2011 HONDA RIDGELINE Review

Overview

The 2011 Honda Ridgeline is a versatile four-door five-passenger half ton pickup truck offering a comfortable ride, precise handling and impressive performance. Mainly a carryover from 2010, the Ridgeline is offered in three trim levels - RT, RTS and RTL.

Powertrain And Performance

Under the hood is a 3.5-liter, 24-valve SOHC VTEC V-6 engine that pumps out 250-hp and 247 lb-ft of torque. The engine is teamed with an advanced, electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission and fully automatic 4-wheel-drive system. The Ridgeline delivers an EPA estimated 15 / 20 / 17 city/highway/combined mileage* and tows up to 5000 lbs. Its advanced 4-wheel independent suspension and chassis have been designed for towing, hauling and occasional off-road use. Its total payload capacity is 1546 lbs (RTS- 1497 / 1486 lbs with Navigation). It can tow up to 5000 lbs.

Build And Styling

The Ridgeline is a five?passenger truck designed on an integrated closed-box frame with unit-body construction and a steel-reinforced composite (SRC) cargo bed. It features industry first in-bed trunk that contributes to its distinguishing features with good ground clearance and exceptional off-road capabilities. A double-action tailgate, in-bed trunk, variable intermittent windshield wipers with automatic heated wiper zone, chrome grille surround, integrated class III trailer hitch and multi-reflector halogen headlights with auto-off feature are the standard exterior features. A power moonroof is standard on the RTL. Ridgeline gets a user-friendly interior cabin. Significant among interiors is a large multi-functional storage console, easy-to-access controls, air conditioning with air-filtration system (RT), dual-zone automatic climate control with air-filtration system (RTS and RTL), power windows, power door locks, cruise control, steering wheel mounted controls, leather wrapped steering wheel (RTL), MP3/Windows Media Audio (WMA) playback capable 100-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers (RT) and 160-Watt AM/FM/6-disc In-Dash CD Audio System with 7 speakers including subwoofer (RTS and RTL) are key interior features. A Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition and rearview camera is optional.

Safety Features

The reinforced, rigid unit body construction of the Ridgeline makes it a safe vehicle. The safety features include anti-lock braking system with brake assist and electronic brake distribution, active head restraints, two-row side curtain airbags with rollover sensor, advanced dual-stage dual-threshold SRS airbags, front side airbags with passenger-side occupant position detection system, three-point seatbelts at all seating positions, lower anchors and tethers for children, tire pressure monitoring system, vehicle stability assist and traction control. *Based on 2011 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.