2021 Honda Ridgeline Gallery

Honda's Ridgeline pickup truck is a driver-favorite, blending the practicality of an open bed with the driving dynamics of an SUV. For 2021, though, Honda has focused on giving it a tougher look, to help cut down on cases of mistaken identity. No longer will passers-by confuse the Ridgeline for its Pilot SUV cousin.

There's a new grille and bolder wheel arches, and a Honda Performance Design package adds things like gold wheels and even more rugged features. None of that dilutes the Ridgeline's core usability, of course: this is Honda we're talking about. You still get a handy dual-opening tailgate – which folds down or swings out – and a huge, lockable compartment under the bed floor, complete with a drain hole at the bottom.

In the cabin, things have been revamped with a cleaner dashboard, though you still get more rugged materials than the average Honda SUV or sedan. The 3.5-liter V6 engine stays the same, but now AWD is standard across the board. It's priced from $36,490 (plus destination) in Sport trim.