The 2008 Honda Ridgeline RTS is a half-ton pickup truck that is available at MSRP $30,425, with a few added features. Seventeen-inch machined alloy wheels are new on this trim and cloth seats are available in a contemporary single color, rather than in dual-tone styling. The 247-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine of the RTS is paired with a standard five-speed automatic transmission that drives all the wheels. Estimated fuel economy is 15/20 (city/highway) mpg. The towing capacity of the Ridgeline RTS remains the same as the RTL trim, at 5,000 pounds, while hauling capacity is slightly more at 1,558 pounds.

The 2008 Honda Ridgeline RTS features an upgraded stereo with a 160-watt in-dash CD changer audio system with seven speakers, including subwoofer, power moonroof, In-Bed Trunk, heated folding power side mirrors, power driver seat, dual-zone automatic climate control with air-filtration system, cruise control, eight-way adjustable power driver seat with manual lumbar support, power sliding rear window, multi-functional center storage console with sliding armrest and 60/40 lift-up rear seat with under-seat storage. Colors available on the RTS include Dark Cherry Pearl, Billet Silver Metallic, Formal Black, Nimbus Gray Metallic, White and Steel Blue Metallic.

The RTS is equipped with many safety features, such as head restraints; four-wheel anti-lock brake system; vehicle stability assist; tire-pressure monitoring system; front side airbags with passenger-side occupant position detection system; side-curtain airbags with rollover sensor; lower anchors and tethers for children; electronic brake distribution; dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags; immobilizer theft-deterrent system; security system; child-proof rear door locks and side impact door beams.

The Honda Ridgeline is offered with a Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty for 3 years/36,000 miles; Accessory Limited Warranty for 3 years/36,000 miles, depending on the time of installation; Powertrain Limited Warranty for 5 years/60,000 miles; Corrosion Limited for 5 years/unlimited miles; and Additional Limited Warranty on original Honda parts, when installed by a Honda dealer, for 1 year or 12,000 miles.