Phoenix area. We have plenty of details to share with you, and we'll let you take one out for a test drive so you can experience how the Ridgeline drives for yourself.