Honda Ridgeline mid-size pickup truck -Interior And Exteriore Features,And Specs

The  Honda Ridgeline mid-size pickup truck (MSRP $28,635 - 35,725, Invoice Price $25,996 - $32,403) is available in RT, RTX, RTS, RTL, and RTL with Navigation trim levels. This model competes with the Dodge Dakota, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Isuzu i-370, Mitsubishi Raider, and Nissan Frontier. The Ridgeline is equipped with a 247-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 engine, an all-wheel drive system, 5-speed automatic transmission, and rear locking differential.
The Ridgeline is Honda's intended first foray into the North American pickup truck market.1 The Ridgeline is built in Alliston, Ontario, Canada alongside the Acura MDX, Honda Civic, Honda Civic Si, and Acura CSX and was released in March 2005 as a 2006 model.2 This model received the Truck of the Year award from Motor Trend in 2006.
The 2008 Honda Ridgeline has four-wheel independent suspension, front and rear stabilizer bars, a MacPherson strut front suspension, and a multi-link rear suspension.
Exterior features for the Honda Ridgeline are 17 x 7.5 inch steel wheels, all season tires, a steel spare wheel, and a full-size, non-matching spare tire. It is equipped with an inside-mounted spare tire, a privacy glass, and variable-intermittent wipers. The Ridgeline also has a side-impact door beam, an auxiliary transmission fluid cooler, and painted finish bumpers.

Instrumentation features on this model are a tachometer, a clock, and low fuel level warning. It also has a trailer hitch, trailer wiring, and cargo tie downs.
Seats and trim features on the 2008 Honda Ridgeline pickup truck include a five-person total seating capacity, bucket front seats, cloth upholstery, and a height-adjustable driver seat. In the rear the Ridgeline is equipped with a 40-60 split bench rear seat, rear ventilation ducts, a split-folding rear seatback, and a folding center armrest.
Basic power and convenience features for this model are remote power door locks, power windows and mirrors, and driver's side one-touch power window. It is also equipped with cruise control (on steering wheel), a tilt-adjustable steering wheel, and speed-proportional power steering. The Honda Ridgeline has front door pockets, front and rear cupholders, and 12V front and 12V rear power outlets. More features are front seatback storage, a front console with storage, and an overhead console with storage.
Comfort features for the 2008 Honda Ridgeline are air conditioning, interior air filtration, and front and rear reading lights. Dual illuminating vanity mirrors, front and rear floor mats, and a cargo area light are also standard on this model.
Entertainment and telematics features on the Ridgeline include an AM/FM in-dash single CD player stereo, a 100-watts stereo output, six total speakers, and an element antenna.
2008 Honda Ridgeline safety and security features are ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes, a four-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), emergency braking assist, and traction control. The Ridgeline is equipped with stability control, dual front side-mounted airbags, and front and rear head airbags. More features are passenger airbag occupant-sensing deactivation, front seatbelt pretensioners, and rear door child safety locks. Other Ridgeline safety and security features include child seat anchors, a rear center 3-point belt, two front and three rear height-adjustable headrests, and an engine immobilizer. Tire pressure monitoring and electronic brake-force distribution are also standard on this model.
RTX and higher trim levels are fitted with a chrome grille. Alternative/additional features on the RTS and higher trim levels include an 8-way power driver seat, a driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support, 160 watts of stereo output, 7 speakers, and a subwoofer.

Alternative/additional features on the RTL and RTL with Navigation trim levels include a compass, a power glass sunroof, and a multi-level heating driver seat. Also standard on these 2008 Honda Ridgeline trim levels are a multi-level heating passenger seat, heated mirrors, a universal remote transmitter, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and an XM satellite radio. A DVD navigation system with voice activation features is standard only on the RTL with Navigation trim level.
A safety and crash test report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that the 2008 Honda Ridgeline received five stars out of five in frontal and side crash tests and four stars out of five in rollover tests.

A reliability history report from ConsumerReports.org showed how the Honda Ridgeline held up mechanically. The Honda Ridgeline received the following ratings for the year 2007 (major redesign year was 2006): Excellent ratings for engine, transmission, drive, fuel, electrical, and climate systems, suspension, brakes, and exhaust; Very Good ratings for squeaks and rattles, body hardware, power equipment, and audio system trouble spots; and a Good rating for its paint and trim.