Honda Truck Ridgeline

Honda Truck Ridgeline

The mid-sized SUV truck, Honda Ridgeline, is manufactured by Japanese automobile giant, Honda. It was first introduced in 2005 as 2006 model. It is one of the top selling models in the Canada and in United states. It is the only model available as car based pickup truck in those countries.
Awards won by the model include
• North American truck of the year in 2006
• Motor Trend truck of the year in2006
• Won Urban truck of the year award
• J.D. Power & Associates 2005 APEAL award
• Maxim truck of the year in 2006
Apart from the awards won by the model, it is the first model to score 5-star rating for both side impact and front crash tests.

First Generation (2006-Present)

Honda Truck Ridgeline

The first generation Honda Ridgeline is a compact pickup truck that has the capacity to seat up to 7-passengers. All the models are offered in all wheel drive.
The only engine available to the Honda Ridgeline model include 3.5 liter SOHC V6 version that generates 255 hp of power at 5750 rpm and torque of 252 lb ft at 4500 rpm. The sole transmission to the engine is 5-speed automatic. With the V6 engine, the pickup truck can achieve fuel economy of 16 miles per gallon in the city premises and 21 miles per gallon on the highway roads. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in a time span of just 6.7 seconds.
The major competitors to Honda Ridgeline model include Dodge Dakota and Toyota Tacoma. When compared with competitors, the overall dimensions of the model are slightly larger. It has the wheel base of 122.0 inches, length of 206.8 inches, width of 67.1 inches and height of 70.3 inches. The curb weight of the model is around 4500 lbs.
The notable features in the model include standard all wheel drive, ride balance, passenger comfort, refinement, and build quality. On the other hand, the powertrain options, and acceleration when towing are considered as main drawbacks.
The current generation Honda Ridgeline comes with the features unusual to pickup trucks, including unibody construction and independent rear suspension. The standard safety features in the model include traction control and antilock braking system. So are the curtain side air bags and front side air bags. The other features offered as standard include navigation system, leather upholstery, power doors and locks, power steering handle, driver and passenger mirrors, floor mats, xenon headlights, alloy wheels, driver and passenger adjustable front passenger seat, sunroof and heated front seats.

Honda Truck Ridgeline