Honda Ridgeline

Front view of the Ridgeline

The Ridgeline is the current pickup truck by the Japanese automaker Honda for the North American market. In Europe it is to have only as an import. Although the vehicle good reviews, especially in the security field, and numerous awards received, the Ridgeline sold rather moderate. Honda responded and reduced the production volume. Four trim levels are at disposal RT, RTX, RTS and RTL S / R ( S / R is a power sunroof ). Will be built the vehicle at the Honda Manufacturing of Alabama.

Motorization

The Ridgeline is powered by a 250 SAE hp six- cylinder engine with a displacement of 3.5 liters (engine code: J35A91 ). It is shifted automatically into five different stages. Like most vehicles in its class has the Honda Ridgeline also features a four-wheel drive.

Specifications

• Engine: V6, SOHC, 24 valves, VTEC PGM -FI, knock sensors
• Engine Code: J35A91
• Displacement: 3.5 liter ( 3471 cc )
• BohrungxHub: 89 mmx93 mm
• Compression ratio: 10:1
• " Redline ": 6300 min-1
• Max. Torque: 342 Nm (at 4500 min -1)
• Drive System: MFWD (4WD) " VTM -4" rear with limited slip differential
• Transmission: 5- speed automatic with transmission oil cooler
• Curb weight: 2038-2043 kg
• Max. Loading capacity: 703-707 kg
• Max. Trailer weight: 2268 kg
• Dimensions Length: 5253 mm
• Width: 1976 mm
• Height: 1786 mm (RTL 1808 mm with sunroof )

• Front: disc, ventilated, 320 mm
• Rear: Disc, 333 mm

• Loading area (L / W ): 1524 mm x 1257 mm
• Luggage compartment under load area: 241 l
• Storage space under 2nd row: 74 l

• RT: steel wheels
• RTS and RTL: Alloy wheels

• City: about 14.7 l/100 km
• Motorway: about 11.2 l/100 km

• RT: $ 27,700
• RTS: $ 30,075
• RTL: $ 31,490

• Electronic accelerator

Awards

• North America Truck of the Year
• Urban Truck of the Year by On Wheels Inc.
• Motor Trend Truck of the Year
• NHTSA 5 star in Safety
• Won the " Car and Driver 's Comparison Test"