Honda Ridgeline

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| Production
| 2006-Present
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| Class
| Mid-Size Truck
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| Body Style
| 4-door pickup
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| Length
| 206.8 in.
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| Width
| 77.8 in.
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| Height
| 70.3 in. (71.2 in. on RTL models)
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| Wheelbase
| 122 in.
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| Weight
| 4500-4552 lbs.
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| Transmission
| 5-speed automatic
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| Engine
| 3.5 liter (3471cc) SOHC [[V6]]
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| Power
| 247 [[hp]] @ 5750 RPM <br> 245 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
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| Similar
| [[Ford F-150]] <br> [[Nissan Titan]] <br> [[GMC Sierra]] <br> [[Chevrolet Silverado]] <br> [[Toyota Tundra]]
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The '''[[Honda]] Ridgeline''' is a pickup truck, sharing its unibody chassis with the [[Acura MDX]] and [[Honda Odyssey]]. It is powered by a ''J35A91'' 3.5L [[V6]] with a 5-speed [[automatic transmission]] and all wheel drive. The Ridgeline is the first pickup truck with a fully-independent suspension. The Ridgeline is built in Alliston, Ontario, Canada alongside the [[Honda Pilot]] and [[Acura MDX|MDX]].

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Honda Ridgeline Review]]'''.

===Recent Changes===
It is noted espcially for its use of a unibody frame: unusual in pickup trucks, as well as "car-like" features such as a large "trunk" below the truck bed. The bed is integrated with the body, similar to the [[Chevrolet Avalanche]]. [[Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)|Anti-lock brakes]], stability assist, [[Side Airbags|side airbags]] and [[Side Curtain Airbags|side-curtain airbags]] are standard equipment. In concept, the Ridgeline shares much with such vehicles as the car-based ''[[Chevrolet]] El Camino'', ''[[Ford]] Ranchero'', and the ''[[Subaru]] Baja''. The Ridgeline also has a large rear seat with easy folding operations.
[[Image:ridgelinedoorajar.jpg|frame|2006 '''[[Honda]] Ridgeline''' delivers the right mix of overall truck capability, towing performance, ruggedness and value]]
===Styles and Major Options===
Three trim levels are available:
* Basic '''RT'''
* Sporty '''RTS'''
* Luxurious '''RTL'''
** or '''RTL w/[[Sunroof|moonroof]]'''
** or '''RTL w/DVD [[Navigation System|Navigation]]'''

===Pricing===
Today's actual prices for the 2007 [[Honda]] Ridgeline can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/honda/ridgelline/prices CarsDirect].

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'''Ridgeline Trims'''
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RT
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RTX
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RTS
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RTL w/ Leather
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RTL w/ Leather & [[Navigation System|Nav.]]
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''MSRP''
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$27,800
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$28,300
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$30,275
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$32,940
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$34,940
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''Invoice''
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$25,042
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$25,491
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$27,266
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$29,661
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$31,458
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===Gas Mileage===
As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

* ''City'': 15 MPG
* ''Highway'': 20 MPG
* ''Combined'': 17 MPG

===Reliability===
In an online review done by [http://www.autos.com/autos/trucks/fullsize_trucks/reviews Autos.com], the [[Honda]] Ridgeline ranked '''third''' overall amongst popular full-size trucks.

===Safety===
[http://www.autos.com/autos/rankings_safety?cat=trucks&segment=fullsize_trucks&rank=safety&year=0 Autos.com] ranked the Ridgeline '''first''' in "Safety" amongst popular full-size trucks.

A few key safety features on the [[Honda]] Ridgeline:
* [[Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)|Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)]]
* Front [[Side Airbags]] with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
* LATCH and Child-Seat Tether Anchors
* [[Side Curtain Airbags]] with Rollover Sensor
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
* [[Vehicle Stability Control|Vehicle Stability Assist]] (VSA®)

===Photos===
[[Image:ridgelineinterior.jpg|frame|The 60/40 lift-up rear seats easily fold, creating a large storage area with a flat floor and easy-to- clean, all-weather heavy-duty floor mats.]]
[[Image:backwindow.jpg|frame|A power-sliding rear cabin window is standard. The window opens and closes at the push of a button, letting passengers enjoy fresh air without turbulence and excessive wind noise.]]
[[Image:ridgelinestock.jpg|frame]]
===Colors===
'''Exterior'''
* Aberdeen Green Metallic
* Billet Silver Metallic
* Dark Cherry Pearl
* Formal Black
* Nimbus Gray Metallic
* Steel Blue Metallic
* White

'''Interior'''
* Beige
* Gray
* Olive

===Main Competitors===
* [[Nissan Titan]]
* [[Toyota Tundra]]

==Hybrid Models==
Even though [[Honda]] has experienced a great volume of sale of their [[Hybrid Cars|hybrids]]: the [[Honda Civic Hybrid|Civic Hybrid]], the [[Honda Accord Hybrid|Accord Hybrid]], and the [[Honda Insight|Insight]], they have no plans to create another [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid vehicle]] at this time.

==Unique Attributes==
* There has never been an In-Bed Trunk - until now.

==Resale Values==
When considering the purchase of a new vehicle, it's important to keep in mind what the eventual resale value will be. It is expected that the [[Honda]] Ridgeline will have a high resale value, as it has only been on the market for a year, and carries the [[Honda]] name.

'''2006 [[Honda]] Ridgeline'''
* $27,700 - $33,490
'''2007 [[Honda]] Ridgeline'''
* $27,800 - $34,940

==Criticisms==
* "...the engine lacks the deep torque of a [[V8]] for strong off-the-line pulling." - '''Cars.com'''
* "Stability control and four-wheel [[disc brakes]] with [[Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)|ABS]] are standard, though grippier tires would help both handling and braking." - '''Automobile'''
* "There is no driver-side vanity mirror and no power adjustment to the passenger seat - though for this kind of money there should be." - '''Cars.com'''
* The unibody design makes it harder for mechanics to repair after the vehicle has been in a collision
* Harder to modify. Body lifts cannot be added. Less durable than a body-on-frame designed truck.

==Generations==
===First Generation/Origins (2006–present)===
The Ridgeline was released in March 2005 as a 2006 model. It is currently one of the best selling trucks in the midsize, 4wd, 4door, shortbed segment. It is rated with a 5,000 lb towing capacity and a 1,100 lb bed capacity. It's unibody combined with a ladder frame chassis gives it 2.5 times more bending rigidity and 20 times more torisional rigidity than any other truck in its segment.

==Worldwide==

==Design quirks and oddities==
* The rear seats of the [[Honda]] Ridgeline flip up for more cargo room.

==Awards==
In the short time that the [[Honda]] Ridgeline has been out on the market, it has accumulated numerous titles, glories, awards, and accolades. A few noteworthy ones:
* '''Motor Trend'''s ''Truck of the Year'' for 2006
* '''North American''' ''Truck of the Year'' for 2006
* '''Detroit News''' ''Truck of the Year'' for 2006
* '''Consumer Reports''' ''Top Rated Truck''
* '''J.D. Power & Associates''' 2005 ''APEAL Award'' for the [[Honda]] Ridgeline
* '''Autobytel''' 2006 ''Editors' Choice Award'': Truck of the Year for 2006
* '''Automobile Journalists Association of Canada''' (AJAC) ''Best New Pickup'' for 2006
* '''On Wheels Incorporated''': Ridgeline 2006 ''Urban Wheel Award'' for the ''Urban Truck of the Year''
* Ridgeline wins '''Strategic Vision'''s coveted "''Most Delightful''" compact pickup award.
* ''Best rollover resistance rating'' of any pickup tested by the '''National Highway Traffic Safety Administration''' (NHTSA)
* First-ever 4-door pickup to earn a ''5-star safety rating'' for both front and side impact crash test performance from the U.S. '''National Highway Transportation Safety Administration''' (NHTSA).
* '''Society of Plastic Engineers''' 2005 ''Grand Award'' (composite inbed trunk)
* '''Car And Driver''' rates [[Honda]] Ridgeline ''#1 Pick-up''.
* '''AutoWeek''' ''Editors' Choice Award'' as the ''Most Significant'' new vehicle in the show
* '''Maxim''' ''Truck Of The Year'' 2006
* '''AutoWeb.com'' ''Top Ten Tailgater''

==See also==
* [[Ford F-150]]
* [[Nissan Titan]]
* [[Toyota Tundra]]

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==External Links==
* [http://www.streetridgelines.com Honda Ridgeline Modification Discussion Forum]
* [http://www.h4wd.com Honda Ridgeline Information Resource and Forums]
* [http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com Honda Ridgeline Owners Club]
* [http://www.ridgeline4wd.com Honda Ridgeline Owner Forums, Accessory hook ups]
* [http://www.towhnall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ef24140 Honda Ridgeline SUT Owners]
* [http://www.towhnall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ef7f396 Honda Ridgeline Troubleshooting]
* [http://www.autointell-news.com/News-2004/November-2004/Nov-2004/Nov-03-04-p4.htm Honda Names All-New 4-Door 4WD Truck 'Ridgeline']
* [http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/LongTerm/articleId=105797/pageId=65485 Edmunds.com Long-Term Test]

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