Buying Used: Honda Ridgeline is a steady performer - Globe and Mail
Not much has changed since the Ridgeline hit the market in 2005. In 2010, it was propelled by a transversely mounted 3. 5-litre V-6 engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission with a full-time all-wheel-drive system. Horsepower and torque have gone up and down over the years, but, this year, it was 250 hp and 247 lb-ft. The Ridgeline has never laid claim to being the most powerful pickup out there and has never had a V-8 option, but, like most Honda products, it featured an extremely refined and willing engine that was – and is – more than enough to handle what... It will accommodate small loads, however, and Honda claims it will handle a couple of bicycles, a pair of dirt bikes, an ATV or a full-size motorcycle. A two-way rear tailgate swings open to the left or folds down, and a locking storage compartment located under the rear deck holds a surprising amount of gear. Inside, the rear seats can be folded out of the way to provide storage room behind the front seats. Honda says that the interior of the Ridgeline has about the same amount of volume as an Accord. The latter two models came with all the goodies, such as power sunroof, a security system, leather interior,. Source: www.theglobeandmail.com
