Base Price: $28,900
The Numbers: 20 mpg hwy, 15 mpg city, 17 mpg overall
The Tradeoff: Despite its 4WD drivetrain, the Honda Ridgeline is still the least truck-like offering here, but offers the most civilized ride, thanks to its Odyssey minivan platform. When we tested the Ridgeline, we found that its pleasant highway manners were a slight consolation for its sub-par abilities as a utility or off-road truck.
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