Honda’s Bold New Full Size Truck: 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 the Ridgeline stacks up greatly to every other truck in its class. Under the hood, the Ridgeline is a 3.5 liter V6. Delivering 20 MPG and independent suspension, it is a great 4-wheel drive truck either on-road or off-road. The Honda Ridgeline comes standard with 5-passenger crew cab, 115-volt power outlet, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink and available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System. You can find the Honda Ridgeline and other used trucks at your local Honda dealer.

The RTS model of the Ridgeline has all of the basics as well as 10-way adjustable power seat, dual zone climate control, heavy duty floor mats and an integrated security system. With a power moon roof, fog lights, and heated mirrors this ride cannot be beat. Nicely optioned the RTL is available for $35,000.

Going up against the established players in the big truck market has required Honda to imagine new markets for this truck. The selection of add-ons 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 doesn’t mean the cargo stops at the end of 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 cargo tray is durable and spacious, 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.

With more utility than most trucks and a ride as comfortable as a sports car the Honda Ridgeline is simply another example of quality Honda engineering.

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