The 2009 Ridgeline is built solid to take punishment.
The 5000-lb towing capacity and 1550-lb total payload capacity make
small work of big jobs. Its strength comes from an integrated
closed-box frame with unit-body construction and powerful, 250 hp, V-6
engine. It's no wonder the Ridgeline has won countless awards,
including Motor Trend Truck of the Year for 2006 and AJAC Truck of the Year and Best New Pickup for 2006.
The Ridgeline also lays claim to heavy-duty safety, efficiency and a big dose of durability. It even earned the NHTSA quadruple 5-star safety rating for both front & side impacts in 2006.
Advanced Honda engineering is also behind the 3.5-litre V6 engine's
blend of surprising fuel efficiency, low emissions and abundant power -
all on regular unleaded gas. It begins with a high 10:1 compression
ratio. Then adds Honda's patented Variable valve Timing and lift
Electronic Control (VTEC®) as well as a two-stage intake manifold.
These systems work together to maximize torque at lower engine speeds
and boost horsepower as engine speeds increase. A unique fresh-air
intake helps keep output strong even in high-temperature, heavy-duty
driving and towing conditions.
It won't matter if your adventures take you on-road or off-road.
Honda's sophisticated Variable Torque ManagementTM 4-wheel drive
(VTM-4®) system can handle just about anything, from a slick, steep
boat ramp to a rough-and-tumble back road - instantly directing power
to the wheels with the best traction. And with a refined, fully
independent suspension, that go-anywhere attitude comes in a
curve-hugging, fun-to-drive package. Inside, you get comfort as well as
utility. Wide, supportive seats. Powerful audio system. Available
leather trim and heated seats. And one tool you may not be able to do
without: Honda's optional Navigation System with bilingual Voice
RecognitionTM with steering wheel-mounted controls. Outside, Ridgeline
boasts some serious utility, like the super-durable steel-reinforced
composite (SRC) cargo bed with lockable In-Bed TrunkTM. It has 241
litres of secure storage space that you won't find on any other pickup.
For quick access, you can even swing the dual-action tailgate to the
side.
All this may be a bit more than you'd expect from a pickup truck. But it's exactly what you'd expect from a Honda.
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