2006 Honda Ridgeline EXL-NAVI Road Test
5 juin 2005
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Rob Rothwell
, Canadian Auto Press
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It would seem Honda has covered all of the usual 4WD pickup bases with the Ridgeline, and then some. Whether in base form or
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The Ridgeline offers tremendous comfort, convenience and performance in a high-value package. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press) |
up a notch or two, the Ridgeline offers tremendous comfort, convenience and performance in a high-value package. My top-tier EX-L NAVI (RTL in the U.S.) tester spoils its occupants with leather, dual-zone climate control, premium six-disc in-dash audio, voice-activated navigation and much more. Base-level goodies include air conditioning, power windows (including rear window) power locks, cruise control, tilt steering, 60/40 lift-up rear seat with under seat storage and more.
It will be interesting to watch the Ridgeline sales charts. This is a great pickup for the non-pickup crowd, but whether it's perceived as rugged enough to pull 'good old boys' out of their domestic iron waits to be seen. For me it's a no-brainer - I'll take the Honda.
Specifications:
- Price Range (MSRP): $34,800 - $43,900
- Body Type: 4-door pickup truck, fully-integrated closed-boxed frame
- Layout: front engine, 4WD
- Engine: 255 hp, 252 lb-ft of torque, 3.5L, SOHC, 24-valve V6
- Transmission: 5-spd auto
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS, EBD
- Curb Weight: 2,064 kg (4,550 lbs)
- Gross Vehicle Weight: 2,745 kg (6,039 lbs)
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Cargo Volume (trunk): 74 L (2.6 cu ft)
- Cargo Capacity (max in bed): 705 kg (1,550 lbs)
- Towing Capacity: 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs)
- External Dimensions (L/W/H/WB): 5,253 / 1,786 / 1,938 / 3,100 mm (206.8 / 70.3 / 76.3 / 122.0 in)
- Turning Circle: 12.9 m (42.3 ft)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 14.4 / 10.1 L/100 km
- Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: Chevrolet Colorado, Dodge Dakota, Ford Ranger, GMC Canyon, Mitsubishi Raider, Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma
- Web Site: www.honda.ca
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