Honda’s Brave New Monster: The Ridgeline
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A surprising entry into the Full size truck market, the new Honda Ridgeline is available in many different trim levels. Starting around $28,000 it compares favorably to every other truck in its class. Under the hood, the Ridgeline from the RT model up to the RTL model is a High-torque 250-hp, 3.5-liter, 24-valve SOHC VTEC V6. Offering twenty miles per gallon and independent suspension, it is a great 4WD vehicle either on-road or off-road. The Honda Ridgeline comes standard with a Windows Media MP3 player as well as a lockable in bed trunk. You can find the Honda Ridgeline and other used trucks at your local Honda dealer.
The gold standard of Honda quality is the Ridgeline RTL. With 18” alloy wheels, all leather interior, and heated seats you cannot beat the ride that this Ridgeline has to offer. With available navigation and an automatic transmission the price is as pleasing as the ride at around $35,000.
Going up against the established players in the big truck market has required Honda to seek new markets for this vehicle. The accesories offered for the Ridgeline allows snowboarders, kayakers, fishermen, and hunters to enjoy Honda quality without giving up utility.
The Ridgeline is power personified: Variable Torque Management 4-wheel drive system, 5000-lb. towing capacity, Up to 1,546 lb. total payload capacity, Integrated closed-box frame, Unit-body construction, Lockable In-Bed Trunk, Dual-action tailgate, and an integrated Class III trailer hitch.
Think you know cargo? Just because it is a truck does not mean you can only store things in the bed. With the Ridgeline’s expert ability to navigate roads and dusty trails, it’s easy to forget that five full-size adults can sit comfortably inside. Load your people and cargo with 60/40 lift-up rear seats and a flat rear floor. A rear under seat storage system and a tough as nails cargo tray capable of handling all of your loose items. New systems like Bluetooth HandsFreeLink allows talking without taking your hands off the wheel. Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition links you to 7 million points of interest.
The Honda engineers have outdone themselves this time. The Ridgeline is a worthy Full size truck with the features and power to compete with the F150, Silverado and Tundra.