I drove the new Honda Ridgeline – it has a fun window and wild Cybertruck-like storage made me forget what I locked

Almost every corner of Honda’s Ridgeline pickup has been thoughtfully transformed into a storage space—the well-designed cabin almost left me confused.

The US Sun tested the redesigned Honda Ridgeline. The $40,000 pickup is a comfortable daily driver, with dozens of intricate details in every corner.

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The Honda Ridgeline has received several updates for the 2024 model year.

Inside the cabin, drivers will find a digital gauge cluster and a larger infotainment system.

The exterior features slightly more rugged designs, including a badge-less tailgate.

Drivers will also find a fourth trim level – the TrailSport, a complete off-road package with bulkier tires and a beefier belly.

The Ridgeline maintains its roots as an SUV-style family hauler with a capable bed in the back.

The cabin is comfortable and airy, with dozens of storage compartments for each passenger.

Honda says the center console has grown with the 2024 model – it’s now capable of accommodating a large tablet.

The company also said drivers can fold the back seat and place the bike behind the front row.

I tested the option while packing for a short trip with some extra shoes.

Because the backseat storage was so clever, I forgot my shoes in the truck the entire trip.

The clever storage continues in the back of the truck with a built-in trunk.

After opening the rear door, the driver accesses a large trunk stored on the floor of the truck.

Honda said the external trunk is suitable for all climates. It has a drain plug if occupants use the deep basin as a cooler.

The company also reported that the trunk lid locks when the driver locks the pickup’s doors.

Underbed storage solutions are part of several other pickup truck designs.

The Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150, and Rivian R1T also feature additional storage space around the bed.

Honda Ridgeline Review

Ben Shimkus, automotive reporter for The US Sun, drove the Honda Ridgeline for a weekend. Here are his thoughts on the pickup.

Drivers looking for a capable off-road truck with calm vibrations on pavement need look no further than the Ridgeline.

The pickup is comfortable on city streets, with ample legroom and storage capacity.

Drivers can also expect standard Honda practicality and resale value.

The biggest criticism of the truck is its social acceptance in the trucking world.

Truck purists tend not to give flowers to the pickup. I think it’s a shame.

Here are the specs for our Ridgeline TrailSport:

• $46,375 MSRP plus destination charge
• 18 mpg city – 23 mpg highway – 20 mpg overall (although our truck exceeded those numbers)
• 280 horsepower V-6
• Active safety features including adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist and blind spot monitoring
• Huge storage and new technologies in infotainment and instrument cluster

Between the cabin and the bed, Honda hid another trick.

The central window panel can open, allowing air to circulate throughout the cabin.

I found the rear window particularly useful when the truck’s sunroof was open.

The Ridgeline doesn’t have a front sunroof screen that would prevent strange airflows from creating an uncomfortable chirp in the cabin.

With the rear window open, air could pass through without any problems.

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