Ridgeline

[PreludeInBarrie]

hey do u think that hondas new ridgeline will sell?

http://automobiles.honda.com/info/prototypes/ridgeline.asp?bhcp=1&BrowserDetected=True

[badseed]

I personally don't see them being very popular. Very interesting tread on the tires.:dunno:

[PreludeInBarrie]

I dont think it will sell that well either! It basiclly is a Pilot with a truck bed on it! But i am pretty sure it is cheaper than one

[pinoyhero]

Depends man, the Japanese manufacturers are making graet trucks, Toyota and Nissan for example, I wouldn't be suprised if it did OK.

[three.eighteen.]

too much plastic

[PreludeInBarrie]

well its being made in Alliston,Ontario! Hmmm.... im not to sure on this one! Not a big fan if it! Looks like a Avalance!??!?! Doesnt it?

[BerserkerCatSplat]

That thing is ugly, bordering on Aztec. Eeew. Way too much plastic crap tacked onto the sides.

[benyl]

http://i.tnpv.us/pv/2005/01/10/HON2005011041946_pv.jpg

http://i.tnpv.us/pv/2005/01/10/HON2005011041986_pv.jpg

http://i.tnpv.us/pv/2005/01/10/HON2005011046725_pv.jpg

ENGINE
Type: 60-degree Aluminum V-6
Displacement (liters/cc) 3.5/3471
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) 255 @ 5750
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) 252 @ 4500
Valvetrain SOHC 24-Valve 3-Rocker VTEC(R)
Fuel System Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Throttle Control Drive-By-Wire
Intake Manifold Dual Stage (Aluminum)
Air Induction Fresh Air Intake
Emissions (Federal/California/Application) Tier 2 Bin 5 / ULEV-2/50 State
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DRIVETRAIN
Automatic Transmission (Standard) 5-speed
Heavy-Duty Automatic Transmission Cooler x
Four-Wheel Drive VTM-4
Locking Rear Differential x
Maximum Rear Torque Transfer 70-percent
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BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS
Body Type Integrated Closed-Box Frame with Unitbody Construction
Body Construction Boxed Ladder Frame with Unitbody
Independent Front Suspension Type MacPherson Strut
Independent Rear Suspension Type Multi-Link with Trailing Arm
Steering Variable Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion
Heavy-Duty Power Steering Cooler x
Front and Rear Disc Brakes x
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) x
Electronic Brake Distribution System (EBD) x
Brake Assist x
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA(R)) withTraction Control 4-Channel
Wheels 17 x 7.5 J
Tires: All-Season P245/65 R17 105S
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Location and Pressure Indicators x
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EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (in.) 122.0
Length (in.) 206.8
Height (in.) 70.3
Overall Width (in.) (no mirrors) 77.8
Wheel Track (in.) (front/rear) 67.1/66.9
Approach/Breakover/Departure Angles 24.5 / 15.9 / 22
Ground Clearance (in.) 8.2
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PICKUP BED DIMENSIONS
Length (in.) 60.0
Depth (in.) 20.7
Width (in.) (wheel well to wheel well) 49.5
Length Tailgate Down (in.) 79.0
In-Bed Trunk(TM) Volume (cu. ft.) 8.5
Heavy Duty Tiedown Cleats 6
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INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Headroom (in.) (front/2nd row) 40.7/39.1
Legroom (in.) (front/2nd row) 40.8/36.4
Shoulder Room (in.) (front/2nd row) 63.2/62.6
Hiproom (in.) (front/2nd row) 57.6/57.2
EPA Passenger Volume 112.0
Seating Capacity 5
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WEIGHTS AND LOAD RATINGS
GVWR (lbs.) 6050
Curb Weight (lbs.) 4552
Towing Capacity (lbs.) 5000
Vehicle Payload Capacity (lbs.) 1549
Trailer Pre-Wiring 4-pin/7-pin
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EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES* /FUEL CAPACITY
5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway) 16/21
Fuel (gal.) 22.0

[Weapon_R]

Those high box walls will make it unpractical for throwing things over the top.

The interior is pretty bare.

[Xtrema]

The conecpt was ok but take away the showy interior, this truck has worth nothing but the Honda badge.

But I also said Pilot was gonna flop but soccer moms just lap it up. So I'm sure it'll sell.

[1badPT]

I would have thought Honda would make a more basic truck for their entry into the truck market - instead it looks like they are going for a niche right away? Oh well, it looks alright - very Avalanche-ish.

[Nix87]

Dunno how it'll sell. Can't say I know many truck buffs who are dyin for VTEC :nut:


Nick

[JordanLotoski]

:barf:

[rockym20]

Haven't seen one in real life, but I can't say I like the pictures too much. The angled box rails are retarded.

[Xtrema]

Priced at $34K up to $43K fully loaded.

So it's sorta priced in line with mid-size trucks like:

Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab V6
Dodge Dakota 4X4 Quad Cab ST
Nissan Frontier 4X4 Crew Cab V6

All are similar is power, size and price.

But those are real trucks while Honda Ridgeline isn't.

Ridgeline does have a full size interior and a few nifty ideas like a trunk and tailgate that swings both way.

[Redlyne_mr2]

Terrible idea, I hope it does worse than that Honda SUV they sold back in the early 90s.

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
Terrible idea, I hope it does worse than that Honda SUV they sold back in the early 90s.

Honda made an SUV in the early 90s?

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by Weapon_R


Honda made an SUV in the early 90s?
Sorry maybe mid to late 90s. Actually it was an isuzu badged as a Honda I believe

[A2VR6]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2

Sorry maybe mid to late 90s. Actually it was an isuzu badged as a Honda I believe

Ya i believe it was called the Passport and it was modeled off the Isuzu Rodeo

[SiR Pimps-A-Lot]

if people buy elements theyll buy this thing too i wouldnt recommend it but some people like the tupperware look

[djayz]

People wont buy it to haul shit around itll just be a truck you drive around to show people you have a honda truck.
cmon 255 horses what you gonna haul with that...your toolbox?

[Newk]

Imo It's not even a truck. It's unibody for Gods sake.
A truck has a frame pure and simple, this thing is a suv gone awry.