The 2026 Honda Ridgeline: A Pickup Built Differently for Montreal Drivers

Most pickups make you choose between capability and comfort. The 2026 Honda Ridgeline doesn't work that way. With its unibody construction, fully independent suspension on all four corners, and a standard i-VTM4 all-wheel drive system, it gives Montreal-area drivers a truck that handles Autoroute 40 in January as smoothly as it handles a load of lumber on a Saturday.

Now on sale in Canada, the 2026 Ridgeline is available in three trims — Sport, TrailSport, and Black Edition — all powered by the same 3.5-litre V6 and equipped with all-wheel drive as standard. Here's what makes each one worth considering.

The Engine and Drivetrain

Every 2026 Ridgeline runs a 3.5-litre V6 engine producing 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission with Shift-by-Wire and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Honda's Intelligent Variable Torque Management (i-VTM4) AWD system is standard across all trims, with four selectable drive modes: Normal, Snow, Sand, and Mud.

Fuel economy is rated at 12.8 L/100 km city and 9.9 L/100 km highway for the Sport and Black Edition, and 12.8 city / 10.2 highway for the TrailSport. All trims run on regular fuel and carry a 73.8-litre tank.

Capability Numbers That Matter

The Ridgeline's practicality shows up in its numbers:

• Towing capacity: 2,267 kg (with required accessory towing package)
• Payload capacity: 687 kg (Sport), 679 kg (TrailSport), 677 kg (Black Edition)
• Bed volume: 960 L
• In-Bed Trunk capacity: 207 L — lockable, washable, and drainable

That In-Bed Trunk is one of the Ridgeline's signature features. It sits under the bed floor, providing secure storage that stays protected from weather, prying eyes, and anything you'd rather not mix with the rest of your cargo.

How the Three Trims Break Down

Ridgeline Sport

The Sport starts at $52,990 MSRP and comes standard with Honda Sensing, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, remote engine starter, Smart Entry with Walk-Away Auto Lock, a 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, seven speakers including a subwoofer, and a multi-angle rearview camera. The 18-inch Shark Grey aluminum-alloy wheels ride on all-season tires.

Key Sport highlights:

• Standard i-VTM4 AWD
• Honda Sensing suite (CMBS, LKAS, ACC, FCW, BSI, RDM, CTM, TSR)
• 9-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone integration
• In-Bed Trunk, Dual-Action Tailgate, and integrated Class III trailer hitch

Ridgeline TrailSport

At $56,490 MSRP, the TrailSport is the off-road-oriented trim. It adds an off-road tuned suspension, all-terrain P245/60 R18 tires, and for 2026, the new exclusive Ash Green Metallic paint colour that debuted on the 2026 Passport TrailSport. The TrailSport also adds power-folding and auto-dimming side mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators, as well as LED truck-bed lights.

Key TrailSport additions over Sport:

• Off-road tuned suspension
• All-terrain tires
• Available Ash Green Metallic exterior (TrailSport exclusive)
• LED truck-bed lights
• Auto-dimming, power-folding side mirrors

Ridgeline Black Edition

The Black Edition tops the lineup at $58,990 MSRP. It pairs the Sport's all-season capability with a blacked-out aesthetic — Berlina Black 18-inch wheels, navigation, an 8-speaker premium audio system, and front parking sensors to complement the rear sensors on the other trims.

Key Black Edition additions:

• Built-in navigation
• 8-speaker premium audio with subwoofer
• Front (2) and rear (4) parking sensors
• Berlina Black aluminum-alloy wheels
• Acoustic laminate windshield glass

Trim Comparison at a Glance

Safety Standard Across All Trims

Honda Sensing comes equipped on every 2026 Ridgeline. That means every Sport, TrailSport, and Black Edition driver in the Montreal region gets Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Mitigation Braking, Lane Keeping Assist, Road Departure Mitigation, Blind Spot Information, Cross Traffic Monitor, and Traffic Sign Recognition — without having to step up to a higher trim to get them.

See the 2026 Ridgeline at Lallier Honda Montréal

The 2026 Honda Ridgeline is available now at Lallier Honda Montréal. Stop by to compare the three trims in person, check current inventory, and take one out for a drive on Montreal roads before you decide.