Honda's Brash New Monster: The Ridgeline
By admin | July 22, 2010
One of the most unique trucks on the market, the Honda Ridgeline has tons to offer. Starting around $28,000 the Ridgeline compares greatly to every other truck in its class. Under the hood, the Ridgeline from the RT model up to the RTL model is a High-torque 250-hp, 3.5-liter, 24-valve SOHC VTEC V6. Offering 20 MPG and independent suspension, it is a great 4WD truck for off-road driving. The Ridgeline comes standard with 5-passenger crew cab, 115-volt power outlet, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink and available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System. Buyers looking for used trucks Oxnard, or a used truck Camarillo residents buy from Honda of Thousand Oaks. Honda of Thousand Oaks has the most vast inventory of all California Honda dealers.
For comfort and quality the top of the line RTL can not be topped. With a power moon roof, all leather interior, and heated seats this ride cannot be beat. With available navigation and an automatic transmission the price is as pleasing as the ride at around $35,000.
Going up against the established players in the full size truck market has required Honda to imagine new markets for this truck. The accesories offered for the Ridgeline enable snowboarders, kayakers, fishermen, and hunters to enjoy Honda quality without giving up power.
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. The cab of the Ridgeline offers ample room for your belongings. A rear under seat storage system and cargo tray is durable and spacious, capable of handling all of your family’s things. New systems like Bluetooth HandsFreeLink allows for safe cell phone use. Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition links you to 7 million points of interest.
The Honda engineers have outdone themselves this time. The Ridgeline is a worthy Full size truck with the features and power to compete with the big names in the field.
