2022 Honda Ridgeline: Specs, Trims, MPG, Towing & Utility

The 2022 Honda Ridgeline carried over the core 2021 formula: a 280-hp 3.5-liter V6, 9-speed automatic, standard i-VTM4 AWD and four trims—Sport, RTL, RTL-E and Black Edition. Honda rated every trim to tow up to 5,000 pounds and listed the same 18/24/21 mpg city/highway/combined EPA estimate across the lineup.

The previous AutoZonic version mixed nonexistent RT, Elite, Special Edition and “V-Sport” style trim ideas into the 2022 Ridgeline and contradicted itself on pricing, transmission and fuel economy. This revision uses Honda’s archived 2022 specification and feature pages.

2022 Honda Ridgeline key specifications

Specification	2022 Ridgeline
Engine	3.5-liter direct-injection SOHC i-VTEC V6
Horsepower	280 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque	262 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
Transmission	9-speed automatic with shift-by-wire and paddle shifters
Drive	i-VTM4 AWD standard
Trims	Sport, RTL, RTL-E, Black Edition
Seating	5
Towing	5,000 lb
EPA MPG	18 city / 24 highway / 21 combined
Fuel tank	19.5 gal
In-Bed Trunk	7.3 cu ft

2022 Ridgeline trims

• Sport — the entry point, but still includes the common V6/AWD powertrain, Honda Sensing, dual-action tailgate and lockable In-Bed Trunk.
• RTL — adds comfort features such as leather-trimmed heated front seats, moonroof and power sliding rear window.
• RTL-E — builds on RTL with navigation, 540-watt premium audio, truck-bed audio, wireless phone charging, parking sensors and the 150/400-watt bed power outlet.
• Black Edition — combines high equipment content with Black Edition exterior/interior styling.

There was no 2022 RT, RTL-T or Elite trim in Honda’s official U.S. lineup. RTL-T had already disappeared for the 2020 model year.

What changed for 2022?

Honda’s official “What’s New” page lists a very small model-year change: Sonic Gray Pearl joined the premium exterior color group. Mechanically and structurally, the 2022 lineup closely followed the substantially updated 2021 Ridgeline.

Engine, transmission and AWD

Every trim used Honda’s 3.5-liter V6 with 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft paired with a 9-speed automatic. The i-VTM4 AWD system and Intelligent Traction Management were standard across the lineup.

The old version of this page referred to multiple powertrains and inconsistent trim-dependent drivetrains. Honda’s 2022 specification table does not support those claims.

MPG and fuel

Honda lists 18 city / 24 highway / 21 combined mpg for every 2022 trim. Fuel-tank capacity is 19.5 gallons and Honda specifies regular unleaded fuel.

Actual mileage varies with speed, temperature, load, tires, towing and driving behavior. For shoppers comparing years, use the EPA/Honda model-year figure rather than generic “Ridgeline MPG” numbers copied across generations.

Towing and payload

Every 2022 Ridgeline trim carries a 5,000-lb maximum towing rating in Honda’s specification table. Payload varies with curb weight: Sport is listed at 1,583 lb, RTL at 1,544 lb, and RTL-E/Black Edition at 1,509 lb.

Trailer planning must account for occupants, cargo, hitch/tongue load and accessories. The headline towing rating is not permission to ignore the owner’s manual or combined weight limits.

Bed, tailgate and In-Bed Trunk

The 2022 bed is 64.0 inches long with the tailgate up and 83.0 inches with it down, with 50.0 inches between the wheel wells. The bed cargo volume is 33.9 cu ft. Beneath it sits the 7.3-cu-ft lockable In-Bed Trunk.

Honda’s dual-action tailgate can either lower like a conventional pickup tailgate or swing sideways, making the In-Bed Trunk easier to access. The trunk includes a drain plug and built-in organization features. See our In-Bed Trunk guide for more detail.

Rear-seat utility

Every 2022 Ridgeline has five seats and a 60/40 split lift-up rear seat with underseat storage. This is useful when taller cargo needs to ride inside the cab rather than in the bed.

2022 Ridgeline buyer checklist

• Confirm the correct Sport, RTL, RTL-E or Black Edition trim.
• Check service and recall history by VIN.
• Test i-VTM4 AWD and Intelligent Traction Management.
• Inspect the hitch, bed and underbody if the truck appears to have towed regularly.
• Test the dual-action tailgate and In-Bed Trunk lock and drain area.
• Verify higher-trim electronics rather than assuming they work because the badge is present.
• Use an independent pre-purchase inspection for a used truck.

Related Honda Ridgeline guides

• Honda Ridgeline research hub
• 2021 Honda Ridgeline specs
• Honda Ridgeline In-Bed Trunk
• Ridgeline rear-seat utility
• Ridgeline towing guide

Sources

• Honda Information Center — 2022 Ridgeline specifications
• Honda Information Center — What’s New for 2022
• Honda Information Center — 2022 In-Bed Trunk

About this article

Updated August 9, 2026 by the AutoZonic Editorial Team. The previous AI-generated version contained nonexistent trims, inconsistent prices, incorrect MPG claims, duplicated drivetrain descriptions and model-year mixing. This revision is based on Honda’s archived 2022 technical documentation.